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08-28-07, 12:21 AM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7  | SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Well after almost 3 yrs P2125 (2'nd FE powered MK11) is home and on the road.
As a former US Navy submarine nuclear engineer and one who has restored a number of cars I decided due to lack of time to buy a SPF Cobra in 2000....4 yrs experience with the SPF Cobra gave me the trust to begin discussions with the factory (Hi-Tech) re a GT40 almost 3 yrs ago, before dealers were taking orders...Decided to deal with Olthoff racing early on and was sold due to Dennis' reputation and "can do" attitude with respect to all the "special features" I wanted least of which was the FE.
Special mention goes to one of Dennis' top wrenches Paul Whitcock who did most of the work on the car. Paul is an FE enthusiest and detail oriented fabricator who along with Dennis is responsible for the custom designed center rod shift that works flawlessly and the fact that all the early car teething problems were ID'd and corrected.
Some of the "special features" will be apparant in pics atrtached but, items like custom suitcase boxes rear and storage box fwd, clamshell heat treatment, under fender rubber lining, custom seating and console, halon fire sys install, 2 piece removable sidewall turkey pan, hidden MSD, custom bellhousing and external ZF slave install ect really spotlite Olthoff's abilities.
I am attaching general pics but, have detailed photos if anyone wants to peel into the rod shift or closer views of the engine/transaxle ( including the custom ZF cover that forum member Pedro Peguro had foundered for me) before the storage boxes and rear clam was installed.
Regards, Steve
Last edited by steve c; 08-28-07 at 12:27 AM.
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08-28-07, 12:48 AM
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| | Alan in Nevada Rookie
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada GT40: A Superformance GT is on my "get list."
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
N-I-C-E. Tell us how she runs; we'll enjoy it with you.  | |
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08-28-07, 01:07 AM
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| | BigB98 Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Looks fantastic. Nice touch with the luggage compartments too....
What tires are you running in the back (brand/size)? | |
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08-28-07, 08:54 AM
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| | Mark Worthington Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
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Rep Power: 24 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
NICE!
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08-28-07, 09:33 AM
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| | danimal A Tenth
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA GT40: none yet... :(
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Rep Power: 4 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
WOW!!!! That's great looking ride!!!! Congrats! | |
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08-28-07, 09:53 AM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: greenville,SC GT40: CAV
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Rep Power: 11 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Steve, I would love to see some detailed pics of the changes needed for the 427. thanks; chuck ces3006@aol.com
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08-28-07, 10:19 AM
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| | Foowowee Gold Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Homer Glen, IL GT40: Superformance
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Rep Power: 4 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
 Congrats, Steve. That was a loooong 3 years, wasn't it?
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08-28-07, 12:32 PM
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| | Brian McCarthy Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Up in the sticks GT40: GTD
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Rep Power: 11 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Stunning!
Brian
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08-28-07, 01:53 PM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Oops...Forgot to thank the following for their help along the way...Special mention to Lynn Miner (who is a real friend) for the countless hours of dialog as he built up his SPF and I spec'd mine and came up with "special" items; also for his tow hook, switch and other name plates, idea for door pulls, welding up my fabbed oil tank fill neck parts ect...thanks too to Pedro (already mentioned for the ZFcustom foundered top cover), Frank Catt for the jewel like steering wheel boss that holds the Fran Kress original type cloisen badge and lots of good advice from Frank as well, and Mike Fowowee, Mike Trusty, Kirby ect....THANKS | |
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08-28-07, 02:16 PM
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| | peguero Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Boston GT40: Boston, USA
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Rep Power: 6 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
At last! Well done Steve, can’t wait to see her in the flesh.
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08-28-07, 03:35 PM
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| | kepetersen Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida GT40: SPF Mk I
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Beautiful! Well done, Steve. By the way, I'm also interested in those tires (sizes and type). Are they Avons?
Kim
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08-28-07, 04:06 PM
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| | wealdenengineer 10 tenths
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: East Sussex, UK
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Rep Power: 17 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Steve, glad to see it turned out a real stunner, looking forward to driving it in the fall, Frank | |
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08-28-07, 04:42 PM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Re tire questions...They are Avons...Rears are 295's | |
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08-28-07, 04:48 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 32 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
I'm drooling all over my keyboard. That is an incredible car. Congrats!!
Bill D
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08-28-07, 05:10 PM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Per Chuck's request see below pics of the FE install before storage boxes and clamshell install:
Last edited by steve c; 08-28-07 at 05:19 PM.
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08-28-07, 06:20 PM
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| | DC-MXV Gold Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South West U.K. GT40: RCR Mk11 - #38
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Steve,
I am really impressed with the car, great attention to detail. You should be very proud with what you have achieved.
Dave
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08-28-07, 06:20 PM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: greenville,SC GT40: CAV
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thanks Steve, very nicely done.
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08-28-07, 06:42 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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Thats a beauty....nicely done.
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08-28-07, 06:57 PM
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| | Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: New York
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Rep Power: 15 | Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Steve, beautiful car. Many happy (s)miles | |
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08-28-07, 08:20 PM
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| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
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Rep Power: 18 |  Re: SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road
Outstanding!!!!! That has to be the nicest Mk2 replica I've seen!!
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