SPF MKII Ownership - Page 8

SpyderMike · 05-04-07, 12:27 PM

Congrats Lynn! One step closer-

SpyderMike · 05-11-07, 05:22 PM

I got these electrical system schematics from Barry at SPF - Thanks Barry!

Mike

Ron Earp · 05-14-07, 11:30 AM

Hi Mike,

It might be more useful to start new threads from time to time when there is important information that can be used by others. Having those wiring diagrams under a "Superformance GT40 Wiring Diagram" thread would make it far more useful and easy to find.

Best,
Ron

SpyderMike · 05-15-07, 11:49 AM

Roger, Wilco Ron.

SpyderMike · 05-26-07, 11:30 PM

So, I fly back up to Oregon to spend some time with the car, get it registered and enjoy the perfect weather right now. Lo and behold, I lost the one and only red battery cutoff key, can't find it. Cripes.

After sleeping on it, I think that Harbor Freight sells a knockoff of the same switch. There is a retail store in Medford (15 minutes away). I call and they have plenty of P/N 92688-2 for $2.99 and it comes with two keys.

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

It works perfectly!!

So, if you only got one key from SPF like I did - $2.99 for two more is a pretty sweet deal.

By the way, on the way out to our property, I stopped for gas and drew a crowd of 10 or so...

Fun, fun, fun!

Gary Kadrmas · 05-28-07, 12:48 PM

SpiderMike......

So, did the pump jockey let you put the gas in, or did you have to let him do it?

When you have the time, more pictures of your new ride would be greatly appreciated (like one at the "pumps"). Must be a ruch to drive a GT40!!!!!

SpyderMike · 05-28-07, 02:04 PM

no Gary, he didn't let me pump it. I closely supervised him though

I will take more pictures - in fact I just installed some mirrors and want to post that. I went for a nice drive yesterday up to the local lake (Applegate Lake) and had a blast. Man, third gear acceleration is unbelievable -

I am still taking it easy and feeling the car out - it is so much more capable than I am. The engine sound above 3000 rpm makes my spine tingle.

How are you feeling Gary?

Regards,
Mike

Gary Kadrmas · 05-29-07, 12:38 AM

SpyderMike,

Drove down to Creswell, OR to listen to my brother's German Polka Band on Saturday. Drive time round trip was 4 hours. Made a long day, and by the end of the day, I was pooped. Having some issues with diet and getting my plumbing to settle down. Other than that, life goes on.

Start Chemo on June 4th, followed by Radiation treatment. Next three months are going to be a challenge.

Do me a favor. Next time you are tooling around in your 40, goose it a good one for me!

SpyderMike · 05-29-07, 02:10 AM

Here is one is for you Gary - I will put the pedal to the floor for ya on the next drive.

Regards,
Mike

Gary Kadrmas · 05-29-07, 11:47 AM

SpyderMike,

Thanks. Very nice camera angle.

Your car is very pretty. I can see how it has the magnetic effect on attracting people. Hope it does not have the same affect on the enforcement side of the law.

Lynn Miner · 06-06-07, 09:07 AM

Hope it does not have the same affect on the enforcement side of the law.[/quote]

I took my car to a local shop to get the A/C charged with Freon for the first time. The local police chief saw me drive in and followed me to say he was going to confiscate it for official police business. He was joking of course but the lesson here is that these cars are eye catchers and look like they are going fast when parked. You're likely to get a speeding ticket for going 26 in a 25.

SpyderMike · 04-07-08, 01:39 PM

Well, I finally decideed to jack up the car and get the tire with the nail in it off. Instead of pushing the car onto 2X4, I had a section of 4X4 handy and noticed that I could wedge it in the rear jacking hooks and use a standard rolling hydraulic jack and jack the back up enough to get the tire on and off. The 4X4 was longer than the span of the hooks by a few inches. I also had three sections of 4X4 that were just the right height to fit under the car at teh cross member under the trans to allow me to not have to worry about the car coming down while I was out. The wood was soft enough that the hooks dug in a little and the jack pad dug in a little. No paint was damaged. Simple. It worked for me.

Back on the road-

Mike