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    2024 GT Reunion poster released.

    Rick, Put me down for one too. Jim
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    FS USA Weber 48 IDF setup for sale

    Jim, I know that they are IDF's. Was just looking at possibilities and if I were to build a street engine I have heard that the IDF's are better for street than the IDA's. Jim
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    FS USA Weber 48 IDF setup for sale

    I have a set of 48 IDA's on my 289 and like the idea of having a backup set in case I need them. Trying to figure out how much more I would have to invest. Jim
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    FS USA Weber 48 IDF setup for sale

    Any idea what jets, emulsion tubes, chokes, etc., are in them? Jim
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    Tell everyone every week that you are surviving this COVID19. Just add your name to the list once a week and each of us will know if you are alive.

    Both my wife and I had both doses of the Moderna vaccine. Both of us had a mild degree of discomfort after the second shot for a day, nothing to be overly worried about. Better than the alternative....
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    New "Prototype" MK I Roadster

    Looks nice Rick! Wished that I could have seen it in person. Jim
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    Engine Builders & Covid

    I have having an engine built for my 289 FIA cobra and my engine builder let me know that parts are scarce. Had a custom cam ground and the cam grinder was down to just two SBF billets. I have heard that Comp cams is 500+ cams in arrears and that there are no Dart cast iron heads available for...
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    tappet sound and oil top of piston

    I had an issue with valve seals leaking and allowing oil into the cylinder. Have you noticed any evidence of a piece of a valve seal underneath the valve covers? I had a couple of pieces of blue material on mine. Doing a rebuild of that engine, so I cannot speak to how easy it would be to...
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    Driving a MK IV

    It's not fair. I only got to drive it around the parking lot in first gear. Would love to take it on the track.
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    P2389

    Well it certainly felt like that and I bugged Rick a lot about when I could finally pick it up. Ended up driving to Dennis Olthoff's to get it. The worse part is after waiting a few weeks for it to arrive, you then have to wait for an unknown period for it to clear customs! still, well worth...
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    P2389

    Looks real nice! I am not sure which seemed longer, the factory build of my SPF, or the wait as it was being shipped to the US. You will be enjoying it soon.
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    All season GT40

    So Rick, when are you getting a set of snow tires for yours? Plenty of good snow in the Buffalo are. ;) Jim
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    8 stack webers setup

    Nick, Thanks. I have shared messages with the person who purchased it. Hope it works out well for him, it probably would not have been correct for my engine. Jim
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    8 stack webers setup

    Nick, What heads are you running on the engine? Was wondering if the porting would match to a 289. Jim
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    Superformance GT40 MkI ***SOLD***

    It was a nice ride nonetheless. It wets my appetite. One of these days that will be me.
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