oh man! I'm drinking the Kool Aid now!

[Jim]

Well, today's visit to Fran's pretty much sealed the deal for me. I'm diving into a GT40 build! For those who haven't been there you really should! What other place can you walk into and see a race car in the lobby? But wait, don't forget about the 917 body sitting on the floor next to the front desk! Every time I went into another area my eyes kept getting wider. I had the opportunity to go into one other special room. I could smell the clay as I walk around the corner. Fran's in the middle of another creation. I think he called it the GT 'A'? That car is going to be smokin' hot! Just when you think "that's over the top" -something else pops up. Pretty cool stuff.

The big dilemma now is - flares in the back or keep it simple?

 

[Jack]

Congratulations Jim, personally I'd go with the flares simply because they look so right! And, I'm not even building a '40..

 

[Neal]

Narrow hips sink ships!

 

[Steve26]

That's a very personal decision... You should look at both in person before you make the decision. I like the car better without the flares! I'm with you Neal...

 

[Jim]

I know... Tough call. RCR had two next to each other yesterday and I was kind of drawn to the flares. That's the only box that I didn't check yet Fran.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

2 inch flares....

 

[Jim]

2 inch flares....

I know... I'm leaning that way Fran. I have been looking at all the GT40's I can before you tell me I have to decide! Or are you telling me now?

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

No pressure...no pressure....

 

[Jack]

Hey Jim, you know you want to do it! 2 inch = perfect!

 

[Ben Whittle]

2 inch = perfect!

I'm pretty certain that's NOT what she said.... *snigger*

 

[Jack]

Well Ben, it really comes down to personal choice doesn't it...
I just like them.

 

[Jim]

oh boy.... We are digressing! Back to google images to search. I am leaning towards the gulf color scheme. From what I learned yesterday, the gulf colors had the flares...so...

 

[Jim]

That's a very personal decision... You should look at both in person before you make the decision. I like the car better without the flares! I'm with you Neal...View attachment 58224

I like that car Steve!

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Gulf blue and flares...a true GT40 die hard...wink..

 

[Jim]

Gulf blue and flares...a true GT40 die hard...wink..

I think I'm trying to replicate the slot car I had in the 70's. Fond memories! This time I will be able to go inside the car! What kind of brushes do these use anyway? Copper or aluminum?