Flying out to DTW and RCR - Page 2

Allen English · 06-16-09, 10:07 PM

Fran, thanks for the info on the tires.It looks like we will stay with the BFG's, the other tires I was looking at won't be comparable in tread width or tire diameter. The BFG's still have a good look to them ayway.

The vintage Wide Oval fronts are a Diameter = 26.90" Tread width 6.50"
BFG Diameter = 25.2" Tread width = N/A"

The vintage Wide Oval Rear Tires are a Diameter = 25.90" Tread width 8.80"
BFG Diameter = 26.7" Tread width = N/A"

Doc Kaler · 06-16-09, 10:37 PM

Allen,

Never been to their website, but have you checked with Coker Tires? I know they make reproduction tires.

Allen English · 06-16-09, 10:57 PM

I have looked at the Coker Tires web site, not recently though.

Al Jones · 06-16-09, 11:10 PM

Allen,check those two(Firestone) tire models I mentioned. I think Tire Rack or one of those has pictures of the patterns. They're not that much different.Also think about the Hoosiers. Drawbacks are they don't wear all that well and are soft enough to pick up pebbles. If you can find pics of Tim's car,check them out. A.J.

Allen English · 06-19-09, 10:39 PM

Hi Al, I spent some time researching tires and looked at the Firestone tires you mentioned, but think I will be fine with the BFG tires Fran uses. I would still like to have the wheel centers in black and will call Fran Monday to see if that is an option.

Allen English · 06-21-09, 12:56 AM

Forgot about these from the Raceline Digital store - I plan to just get the Firestone stencils from Chris Martino seen here Raceline Digital Store if they will work with the front tires too.

Quote:

Premium quality 1.15" Tall Rear Tire Lettering / 1.0" Tall Front Tire Lettering Paint Stencil Set (4)
This is an adhesive backed paint stencil - TIRE PAINT NOT PROVIDED
Designed for black wall side application - NO GUARANTEE TO FIT OVER ORIGINAL LETTERING

MINIMUM SUGGESTED TIRE SIZE SHOULD BE P225/50/15 FRONT & P275/50/15 REAR

CONTACT US FOR OTHER WHEEL/TIRE SIZES

Dutton · 06-21-09, 01:20 AM

Allen,

Kudos for your attention to detail. For whatever it's worth, you might want to connect with forum member Ray Maserang III and inquire about his experience with reworking tire sidewalls, as I understand he went the same path as you're headed.

Looking forward to seeing your car one after it's delivered. The in-laws live in Newport - with luck we can hook up later this summer...

Best,

T.

Chris Kouba · 06-21-09, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossle43

...Looking forward to seeing your car one after it's delivered. The in-laws live in Newport - with luck we can hook up later this summer...

And he's got friends in Oregon City too!

Donnie Barnes · 06-21-09, 09:24 AM

Don't want to hijack, but has anyone ever seen anyone selling Hoosier and/or Michelin tire stencils? (Yes, I know neither of those is old school...I've got my reasons, though!).

--Donnie

Allen English · 06-23-09, 10:55 PM

Donnie, sorry I don't know of anyone making those stencils.

Dutton, it would be nice to meet you, maybe when Chris finishes his RCR we can drive our cars up North and meet with you and Brent Mills when there is an event going on?

Jason Ferraro · 07-01-09, 01:41 AM

Congrats on the car Allen. Just interested to see the ISIS system mentioned by you. I was about to order the 2 Cell starter kit!

Do you have any comments on it? As I work for Tyco Electronics and we make automotive harness systems I want to do something different in my own car and this system looks like it will offer a few advantages over conventional wiring.

Allen English · 07-01-09, 10:44 PM

Hello Jason, I don't think that RCR plans to use the ISIS system on my car, I talked to the guy that will be wiring our car and he said that it was overkill for my car. So I told him to go ahead with the RCR wiring. The wiring was for a GTM I planned to purchase at one time. I know that the ISIS system has evolved a bit since the purchase of my system and I know a lot of guys are using there system for the Factory Five cars and seem to be happy. I will maybe save this system for a SL-C build if I ever get the itch to build another car and the economy takes a turn for the better.

Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.

Allen English · 07-03-09, 11:24 AM

Fran sent me some pictures from the Detroit Paint shop.

Doc Kaler · 07-03-09, 12:13 PM

Very nice! It should be a stunning car.

Molleur · 07-03-09, 01:46 PM

Very nice, great color!

Allen English · 07-04-09, 12:05 AM

Thanks for the complements guys. We can hardly wait for it to be completed.

It will end up with Twin Stripes & Roundels and the Gurney Bubble like Dean's RCR but with the number 78 for our car. I'm not trying to replicate any certain GT40, rather create one with all my favorite parts.

Paul Osborn · 07-04-09, 10:20 PM

I love how they display the painted parts on the conference table. They must be proud of their work.

Al Jones · 07-05-09, 12:39 AM

Hey,Allen,that's preferential treatment - they put MY parts out on the lawn! Just kidding, the color is real nice. I can't wait to see your completed car - for 2 reasons. A.J.

Allen English · 07-17-09, 12:18 AM

Update: I spoke to Fran a couple of days ago and got the final paint details figured out with him. Fran say's our car should be done this month, so I expect to have the car in my garage by my birthday the first week of August.

Lukas Matzinger · 07-17-09, 09:36 AM

That would be a hell of a birthday present for yourself Allen! Looking forward to seeing the end result.

Cheers,
Lukas