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Ian, Try some cooling system leak detector. It is a fine, powdered dye, which when added to coolant, shows bright fluorescent green (WAY brighter than typical antifreeze color), wherever there's a leak, no matter how small or large. A tiny bit of this stuff goes a long way...

Turkey pan for TWM owners, At one time, I was going to add a turkey pan to my TWM setup. I called one of their engineers, who drew a blueprint of the baseplate that same day, and e-mailed it to me. I never got around to building the pan, but if anybody wants a copy of the blueprint, I can...

THE "IN A DREAM WORLD" VERSION: The squirrel works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks he's a fool, and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the squirrel is warm and well fed. The...

Pete, What did that pig weigh? That's a LOT of bacon! Bill

I didn't mean to get everybody wound up over this topic. I just thought the sign was funny. Relatively speaking, gas is cheap, when compared to other daily use items. Now, if you could drill a well and strike printer ink, you be a bazillionaire. Ounce for ounce, one of the most...

This is how I felt yesterday, when I filled my truck to the tune of $75. (see attachment) Bill

Dave, Thanks! I had hoped there was an option other than TA's for 295's. C'est la vie! Bill

Dave, If you don't mind my asking, where'd you find 295/50/16's? What speed rating are they? I've been looking for a wider rear tire (mine are 255's) for four years! BTW, your car looks great! At your rate of progress, you'll be done when........middle of next month...

Just curious if anybody else has used this stuff before. A buddy of mine swears by it. According to him, it's better than WD40, CRC, and PB Blaster combined. Contact cleaner, penetrant, lubricant, water dispersant, rust & corrosion preventative. The label says it will prevent rust for up to a...

Fran, When you say expensive, you aren't joking! I nearly went the 962 route before I decided on a 40. The 962 was WAY over my budget! Bill

Derek Smith (from Canada) builds 962 monos and spaceframes as a hobby. He sells original 962 parts as well as replica parts. He may be able to help. He currently has 962 bodywork listed for sale. Check out photos of his stuff at the website listed below. His work is absolutely...

Cliff, I ordered my pipes that way from GT40 Australia. There should be a Jet Hot shop within a reasonable distance of you. I live in the middle of nowhere, and there's a shop within 15 minutes of here. Try the Yellow Pages perhaps? Make sure you get them done inside and out...

Pete, If you have concerns about plugging the tire, have the repairman put a radial tire patch on the inside of the plug. You might want to think about rebalancing the tire if you do this. Bill

Cliff, If you mean ceramic coating, there are quite a few guys that have had this done, myself included. It does make a difference in engine bay temperature. I have no insulation on either the pipes or rear clip, and have never had a paint or fiberglass issue. My car also has ceramic coated...

FE, Doesn't George Stauffer still own #1046 (black 1966 LeMans car)? Another chassis number perhaps? Want to sell that side oiler? Bill

Fran, Do you think that shifter cable and bracket arrangement is sturdy enough? Looks like you could shift gears on the space shuttle with that rig! ; ) Similar to Rick Merz' setup, but on steroids. Nice looking car, btw! Bill

I don't know about 112º, but the temperature is very comfortable in my car (black interior)when it's 90º+. GT40s have a very small cockpit, yet most have an A/C system that would cool a much larger car. It helps a lot if the firewall is insulated, and the coolant pipes are insulated...

Hey Bill, If 50 is the new 40, then why do I feel like I'm 60??? Bill

David, I was thinking the same thing, with a slight twist. The question is not when it will be available from RCR, but whether Fran's F8 will beat the Audi R8 to market! Bill

Ron, I made stainless screens for all my car's apertures, a couple of years ago. That mesh was from Racer Parts Wholesale. The reason that I mention this, is that my first effort was quashed by the mesh turning to RUST after a few months of driving, washing, etc. I raised HOLY HELL with...