Hello All-
This is my first hour surfing through the website. I'm here because I plan to own a GT40 within 2-3 years. I expect to spend the 1st year learning, reading about these cars as well as the replicas, lurking, and then asking specifics when I feel educated.
My high school years were my Ford years, all mustangs, all modified. I then bought a '69 corvette coupe, progressed through a number of these to my present ride, a modified '95 ZR-1, my showcar garage queen. I plan to sell the ZR-1 in 2 years and then seriously look to buy a GT40. I basically did the same when looking for the ZR-1, spent much time on the forums reading, questioning, then a year to find what I wanted.
I enjoy working on my cars, it's very difficult for me to not do something to them, hense, my attraction to the replicas. Actually, I should have left my ZR-1 pure stock for resale value but I have every original part & could return it. I don't chop-up nice cars or do stupid mods, I do whats been done before with the best products, info, and advise. Please see my "home page"(not up to date but close, Baer brake upgrade not shown) listed in my user CP by clicking my name.
I am a perfectionist as far as maintenance/records/and presentation of my cars. I drive them enough to keep them in good order, although I don't race them in any way. Yes, any GT40 I own will never get rained on.
With my ZR-1 I bought all the factory service manuals, necessary tools, as well as diagnostic scanners to service it myself. I would expect to do the same for the GT40.
Living in Montana has it's advantages. There are no emission tests what-so-ever. Really, no strict laws on any car modifications. I could run without cats but I went with a high flow brand that just makes it less noisy with good flow, and just good sense- for example.
Well, thats about it for my reason for being. Also, I'm probably willing to spend (+/-) 100K, in that ballpark, so keep that in mind when answering any questions below. I need a head start now. So, if anyone feels inclined, please reply to any part of any question below, and I thank you. I would appreciate any information on getting started here such as:
1) What are/is the best history book, looking for something short concise for a good entry level overall introduction covering a span of years, and pics of the different models etc. Any buyers guide type publications which list years/models and specifics would be great info. Any recommendations here.
2) Books/info/links on more current models/replicas. Cars I would want to own and drive within my stated price range.
3) Info on the downside of owning, eg. parts availability & prices, service locations if needed, maintenance/upkeep intervals, weak systems, user friendliness, many well known tuners out there?
4) General outright tips in models/years to stay away from. Things to look out for/check when examining a car?
5) Are there specialized tools that need to be bought for maintenance, diagnostic scanners? Do the cars usually come with the factory service manuals? Do the replicas have service manuals?
6) Tips on abrieviations, jargon, slang etc. used when talking about these cars?
If anyone answers part of these questions I'll be well off to a good start. I'm sure everyone has a good read to recommend for starters.
Thanks everyone for you suggestions, you probably won't see much of me from now on but I'll be lurking in your shadows and reading all your posts
This is my first hour surfing through the website. I'm here because I plan to own a GT40 within 2-3 years. I expect to spend the 1st year learning, reading about these cars as well as the replicas, lurking, and then asking specifics when I feel educated.
My high school years were my Ford years, all mustangs, all modified. I then bought a '69 corvette coupe, progressed through a number of these to my present ride, a modified '95 ZR-1, my showcar garage queen. I plan to sell the ZR-1 in 2 years and then seriously look to buy a GT40. I basically did the same when looking for the ZR-1, spent much time on the forums reading, questioning, then a year to find what I wanted.
I enjoy working on my cars, it's very difficult for me to not do something to them, hense, my attraction to the replicas. Actually, I should have left my ZR-1 pure stock for resale value but I have every original part & could return it. I don't chop-up nice cars or do stupid mods, I do whats been done before with the best products, info, and advise. Please see my "home page"(not up to date but close, Baer brake upgrade not shown) listed in my user CP by clicking my name.
I am a perfectionist as far as maintenance/records/and presentation of my cars. I drive them enough to keep them in good order, although I don't race them in any way. Yes, any GT40 I own will never get rained on.
With my ZR-1 I bought all the factory service manuals, necessary tools, as well as diagnostic scanners to service it myself. I would expect to do the same for the GT40.
Living in Montana has it's advantages. There are no emission tests what-so-ever. Really, no strict laws on any car modifications. I could run without cats but I went with a high flow brand that just makes it less noisy with good flow, and just good sense- for example.
Well, thats about it for my reason for being. Also, I'm probably willing to spend (+/-) 100K, in that ballpark, so keep that in mind when answering any questions below. I need a head start now. So, if anyone feels inclined, please reply to any part of any question below, and I thank you. I would appreciate any information on getting started here such as:
1) What are/is the best history book, looking for something short concise for a good entry level overall introduction covering a span of years, and pics of the different models etc. Any buyers guide type publications which list years/models and specifics would be great info. Any recommendations here.
2) Books/info/links on more current models/replicas. Cars I would want to own and drive within my stated price range.
3) Info on the downside of owning, eg. parts availability & prices, service locations if needed, maintenance/upkeep intervals, weak systems, user friendliness, many well known tuners out there?
4) General outright tips in models/years to stay away from. Things to look out for/check when examining a car?
5) Are there specialized tools that need to be bought for maintenance, diagnostic scanners? Do the cars usually come with the factory service manuals? Do the replicas have service manuals?
6) Tips on abrieviations, jargon, slang etc. used when talking about these cars?
If anyone answers part of these questions I'll be well off to a good start. I'm sure everyone has a good read to recommend for starters.
Thanks everyone for you suggestions, you probably won't see much of me from now on but I'll be lurking in your shadows and reading all your posts
