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Spf Gt-40
Just got back from Dynamic here in Reno, and had the opportunity to drive the GT40 (close to being complete). What a ride! Issues; I have a hard time fitting in the car due to my big lug of a body, 6'2" 250#'s, trying to figure out how to modify the seat in order keep my head from hitting the top of the Gurney Bubble and my legs hitting the bottom of the steering wheel. Checking to see if we can modify the sheet metal that is the frame for the seat. I am definately looking into ordering/purchasing the GT-40. Probably will go with the Roush aluminum block 353 (stroked 289/302) with the fuel injection. I thought I remembered that the MK II had both the 427 and 289 versions that were raced anyone have any historical knowledge of the use of the 289?
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I'm 6'3" 205 and Lance Strander (owner-SPF) convinced me that the seat could be moved back another 3" and down another 2". The way he had his demo configured was a tight fit for me as well. I didn't drive it, but one thing was for sure....forget about seeing who was behind you. Heck, even my SPF roadster is a tight fit, and I have the seat bolted directly to the floorboard. :LOL:
-Dean |
MK1=289/INDY MOTOR
MK2/4=427 MK1=289 ........and that is pretty much the racing order thru the evolution of the GT40. |
When I drove the car I had to take the seat out and sit on a foam pad, it appears that we can come up with a configuration that might work, but the one thing I did notice is that I had plenty of room in the foot well. What we are trying to figure out is if the seat frame is a structural component of the unibody construction of the car. My opinion is that with a little McGivering of the seating arrangement the car can be adjusted to fit. My wife told me that it might be easier to reconfigure my body. CSX700 thanks for the information I will have to rethink the motor configuration...maybe.
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well, at least you guys got to drive one! (smiles)
Buzz |
Lance took me for a ride in his GT40 about 3 weeks ago. That car is FAST!!!
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Everyone,
Dynamic Motorsport will provide a demo ride you will never forget.Blasting around the Ohio countryside...100mph over a railroad crossing to demonstrate ride quality-which is very good...Up and down hill and dale.etc You really will get a true picture of the car's capability. I live in NY and Snakepit did not really want to allow a true test ride...Supposedly "saving" car which is prototype 01 for this years Barrett -Jackson.That's why I flew to Ohio.Dynamic couldn't have been more accomodating.They had thier demo (titanium) plus three other spfs a red mk1 and two other mk2s one red (red looks better in person) ,and an exact replica in the livery of the winning '66 lemans car.Beautiful! I am planning a purchase pending the ability to get it registered in NY Eric Johnson Clinton corners, NY |
Spf Gt40
Eric- You have a P.M.
Regards-Dandy Don |
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The problem with fitting into the car with the Gurney bubble, they are BACKWARDS!!!! Check some old pictures
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Hi Guys,
Rick's right I have the SPF Gt here in my garage and compared it to a side profile picture from and original car......SPF mounts the Gurney Bubble backwards. The high end of the bubble should be toward the rear of the car to allow for helmet room. I have been wondering what to do about this issue since the car arrived here and I examined it in detail. :( :( :( TR |
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