Bill's DRB - Ready to leave the paint shop - pics

Peter D · 12-17-01, 07:53 AM

Some pics of Bill Bayard's DRB GT40 - delivery must be getting close !

Bill D · 12-17-01, 12:17 PM

Peter

Great color!! Will it get stripes?

Bill D

Bill Bayard · 12-17-01, 12:50 PM

Bill D,

I don't think I will be putting stripes
on the car, but you never know....
The paint is 2002 Porsche # 37U/F6, FYI.

Regards,

Bill Bayard
DRB GT40
Cobalt Blue Metallic
351W/750Edelbrock/400HP

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Clay Wagner · 12-17-01, 02:34 PM

Looks Spify!!! You know, not to bastardize the original interior color of black....but I think some tan hides with brass grommets would look splendid in that beautiful blue car. mmm hhhmmmm lookin good! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

12-19-01, 02:13 PM

Here's the other two pics. I think something put a strange chacter in the address.

Clay Wagner · 12-19-01, 05:41 PM

Looks Great!!!!!! Hey is that the wider fender flared version? And I was wondering, is that noncolored section at the top of the rear window a space for a third brake light?

If you have the chance post pics through its build progress, I would love to see this car take shape!

Oh yeah everyone I just got my CAV info packet and CD-R, WOW is all I can say ....these cars are increasingly edging forward in my decision amongst the competitors.....I must admit though that I dont like thier single and very deep front radiator cover or "nostril" as I have seen it called. I much prefer the double "nostril" of the GTD, ERA and RF...but I am sure this is an easy fix given the relationship between GTD and CAV.

~Clay

Bill D · 12-19-01, 06:37 PM

The single "nostril" was employed to improve downward force on the car at speed. If you plan to run this car at high speed, it's the way to go.

Bill D

Clay Wagner · 12-19-01, 07:23 PM

Bill,

I thank you for the input, I was unnaware as to the reason for the single nostril, I figured it was for better unrestricted flow to the coolant system. Is anyone running the double nostril nose clip with any problems on the track?

[ December 19, 2001: Message edited by: GT-40 Freak ]

Peter D · 12-24-01, 08:11 AM

Hi All,

Yes, the space at the top of the rear bulkhead is for a high-mount stop light - Australian regs require this (& lots of other odd things, as these cars have to be registered as new cars over here).

Some more pics of Bill's car - now out of the paint shop & back at DRB for finishing (should be on wheels by new-year). Is this one smooth car or what !

Peter D

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Peter D · 12-24-01, 08:20 AM

Sorry about the thumb-nail size pics - I/ll have another go & see if I can sort out fingers & thumbs.

By the way - Happy Christmas to all of the GT40 fraternity !!

Peter D

12-24-01, 10:28 AM

Those damn spaces [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Geoff Deakin · 12-24-01, 05:31 PM

These pics look superb!!
Can someone give me DRB's website address?
Thanks.

Bill Bayard · 12-24-01, 06:04 PM

Geoff,

DRB's website address is http://www.gt40australia.com

I would be happy to answer any questions you

might have.

Bill
DRB GT40/0035
Cobalt Blue Metallic
351Windsor/400Hp
750Edelbrock
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