Jack Crosby for President? State Department??
I'd go for head of DOT...eliminate the speed limit!
Mattinshilp:
Jack is right. I have really benefitted from this site over the last 3 years. I, like you, was looking for the right builder but for a Speedster, and got tremendous help from the people here.
In my case I bought a used Speedster and my decisions at that time and since as to purchase, modifications and changes have all been driven by help from people on this forum.
Stick around and you won't regret it.
Bob
Jack is right. I have really benefitted from this site over the last 3 years. I, like you, was looking for the right builder but for a Speedster, and got tremendous help from the people here.
In my case I bought a used Speedster and my decisions at that time and since as to purchase, modifications and changes have all been driven by help from people on this forum.
Stick around and you won't regret it.
Bob
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Something to seriously consider is the distance you live from the builder.
We've seen cars delivered with "teething problems" from all of the builders. We've also seen again and again, on here, that Vintage, Intermeccanica, SAS, Dr. Clock and Beck (and, sometimes, their suppliers) all become proactive after delivery and make everything right to the customer's satisfaction - these builders own their problems and we've all seen them step up without accusations and get things fixed (sometimes forfeiting any profit from the deal in the process, but still making it right for the customer).
For the rest of the builders out there, caveat emptor, but especially if you live a great distance from your chosen builder. You cannot easily drop in during the build/rebuild process to make sure things are going the way you want them so it may be delivered with "problems" because of mis-communications. Getting anything changed/fixed once the car is delivered can be a major pain in the butt. Shipping the car across country is expensive and time-consuming and finding competent people to work on your car to fix problems locally is sometimes almost impossible.
Just something else to think about while you're deciding on your 718 source.
We've seen cars delivered with "teething problems" from all of the builders. We've also seen again and again, on here, that Vintage, Intermeccanica, SAS, Dr. Clock and Beck (and, sometimes, their suppliers) all become proactive after delivery and make everything right to the customer's satisfaction - these builders own their problems and we've all seen them step up without accusations and get things fixed (sometimes forfeiting any profit from the deal in the process, but still making it right for the customer).
For the rest of the builders out there, caveat emptor, but especially if you live a great distance from your chosen builder. You cannot easily drop in during the build/rebuild process to make sure things are going the way you want them so it may be delivered with "problems" because of mis-communications. Getting anything changed/fixed once the car is delivered can be a major pain in the butt. Shipping the car across country is expensive and time-consuming and finding competent people to work on your car to fix problems locally is sometimes almost impossible.
Just something else to think about while you're deciding on your 718 source.
Bob-
We need to have a cup of joe again. Gimme' a call.
We need to have a cup of joe again. Gimme' a call.
The problem is that in most situations we really don't get to log the test miles ( Henry does though ) we would like to hence the teething problems arise...
lI did a have a new motor go south shortly after I delivered Al Shapiro's newly built speedster to him some years back, however my motor supplier did step up and make it right in a timely manner.
No folks I am "not up there" with the real builders, I wrench and build for a hobby and a few spare schillings for beer and the like..but that was way cool Gordon, thanks !
lI did a have a new motor go south shortly after I delivered Al Shapiro's newly built speedster to him some years back, however my motor supplier did step up and make it right in a timely manner.
No folks I am "not up there" with the real builders, I wrench and build for a hobby and a few spare schillings for beer and the like..but that was way cool Gordon, thanks !
To Tom McBurnie
Just for my own curiosity -- how many of your 718s are running around out there?
Different subject and just a suggestion: why not privately supply Matt a customer list of just 718 owners only so he can simply contact them and get the only real opinion that counts?
Just for my own curiosity -- how many of your 718s are running around out there?
Different subject and just a suggestion: why not privately supply Matt a customer list of just 718 owners only so he can simply contact them and get the only real opinion that counts?
I did like the way Alan was wedged in there...you're getting there Alan. Actually, I think you're there already.
Mark,
He did.
He did.
Stan:
Headed to Mexico. Will return about the 24th and call you then.
Bob
Headed to Mexico. Will return about the 24th and call you then.
Bob
Thats an awesome looking car!
Great looking car!
Meh....Not very practical.... I mean where would you put the
"Baby on Board" sign! Never mind the new 2012 8yr old baby seat required by law for 8 yr old under 4'9" in height. Any of these NIMRODS try to put an 8 yr old in baby seat! Just getting them in the car is a challenge unless going to D-Land.
Jeez!
No really, a beautiful car!!!
"Baby on Board" sign! Never mind the new 2012 8yr old baby seat required by law for 8 yr old under 4'9" in height. Any of these NIMRODS try to put an 8 yr old in baby seat! Just getting them in the car is a challenge unless going to D-Land.
Jeez!
No really, a beautiful car!!!
I've Googled, Samba'd and Spyder'd and am not coming up with any pictures of the 23 cars made by Thunder Ranch. Postings pictures of several completed cars with there stats would be something I am sure many prospective customers here would be interested in seeing.
Interesting 718 RSK build site.
http://sites.google.com/site/porschersk718/home
http://sites.google.com/site/porschersk718/home
Holy Carp. Def. not a kit car.
