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01-20-08, 08:50 AM
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#81 (permalink)
| | Bill Haralambakis Old Hand 
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne GT40: RF
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Rep Power: 13  | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Congratulations Dimi
The car looks spectcular, you have done a super job and it is something that I am sure you are proud of!
Time to enjoy it now!
Bill
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01-20-08, 09:10 AM
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#82 (permalink)
| | salmjo1 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Fantastic! The motor is just a treat to look at, but I am sure you are enjoying it more than the pictures tell! Cheers! | |
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01-20-08, 09:20 AM
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#83 (permalink)
| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
Posts: 348
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Dimi,
Great looking car. To me your car represents what a 40 would look like if being built today...Take that as a real compliment.
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01-20-08, 10:40 AM
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#84 (permalink)
| | Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Thanks to all for the kind comments.
It is very much appreciated to hear these from fellow builders.
Dimi
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02-13-08, 07:29 PM
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#85 (permalink)
| | JackW Magnificent Bastard
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne GT40: Melbourne, Aust
Posts: 312
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Hi Dimi
I was just re-visiting your build thread and in particular your interior work. I was wondering you had any more pictures of your interior layout, in particular your roof lining and centre tunnel area.
regards
Jack
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02-14-08, 12:46 AM
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#86 (permalink)
| | leonardj1 Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, CA
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Dimi,
Absolutely outstanding!!
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05-31-08, 09:46 PM
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#87 (permalink)
| | Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Hi all
It's been a while but I can finally say that I just received the best birthday present a guy could wish for.
It was my birthday on May 21st and that was the day DRB #68 finally was registered so now I am legal and the car is finished.
It took from January till May but in the end the RTA ran out of objections and signed off so I was able to get my plates which were on hold for nearly 2 years.
All I can say is that it was worth all the work, wait, and frustration.
These photos are the final finished car.
Dimi
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05-31-08, 09:50 PM
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#88 (permalink)
| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Dimi,
Looks terrific.
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06-01-08, 07:35 AM
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#89 (permalink)
| | Bobski A Tenth
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia GT40: RF GT40, MKII, #134
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Rep Power: 4 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Congrats Dimi, she looks stunning. You must be over the moon! I remember in October last year when I got my plates and yelled out f--k yeah inside the RTA office. Not to everyones amusement.
How's the 5.4L feel to drive?
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06-01-08, 08:01 AM
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#90 (permalink)
| | Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Hi Bobski
The 5.4 feels really great as it is using the stock Ford ECU without all the inhibitors that were programmed into the stock Ford program.
I have the software that allows the Ford ECU's every parameter to be altered or switched off as needed.
So the engine responds exactly as required but runs with the smoothness as per the stock Ford installation.
All the original engine sensors are utilised which keeps the engine running faultlessly without having to use a BEM or unneccessary inputs.
It's been a blast to drive and the power stays full on right through the accelleration in each gear.
Dimi
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06-01-08, 06:59 PM
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#91 (permalink)
| | CraigW RCR Australia
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gold Coast
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Rep Power: 9 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Well done mate, the final product is a credit to you. I bet it drives fantastic.  | |
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06-01-08, 11:20 PM
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#92 (permalink)
| | JackW Magnificent Bastard
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne GT40: Melbourne, Aust
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
nice steering wheel Dimi. A sweet touch.
JW
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06-02-08, 12:18 AM
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#93 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 34 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
That os one GORGEOUS looking GT40! I love the interior. Looks more like a production car than a replica. Very well done sir!!!
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06-03-08, 12:10 AM
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#94 (permalink)
| | StuM5 Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney GT40: wanting a GT40
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Awesome stuff Dimi. Congrats on getting your dream legal.
Nice touch with the Ford badge on the rear, don't think I've seen anyone do that before.
cheers
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06-03-08, 07:17 AM
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#95 (permalink)
| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
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I cannot get over how nice your interior turned out! Absolutely stunning!
You've built a first rate car there...
Congratulations! | |
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06-03-08, 12:21 PM
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#96 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 6 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Dimi..... Stunning man! Absolutely beautiful. Excellent fit/finish on the interior. It looks like a true super car. Well done. | |
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06-03-08, 04:38 PM
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#97 (permalink)
| | aero 2 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR - USA GT40: Currently designing scratch built mid engine sports car.
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Wow! Absolutely beautiful interior work!
But, what's that behind the driver's seat? Is that a PRIMER BULB??? 
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06-03-08, 04:49 PM
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#98 (permalink)
| | Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Hi all
Thanks for all the good feedback.
My intention was to try and make the car look more like a production car than just something that was home built.
Chris.
The "Primer bulb" behind the back seat rest is the inflation bulb for the lumbar support built into the seatback.
I had these fitted when the seats were rebuilt to fit the 40.
They make the seats so much more comfortable as well as the seats being adjustable both in sliding forward and back and in the angle of the seat back as they are also reclining.
Took a lot of work to be able to modify these seats to fit but it was worth it.
Dimi
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06-03-08, 04:57 PM
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#99 (permalink)
| | klhopwood Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kandahar/Brissy GT40: drb#72
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Rep Power: 3 |  Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
Congrats Dimi,
You have a lot of innovative ideas that I am sure others,such as myself,are going to use.
Looking good.
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06-19-08, 12:57 PM
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#100 (permalink)
| | crash33 A Tenth
Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SAN DIEGO GT40: none
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Dimi's Build DRB #68
It looks fantastic. Had a question though. I notice that the O2 sensor is on t | |
