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03-15-06, 09:49 AM
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#21 (permalink)
| | MikeDD 10 tenths 
Join Date: May 2002 GT40: DRB
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Al
Welcome to the RCR club. Despite his funny accent,
Fran's knowledge and infectious attitude are a great asset.
And his products aren't bad either!
Best of luck with # 24.
MikeD [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | 
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03-15-06, 02:09 PM
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#22 (permalink)
| | Johngt40 CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 86 Grad IIT Chicago MJR. Mathmatics/Physics GT40: Il.
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Al,
The transaxle modifications look top notch.
Regards
Oliver | |
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03-15-06, 02:09 PM
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#23 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi Ron,
Here is the plan (basically reflects what I had planned for the RF):
Engine: World Products Crate #102041 see below or http://www.worldcastings.com/docs/05_cat_pg34.pdf (and yes, I will be sure not to install a yellow engine in the car!)
Wheels:
BRM 17" Gulf orange centers
Paint:
(With due apologies to Ron Earp) Gulf arrow scheme which I'll post below
Other misc stuff: RHD, RHS, 6 pt cage, Lemans style 9 hole outlets, nickel seat grommets, both hood styles.
I had ordered the complete RF 8 barrel EFI setup, so I will continue to go with this type of setup, but haven't figured out which mfg's to use yet.
Regards,
Al | |
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03-15-06, 02:18 PM
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#24 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Gulf arrow paint scheme (however the roundels will contain a "T" as currently in my avatar) | |
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03-15-06, 02:21 PM
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#25 (permalink)
| | Johngt40 CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 86 Grad IIT Chicago MJR. Mathmatics/Physics GT40: Il.
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Al,
Do you have a PM? Or is there a reason I can't pm. you.
Oliver | |
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03-15-06, 09:11 PM
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#26 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi John,
Thanks, Jerry did a top notch job on the trans.
I am getting PM's but I have noticed that sometimes I can't send to certain users. I just sent you one, see if you can reply. After talking with Ron a few days ago, there are some problems with the forum software that might cause this (my guess only)
Best Regards,
Al | |
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03-15-06, 09:42 PM
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#27 (permalink)
| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Hi Ron,
(With due apologies to Ron Earp) Gulf arrow scheme which I'll post below
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Aggh! Smite thee, with the Wand of Orcus, I shall! | |
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03-15-06, 10:45 PM
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#28 (permalink)
| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
Posts: 1,161
Rep Power: 18 | Re: Down, but not out
Al -
The arrow paint scheme is very nice indeed! Thanks for not stepping on things, I have to get off my A$$ and get out for the warm beer and a peep at the car. It was the engineering and english accent that sold me [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Sandy | |
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03-15-06, 11:11 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
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So Ron, your friend on the alvantar is the Wand of Orcus? Thank god I was worried that it was.... well...a relation. | |
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03-15-06, 11:33 PM
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#30 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi Sandy,
While your waiting for an in person peep - let me know if you want the full resolution shots and I will email them to you.
Best Regards,
Al
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03-15-06, 11:35 PM
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#31 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
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2 of 3 (Sorry, this is pretty much the same as photo #1 now that I look at it ) | |
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03-15-06, 11:36 PM
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#32 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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03-15-06, 11:48 PM
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#33 (permalink)
| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2001
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So Ron, your friend on the alvantar is the Wand of Orcus? Thank god I was worried that it was.... well...a relation.
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Ja, brother Orcus, what of it? | |
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03-16-06, 02:06 AM
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#34 (permalink)
| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
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Al, definitly shoot me the photos, I'll shoot my email to to your pm in case you need it.
Thanks!
Sandy | |
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03-16-06, 06:52 AM
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#35 (permalink)
| | jac mac 10 tenths 
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z.
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Hi Sandy, With that tyre combination can we assume it is going to be 25% race car & 75% road use. No matter which its going to look good. Cheers Jack. | |
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03-16-06, 01:41 PM
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#36 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 6 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Congrats Al,
I too was equally impressed upon my visit. So long as you can get past the silly accent, he's an all right guy.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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03-16-06, 02:07 PM
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#37 (permalink)
| | iank2112 9 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA GT40: none yet
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So Ron, your friend on the alvantar is the Wand of Orcus? Thank god I was worried that it was.... well...a relation.
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OK Howie - now you're showing your true geek colors.
Of course, I already queried Ron about that a ways back.
Now, where did I put that +5 Vorpal Blade ...
Ian | |
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03-16-06, 04:23 PM
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#38 (permalink)
| | 10 tenths
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Ya well.... Ian, I tell my wife and daughter I know everything but Kathy(wife) just laughts and now my daughter is starting to figure out why. I'm just a poor country boy who fixes things with his hands. Don't know much really. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif[/img] | |
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03-16-06, 07:51 PM
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#39 (permalink)
| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
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Hi Sandy, With that tyre combination can we assume it is going to be 25% race car & 75% road use. No matter which its going to look good. Cheers Jack.
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No one got my "street/strip" joke in the headers thread [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Thanks!
Sandy | |
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04-06-06, 10:55 AM
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#40 (permalink)
| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
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Hi Folks,
Just a quick heads up that my RCR-40 tub was already completed last week and should be moving into the next stage of assembly this week.
Now that's some strong coffee that Fran must be brewing in his shop to make that kind of progress! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
I think it's really a credit to Fran and his team's project management & engineering skills that allow them to "make it all happen" so quickly for the customer.
Best Regards,
Al | |
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