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I've not been around for the last 18 months or so, so looking forward to catching up with you all again. A big thanks for the invite to the Christmas party, had other arrangements though sorry. Hope to make the next Surrey meeting though - is it still at the top of Newlands Corner ? John...

Hi Ron, Since last week the thread display mode seems stuck in one mode, and at a fixed depth of posts. I have tried viewing the site using IE and Firefox (my preferred choice). Both do the same. This is on an XP machine. Firefox version is 3.0.4. IE version is 7.0.5730.11 i'm not...

Following on from my last post, I thought it might be handy to know in one place who is building (as a customer) these cars, in the hope that we may be able to share information and potentially help each other. So please add a post here if you are building one of the above :)

A small winge. Why is it that especially in the GT40 arena, manufacturers are so keen to put down others ? I'm astounded for example that the 3 or 4 monocoque manufacturers can't sit around a table and agree to help each other with mutual parts supply. For example, if company A does the...

Hi all, I'm visiting California next month, and have hired a bike for a week. We had intended to bring our own crash helmets, but the hire shop has said they may not be suitable. The wife and I have Schuberth C2 flip-front helmets, fitted with intercoms etc. Anyone know if these would be...

Not sure if anyone has already posted this, apologies if you have. Sbaro 1085A for sale, a mere (!) £250k. 1969 Ford GT40 For Sale on Car And Classic UK Interesting that its titled a 1969 GT40, yet it stats it was built in 1990. Surely that makes it a 1990 car, but what do I know...

Hi all, I need to get my flywheel & bellhousing sorted out asap, and have run into a bit of a problem. I'm using a side oiler mated to a flipped -2 ZF. The first question is, what depth of bellhousing do I need ? It seems they can be either 4", 4.25" (I think this is simply a thick...

appologies to those north of the border (from England that is) ahead of time. Jock was out working the field when a barnstormer landed. "I'll give you an airplane ride for £50," said the pilot. "Sorry, cannae afford it," replied Jock. "Tell you what," said the pilot, "I'll give you and...

Hi guys, I have an original 850 DP I need to go through. any recommendation on information for stripping / rebuilding a double pumper ? Also, anyone care to recommend a good source for parts such as new jets, gaskets, etc. Many thanks, John.

Hi, I'm looking to get a half decent set of track day tires for my track car (currently on michelin pilot sports, but they overheat too quickly and get very slidy). I've chosen these as they seem to have at least a bit of wet usability, and don't wear anywhere near as fast as the michelin...

Hi, I'm planning a couple of trips to the US over the next few months, and would really like to match the dates with events at circuits if possible. Either that or large classic car shows. Can anyone suggest some good web links or places to check for what is on where and when please...

it was on Saturday night, and is on again now (started at 5pm). If you've missed it, make a point of looking out for it as it has some good GT40 track coverage, including in car footage from Newey's car, anda shot of it on the low loader. I've taped most of it, but have no idea of how to...

Hi all, I'm rebuilding an original 68 side oiler, and having a few difficulties trying to source parts. I can buy all I want in the US, but am unsure what the story is regarding import duty, shipping costs, etc. This is all for big bulky / heavy stuff like heads, manifold, etc. Has...

Hi all, sorry, this is not GT40 related. Appologies for the intrusion, but I hope you realise this is a worthy charity, given that it affects 1 in 7 people at some time in their life (and yes, men can suffer from it too). Myself and a few other members of the bike club I belong to are...

Hi all, bit of a long-shot this. I'm trying to get either an email address or a web address for a guy called 'Ken Rubins' who lives in New York state, somewhere... He specialises in 60s and 70s wiring looms, and specifically ones with moulded connectors. Does anyone have his details please ...

I'm seeing lots of chequered flags all of a sudden next to peoples names. They weren't there last week, so what's changed ? I'm guessing they are for paid up supporters that used to have stars instead, right ? Just wondering, as I can't see a post anywhere else about it Cheers, John.

Hi all, I understand the T44 uses the standard gear set from a Top loader. My question is - which one ? (i.e. from which car, or which transmission code) Alternatively: Close or wide ratio ? size of input shaft & number of splines ? I've been offered one anddon't know if the gear set is any...

every post I have visited that has an entry from 'barcode9' generates a popup on my machine. Ron, I notice that you have deleted the contents of some of his posts. The rest seem next to worthless (i.e. have nothing constructive to say). Are you able to block these popups too ? I guess they are...

Hi all, I am sure I've seen some of these dimensions on previous poosts, but thought it might be handy to have them all in one place. What I'd like to know are the following dimensions: - input shaft diameter, - input shaft length, - driveshaft centreline below input shaft, - distance from...

I'm looking into using a BB as I've been offered a servicable original 427 side oiler. Are there any major issues I should be aware of if contemplating using a Big Block ? for example: - Will a 427 BB still mate to a ZF gearbox ok ? - will the ZF be up to the job ? (I think trying to get...