GT40P2266 is almost done!

NSXER · 03-29-09, 04:33 PM

Dennis is just about finished with my GT40 (#2266). Planning on flying out this Thursday to drive back home from NC, only about 1,200 miles back to KS

Brian

Kevin L · 03-29-09, 05:47 PM

Nice looking car Brian, what are the specs?

Does drive = trailer or behind the wheel?

Foowowee · 03-29-09, 05:59 PM

Nice. Congrats!

Mike

Jack Houpe · 03-29-09, 06:44 PM

Brian that is one heck of a test, if not to far out of the way stop by the my house! Make sure to get some ear plugs!

Gave any thought to VIR and Road America? I am very happy for you!

Allen English · 03-29-09, 06:54 PM

Great looking car! That should be a fun first drive, please take pictures along the way to share with us.

NSXER · 03-29-09, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsts2k

Nice looking car Brian, what are the specs?

Does drive = trailer or behind the wheel?

The car is right hand drive, wide body (per #1075) with Avon tires. Engine is a Roush 427 w/8-stack injection. My dad and I have always loved GT40s, especially the 1075 car. Driving it nearly half way across the US is going to be an adventure!

Brian

NSXER · 03-29-09, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P2164

Brian that is one heck of a test, if not to far out of the way stop by the my house! Make sure to get some ear plugs!

Gave any thought to VIR and Road America? I am very happy for you!

We will try to stop by.
We are a go for Road America.

Brian

Eric Johnson · 03-29-09, 07:08 PM

Good luck. Have a good time !!

Molleur · 03-29-09, 07:09 PM

What a fantastic shakedown that will be. Hope the weather cooperates. ENJOY!

chuck smith · 03-29-09, 07:10 PM

I wish you well and have a great time, however, you might be wise to do a 200 mile or so shake down around dennis's area before taking off. As good as Dennis is(he has worked on several of my cars) these cars tend to have teething issues. driving in the rain is to be avoided also. the big Avons will not do well in the heavy stuff and the car will leak. Be careful

NSXER · 03-29-09, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck 1

I wish you well and have a great time, however, you might be wise to do a 200 mile or so shake down around dennis's area before taking off. As good as Dennis is(he has worked on several of my cars) these cars tend to have teething issues. driving in the rain is to be avoided also. the big Avons will not do well in the heavy stuff and the car will leak. Be careful

Chuck,
Good advice. I am having the wheels w/Avons shipped back and driving on the second set of standard rims with stock tires. We were going to fly out this past weekend but Dennis also stated the rain warning....so we hope it will be a go this weekend. Will take plenty of pics and post them.

Brian

Dave-SPFGT40 · 03-29-09, 07:39 PM

Great looking car!! Have fun !!

Dave

Kevin L · 03-29-09, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSXER

The car is right hand drive, wide body (per #1075) with Avon tires. Engine is a Roush 427 w/8-stack injection. My dad and I have always loved GT40s, especially the 1075 car. Driving it nearly half way across the US is going to be an adventure!

Brian

love it!

Cannot wait to see the pictures.

Request, still have the NSX? Can we see one with a side by side? Would love to see the NSX look like a big car for once.

Dave-SPFGT40 · 03-30-09, 02:03 AM

Hi Brian, just wondering what size wheels and tires are those? Are the wheels 15's ? They look great!

Dave

NSXER · 03-30-09, 11:11 AM

Yes, still have the NSX...fantastic car.
The rear wheels are 15x14". Dennis had them made.
I will be lowering the car for track use. It will also look much better with the wheels tucked up in the fenders.

Brian

Dave-SPFGT40 · 03-30-09, 01:17 PM

Hi, would you know if I can use that size rear wheel for a MKII ?
Thanks,
Dave

rocket ryan · 03-30-09, 01:24 PM

What part of KS are you located?

NSXER · 03-30-09, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babajooni

Hi, would you know if I can use that size rear wheel for a MKII ?
Thanks,
Dave

Probably not, the offset would have to be different. Since this car has the wide rear, the wheels are still tucked in. I do not believe that the MKII is nearly as wide. Dennis would know though.

Brian

NSXER · 04-05-09, 01:56 AM

Made it back to Kansas today from NC....nearly 1,200 miles. The car ran fantastic without a problem. Below are a few pics from the trip including my Dad taking a quick nap in the holding seat. We drove back on the 15x10 rims which is why the tires/fenders on the rear look a little funny in the road pics. I cannot say enough about the great job everyone at Olthoff Racing did. I will post more pictures later.... got to get some sleep now.

Brian

Jack Houpe · 04-05-09, 08:22 AM

Good for you dude, I worked in the garage yesterday getting ready for the Big Bend Open Road Race. I bet your shoulders are sore. Can you still hear? Did you have Dennis put the thick window in?

03-29-09, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-29-09, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin L fsts2k A Tenth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 144	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Nice looking car Brian, what are the specs? Does drive = trailer or behind the wheel?

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Foowowee Foowowee A Tenth Join Date: May 2006 Location: Homer Glen, IL GT40: Superformance Posts: 175	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Nice. Congrats! Mike

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chuck smith chuck 1 8 Tenths Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: greenville,SC GT40: CAV Posts: 887	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! I wish you well and have a great time, however, you might be wise to do a 200 mile or so shake down around dennis's area before taking off. As good as Dennis is(he has worked on several of my cars) these cars tend to have teething issues. driving in the rain is to be avoided also. the big Avons will not do well in the heavy stuff and the car will leak. Be careful __________________ chuck smith CAV MONO GT40-302 SPF Daytona Coupe- Roush 427r Kirkham 427 cobra- 427so

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Dave-SPFGT40 babajooni Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California GT40: Superformance Posts: 61	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Great looking car!! Have fun !! Dave

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Dave-SPFGT40 babajooni Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California GT40: Superformance Posts: 61	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Hi Brian, just wondering what size wheels and tires are those? Are the wheels 15's ? They look great! Dave

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NSXER Rookie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 71	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Yes, still have the NSX...fantastic car. The rear wheels are 15x14". Dennis had them made. I will be lowering the car for track use. It will also look much better with the wheels tucked up in the fenders. Brian

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Dave-SPFGT40 babajooni Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California GT40: Superformance Posts: 61	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Hi, would you know if I can use that size rear wheel for a MKII ? Thanks, Dave

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NSXER Rookie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 71	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Made it back to Kansas today from NC....nearly 1,200 miles. The car ran fantastic without a problem. Below are a few pics from the trip including my Dad taking a quick nap in the holding seat. We drove back on the 15x10 rims which is why the tires/fenders on the rear look a little funny in the road pics. I cannot say enough about the great job everyone at Olthoff Racing did. I will post more pictures later.... got to get some sleep now. Brian Attached Thumbnails

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Jack Houpe P2164 Gold Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas GT40: SPF 2164 07-07 Posts: 937	Re: GT40P2266 is almost done! Good for you dude, I worked in the garage yesterday getting ready for the Big Bend Open Road Race. I bet your shoulders are sore. Can you still hear? Did you have Dennis put the thick window in? __________________ SPF GT40 MK1 and a bunch of other stuff Typing is not my bag To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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