Recent content by Tony Owens

Chuck, That's my kind of engine shop. Knowledgeable builder and a comfortable shop. I don’t even see a stain on the floor. Will you be adding a “cup holder” like your 40? Space looks more limited in the D-type. Good to see you building again by the way. I will be following along. Take care, Tony

Graham, Do you have the paint code for the gulf car 1049? I have seen it's factory paper work but I failed to write down the info. And would you have the equivalent paint code for a modern day paint supplier? When I get time to complete my 1/24 model I am planning on trying Ford midnight blue...

Re: RCR GT40 Deluxe Plus Kit For Sale Mike, If the timing of your sale was little better for me your RCR GT40 would have a new home. I keep a photo of #1049 on my wall at work and a 2'x3' poster of #1049 at home to keep me focused on my goal. I wish you the best with the sale. Tony

Chuck, Thanks for the vote of confidence. We’ll see down the road. Maybe I will go with the MkIV. For now I’m just in the planning stages. First, I have to complete my wife’s ’70 and my ’66 mustangs. How much did the assembly manual from RCR help/guide/suggest parts? Thanks again for your...

Hi Chuck, First off let me say what a fine GT40 you have built. The methods you used were well thought out and it shows in the final product. Your patience was the key. Good color choice by the way. It is a beautiful car and that’s coming from a guy who’s GT40 would be painted in Gulf colors...