SPF GT40 is Home

Tony Ripepi · #1 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 01:38 PM

Hi Guys,

A picture is worth a thousand........

There are more pics in my Gallery but here is the best of the BACC guys helping me push it off of the trailer into the garage between the Daytona and the Shelby.

Fabulous construction and attention to detail.....the only disappointment is that SPF has the Gurney Bubbles on backwards, they have the high end of the bubble forward instead of toward the rear where your head/helmet sits.

TR

xlr8or · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 02:03 PM

Nice collection Tony. Congrats on the new delivery. What will it be powered with?

Tony Ripepi · #3 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 04:04 PM

Hi TJ,

Custom built Aluminum Dart block 427 cu. in. Webers with all the right stuff.

Putting a 5 speed ZF transaxel behind it.

TR

PatBuckley · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 04:15 PM

That looks great, Tony. Congratulations.

RedBarchetta · #5 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 04:24 PM

Perhaps one of the nicer SPF GT40 builds in progress!

Tony, when you ordered your car did you have the choice to choose different tail/rear half treatments? I noticed on your car that you don't have all the scoops and other stuff that distinguishes your MKI-II version from the later MKIII-IV versions. I personally like the look of yours better than the original "high ass end" look of the original SPF GT40s that were delivered...looks much cleaner.

-Dean

Thieleng · #6 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 05:48 PM

I think I saw this car in Reno, Mark 1 body style, almost had to rethink going with what I want. Gulf colors on this car is spectacular, very nice!

ENTDOC · #7 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 06:40 PM

MK 1's are prettier than MK 11's no doubt

RedBarchetta · #8 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 07:02 PM

So is MK 1 "swoopier" in the back, while the MKII has all the snorkel scoops coming out its azz?

ENTDOC · #9 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 07:23 PM

you are correct

BT SNAKE · #10 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 08:35 AM

Tony,
I hope you can have her running soon so you can bring her to
Santa Barbara in April. I would love to see it. I'll be there.

Hersh

xlr8or · #11 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 08:43 AM

Very nice Tony. That thing should scream.

SP01715 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 08:56 AM

Very nice. That is my next car. The Gulf colors look great...

Tony Ripepi · #13 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 02:53 PM

Thanks Guys,

I like the look of the MK1 vs any of the other interations of the GT40.

The LeMans winner is the car I saw in the Gulf Oil headquaters building with my Dad in 1970.......I've been lusting for it since then and I am living the dream.

Hersh....the car will be fitted out in LA and I am hoping to have it at the "Wheels and Waves" show. We have our room reservations already and I am looking at my registration that came in the mail today.

Here is a picture of the #9 car with the Bubbles in the right direction, this is from SuperCars Magazine edition #16, the bubbles on my SPF have the high point facing forward instead of directly over the drivers head....there are a few more pics in my gallery.

Tony R.

gene giambona · #14 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 09:49 PM

Tony...sweet ride!!!! What's the next addition to your collection???

Can I put my name on the waiting list for a ride along when it gets completed?

cheers,
Gene

Got the Bug · #15 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 10:17 PM

Tony,

The car looks great! The classic color combo can't be beat.

You've got the Cobra trifecta going on! What's next...a bigger garage

.

Doug

djseed · #16 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 07:28 AM

Hi Tony:

I love your car and your engine. I just wondered why you chose the real Webbers vs the Webber look-alike fuel injection like Roush offers?

Tony Ripepi · #17 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 09:55 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the positive comments.

Gene --- Good to see you last weekend and when it is done I will give rides to anybody that has an interest.

David --- This car replicates the #6 car and the whole fuel injection route with computer, round trip fuel lines etc. etc. was not something I wanted to get into, I did all of that on my Daytona Coupe and it was more than I wanted to do again.

BTW the Ford Motorsport valve covers are a temporary fixture, I have ordered a set of the Gurney Westlake Valve covers.

Looking forward to bolting the engine onto the transaxel and converting from "Flintstones Powered" into a real car.

Tony R.

trularin · #18 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 12:01 PM

That is a nice car. I tried sitting on the SPF and hit my head. I literally had my head bent.

But, dang, that is a sweet.

Great score Tony!

cobra de capell · #19 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Ripepi

Tony R.

Could you share the number that you are looking at, total out of pocket cost, when this is complete? Of course, your time would not be included, but if that was added a huge total number would probably be the result.

I looked at a 2005 GT40 locally - 2005 - they still want $15K over sticker, but haven't sold it since 2005! Perhaps the dealer thinks it's a potential classic with the prive going up? I'm thinking, no way, but I could be wrong.

Tony Ripepi · #20 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 05:11 PM

Hmmmmm,

The numbers are pretty obvious..

Current SPF roller no options ie. Gurney Bubble, Ceramic headers, Install kit etc. $78K

ZF transaxel $10k - $12k

Engine $15K - $25K you name your own poison for a windsor Roush etc.

Throw in your work, transportation, registration $100k - $120k without any value for the work.

Not a cheap thrill but, a thrilling ride when you get done,

(Hope my wife doesn't read this thread)

TR