MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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02-07-06, 04:23 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12  | 1st MDA to Canada
Guys - the only thing I can say is... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
Just arrived, more pics tonight, I've got enough bubble wrap to pop for next 30 years... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
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02-07-06, 04:24 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
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02-07-06, 04:26 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
last for now. | |
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02-07-06, 07:02 PM
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| | Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada GT40: GTD #9988
Posts: 425
Rep Power: 9 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Well done Chris! Congratulations! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]
Well, I guess we know who won't be wasting time shoveling the driveway from now on. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Can't wait to see more pics and to hear some details. You must be VERY happy now!
Mark | |
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02-07-06, 08:16 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Hey Mark,
I wouldn't blame any of the guys out there that knew about this project for thinking it was never going to happen - it was a ton of work to get everything in place and sometimes I just felt like packing it up! MDA were great, no bias, Mark came through with a stunning chassis, it really does deserve to be right up there with the best. The quality is top notch, attention to detail with respect to the original car is there - I just can't say enough - thank you Mark, I am "over the moon".
Anyone who wants to drop in for a look, just give me a heads-up, and have a cold one waiting for you!
Suspension installed tomorrow, for now enjoy a few more.
Chris | |
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02-07-06, 08:17 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
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02-07-06, 08:18 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
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02-07-06, 08:20 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
last for now... I'll have the front bonnet open tomorrow- | |
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02-07-06, 08:53 PM
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| | Ron Earp Site Administrator 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,891
Rep Power: 54  | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Very nice Chris, I know it has been a hard road. Looks like the time-consuming paneling work is done, good for your build and it looks great! | |
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02-07-06, 09:20 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Hey Ron - it's been tough watching everyone get on with their builds. I'm not big on the paneling thing, for the few extra $ to have it done right, powder coated etc... why not?
I hope the wait is over soon for you also-
Chris [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smoke.gif[/img] | |
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02-07-06, 09:21 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,381
Rep Power: 33 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
That is just gorgeous Chris. An exceptional looking car. Kep the pictures comong
Bill D | |
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02-07-06, 09:37 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Congrats on the RCR Bill, as you can attest to, I have been running around like a mad man the last few days trying to get all of this done, saw your posts - looks sweet.
Unloading only took 30 minutes, the last shove onto the lift gate almost rolled the car, I almost wet my pants, but it finally made it into the garage, me to the can... man, I think that's enough excitement for one day... ah who am I kidding - back in the garage!
Chris [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] | |
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02-07-06, 11:00 PM
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| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
Posts: 1,063
Rep Power: 18 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Very impressive! You will have a gorgeous car when you are done!
I like the white gel coat.I was dumb enough to order a medium blue color.
Now every time I come out of the garage,I look like a Smurf!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bash.gif[/img]
Congrats!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] | |
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02-08-06, 05:51 AM
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| | wbmusarra 10 tenths
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Snellville, Ga. "Everybody's somebody in Snellville" GT40: DRB#5
Posts: 1,130
Rep Power: 19 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Smurf,,, Snowman,,,, Marshan,,,, they are all the same...... FUN!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]
Bill | |
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02-08-06, 06:45 PM
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| | PDub 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 637
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
And they all itch ! - great looking car, congrats and nice work Mark. | |
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02-09-06, 09:18 AM
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| | 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
Posts: 186
Rep Power: 7 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Congratulations, nice looking car. Please keep the build pictures coming. | |
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02-09-06, 04:35 PM
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| | Canuk40 Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada GT40: CAV GT
Posts: 678
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Hi Chris,
Looks great bud, I see you went with the Dunlop tires too. Good thing, they M&S rated (mud and snow) hahahaah.
Looking forward to seeing your car on the road.
Cheers | |
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02-09-06, 05:39 PM
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#18 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
One 14ft skid-
347 cuts with a circular saw-
One GT40 finally on jack stands-
Priceless...
What a mess.
Ron, Bill, Paul, Ian - thanks, I will send more pics as I go. | |
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02-10-06, 09:21 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
Front suspension installed this afternoon. All a-arms are nickel plated, coil over's are Pro-Tech, hubs 6-pin.
What a quantum leap from my 73 Z/28 - new, clean parts, everything fits perfect, I'll never go back to rust, grease and scraped knuckels again! This is way more fun...
Rear suspension tomorrow.
Chris | |
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02-10-06, 09:21 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 727
Rep Power: 12 | Re: 1st MDA to Canada
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