Roaring Forties 105

[Jim Cowden]

This is the end results of 18 months worth of making panels

It has come up pretty neat I think ,it has lots of character and turns some heads.
I got it running Friday night and went for a run, did a couple hundred Km over the last few days and its all good.
I have not weighed it yet but will when I get the chance, I can already tell the difference in acceleration.

So that pretty much it other than a few historic race stickers that I may put on.

I would have to say that after 9.5 years Im done.

Jim

 

[Larry L.]

That thing is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!

(How about a photo of the REAR?)

 

[Gordy]

Spectacular !

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Simply stunning Jim...a true inspiration and it really shows the value of dedication and persistence..
Something many youngsters lack today

 

[Dr. Bob Woods]

Jim, your car is unbelievable. Truly stunning. The craftsmanship, the level of detail, the fit and finish, the overall look is simply beyond all but the elite. Congratulations to you. I wish I could see it in person. That is the way a GT40 should be.

I don't know if I am inspired to do better on mine or deflated that I can't match yours!

-Bob Woods

 

[Jimmy P]

Mind blowing work Jim. Please get the car outside and take more photos because I need a new screen-saver and I couldn't think of a better car welcoming me each morning then your stunning GT40.

 

[Jim Cowden]

Thanks gents.

I will take some pics outside Jimmy (tractor boy)

Larry here is a rear shot, I didnt put it up because I want to put a larger roundel on.

Jim

 

[chris]

stunning

 

[Gus Richmond]

Very nice Jim! Well done.

 

[Mick]

Masterful jim don't know what to say just looking is enough

Mick

 

[Clayton]

Fantastic Jim

 

[Troy]

Awesome job mate. Now, go get it dirty at the track!

 

[Larry L.]

Larry here is a rear shot, I didnt put it up because I want to put a larger roundel on.

'Heck with the roundel's size! I doubt anyone will ever notice it's there anyway!

Man, that car is absolutely stunning! :stunned:


Edit:If you haven't already done so, be sure to take out a "stated value" insurance policy on that car!!! Good lord, man, you don't want some ins co 'adjuster' dictating to you what 9.5 years of your labor and all the parts and pieces of that car are worth should the unthinkable happen. I wouldn't even take it out on the road until that was done.

 

[Dave]

Fantastic work Jim. Enjoy.

 

[Stu Coleman]

That's bloody amazing Jim.
You should bring this to the Car & Coffee at Terrey Hills on 3rd August.
Cars and Coffee

Dimi, Hayden and Peter have all had their GT40's there.

 

[Randy V]

A truly fabulous effort by a Master Craftsman!

Lets see some pictures / video out in the sunshine!!!

 

[Peter Delaney]

Jim, that is a truely stunning piece of work - beyond that, words fail me !!!

 

[Paul fortin]

I could have done one just like it but i don't have the skill I am lazy the artist touch or probably the other 10 abilities needed. So show us pics and vids I can lie and say it's mine.

 

[zollis]

Jim, that is COOOOOOOL!!

Perhaps one day I would like to visit you to pick up a few tricks especially when I get to the difficult part of my build.





Z.C.

 

[Jim Cowden]

That's bloody amazing Jim.
You should bring this to the Car & Coffee at Terrey Hills on 3rd August.
Cars and Coffee

Dimi, Hayden and Peter have all had their GT40's there.

I will be there Stu
Going to take it to the all ford day as well.
Time to enjoy

Thanks guys for the reply