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Post by Patrick on Jan 13, 2019 12:31:14 GMT -8
You are a crazy model builder. I know of only one other crazy type...Art Laski. I'm still hung up on his Dad's Vette model...I won't build another Vette because of it. Now I know I won't build a Ford GT! Thanks Baby Bro!!! (More time for my crazy shit!)
Il Gato Supremo di Gatti Tutti
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Post by dustymojave on Jan 14, 2019 21:16:52 GMT -8
Si parlantes Italiano...Capisci?
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Post by tatocorvette on Jan 15, 2019 3:50:23 GMT -8
One of my favorite aspects of this hobby is the research and learning about the specific subject we are working on. This will be a great build to follow. I will try to learn as much as possible since I'm not very familiar with the intricate details and differences of GT40s. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by shunter on Jan 15, 2019 11:32:07 GMT -8
Classic car and driver...Bri g it on.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jan 17, 2019 12:34:20 GMT -8
Richard, this is a pic is the restored car of the AMR GT40 01 Mk-I at Spa in 1966 Some guy named Graham Hill drove it, and it does have BRM wheels, they also removed the ventilated seat for him and installed a more upright sports car style seat. I had replicated it in my 1/16 AMR GT 40 build I made it out of brass and covered it with thin leather.. It seems that AMR was open to just about anything they wanted to do, except run a 427 with Webers at the Lemans 24, the car was qualified and then banned right before the race.. standard FIA proceedure!
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Post by randyditton on Jan 17, 2019 17:09:38 GMT -8
Looking forward to following along Chris !
Randy
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jan 18, 2019 5:46:25 GMT -8
Looking forward to following along Chris ! Randy Good to hear from Ya Randy.. Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 19, 2019 8:54:58 GMT -8
Chris, Nicely constructed seat. Simple, yet does the job perfectly. Joel
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Post by gramps46 on Jan 22, 2019 14:54:43 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 15:29:34 GMT -8
I love the extra details and skills you guys bring to each project, and this is certainly no exception! I’m looking forward to seeing thiPM ims one come together! I have to agree with you Rob 100% you nailed it.
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Post by dustymojave on Jan 23, 2019 0:44:00 GMT -8
Take note that those pics from Guy LePage he identifies the engine as "4727". This is either a typo for 427ci, or it is a miscalculation of 4.7l, as in 289ci converted as 289ci / 61ci = 4.737. Since more precisely, 1,000cc = 61.0237ci, that works out to 4.736l. He indicates the engine the same for the Guy Ligier/Henri Greder - Scuderia Filipinetti and Skip Scott - Comstock Racing Ford GT Mk1s. I'm pretty sure those Ford GTs raced with typical 289 Cubic inch Ford engines.
Nice to see some pictures of that Le Mans race I hadn't seen before.
You can't really tell from those pics which wheels either of the Alan Mann cars are using in that Le Mans test.
The photo above is of the "Restored" AM GT40/01 that Alan Mann raced with Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart driving in 1966. But the jeans and sneakers on the fellow in the foreground verify that that photo showing the BRM wheels is NOT 1966. Unfortunately, the photo does NOT verify which wheels are correct for 1966.
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Post by gramps46 on Jan 23, 2019 2:41:54 GMT -8
This photo from the 1966 Le Mans trials shows the Halibrands being used.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jan 23, 2019 5:14:47 GMT -8
Great Pic of an 01 Lightweight, I had not seen that yet. I had already decided on Halibrands. This is a near Race prepped car. With the Gurney engine, Webers, ribs on the lower side of the chassis, decals in place. I dont see Suitcases, and dont plan on putting them on mine. I am sure but 66 may have been the cut off on the suitcases and spare tire requirement. Great Shot...Chris
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Post by gramps46 on Jan 23, 2019 7:53:52 GMT -8
In the picture above there is a small wire rack on top of the exhaust pipes for attaching a suitcase. You could put your clothes in wet and after a few laps I am sure they would be dry.
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Post by gramps46 on Jan 26, 2019 11:52:17 GMT -8
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