Driving a MK IV

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Had the opportunity to take one of the "continuation" MK IVs around Pitt Raceway during the Shelby American Automobile Club convention. This thing kicks you in the butt when you put the hammer down! J17 is a beast!

 

[Kevin L]

Who makes the "continuation"? I bet it was a bunch of fun!

 

[Ian Anderson]

Hey Rick
What were the specs of that car ?
What engine what box etc?

Cherts
Ian

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

This is one of the "Kar Kraft LLC" MK IVs (and one "J" car) built by Kenny Thompson. Dual 4V 427 as run in 1967 and a T44 transaxle. Honeycomb aluminum tub and built to 67 specs from Ford blueprints.

Here it is with it's grandson. And notice the smile on my passenger's face at speed!

 

[DaveM]

Great report Rick. How does the T44 shift? Wish I could have gotten one of those for my MkII.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Great report Rick. How does the T44 shift? Wish I could have gotten one of those for my MkII.

Dave,

The T44 shifts like butter! I was very surprised on track how easy it was. I have driven his other MK IV previously but only a low speed and never out of second gear. You can get a T44....for around $40K! Here is on track

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Under hood (not my photo, stolen from the SAAC Forum):

 

[Bill Kearley]

That's not fair !

 

[Jim Acquilano]

It's not fair. I only got to drive it around the parking lot in first gear. Would love to take it on the track.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Some additional pic

tures that were just provided to me:

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Why are these guys smiling?