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If you added a chute to slid in, it would be just like Thunderbirds are Go!

Unfortunately, some insurance companies will not cover you if you elect to park in a shopping centre parking lot UNLESS it is car show-related, etc. Daily driver, don't know, unless the sun is out, it's Friday, and I feel like taking the car to work... You may have a crappy day but who cares...

Ian, any pics of GT-40s at Mosport? Rick

Courtesy of www.thx-1138.org Maybe something Jim wants to do with his T-70...

Andre, did Rob B. get it sorted out with reproducing Colotti transaxles...? Interesting story, btb, incidentally, just picked up my copy of George Lucas's "THX 1138" JUST to watch Robert Duvall driving the Lola T-70 down the tunnel doing 150+ mph Not many people know that George was a mechanic...

I have to add my two-bits here as I'm in the midst of building from scratch a GT-40 here in Ottawa, Ontario. Chris is right about import of kitcars into Canada are banned according to the RIV (Registar of Imported Vehicles) IF they are less than fifteen (15) years old. I'm very glad that Ian...

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Some pics from the Mega Bloks site:

After about 6 hours or so of assembling 600-odd Lego-like blocks, you end up with a really neat (approx. 1/12 scale) yellow Ford GT. Highly recommended, pics to follow... just the thing to occupy your time while away from the garage. I just wish my car was as easy to assemble Rick

Re: Shameless AND sexist commercial exploitation - Xtreme GT40 Nice, the guys in the shop had a laugh... Rick

Looks nice, Bill. I'm wondering how other screen mesh patterns would look... Rick

Re: For sale: Bill Wonder\'s GT40 (103) Got twigged onto this as my sis is working in San Diego now and has some contacts with Symbolic. Good historical reference shots, might be able to get some closer if anyone interested... Rick

Just a note in "Racetech Engineering" that Cosworth is again producing complete DFV V-8s for vintage racing, etc. Approx. cost listed is under $12K USD for short-block and $6K for the heads... Rick

Roy, I've pm you on the a/n.... Rick

Just a question to make sure I get this right, what is the correct procedure (including dashboard light indicators) for starting the car? Correct me if I'm wrong with the following steps: 1. Electrical system on via key switch. At this point, what colour light is correct to indicated "engine...

Just to keep everyone informed, started working on the front clip molds today, Saturday, May 29th. Rick

Nice one, Adam. Rick

Oh yes, if anyone would like to volunteer any racing heritage photos a la GT40 et al, please pm me. As I mentioned, I'd like to try some ideas out. Thanks! Rick

Check out the Jaguar edition of "Victory by Design" by Alain de C., for some great shots of the Jaguar XJ13 burning up the road... Speaking of that "road", does anybody have any ideas where they filmed those segments? Rick

Thanks for the info, Andre. Let me clarify that this is NOT my design even though I am an artist. Just wanted everyone to know that as I don't take claim for other people's work. Having said that, though, I am an accomplished cartoonist with a little Disney background (!) in addition to fine...