It’s official. I’m no longer a lurker on this site. Took delivery on this yesterday from Vintage Motorcars. Waited a full year. Couldn’t be happier with what I selected. Slate Grey with Salsa Red leather interior.
Did a 3 stage paint correction to really make the paint scratch free. Ready for the Ceramic coating next, then badging. Loving it.
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Beautiful. Welcome to the madness.
Bravo Gary, it looks fantastic.
Beautiful color combination. Like the red fan shroud.
Super Nice!!! Excellent color combo!!
is that oil filter functional
Great look Speedster, (insert your first name here)! It could be a little lower, and a few of the holes in the engine lid hinges should be bigger for maximum weight reduction, though... and badges- don't need no stinkin' badges! 
Al
x2 on the red fan shroud. Really pops.
Brilliant. It makes me happy everytime a new car pops out of Gary's shop. Welcome to the madness. Like All said, what's your name?
I’m still waiting delivery on mine - what engine did you order?
@Michael Pickett posted:Brilliant. It makes me happy everytime a new car pops out of Gary's shop. Welcome to the madness. Like All said, what's your name?
Who the heck is Gary?
@Michael Pickett posted:Brilliant. It makes me happy everytime a new car pops out of Gary's shop. Welcome to the madness. Like All said, what's your name?
@DannyP posted:Who the heck is Gary?
And who's All?
Just ignore all of my posts today (and maybe tomorrow, oh heck, just ignore me for a while). The doc doubled the dose on one my meds and all the happy little birdies have been circling my head today. And no, Marianne's not letting me drive until I acclimate.
@Michael Pickett- ok, that's the laugh of the day, Mike!
Looks great! Congrats!
@barncobob posted:is that oil filter functional
Yes it is functional. It was something that Greg at Vintage Motorcars offered me when I mentioned I was interested in the engine bay looking a little more unique. He said it would look great and a bit more period. It was a bit $$$.
@Michael Pickett posted:Brilliant. It makes me happy everytime a new car pops out of Gary's shop. Welcome to the madness. Like All said, what's your name?
Thanks. As others have said, I don’t know what is coming out of Gary’s shop. My car came out of Greg’s shop at Vintage Motorcars. But funny you should ask what my name is… it is Gary.
@NeenahSpeedster posted:I’m still waiting delivery on mine - what engine did you order?
I paid for the 2332cc engine, which is now the standard base level engine that Vintage Motorcars is putting into their builds.
That’s what mine will have. I’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts on how it performs…..
@ALB posted:Great look Speedster, (insert your first name here)! It could be a little lower, and a few of the holes in the engine lid hinges should be bigger for maximum weight reduction, though... and badges- don't need no stinkin' badges!
Badges are going on as soon as I do the ceramic coating.
@NeenahSpeedster posted:That’s what mine will have. I’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts on how it performs…..
On the drive home, was about 2800 RPM’s doing 80, so its pretty nice so far.
That’s great to hear - I’ve a long wait, but it will be well worth it
@mnkyprod, nice to have you on board, Greg! Er, Gary. Looks like a great car!
Another proud Papa with a new baby. When do we get our cigars? As others mentioned earlier, excellent choice on the color selection. Well done!
Picture color looks more like black. I have a 1965 SC 356 Coupe that is slate grey.
Like the red fan shroud. Should have looked into it when mine was built in 2019. I have white one in the coupe. I was one of the first to opt for the 2332 engine. No regrets!
Jim Ruiz
Westchester, CA 90045
@mnkyprod just a suggestion......it is pricey.....but perhaps consider a clear film "wrap" from the windshield pillar ie: trunk fenders & bumper...real rock chip protection....and then full car ceramic coating...now is the time while paint correction has been done....i considered it an investment....after which the car will probably never get dirty enough to "wash" again...just ceramic detail spray and micro towel.....IMHO you be the judge of the result....
@jncspyder posted:@mnkyprod just a suggestion......it is pricey.....but perhaps consider a clear film "wrap" from the windshield pillar ie: trunk fenders & bumper...real rock chip protection....and then full car ceramic coating...now is the time while paint correction has been done....i considered it an investment....after which the car will probably never get dirty enough to "wash" again...just ceramic detail spray and micro towel.....IMHO you be the judge of the result....
That is Beautiful! I’m doing the ceramic myself, and even though the PPF is tempting, I think I need to give my wallet a rest.
@jprpdr posted:Picture color looks more like black. I have a 1965 SC 356 Coupe that is slate grey.
Like the red fan shroud. Should have looked into it when mine was built in 2019. I have white one in the coupe. I was one of the first to opt for the 2332 engine. No regrets!
Jim Ruiz
Westchester, CA 90045
Jim - have you experienced any engine cooling issues with the 2332cc?
No. I avoid freeway driving and heavy traffic. 2332 has lots of torque. Ist gear is hardly needed.
Enjoy!
@mnkyprod....i so understand the wallet situation thing...as in BMW "B-ring M-oney W-ith".....but after a few months...and a few rock chips which will surely show on that color.....it may make you rethink the PPF thing....i'm also curious if you have experience doing a ceramic coating on a car?...you only get the result what you start with.....a wise man once said.... "save your $ dough $ and hire a pro" words to live by i have learned...sometimes the expensive way.....great car & happy motoring 
"save your $ dough $ and hire a pro"
Fortunately for Gary he is a pro.
@jncspyder posted:@mnkyprod....i so understand the wallet situation thing...as in BMW "B-ring M-oney W-ith".....but after a few months...and a few rock chips which will surely show on that color.....it may make you rethink the PPF thing....i'm also curious if you have experience doing a ceramic coating on a car?...you only get the result what you start with.....a wise man once said.... "save your $ dough $ and hire a pro" words to live by i have learned...sometimes the expensive way.....great car & happy motoring
I understand the concern. I have done many ceramic coatings. I happen to have a auto detail business. Making the paint as clear as possible is key. I’m doing a 4 stage paint correction before applying ceramic coating.
For those interested, I use GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum Light (one coat) and then GTECHNIQ EXOv4 (two coats). I buy it from: www.theragcompany.com
@Michael Pickett posted:Just ignore all of my posts today (and maybe tomorrow, oh heck, just ignore me for a while). The doc doubled the dose on one my meds and all the happy little birdies have been circling my head today. And no, Marianne's not letting me drive until I acclimate.
Ah you got to love those legal flying lessons, courtesy of your local neighbourhood legal pusher man . 
Just kidding. Even low blood sugars can make you fly Hope you have a happy landing.
@IaM-Ray posted:Ah you got to love those legal flying lessons, courtesy of your local neighbourhood legal pusher man .
It's interesting for sure. They're trying out different things to reduce an essential tremor that showed up last summer. This one is a drug usually used for seizures that metabolizes mostly into phenobarbital.
Having the phenobarb in my system is what takes getting used to. At this point it's like always having drunk a couple of beers. Needless to say, I'm not drinking any alcohol anymore. My insurance is paying for my cheap high.
Thanks for the good wishes!
