Thank you all for your warm welcome.
Since I had problems getting my first post out I did not get a chance to say much about myself. Each time my post kicked back my next try got shorter and shorter. Anyway as I mentioned I have lurked on the board for several years and feel like I know a number of you like old friends. I listened to your discussions as each one of you reached out to the online community for information or to give direction and each time I learned more about GT40's. It's because of the discussions here that I decided to purchase the RF. People like Hershal and Robert can make all the differance when undertaking a project of this magnatude.
I am a life long car guy, I like all things automotive but truly love cars that combine great all around performance and classic good looks. I have restored 2 cars in my life a 240Z and a 67 VW cab, not mine /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif As Hershal mentioned I own a Porsche, the model is a 1993 968 Cab. Not the classic and loved 911 but one of the less throught off original water pumpers. But a number of people have now begun to realize just how good the car really was, 3.0 liter 16 valve, 236 HP, 4 cyl. The largest 4 ever in a production car. 6 speed gearbox mounted in the rear. (By the way I just found out that this box is a mate to the Audi 01E.) The car handles wondrfully and is used for Auto Crossing I also show the car and it has won several awards. The real fun of the car is that since only 2400 or so cabs were sold in North America in 5 years and only 713 in 1993, it's a rear car, people have no idea what it is a and what year it is.
The funny thing is that the GT40 has the same combination of power and beauty as the 968 only in vastly greater amounts. I feel very lucky that I will have a chance to own the two cars that I really love at the same time./ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Before I go I have a question, I have started looking around for a source for the Audi 016 gearbox. I am getting the feeling that this transmission is not as common in the states as in the reast of the world. Any suggestions as to were I can get one? Second question, what LSD is being used?
Peter
PS. Robert, the manual is great but it's true use is to keep you busy while you wait o your car. I have read every page and invisioned myself performing every step. As for the garage, my BMW 5 series is going to be sent to the driveway with my wife and sons car. The 968 is normally covered and will remain in it's place. the RF will be constructed in the second bay, not ideal but you have to work with what you got. This weekend I will start to move things around and add additional lighting.
