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08-23-07, 08:51 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
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| R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Here are some pics of the new bodypanels......
Brad,our composite Guru, who is to be thanked for all of the RCR projects, pulled these STRAIGHT from the moulds....and mounted them for your viewing pleasure.
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08-23-07, 08:59 PM
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| | Lifetime Premier Supporter
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Sweet! My six year old says "cool" and that he wants one. Planning any go cart sizes? | |
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08-23-07, 09:16 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
More....
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RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF
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08-23-07, 09:29 PM
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| | CESLAW 8 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Fran:
Impressive looking fiberglass work! | |
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08-23-07, 09:35 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Incredible!!! | |
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08-23-07, 10:01 PM
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| | actvpwr A Tenth
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Fran,
Beautiful car like that you'd think you'd make it so you could see through the windshield.
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08-23-07, 10:22 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Chris,
its just a big Gulf coloured sun visor...
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RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF
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08-23-07, 10:58 PM
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| | Mesa 6 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
That's it...
I'm off to watch LeMans for the billionth time.
In the early 70's my buddy and I would race our AFX cars hour after hour..... we had a pretty cool track layout in my garage. I was the 512 Ferrari guy and he drive the Gulf 917. The sideview of the body sitting on the cart reminds me of how the bodies would snap off the chassis so that you could change 'em back and forth. The next RCR innovation maybe? :-P
The suspension looks a little 'wooden' and the wheels a bit too small in the pic, you might want to look into that. The body is perfect! | |
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08-24-07, 12:09 AM
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| | Steve26 2 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Fran, where did you put the tissue????? What are you trying to do to us. Fabulous.
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08-24-07, 04:28 AM
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| | brettmcc Bronze Supporter 
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Oh Man that's great... I really need to finsh the GTD and starting saving. Fran why do you keep doing this its not fair... I keep doing no work, just drooling iver potential projects all day :O)
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08-24-07, 06:55 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths 
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Whatever he's on, Brad deserves a payrise.
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08-24-07, 09:47 AM
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| | Neal Lifetime Premier Supporter
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Ditto, I've never seen glass work that straight. Nice job Fran. Perhaps it's time for that track day car...
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08-24-07, 11:55 AM
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| | VintageVenom Lifetime Premier Supporter
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
I agree with many of the above comments.....
1) Simply not fair: Fran you must space out these projects. Hell I can't decide which one I going to work every day to save for.
2) Body: Looks perfect. (That is aside from the aforementioned forward blind spot and the small openings to climb in through)
3) Chassis: While the body looks perfect, I agree the chassis and tire sizing leaves room for some further development.
4) I think I will have to watch LeMans again tonight also..... 
TOO FREAKIN COOL....!!!!!!! 
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08-24-07, 01:47 PM
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| | petek 2 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Wow! Wow! Wow! Even the gelcoat looks superb.
Sounds like many of us will be watching LeMans again tonight. 
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08-24-07, 02:46 PM
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| | Conquest351 10 tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Quote:
Originally Posted by petek  Wow! Wow! Wow! Even the gelcoat looks superb.
Sounds like many of us will be watching LeMans again tonight. | Agree 100%, except I have to go find LeMans now to buy it. LOL | |
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08-24-07, 03:58 PM
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| | aero 4 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
OK, someone's gotta do it so I guess it will be me... there is one potential flaw in that bodywork: did the original 917's look that good? Damn, that's some really nice work.
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08-24-07, 04:30 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
NO they certainly did not.....and thanks for noticing.
One of the things that the replica industry as a whole has to endure is that we are all held to a higher standard than the original cars we replicate....
Better finish, AC, leather interior,flawless bodyfit. etc etc .....
I commend anyone that builds a current replica car....from 550 's to GT40's...the originals wish they had the quality of build that you guys achieve....
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RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF
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08-24-07, 05:45 PM
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| | YerDugliness Lifetime Premier Supporter
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
IMHO, not only the originals, but also some of the modern factory produced turnkey minus offerings.
I'd far rather have Dean Lampe's RCR than a Superformance.
Doug
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08-24-07, 09:48 PM
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| | Allen English 4 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
As has been said before....Incredible!!! | 
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08-25-07, 03:40 AM
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| | Paul Bearman 4 Tenths
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| Re: R.C.R.917 New bodypanels
Looks like you're adding another success to your stable Fran, great work. | |
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