MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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09-11-07, 10:37 PM
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#61 (permalink)
| | Mark IV Silver Supporter
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Fran,
I saw Johann at he Glen but did not get to talk to him, he was a mite busy.
The weekend generally sucked as Sunday it rained like hell for a good bit, cleared a little to tease everyone and then rained and FOGGED IN! You couldn't see the stands across the pit straight from the backside of the pits at the paddock fence! Were was our resident weather forcaster?
We left about 3 PM, most entrants pulled out earlier as it was obvious that no real racing would go on....as we left the Bugatti race did go off, old cars on narrow tires in the rain....go figure. Guys racing cars worth a fortune, with NO roll bars, in weather they wouldn't drive their favorite toy car in!
Saw Fran the Kress but by then he had the MK IV wheel packed away so I did not see it. He told me I could still get one of the new MK IV honeycomb tubs, I demurred citing a lack of time (TRANSLATION: Lack of Money!!!)
The Shelby Collection had two Mk Is there (1021 and don't recall the other chassis #) and there was another MK I there but didn't get a good look before they packed up. Mr. Walton and that 1075 critter were absent.
A shame as the best weekend I have ever had was at the Glen in 1989 for the GT40 reunion. Might have a little bit to do with me having P1116 there and doing laps. As I have said before, I PERSONALLY held up 1075 for the better part of a lap, although the way I tell it, I "held off" 1075 for a better part of a lap! Plus it was perfect weather, my wife and sons were there, a good time was had by all, some good food was digested, some quality grape-based beverages were consumed and most of all some fine people and friends were present to enhance the experience!
Rick
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09-12-07, 03:09 AM
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#62 (permalink)
| | BigB98 Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Hey Fran, are the rear wheels widened? How much? Which tires (width)? Any chance of getting a butt shot with tires visible just to see how they look? | |
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09-12-07, 09:57 AM
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#63 (permalink)
| | Jay Vickers Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adair, Okla. US GT40: RCR MK IV
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and a front on shot would be good too Fran. | |
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09-12-07, 10:19 AM
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#64 (permalink)
| | Conquest351 3 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX GT40: None Yet
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And a shot looking down on the roof. | |
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09-12-07, 10:20 AM
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#65 (permalink)
| | Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: New York
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Might as well crawl under and give me a shot from there too.  | |
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09-12-07, 11:00 AM
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#66 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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Sorry guys...request time is over...
too much work to do...besides my tea and crumpet is getting cold....
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-12-07, 11:48 AM
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#67 (permalink)
| | Jay Vickers Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adair, Okla. US GT40: RCR MK IV
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But wait Fran, also a shot of that "proper" tea cup of yours | |
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09-12-07, 11:55 AM
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#68 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Speaking of beverages..... Will this one have a cup holder. Maybe a nice billet machined piece.... All the other ones seem a lot like race cars (well with Air Conditioning...of course). | |
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09-13-07, 11:18 AM
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#69 (permalink)
| | BigB98 Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Fran, not sure if you caught my question above. Have those rear wheels been widened? How much? What tires?
Thanks a bunch. | |
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09-13-07, 01:28 PM
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#70 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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No....They are the standard width Halibrands....rear tires are 8.00 x 15 Bluestreaks
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-13-07, 03:07 PM
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#71 (permalink)
| | Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gt40fran  Sorry guys...request time is over...
too much work to do...besides my tea and crumpet is getting cold.... | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay Vickers But wait Fran, also a shot of that "proper" tea cup of yours | Hmmm.......
Fran, I'd rather see a shot of the crumpet!!  
Cheers,
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09-13-07, 03:12 PM
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#72 (permalink)
| | Mesa 3 Tenths
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So would his wife...... | |
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09-13-07, 03:33 PM
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#73 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-13-07, 04:03 PM
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#74 (permalink)
| | MGNut Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tavistock, Devo GT40: C type MK1 KVA
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You guys crack me up, bloody daft, the lot of you.
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Regards
Murray
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KVA. C Type chassis, part built by previous owners. In the garage, just getting started.
Standard 302
Gulf colours
1955 MG ZA Magnette.
Black and Chrome
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09-13-07, 04:54 PM
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#75 (permalink)
| | jac mac 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z.
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Originally Posted by gt40fran | There is a rumour going round that virtually all 'hits' on this site originated from the Michigan Area of the U.S.
Jac Mac | |
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09-13-07, 05:24 PM
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#76 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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I am not ashamed of my love for mint sauce...how about you....???
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-13-07, 06:50 PM
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#77 (permalink)
| | Conquest351 3 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX GT40: None Yet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gt40fran I am not ashamed of my love for mint sauce...how about you....??? |
"Mint Sauce" they're calling it now huh? Iiiinteresting.... | |
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09-13-07, 07:56 PM
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#78 (permalink)
| | cribbj Missing a few cylinders
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston or Algeria GT40: Only the motor & G50, so far
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Originally Posted by gt40fran LMAO........I must be a Kiwi at heart!!!!!!! | And you keep a pair of wellies in the cupboard to prove it? | |
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09-13-07, 07:57 PM
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#79 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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The lace up kind and on the first date I take them to a nearby cliff ....as they push back harder the closer you get to the edge.... 
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-13-07, 08:01 PM
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#80 (permalink)
| | cribbj Missing a few cylinders
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston or Algeria GT40: Only the motor & G50, so far
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Naughty boy....and on the first date, too!
While we're on the subject, here's one of our little hotties from Algeria..... | |
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