Recent content by Joe Wirt

Hi cliff: Iam changing to a 01e because it is a 6 speed and has better gear ratios notably in 1st . As for the bellhousung adapter they are different bolt patterns and the input shaft is also different..

Hi Kevln: I am in the process of converting my GT40 to 01E trans. and I have a complete 016 transaxle kit that I removed from my GT40. It includes the adapter plate , clutch and pressure plate , slave cylinder, trans support cage, gearbox gear selector mechanism. everything you need to make...

Re: PICTURES of CATS A shitvrolet in a ford gt40 ???. I just puked!!!

Hi acorad: If you need any help with you GT40 I can help I'm in Simi Valley and I have a lift in my shop. Regards Joe

I have three also, an original 32 FORD roadster, CAV GT 40 with a Roush engine. and a FFR daytona coupe that I built and finished in may 2003. With a 427 windsor putting out 550 dyno proofed H.P. and 525 ft. lbs of torque. ______________________ Joe Wirt

Greetings Gentlemen: In reference to "threadsert nutsert" the correct nomenclature is Rivnut. Before jets arrived on the airtransport scene, these tools were used to attach and secure wing leading edge rubber deicer boots on Lockheed constellations "connies" and other aircraft of that era...

Here is another one . Joe Wirt CAV mono #90 Viper racing yellow with black stripes - " special order color and paint" Rousch 342 engine with weber induction, electric water pump, Getrag AAZ 016 transaxle . I installed the engine and drive train also modified the fuel delivery system. Simi...

Here is the first one. Owner - Joe Wirt ,Location - Simi Valley Calif. USA CAV Chassis #90, Color- viper racing yellow and black stripes. "special order paint" Engine - Rousch 342 with weber induction, Electric water pump, Getrag 016 transaxle. A/C , Black leather interior. Delivered 3/2005...

No way that I would trade my CAV GT40 for a Ford GT for the same reason that I would not consider a curvette,aka girly car this is not a typo or misspell thats cur as in dog. The other one is an old fart car.that's good considering that i am 70 years young going on 20 and one of the original...

I am located in Simi Valley, 60 miles northwest of L.A. Cal.

Greetings to all: My name is Joe. I have been a CAV GT40 owner since January 2005, I recently found out about this website and thought I would join. My career background is Iam a retired aircraft inspector/ mechanic with a major freight line. I also built a FFR daytona coupe 3 years...