So, tell us a little about yourselves

[slowdude]

24 minutes ago, JimSVO said:

Hello all, I've just joined.  I live in the PNW, Olympic Penninsula, WA.  I've had a long standing desire to build a Seven that will use my 2.3l OHC Ford engine.  It was from my 1984 Mustang SVO, which sadly no longer exists.  I have the engine and T5 trans combo and would like to get started on a build.  I wondered of any folks here have experience using that combo and what kind of feelings there are for the result? Any particular kit that would handle that combo? - Thanks - Jim 

My only thought would be, since it isn't a normal engine combo, that something more affordable would be wise.

 

GBS looks pretty affordable since you're going to have to cut the car up. You'll have to run your own wiring harness/ ECU which would lower the value on a more established kit car.

 

I think the GBS kits start around 7k or so. Gets you the bodywork etc. Since you have to run a new ecu and harness anyways, you're not paying for extra like you would on a caterham etc. Birkin/westfield might also offer a kit but they're more expensive.

 

https://www.greatbritishsportscars.com/custom-kit-1

[JimSVO]

Thanks, slowdude, GBS looks interesting. The product literature lists Pinto as an engine source - but not specifically the 2.3 - so i will contact them about my combo.  I've looked at some of their videos with a summary of the Zero Gen 2 upgrades, which is a pretty good tour of the whole car.  I'd like to hear from some of the GBS builders about their experiences.

So, about me?  I am a retired aerospace engineer and overall grease monkey.  I have a long history with small British sports cars and still drive a TR-6.  I also did motocross and motorcycle road racing, and still have a BSA 441 Shooting Star.  I autocrossed with my TR-4.  Later in life I did open track with my 69 Boss 302 Mustang.  Besides the 84 SVO I've also restored a 70 Boss 302 (from a desert hulk), and currently drive a 65 Mustang K-code fastback, a 1966 Plymouth Valiant and a 2018 Mustang GT.  I've maintained and modified all my toys on my own terms but I really want to do a full kit build-up now. 

[slowdude]

1 hour ago, JimSVO said:

Thanks, slowdude, GBS looks interesting. The product literature lists Pinto as an engine source - but not specifically the 2.3 - so i will contact them about my combo.  I've looked at some of their videos with a summary of the Zero Gen 2 upgrades, which is a pretty good tour of the whole car.  I'd like to hear from some of the GBS builders about their experiences.

So, about me?  I am a retired aerospace engineer and overall grease monkey.  I have a long history with small British sports cars and still drive a TR-6.  I also did motocross and motorcycle road racing, and still have a BSA 441 Shooting Star.  I autocrossed with my TR-4.  Later in life I did open track with my 69 Boss 302 Mustang.  Besides the 84 SVO I've also restored a 70 Boss 302 (from a desert hulk), and currently drive a 65 Mustang K-code fastback, a 1966 Plymouth Valiant and a 2018 Mustang GT.  I've maintained and modified all my toys on my own terms but I really want to do a full kit build-up now. 

I think we have another thread to show off your cars. I used to ride much more, track days etc but got bit by the slower offroad, adventure bug.

[JohnCh]

12 minutes ago, slowdude said:

I think we have another thread to show off your cars. I used to ride much more, track days etc but got bit by the slower offroad, adventure bug.

 

Here you go:  

 

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Thanks!

[Croc]

10 hours ago, JimSVO said:

Later in life I did open track with my 69 Boss 302 Mustang.  Besides the 84 SVO I've also restored a 70 Boss 302 (from a desert hulk), and currently drive a 65 Mustang K-code fastback, a 1966 Plymouth Valiant ....

 

Excellent!  I think I need to see some photos of your Ford collection, particularly the 1965 Fastback, which I also own one of. 

 

 

[JimSVO]

4 hours ago, Croc said:

 

Excellent!  I think I need to see some photos of your Ford collection, particularly the 1965 Fastback, which I also own one of. 

 

 

 

13 hours ago, JohnCh said:

 

Here you go:  

 

LOL, OK! 

 

Edited Tuesday at 03:03 PM by JimSVO