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04-17-07, 04:22 PM
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| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Dear Members,
The time has come that we need to get a real/replica GT40 up on the site logo. Al did the model car for us and I think he did a fantastic job with it. We used that because I couldn't locate a Gulf car at that sort of angle to use for the site.
Now that Al has done the model in the approximate view that we'd like, does anyone have some photos that could be used for the site logo? I wouldn't mind if the perspective was bit lower, that is not looking down on the car, but I would like a view that shows front and sides. Not just the front only or a side shot. I know that there have been numerous Gulf replicas out there, come on, that has to be one of the most common color schemes! 
So, if you'd like your photo to be considered and don't mind us using it then post a small version here or email one to me (make sure you reply to my Box Trapper Spam authorization) so we can have a look. I'd really like to get the logo done with a GT40 replica or original and spruce up the site a bit more.
Thanks!
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04-17-07, 05:29 PM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi Ron,
Perhaps we can get permission for this... A little hazy but definite photoshop material. Anyone speak ... well, I don't know what language this site is in :-) http://galeria.forocoches.com/data/5..._gulf_1968.jpg
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04-17-07, 05:51 PM
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| | Rich_A A Tenth
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That was a model!!!! WOW | |
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04-17-07, 06:13 PM
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| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
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Ron - What about a Rotating Image from a pool of GT40s member's rides??
If it were changed on the first of the month, even a manual process to change it shouldn't have an extreme amount of overhead... | |
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04-17-07, 06:38 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 GT40: England Suffolk
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Hi Guys
here is one from a few years ago.
regards
Chris. | |
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04-17-07, 06:58 PM
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The red car looks well. | |
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04-17-07, 07:30 PM
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3 more | |
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04-17-07, 07:36 PM
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| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
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Dang Chris, where were you when we put out the first call for photos? Al, can that 6 work or has it too much windsheild and color saturation issues? Angle is a bit steep. I like 2 but we need a Gulf car. What else you UK fellows got hiding over there? | |
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04-18-07, 12:02 AM
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| | UKTONY Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ, USA GT40: CAV GT #82
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How about gait1969's car he has some good pictures on the forum: http://www.gt40s.com/forum/newbie-fo...light=gait1969
towards the bottom of this page...
There are some other members that have some good pics in members rides also....
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04-18-07, 04:10 AM
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| | wealdenengineer 10 tenths
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: East Sussex, UK
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Ron, just stick with the one you are useing - its fine! | |
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04-18-07, 04:42 AM
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| | p thompson Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milland, West S GT40: None
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I know I must have a few..... I'll check this evening once at home.....
Does it have to be Mk1? or is MkII acceptable too?
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04-18-07, 08:32 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
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There are some great photos of #1076 at Racing Icons - Ford GT40 Restoration - Chassis 1076 that are copyrighted to Bob Meyer - particularly the 2nd and 3rd from the bottom of the page. If you like them perhaps Racing Icons can put you in touch with Bob to discuss whether he would consent to our use. If Bob wants a royalty, I for one would kick in a few bucks for either of these pics. I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one...
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04-18-07, 08:46 AM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Hi Ron,
I'll give Chris' #6 photo a shot tonight and post the first pass. Color sat can probably be fixed. I think that getting the reflections off the glass will be the challenge as once the car gets masked off, these will really stand out.
Regards,
Al | |
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04-18-07, 08:58 AM
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| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
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There are some great ones here if we could get permission to use them:. That shot second from bottom is awesome and really is a great perspective. Perfect, if it went left into the page the way we'll use it. Ford GT40 Restoration - Chassis 1076
The car here is a good one too but those big wheels put me off. That is too bad because I really like one of those angles. New Ford GT40-aholic member !
Paul, I bet you have something hiding in there that is good!!! | |
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04-18-07, 12:15 PM
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| | Malcolm Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey, UK GT40: GTD
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Of course, I could put my car back together and take a photo for you! Although that would mean cleaning it first, which as you know is most likely beyond me.....
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04-18-07, 12:49 PM
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GT40 in action | |
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04-18-07, 01:22 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
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Chris
That blue and white #40 car looks gorgeous. Do you know that chassis #?
Thanks
Bill D
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04-18-07, 02:03 PM
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Hi Bill
No
Chris
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04-18-07, 06:12 PM
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| | p thompson Administrator
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Hi Ron -
I've had a quick look but nothing seems to jump out at me.... Here are a few that might be of interest to some but I will continue to trawl...
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