So I suppose it’s time to say hello and introduce myself.

Mark shot me a note not long ago asking me if I was interested in trading off my reasonably pristine 74 911S and some cash for his GT40 project. There is a bit of back story here... Many years ago, when I bid/bought the 911 in question off ebay and post about it on another forum, Mark responded with something like... so it was YOU who sniped the car from me..? Um yeah, it was me... sorry!

It was a solid platform that needed a full resto… which I did a few years ago.
Immediate thoughts after Mark contacted me... sh.t.. you bastard! going full tilt and bleeding money from a full on house remodel , not done with my current 2+ year Cobra build, I already have a complete and driving car that has been appreciating and had spent 2+ years getting together and the last thing I need is another long project waiting for me after the cobra is done... Conclusion, My wife Mary didn't throw me out when mentioning it (gawd I love her)
I’ve built and restored a few cars and “kits” including a FFR GTM which is somewhat like a GT40 build. So much so, I told Mark, I wasn’t interested in building another project of that scope, especially considering the timing… That, and I’m a bit of a loon when it comes to the way I build my cars. Taking on someone else’s project of this scale could be a nightmare. However, Marks attn. to detail, his commitment to build a quality car, this thread, and the hundreds of pictures he took tipped the scale on doing the deal.
So... there is a GT40, and pile-o-parts sitting in my shop right now...
I told Mark that I wanted to use his thread to continue the build. Mostly so folks remembered where this all started and to make sure Mark stays connected to the car and credit for his fine work.
My goal for the car is somewhat like the GTM in that I want it to remain clean and comfortable on the street. Probably get the body work to a point where I can wrap it. Figured it would be something cool to try on the car. Just would like to build on Marks work and complete the car without modding it much(which is a bit of MO of mine) Hey, lets model the chassis and do FEA on it? Now lets cut it up and make it ‘better’. Now lets model the suspension and run the numbers, etc.
The RF looks like a great platform to build “As Is” like the GTM was. The only thing I may want to look at, is exploring the front spindles. I understand they have made changes since this kit was shipped and based on what Ive read, it makes a huge difference. Just need to find out what was changed. Roll Center, scrub, kingpin/SAI, Ackermann etc? If anyone has some insight into this, please let me know.
Mark has connected me with RF about a few details we are trying to figure out. Despite the company being under new ownership, and the kit being 10+ years old, these guys are just incredible. Man the support has just been great. If they are willing to help me, I can only imagine the support for the new customers would be nothing short of world class.
So onto some build stuff. As posted earlier in this thread, the kit came with Motec M48 from RF with the complete harness etc. The engine is a 347 with stack injection from RF as well. What I need now, is a base tune to start with. Does anyone know who might be able to help here? I wonder if Roaring Forties might have something from their Motec archives that could get me started?
The greatest part of owning and building these cars, is the people whom you meet along the way. Most if not all of my best friends have come from this hobby. Something about the people who build cars from the ground up. I find they are salt of the earth kind of people.... the kind worthy of life long friendships. I feel privileged to call Mark a good friend. He is truly a solid guy and want to do him proud and have him out to CA when complete so he can drive the car he did most of the work on.
Mods, is it possible to do a slight modification to the title of the thread? Something along the lines of "Mark's (now) David's GT40 project"? I would like to keep Marks thread active, but really would appreciate having my name in the title now that I own the car.
For those bored, here are a few links to some of my projects:
Cobra Build:
Dave’s FFR MK4 Build Thread - Corner-Carvers Forums
GTM Build:
GTM Build Post - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum
David