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10-16-04, 12:48 AM
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#61 (permalink)
| | A Tenth 
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7  | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Thanks Dan. Here are some more photos of the engine going in. | 
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10-16-04, 12:52 AM
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#62 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
My two sons and their friend Salem assist in placing the engine. | |
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10-16-04, 12:53 AM
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#63 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
It actually fits! | |
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05-21-05, 09:45 PM
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#64 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
The Glass Man has come. I now have a windshield, mid bulkhead glass and rear window. I'm still waiting for the gear selecter shaft then it will be time to get the wheels aligned. | |
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05-21-05, 09:46 PM
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#65 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
another pic | |
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05-21-05, 09:48 PM
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#66 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
the rear window | |
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05-22-05, 08:14 PM
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#67 (permalink)
| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix GT40: RF
Posts: 1,262
Rep Power: 20 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
FANTASTIC ! Rolf.
I love the color and I can't wait to see and hear it in person. Keep going Pal, you can get this thing going before the London show.
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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05-23-05, 06:54 PM
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#68 (permalink)
| | Faili F 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 720
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Very nice color combo. I think this combination is the favorite color of our Moderator as well [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
What you say Ron?! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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05-23-05, 09:40 PM
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#69 (permalink)
| | Ron Earp Retiree
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA
Posts: 4,012
Rep Power: 58  | Re: Roaring Forties #80
I say Robert and Hershal, get my finished and over here pronto!
It is a nice looking car and my favorite color, no doubt about that Faili! The only thing it is missing that I requested was blacked out headlights and door sills per 1025, but that can still happen to this one! | |
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05-25-05, 08:58 PM
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| | Gold Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2002 GT40: Houston, Texas
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Rolf, your car looks great! Do you mind me asking how you handled the black around the light covers? I'm at this stage right now, and it would be nice to hear how you handled this. | |
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05-25-05, 10:57 PM
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#71 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chairman dept of Surgery, Mc Cullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Used to fly a T-33, looking forward t GT40: Oxford, Ohio
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Thanks Pat. I measured off the thickness that I wanted then taped the underside of the light cover. I used Scotch brand #218 HD 3252-09 tape for the border. This tape won't allow any leakage. Then tape off the rest of the cover with Scotch 233+ and paper. I used SEM 39143 Trim Black, about three coats. Its not a perfect solution but I think it looks nice. Hope this helps. | |
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05-26-05, 10:49 AM
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#72 (permalink)
| | Neal 8 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, US GT40: GT40 NZ
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Rep Power: 16 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Awesome job Rolf! | |
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05-26-05, 07:33 PM
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#73 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
Join Date: Dec 2004 GT40: New Orleans, Louisiana
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Very nice job! I hope I can get mine painted yellow before Ron takes delivery of his... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Which color is that anyway? It seems like there will be quite a few yellow '40s on this forum.
You may want to have the primer tinted yellow next time...it really makes coverage easier with whites and yellows. We shot about 5 coats of base on the last wimbledon white car and there was still a few spots where you could see the grey primer. The R-M paint rep also recommended using less reducer with the light colors...especially white. | |
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05-27-05, 02:48 PM
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#74 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
We use Dupont System from primer to clear. The color is "Viper Yellow" which I believe is a 2003 color. | |
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05-31-05, 10:38 PM
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#75 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
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Well it finally made it out of the garage and around the block. It only took 19 months. There is still a lot to do but at least its mobile. | |
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05-31-05, 10:39 PM
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#76 (permalink)
| | A Tenth
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
can't stop | |
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05-31-05, 11:23 PM
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#77 (permalink)
| | Hershal Byrd 10 tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix GT40: RF
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
WOW !!
What else can one say. She looks gorgous Rolf. You should be very proud of your accomplishment. You hung in there and did a wonderful job. Your boys deserve a little credit too. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img].
Hersh [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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06-01-05, 11:11 AM
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#78 (permalink)
| | Ron Earp Retiree
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA
Posts: 4,012
Rep Power: 58 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
That is a fantastic looking car! Congratulations for finishing her up and sticking with it, great job!!! I look forward to seeing it on the road one day in person, post some more photos and....you might want to change your signature, I think you made it! ;-) | |
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06-01-05, 11:19 AM
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#79 (permalink)
| | ijvpet A Tenth 
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta GT40: CAV
Posts: 146
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Looks Fantastic! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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06-01-05, 02:02 PM
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#80 (permalink)
| | iank2112 9 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA GT40: none yet
Posts: 946
Rep Power: 17 | Re: Roaring Forties #80
Rolf,
I'm sure you, the boys, and their pals just looooooove it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
She's a beaut, congrats on a job well done.
Ian | |
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