SPF P2125 is home, registered and on the road

[Steve C]

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

[Alan in Nevada]

N-I-C-E. Tell us how she runs; we'll enjoy it with you.

[BigB98]

Looks fantastic. Nice touch with the luggage compartments too....

What tires are you running in the back (brand/size)?

[Mark Worthington]

NICE!

[Danimal]

WOW!!!! That's great looking ride!!!! Congrats!

[chuck smith]

Steve, I would love to see some detailed pics of the changes needed for the 427. thanks; chuck ces3006@aol.com

[Foowowee]

Congrats, Steve. That was a loooong 3 years, wasn't it?

Mike

[Brian]

Stunning!

Brian

[Steve C]

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

[Pedro]

At last! Well done Steve, can’t wait to see her in the flesh.

Pedro

[Kim Petersen]

Beautiful! Well done, Steve. By the way, I'm also interested in those tires (sizes and type). Are they Avons?

Kim

[Frank Catt]

Steve, glad to see it turned out a real stunner, looking forward to driving it in the fall, Frank

[Steve C]

Re tire questions...They are Avons...Rears are 295's

[Bill D]

I'm drooling all over my keyboard. That is an incredible car. Congrats!!

Bill D

[Steve C]

Per Chuck's request see below pics of the FE install before storage boxes and clamshell install:

[DaveC]

Steve,

I am really impressed with the car, great attention to detail. You should be very proud with what you have achieved.

Dave

[chuck smith]

thanks Steve, very nicely done.

[Fran Hall RCR]

Thats a beauty....nicely done.

[Gregg]

Steve, beautiful car. Many happy (s)miles