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21. Shock Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 12:39:09 -0500; I am not sure this message went through the first time. I need to get the original Armstrong shocks off my GT 40 P/1005 rebuilt. Yes, I know there are much better units out there for the application,; /html/vintage-race/2003-08/msg00034.html (6,775 bytes)
22. Re: Relicars vs. Real ... and vs Rebuilds (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 16:54:28 -0500; I missed the start of this thread, but since I am the Executive Director of one of the larger automotive museums in the country let me chime in with a simple definition of replica vs original, vs con; /html/vintage-race/2003-08/msg00086.html (8,903 bytes)
23. Re: Authenticity (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 14:23:53 -0500; Sorry gang, as I said yesterday, I missed the original question upon which this discussion started. Someone might want to send me a copy if you still have it. Now as to using a cylinder head upon whi; /html/vintage-race/2003-08/msg00097.html (8,741 bytes)
24. Re: Replicars vs. Real ... and vs Rebuilds (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:22:51 -0500; Oh no folks, someone is way off base on this one. When it comes to the Elva of Mark's its the real thing no matter what the restoration, or lack there of, that is done to the vehicle. It has the bloo; /html/vintage-race/2003-08/msg00103.html (7,303 bytes)
25. Spherical Collar needed (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:43:05 -0500; I am restoring a Ford GT 40, Serial GT 40 P/1005 and need to fabricate a new upper rear control arm. The inside of the arm swings on a Sperical Bearing with an o.d. of 1.3750. I would like to purchas; /html/vintage-race/2003-07/msg00040.html (7,014 bytes)
26. Re: Fwd: [VSCCA_Newsgroup] PVGP 2004 (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:55:27 -0500; Beg your pardon but if I am not mistaken Janet Guthry raced Daytona 24 hours with an all girl team with Donna May Mims and perhaps several others. They were always in the way as they were in a slow c; /html/vintage-race/2003-07/msg00048.html (7,070 bytes)
27. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 08:17:49 -0500; Synthetic can damage some OEM seals so you need to take care. If in doubt, when rebuilding the system, soak a seal in the fluid you intend to use for 24 hours and see if any swelling takes place. I s; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00010.html (8,321 bytes)
28. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2003 07:27:33 -0500; The seals that swelled up on me was the rear seals, OEM original, on an 82 Porsche. Master cylinder and front seals not effected. Larry Dent /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00017.html (8,095 bytes)
29. Re: Bell Mag 4 Helmet (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003 15:11:29 -0500; Whatever you do DON'T go open face in an open car. When I got the Lola S 2000 a few years ago I also needed a new helmet. Made the mistake of going with an open face. Felt the same way, as most of my; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00046.html (8,091 bytes)
30. Re: The Bog (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 08:35:04 -0500; I was the insurance agent for the Glen during the "BOG" years (K and K) and it was pretty bad. One year they turned over a large R.V. bus and burned it. Finally Mal Curie (spelling?) filled it in wit; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00055.html (6,982 bytes)
31. Re: Bell Mag 4 Helmet (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 10:11:59 -0500; One more comment on full face helmet. I won an SCCA National race some years ago at Taladaga on the old road course in my Lotus 23. They give me a victory lap with my wife in the car. During the vict; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00064.html (8,224 bytes)
32. Re: SCCA & Vintage (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 08:39:17 -0500; SCCA missed the chance many years ago and as one who has been involved in SCCA both as a driver, an official and politician (Driver since 63, Steward since 67 and Area 4 Director twice) my guess is t; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00094.html (7,592 bytes)
33. Re: Intake Manifold Wanted (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2003 17:49:42 -0500; Anyone have any info on converting a Stromberg Twin Cam head to Webers? I have heard someone was cutting off the Strom runners and welding on Weber runers???? Larry Dent /// unsubscribe/change addres; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00133.html (6,783 bytes)
34. Re: 1275s in Bugeyes (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 09:58:12 -0500; The GT 40 comment is likely correct, but my GT 40 P 1005 that I am currently restoring will have the correct and original block and heads, not because they are better, but simply to make the vehicle; /html/vintage-race/2003-05/msg00095.html (9,015 bytes)
35. Re: Pan Evac (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 11:06:05 -0500; OK you guys, cut it out. Since you will be preparing your cars to SCCA specs of the period, 1967 or 1969, remember one SIMPLE FACT . SCCA rules always were, and still are, permissive rules. In other; /html/vintage-race/2003-05/msg00096.html (7,925 bytes)
36. Re: Pan Evac (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 11:20:42 -0500; Jack, don't think you have your head screwed on the right direction on this one. Something like this violates both the spirit and letter of the rules as in the GCR of the period. Again, going back to; /html/vintage-race/2003-05/msg00097.html (8,489 bytes)
37. Re: Pantera Trivia??? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:05:46 -0500; I was the track announcer at Mid Ohio for 20 some years starting in around 1967 and I do recall Tope in a Pantera but I don't recall what series, BUT it had to be Trans-AM or Can-AM cause those were; /html/vintage-race/2003-03/msg00073.html (7,813 bytes)
38. Re: Question About a the Oldsmoble 61-62 Alumnum Block (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:13:18 -0500; I think you will find the reason this engine was NOT adapted more for high performance usage is that the head does not breath well and the design does not lend itself to modification to improve this; /html/vintage-race/2003-03/msg00224.html (7,982 bytes)
39. Girling Alloy Calipers (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:57:02 -0500; Need 2 BR Alloy Calipers and 2 CR (the big ones) Alloy Calipers and pads for same. Anyone got any you might part with for a restoration project?? /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@; /html/vintage-race/2003-03/msg00238.html (6,656 bytes)
40. Re: leakdown test (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 09:07:34 -0500; First of all if the leakage is out the exhaust rings are likely not the prime culprit, it is exhaust valves. Leakage out the intake is intake valves, exhaust will be exhaust valves and out the breath; /html/vintage-race/2003-01/msg00017.html (7,164 bytes)

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