Hi guys, I posted an intro thread in the new members forum, but thought many might not check that forum any longer.
I’m in DFW and recently came to possess a T70! This is actually my late father’s car, which sat for many years as a bare chassis. Throughout his life he had several Lolas, many parts, and also a GT40 kit car. He even incorporated a company to bring in parts from England at one point, but that project didn’t go anywhere, unfortunately.
We were able to hash out a deal to complete the build with Mac McClendon, who knew my dad for many years, and I optioned to turn it into a street car… as much as it’s possible to make these cars a “street” car. Huge thanks to him and his whole crew who were more than accommodating of my constant questions while I learned about these cars in parallel with the build.
She’s titled, registered with a plate, and insured! It has a rebuilt small block, with Jim Inglese EFI and a ZF transaxle, both chosen for better street manners. It also has modern Wilwood brakes, slightly thicker fiberglass, and a few small things needed for the road (blinkers, license plate light, etc). It’s certainly an experience driving it on the road, made a bit scary by all the attention it gets and the random dips I have to avoid!
Anyway, if anyone is local to my area, would love to meet up and talk shop. Happy to help with a spare hand, too. Would also really like to get this car to a track soon, although I’d have to drive it there, and not sure how realistic that is.
I’m in DFW and recently came to possess a T70! This is actually my late father’s car, which sat for many years as a bare chassis. Throughout his life he had several Lolas, many parts, and also a GT40 kit car. He even incorporated a company to bring in parts from England at one point, but that project didn’t go anywhere, unfortunately.
We were able to hash out a deal to complete the build with Mac McClendon, who knew my dad for many years, and I optioned to turn it into a street car… as much as it’s possible to make these cars a “street” car. Huge thanks to him and his whole crew who were more than accommodating of my constant questions while I learned about these cars in parallel with the build.
She’s titled, registered with a plate, and insured! It has a rebuilt small block, with Jim Inglese EFI and a ZF transaxle, both chosen for better street manners. It also has modern Wilwood brakes, slightly thicker fiberglass, and a few small things needed for the road (blinkers, license plate light, etc). It’s certainly an experience driving it on the road, made a bit scary by all the attention it gets and the random dips I have to avoid!
Anyway, if anyone is local to my area, would love to meet up and talk shop. Happy to help with a spare hand, too. Would also really like to get this car to a track soon, although I’d have to drive it there, and not sure how realistic that is.
Still no estimated completion date from Fran, although I hope sooner rather than later
