MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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03-02-06, 08:59 PM
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#81 (permalink)
| | ckouba 5 Tenths 
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA GT40: RCR40-31
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Chris-
I'm pretty sure he was talking about the rack, not the column: 
If you meant to type column as well, peace. The rack does look a bit canted though. It might be an optical illusion with the yellow bushing or something though.
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03-02-06, 10:08 PM
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#82 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
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Correct - it isn't bolted into place as of yet, was just trying to layout the steering system roughly before bolting it down. I'll post the "after" pictures shortly. Might be a good idea to only post the finished results when I can.
Thanks
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03-02-06, 10:13 PM
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#83 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi One thing I do know for certain is that the paint scheme won't be a Gulf job -
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Thank you!
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Ron Earp
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Since I think our cars are shipping in the same container [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I will be sure to ask Robert to put my offensive gulf car on the bottom of the container (perhaps wheels up) and cover it with old bird cage linings and used tissues so that your car won't be exposed to such a hideous sight!
Al [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
P.S. It could be worse: | |
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03-02-06, 10:42 PM
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#84 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
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That color combo looks horrible on every car!! I didn't think it could be possible but - thanks for the proof!
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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03-12-06, 08:43 PM
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#85 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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I opted to get the sanding over with ASAP. No matter how well you cover everything, the sanding dust gets EVERYWHERE! So, rather than deal with having that dust in/on every part of the car, I'll tackle it now, or at least as much as possible. The body isn't 100% aligned just yet but there is plenty to sand in the meantime. The overall fit & finish of the body is very good, other than the mould lines, everything else is clean and only needs a good rubdown. I want to also get the cutting finshed up for the headlights, spot, indicater, brake duct, number roundle lights, licence plate lights, fuel caps etc.
I won't post many sanding pics (yawn) but this will give you an idea of where it's at.
As an added bonus, if you can guess what chassis raced under the number 92 in 1966, you'll know what paint scheme I'm going with-
Have fun and enjoy!
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03-12-06, 08:45 PM
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#86 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:46 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:47 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:48 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:50 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:50 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:51 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:52 PM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:53 PM
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#94 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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03-12-06, 08:53 PM
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#95 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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Last for now... | |
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03-13-06, 12:46 PM
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Everything looks pretty good.... My hat's off to ya.! I have to guess we know each other....What do Hemi Dodge Chargers, Cobra's,F-1 Tunnel boats and Nitro Funny cars have in common? MRD Look forward to your reply. Mart | |
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03-13-06, 12:56 PM
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#97 (permalink)
| | Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada GT40: GTD #9988
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...if you can guess what chassis raced under the number 92 in 1966, you'll know what paint scheme I'm going with-
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Would that be red? Lookin good...
(image from Matt Prater's website) | |
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03-13-06, 01:01 PM
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#98 (permalink)
| | Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter
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..or white...
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03-13-06, 05:37 PM
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#99 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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You da man - I prefer the more well known scheme a la... | |
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03-13-06, 05:48 PM
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#100 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths
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Well, there ya go - the cat's out of the bag now! I've got the PPG codes for the scheme downloaded so I'll do my best to get this car as authentic as I can.
I'll never forget what it felt like to see 8ft flames beside me shooting out the headers and nitro burning my eyeballs!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
Hey Mard, nice to hear from you again - it's been awhile - things have changed, all for the best. I hope the same for you-
Talk to you soon.
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