Recent content by JPayne

Yeah I took your first advise and just did a cut and paste to word. On a separate note, I talk to Barry today and it sounds like you definitely want to go to his inspection spots. Especially his brakes and lights guy he has been using for 11 years. You won't need a back up light, you'll only...

I agree current sales numbers are telling. But again, it is mostly about replacement cost, AND, what current owners are willing to sell for. In a micro market all we can hope for (assuming we ever want to sell) is that all the guys willing to sell way below replacement cost get done and get out...

Thanks again Alan! Yeah I probably should have read the entire post (could have saved some typing time). You just can't predict pricing in a micro market. Each sale is almost unique unto itself (assuming a large group of owners doesn't start blowing the things out). Jon

Changing the subject for a moment, I read the first part of a thread that talked about the current resale value of these cars and I found it an interesting read. I did not read the entire thread but back in June the discussion was about how the prices people were asking for these things was way...

I guess what I am looking for in accuracy is driving experience. I'm not interested in replicating the mistakes of the past, but I also don't want to change things so much that the car stops being the essence of a GT40. At that point you just end up with a really cool, small, fast, and pretty...

Alan - I have a question regarding your post on buying a GT40. I never really looked at any of the other companies out there. How do the others size up in terms completeness, authenticity, and quality. I just assumed the SPF was the most accurate and most complete. I have been around a lot of...

Thanks Alan and Thanks Rick for the pictures. I appreciate any picture you have because it is going to be awhile before I get to see the car again. The shop that is putting it together for me is 50+ miles away. On a separate note, I am knew to the whole forum thing. Is there a simple way to...

Thanks Alan, I really appreciate the help (and your time making me a list). Talk to you soon, Jon

Thanks Rick The reason I asked the question is because I am in the process of buying P2269 from Hillbank and I specifically asked, and was told by Mark, that it was a 2010 chassi that was delivered in 2010. Jon

Hi Rick When did P2269 thru P2271 originally arrive hear in the states? Jon

Not that anyone should care, but just to keep the record straight I guess my serial number is is P2269 not P2069. Just an anal engineer who needs to keep the record straight. Jon

Thanks Alan I know there are a lot of experienced opinions on the forum but any real big do's and/or don't you might have while I am at the beginning engine install stage would be greatly appreciated. Jon

Hi Rich Yeah I went back and forth on the paint scheme trying to decide if I could live with it. I finally decided to bit the bullet and pay to have the in stock roller shipped in from Michigan. When I saw it in person I was sold. Because of the size of the car it just works when you see it in...

Hi Martin I actually don’t have possession of the car yet. The car is still at Hillbank waiting for its trip to Voss performance to have all the oily bits installed. I do have a few pictures from the last time I was at the dealer. I will do my best to get some posted in the next day or two...

Hi Guys – As for engine and trany I am just sticking with the standard 427 SR and RBT. I am new to the whole carb big block thing so I don't want to get too creative. I have owned Ferraris and I race an open wheel Pro Mazda in SCCA so I am only familiar with high reving little stuff. I debated...