Dumb question perhaps?

Gordon Nichols will tell you, That guy knows everything.

 

Welcome to the madness.  More photos of the interior, engine, etc. would help the gurus here help you figure out all that ID stuff. There are different builders who do very different things to their builds. Looks like a very nice car. Good luck.

Holy ****, the mobile version of this site is fantastic, albeit I couldn't figure out how to upload a pic that way. Here's one of the interior, thanks! 

 

 

Vintage, or JPS, but most likely Vintage. http://www.vintagespeedsters.com


> On Apr 29, 2015, at 9:46 PM, SpeedsterOwners.com <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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I would guess VS as well.

Very nice car looks clean, now I just have to see the engine and the gas tank area.

You know pictures of everything lmao.

 

Almost for sure a Vintage, but pictures of the rear, side and engine compartment will confirm.

Interior looks like Vintage Speedsters to me.

All my research said VS, just nothing definitive. PO said it was built in CA in 02. I specifically asked him if it was VS, and he said no. "Orange county motors" or some ****. He bought it in 04 for $19,500, which he claims he felt was "$500 too much". She has a mere 3510 miles on the build . 

 

I'll try and snap pics of the engine bay and frunk tomorrow. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

Has an adjustable front beam and front disc brakes, although I'm sure those could've easily been added at some point. VS listed engine options at 1600 and 1915, and I swear they look like 90.5's in there, but I could be way off. 

I'm still a newbie so I won't fathom a guess BUT I did notice there isn't a faux torsion bar adjustment hole on the driver side.

Just a bad pic, definitely there. Although, not faux, I'll be using them next week. At least I hope not faux...

What Al Gallo said.  Definitely Vintage even without seeing the engine.

 

Looks to be in good shape.

 

That front looks like any other VS.

That's a vintage interior. I'd place my moeny on a Vintage Speedster every day and twice on Sunday.

 

 

You guys rock!

 

So, is being a VS a good or bad thing?  

 

Gonna try and give them a call and order some misc trim and such tomorrow. Some of it is just pitted beyond repair me thinks.

 

Thanks again,

First thing to remember - Owning ANY replica speedster is a great thing.

Second thing is - Don't engage in the holy war of 'which is better'.  

Third - Don't bring up 'which oil is best'.

 

Welcome to the madness.

 

Ted

Well, I already know the oil that I use is the best.  

Stand at the rear on each side and look at both front fenders.  If it bows out slightly above the right front tire it was probably molded by Vintage.  Mine is a 2007 build and has a 1776.  I have heard he also sells bodies to JPS so the bulge would probably narrow it down to just those two.  My 1776 has been a great motor IMO, and my gearing is just right for it.

You have two weeks to drive to Carlisle, PA to get a good majority of your questions answered...there will be a large variety of us there. Truly the place to be:

http://www.carlisleevents.com/...tionals/default.aspx

Looks like you got your hands on a good starter, the madness will follow.

 

100% positive it's a VS

Welcome to the madness!

Thanks!

 

It definitely bows out just a bit over the R/F tire, so I guess that confirms it. 

 

Can't do Carlisle, unfortunately. Got Southern Worthersee that weekend. And, Farmington VW show on Sunday if I get back in time. 

 

This is my other toy on land -

 

 

"So is VS a good or bad thing?"

 

Depends on you.  My VS has been sensational with 7 Carlisle trips of 2,000 miles each plus one Trip to the West Coast event. a total of 43,000 miles.I believe that Vintage Speedsters have made the East to West Coast trip as many times as  any other brand and maybe more times than a few other brands---without a breakdoown on the way accross or back.

 

I also have a garage full of trophies and a couple of "Best Of Shows" earned by my VS.

 

Yes, it is considered an "entry level" because it is the "value" brand Speedster, but improvements made can get it way up past how it starts out. 

 

There are Speedster replicas that are quite expensive and some are spectacular and loaded with the latest gimmics for those who enjoy bragging rights, but none could provide more pure fun and rewarding adventures than my VS has given me.

 

So if you get your car sorted, make the standard improvements to make it suitable your purposes it can be a very good thing. Do read "Are you ready for a Speedster replica" on this site for some solid info about these cars.

 

But I never met a Speedster of any brand that I didn't like!  

 

 

 

Jack- If you remember that the original Speedster was no-frills, entry level car, then it hits the mark...

What?? The original didn't have an automatic sandwich maker and toaster and a heads up display?

 

Actually--you are so right.  Replica to me means sorta like the original car but as we know, to each his own is just fine in this group.  With 140 foot pounds of torque  I can't exactly call myself a "purist"  either---LOL.

Dam, I bet that makes it fun Jack. I knew Jake WAY back in the day when he was first getting started doing his engine blows at the Commerce show. Smart dude. 

 

I've got a case sitting on my work bench now. Bored, clearanced for 82mm crank, and tapped for full flow. Also a pair of brand new 40x35 heads. Was planning on building a 2110 for Das Thing, and of course it looks like that now end up in the speedster instead. 

 

Got her fired up last night, barely, Kadrons are junk. What struck me as odd was the heat riser tubes off the stock muffler are wide open. Certainly this thing couldn't have been like that for the past 13 years...

Still almost positive it is a Vintage, but very possibly bought as a kit and the engine was installed by "Orange County motors."  The interior is 100% Vintage, but there are many CMC and Fiberfab cars that have been redone with Vintage supplied interiors and modified from the 4 gauge dash to the 3 gauge.

I'll bet you money that torsion bar hole is faux; if it's real it isn't a Vintage.  Take a close look.  Still want to see engine compartment pics.

A 2110 with 40x35 heads and a 6,000rpm redline will be a lot of fun in that car!

Welcome to the madness! And call me Al. Have you got a first name?

I had that, except mine was a 2276, and yes, it was a lot of fun.....for a while.

I'll get some engine bay pics soon. 

 

I thought I had set a signature with my name in it, but it appears no signatures are visible now that I take a look! I'm Walt, from Winston Salem, NC. It appears that isn't showing either. 

 

I guess virtually any engine can be built to be reliable, but I really don't like any bigger than thick wall 90.5's. Got plenty of other go fast toys, I just want good reliable power. Hell, I don't even know what's in this thing yet. Might be plenty happy with whatever it is! (minus the Kadrons). 

Welcome Walt.

Nice 74 Thing, one of the finest cars I've owned back 81.

Red curly alt wire is another VS trait

Vintage

 

Hey Jack, I'm having difficulty finding the "Are you ready for a speedster replica" thread on here. Can you point me in the right direction? 

 

She's cleaning up NICELY. 

 

 

 

 

Gas tank, carb rebuilt kits, muffler, and drop spindles in the mail!

I have read that article a few times and enjoy it every time but I'll be damned if I can find it now.  So sorry0---and after recommending that folks read it---pretty embarassing.

 

Let's hope someone smarter than me will chime in here and tell us where to find that great article.

Jack's just having a momentary brain fart! Go to the top of the page, put the cursor on "forums", when the selection drops down click on "all topics" and it will be the first thread. 

https://www.speedsterowners.com...g-you-need-to-know-6

 

 

My car was 'finished' by Vintage. I have that same hole in my firewall. I bet if we compare the location of the hole where little red wire passes through, I bet they are in nearly the exact same spot.

 

Is there a large hole beind the fan shroud right about where the 'fan' is located?

Ted