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    RCR's in the UK!

    Hi Guys, I am pleased to announce that the first 2 RCR 40's have left Fran's factory today, en-route to the UK. Fran has manufactured and shipped these cars, well within his quoted time of 16 weeks and I wanted to thank him publicly for all that he has done for both me and my UK customers...
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    Rick Chattell change of email address

    Hi all, A few people have been trying to contact me by email. Apologies, but I had to change it due to the fact that I was being offered several penis enlargements every day. I wouldnt mind this (because an extra few inches is always welcome) but when I was offered vaginal surgery I thought...
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    Gerry Evans

    Hi all, Just wanted to congratulate Gerry Evans on the completion of his RF (the very first in the UK) We showed the car in its component form last year at Exeter and we are showing it this year fully built (resplendant in black) and ready to go. Gerry has built this car in the evenings and...
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    AUDI 6 SPEED MOD FOR RH SHIFT

    Dear All, Thruxton Sports Cars (Dunsfold) is now offering a selector shaft and casings modification to the Audi box, to suit a right hand shift. We have decided to remanufacture the selector shaft (in silver steel) which plainly avoids any welding of the shaft, obviating any possible...
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    Trackdays at Enstone UK

    Hi all, Just noticed from Totalkitcar, that there is a track available at Enstone (Oxfordshire). It can be booked either for groups or is also available for private testing at "realistic" rates. The track is apparently 1.2 miles long, involves some coning and has plenty of run off area (suits...
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    Carrol Smith's car

    Carrol Smith\'s car Good news, RF built a Mk2 which Carrol Smith campaigned at Le Mans a couple of years ago. For those of you who have the current RF brochure, it is the black car on the centrespread. The car was sold post the race, to a customer in Australia and Robert has now bought it...
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    Robert Logan to visit Exeter

    Hi all, For those of you who are interested in the RF, Robert Logan will be manning the Thruxton Sports Cars stand with me at the Exeter show in November. We are showing Jerry's car at the show, so it will be a great opportunity to see evey aspect of the car in an unclothed state (!) and to...
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    CAV Paint code

    I have a CAV in factory metallic silver. Does any one know the paint code or source of this paint? I am wondering if it is a Ford colour.... Rick
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    Hard Trailer Cover

    Hiya, Just heard that Gerry Hawkridge is making modular trailer covers (hard ones) that will suit Brain James trailers and the like. As they are modular, they ought to suit any size of trailer and a 40 will fit in a treat. Price will be around £1500 - £2000. If you are interested, ring Gerry...
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    RF QUICKBUILD KIT (LHD) FOR EUROPE?

    Hiya, If there is anyone in Europe considering a Left Hand Drive kit, check out the spec of the car that Hersh is selling (lower down on the cars for sale page) This car has had a lot of the hard work done and is available immediately. We will organise the shipping to Europe from the States...
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    Headlight Options

    Hi Guys, I have been using Vauxhall Viva headlights for the 40 reps. These are now becoming difficult to find, so does anyone have any recommendations? I have heard of older Saab units being used? Cheers, Rick
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    Triangulated Chassis?

    I was looking at a GT40 chassis that seemed to be comprised mainly of rectangles instead of triangles. Has any empirical data been compiled comparing one to the other? Does anyone know a good reason for using rectangles rather than the "traditional" triangulated system? Rick
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    CAV Factory Built GT40 for sale in UK

    Hiya, This car is a RHD factory built CAV in metallic silver. It has a 302 with an Audi transaxle and Holley. The car features aircon, leather seats and dash and wool carpets. It is brand new and will be SVA'd before sale. If anyone is interested and wishes to view, please call Humphrey...
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    RF IN KITCAR MAGAZINE

    Hi all, For those of you who are interested in the RF, Ian Hyne (Kitcar magazine) is writing a 2 page editorial on the car in the September edition, which comes out in August. In addition to this, it now looks highly likely that Robert and I will be providing Kitcar with a complete kit so that...
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    CAV For sale

    A friend of mine has a brand new CAV rolling chassis for sale. It is in metallic Blue with leather, aircon, BRM's and tyres and needs an engine and box only. His name is Humphrey Walters and you will find him on 07778 599009. It is in my workshop if anyone wants to see it. Rick
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    THRUXTON GT40 TRACK DAY

    Hi All, I am looking into the feasibility of a track day at Thruxton for GT40's only. I have in mind a Saturday for the driving, followed by a party in the clubhouse and camping overnight. A good fry up would be available before departure on the Sunday! Alternatively we could see about...
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    1st RF in UK

    Hi all, The good news is that we have got the first RF kit entering UK in Sept. It is chassis no 99 and has been bought by a guy called Jerry Evans, who flew all the way out to Australia (for a day!) to meet Robert Logan and see the factory and the cars. Jerry is 6ft 3 and so he also wanted...
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    Import Duty to UK

    Hi all, I thought it might be useful to post the figures for duty, when importing to the UK. I use a guy called Patrick from Southern Cross (0208 7515844) he know his stuff and I am happy to recommend his services. Most items imported have their own code, but the worst case is as follows...
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    Pages and pages of GT40 photo's

    Pages and pages of GT40 photo\'s Hi all, If you are sad enough (like me) to want to view a huge number of GT40 photo's from the 60's to the present day, go to the Google search engine, type in GT40 and press images. Its great! Rick
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    RF Brochures

    Hi all, I now have some RF brochures in the UK (kindly shipped over from Robert) If you would like one, please call 01428 664276, leave your name and address and I will pop it in the post to you. Cheers, Rick Chattell
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