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11-26-07, 04:50 PM
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| | chris h Rookie 
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon UK GT40: MDA MK1
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Rep Power: 1  | Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Hi to everyone. Just recently taken ownership of a brand new MDA Mk1 in Sept this year, like most of you, this has been a lifelong dream that I never thought I would realise, but here I am. It's got a 302V8 direct from the US with a Holley and a 5 speed box. Sorry to say, but I have given in to the lure of comfort and had aircon fitted and dare I say it.... a CD radio MP3 player. In my opinion the MDA is the closest replica I have seen to the original and is very highly spec'd, such as the rear suspension uses castings from the original tool mold, with GT40 cast in!!
I've only done 500 miles so far and am looking forward to many more with the widest grin you are likely to see anywhere in the UK. 
Chris
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11-26-07, 05:09 PM
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| | ben s Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon, U.K. GT40: scaletrix x2!!
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Hi Chris and welcome! Our dreams and their realisation is what life's about! Hope to be in the same situation one day. Im also in S.Devon, although '40 less 
Cheers, ben
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11-26-07, 05:35 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Welcome aboard! That is one mighty nice looking forty you have! Congrats!!
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11-26-07, 07:41 PM
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| | Gary Kadrmas Silver Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon, USA GT40: Not yet, but so
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Chris,
Beautiful 40. Is it dark Blue, or Black? Would be interested in some pictures of the engine and interior.
Welcome aboard, and cheers!
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11-26-07, 11:12 PM
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| | Pete Lifetime Premier Supporter 
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brisbane, Austr GT40: GT40 Australia.
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Hi Chris, Welcome! That really is a sweet looking car.
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11-27-07, 12:26 AM
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| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Great looking car Chris, congrats and enjoy the fun!
Chris
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11-27-07, 05:46 AM
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| | Mark Pickford Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Worcestershire, GT40: None
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Welcome and congrats on the car. More pics please 
Mark
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11-27-07, 05:48 AM
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| | Martin Potts A Tenth
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hants, U.K GT40: MDA Mk1
Posts: 184
Rep Power: 3 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Hi Chris,
It was good to talk with you at the Exeter car show. You may remember me, I'm the one with the box of goodies from Mark and the family in tow.
Nice to see a pic of it in the open and not under the artificial lights. Looks great. Must come down and have a spin sometime.
Cheers,
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12-03-07, 04:18 PM
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| | chris h Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 67
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Hi Gary. It's a cross between black and dark blue, metallic with silver stripes. The actual colour is Fiat "ink black" and is wowing them all here in the UK. I am still waiting for a few last additions then I wll post some more Pics. | |
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12-03-07, 04:20 PM
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| | chris h Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon UK GT40: MDA MK1
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Rep Power: 1 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Martin, you are more than welcome, there are still a few things to complete but I would be honoured to give you a spin sometime. | |
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12-03-07, 04:22 PM
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| | chris h Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon UK GT40: MDA MK1
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Ben
If you are in S Devon and fancy a cruise give me a call, best wait for a dry day though to show off the car at its best to the local boy racers! | |
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12-03-07, 04:35 PM
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| | MGNut Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tavistock, Devo GT40: C type MK1 KVA
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Rep Power: 8 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Chris, nice to meet and talk to you at Westpoint, if you and Ben are going to get together, don't forget to invite me! OK so I don't have a 40 on the road yet, but I could bring my Maggie, that would give you a run for your money!! Your 40 is real nice, I love the colour, very subtle, but knocks your eyes out on closer inspection.
Where are you both anyway, give me a PM if you like, I am in Tavistock.
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12-03-07, 06:02 PM
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| | chris h Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon UK GT40: MDA MK1
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H Murray, Of course you are invited! I'm in Torquay so a cruise along the seafront always turns heads. For those that asked I've added a few photos showing the "innards" hope you like them. | |
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12-04-07, 03:50 PM
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| | SteveBarker Silver Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Yorkshire UK GT40: MDA GT40MkII
Posts: 193
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Chris
Nice car , sounds like the South West is about to be enjoyed even more!!
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12-04-07, 04:49 PM
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| | p thompson Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milland, West S GT40: None
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Welcome Chris - Nice car too.. Have fun.... :-)
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12-04-07, 06:56 PM
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| | Mudgey Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Rep Power: 3 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK
Hey chris, thats a mighty fine looking GT you got there! Those guys down at MDA sure are turnin out a quality car! | |
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12-08-07, 02:02 PM
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| | doct93 Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England GT40: GTD40
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Hi Chris,
Very nice indeed!
I'm down in Cornwall - I've only got a GTD but would be up for a run when it stops raining (probably next June).... 
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12-08-07, 02:12 PM
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| | simonjrwinter serial GT40 owner
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD
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Originally Posted by doct93  I've only got a GTD
Tim B | Tim, what DO you mean? don't put down your GTD, it looks fantastic and is built from one of the best kits ever (IMHO)
Simon
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12-08-07, 04:25 PM
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| | doct93 Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England GT40: GTD40
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Hi Simon,
Don't take me the wrong way - I love the GTD, gives me a tingle every time (and my other cars include an Aston and an Esprit). Looking on this forum though, everyone seems to have a Ford 302 (or more) and full race setup wheras I'm happy with the old Rover 3.5 and Granada brakes.......
It's odd though, the Lotus is much quicker, but never feels like it!
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12-08-07, 10:18 PM
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| | Gary Kadrmas Silver Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon, USA GT40: Not yet, but so
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Hi from a newbie in SW UK | |
