New Member New SPF MKII Ordered

[Idaho Chris]

nkb-

Thanks for the links to the videos. From all my reading/searching Brent Lykins seems to be well respected.

CompClassics-

Wow, that is a beautiful car! I certainly appreciate your offer of assistance.

I still do not know how far down the rabbit hole of authenticity I want to go. I guess what I am most after is the authentic period driving experience as opposed to whether I visually have the proper hose clamp or engine detail. That thinking may change as i have some months before delivery/assembly.

If asked why I want the car; I would answer because I want to drive the wheels off it and enjoy looking at that gorgeous bodywork in my garage! It will likely never see a car show but hopefully it will see some track time on a road course now and then.

My wife wants non-metallic BRG with a dark tan interior so that is what is ordered. Apparently I have a few months to change my mind so who knows. I'm further tempted to go with painted wire wheels like my TR250 has but for now chrome is what is on the order sheet. Again, I get back to the authenticity question. Does that really matter to me or not?

Mark IV-

After spending some time on your website it would appear you are likely to see my credit card number more than a few times in the months ahead! Thanks for the link.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Idaho Chris

nkb-


Mark IV-

After spending some time on your website it would appear you are likely to see my credit card number more than a few times in the months ahead! Thanks for the link.

My 289 has a 306 (302 with overbore) and makes about 345 HP, more than quick and all that you will be able to put down with 205/70 tires. There is an SPF with a 545 HP engine, and I don't think it would outrun my car as the rubber limits the useable power. We also have some other pieces for the 289 that we haven't gotten on the website yet. The "princess blue with red leather" is great combination, we have sold some. My car is Indigo blue with red and really pops.

The picture is at SAAC at Pitt Race when Shelby borrowed the car for photo op with Aaron Shelby as they had no small block to use.