Thanks Mr. McBurnie. I don't feel so all alone now.
wow - he made a CNC router table.
http://sites.google.com/site/porschersk718/step3%3Acncprofilecutter
http://sites.google.com/site/porschersk718/step3%3Acncprofilecutter
This guy George has some absolutely amazing skills. Wish I had a coupla guys like him when I was building Computer prototypes!
I was given 3 references. All provided photos and love their cars.
All had good things to say about their RSK's.
Thanks to all. I think I have enough info to make a decision. I'll let everyone know when I make one.
All had good things to say about their RSK's.
Thanks to all. I think I have enough info to make a decision. I'll let everyone know when I make one.
Mango, thanks for sharing the links to the CNC router.... while I have to commend his efforts, and certainly his resulting car, he took the very hard route on building the CNC router and his use of it. I could not hope to duplicate his work with the software, so I am not really trying to be critical....but....I build a CNC router 20 years ago out of junk and surplus parts that ran at as much as 60 ipm when cutting Styrofoam. I also used a true el-cheapo 2 hp router, running about 35,000rpm, with single flute carbide cutter, to do work much like is being done for these car templates.
What's the point? Just that this work could have been done much faster (and overall chaper)had he spent just a few dollars in the right areas, namely better drivers, better rails, better cutting tooling/motor....ingenuity is commendable, but sometimes it is more costly than paying the piper to do it a bit more conventionally
Matt:
Glad to hear that you have some concrete info in hand, rather than speculation.
Making these decisions can be gut-wrenching at times, but I'm sure you'll be OK.
Good Luck!
gn
Glad to hear that you have some concrete info in hand, rather than speculation.
Making these decisions can be gut-wrenching at times, but I'm sure you'll be OK.
Good Luck!
gn
Good on ya, Matt! You've measured twice, now it's time to cut once.
Hey Tom I think you meant to say 2 or 3 , not 23... Nice slip ;) (bending the thruth) I talked to one of your guys and they said it was only three..... Do you ever just tell the truth, or maybe with the repaints to keep multiple customers from taking you to court you got confused......
Good luck Matt.
Good luck Matt.
I think I'm gona get some popcorn......
Kevin-all right already. This shit really gets old. We are all grown men here-and with our own due diligence WE can make up our own minds about these products. We've heard all there is to hear about various vendors and their weak points and strong points. I really didn't want to involve myself with this thread, but all this amounts to is a PERSONAL pissing contest, and you are really showing a lack of maturity. Give it a rest or go duke it out with your nemesis directly. All you're doing is dragging down this forum.
I'm with Scott on this, take it to the parking lot.
Jeeze,
I was just trying to have a little fun..... Scott your a party pooper... However if I take a second to think about it your way I guess I have pushed it a little bit. But you know you can always not click on this thread..... I'm just saying.... :)
I was just trying to have a little fun..... Scott your a party pooper... However if I take a second to think about it your way I guess I have pushed it a little bit. But you know you can always not click on this thread..... I'm just saying.... :)
My intention is to start a killer replica collection...
I currently have a beautiful '32 Ford HighBoy "replica" and plan on adding the RSK and a 550s to the list in the next year or so... Maybe a 904 as well... WIll do the 356 eventually also probably.
Also want to get a Cobra Daytona replica.
I owned a Backdraft racing Cobra for a while and loved it... I just couldn't get past the side pipes. Just SO loud.... So I might go for a Cobra 289 replica. I know the Daytona has side pipes, but it's a DAYTONA!!!!! drool drool!!!
FInally, here's the last one I'll add:
http://www.asmotorsport.co.uk/intro.html
it just doesn't get more beautiful then that.
of course, by then my wife will have divorced me and I'll be alone, living in a 10 car garage. Smelling like gasoline.....
oh yeah!!!!
I currently have a beautiful '32 Ford HighBoy "replica" and plan on adding the RSK and a 550s to the list in the next year or so... Maybe a 904 as well... WIll do the 356 eventually also probably.
Also want to get a Cobra Daytona replica.
I owned a Backdraft racing Cobra for a while and loved it... I just couldn't get past the side pipes. Just SO loud.... So I might go for a Cobra 289 replica. I know the Daytona has side pipes, but it's a DAYTONA!!!!! drool drool!!!
FInally, here's the last one I'll add:
http://www.asmotorsport.co.uk/intro.html
it just doesn't get more beautiful then that.
of course, by then my wife will have divorced me and I'll be alone, living in a 10 car garage. Smelling like gasoline.....
oh yeah!!!!
Yeah, that one would work for me (drooool!)
Mattnshilp wrote
"of course, by then my wife will have divorced me and I'll be alone, living in a 10 car garage. Smelling like gasoline..... "
there are worse fates :-)
married for better or worse? a least I have the cat for company in the garage(not a 10 car garage)... he doesnt like sharing his food and water dishes tho....
Aston Martin is beautiful!!!
"of course, by then my wife will have divorced me and I'll be alone, living in a 10 car garage. Smelling like gasoline..... "
there are worse fates :-)
married for better or worse? a least I have the cat for company in the garage(not a 10 car garage)... he doesnt like sharing his food and water dishes tho....
Aston Martin is beautiful!!!