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JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 13:13 (Ref:790564)

I do slouch! how tall are you? I thought we were about the same height?

PaulSands · 21 Nov 2003, 13:14 (Ref:790566)

Think I'm a short 6' 2"
6'8" in my heels though

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 13:15 (Ref:790567)

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Originally posted by ScottDay
Joey Foster did, I am sure he did!

Joey did, but Jodie didn;t, she was an actress famous when you and I were only young!

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 13:16 (Ref:790568)

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Originally posted by PaulSands
Think I'm a short 6' 2"
6'8" in my heels though

Weirdo........I think I am a tall 6'2, but racing boots have very little sole, which may explain it!

PaulSands · 21 Nov 2003, 13:16 (Ref:790569)

actually its often difficult to judge ..when I was living in Chicago I bumped into Dennis Rodman (Chicago Bulls basketball player at the time) and I didnt feel particularly short compared to his 6'6"

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 13:16 (Ref:790570)

He must have been weighed down by (wey hey youve guessed it) MARS BARS !!!!!he he LOL.

Gary Critcher · 21 Nov 2003, 13:18 (Ref:790571)

Scott, this year has been my first year in Historic FFord (visit www.yesterdaysracers.com to see some of my experiences). I restored my car over four years, I wanted to do single seaters rather than tin tops too. Historic FFord was the 'only' way in that I could see. Sure it's expensive to initially get ahold of a car, but after that the running costs are really not bad at all (it all depends on how many times you manage to throw the car at the scenery! Have you done muuch racing already?? And of course, it's bluddy good fun!!!
Best Regards, Gary C

PaulSands · 21 Nov 2003, 13:18 (Ref:790573)

hey I'm not commenting on anybody's love of Mars Bars...black pots & kettles are phrases I remind myself of

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 13:22 (Ref:790579)

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Originally posted by jminsh
He must have been weighed down by (wey hey youve guessed it) MARS BARS !!!!!he he LOL.

Ho ho ho...didn't see that one coming Jay!

This guy is quite quick Scott, but don't listen to anything he says!

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 13:35 (Ref:790596)

Thats not being the "Nice guy"

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 13:55 (Ref:790629)

Scott i know you want a Macon but you very rarely see them up the front apart from in Pauls hands imagine how he would go in a Merlyn or a Lola.
HFF's are cheap to run but hold their expensive price v well.
You will however have as much fun in a newer FF1600 as my wife does for a fraction of the outlay on the car,You can also race where ever you want including some european tracks(with the right liscence).
No doubt you would even get an invite from the scouse cake eater Diz to race in the NW FF1600 series.

J.

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 13:59 (Ref:790637)

Actually Scott, do listen to him, sound advice.
Particularly the Scouse Cake eater bit!

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:00 (Ref:790638)

The newer cars are more expensive right!

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 14:04 (Ref:790646)

No way man 15 1/2 grand for a historic FF 3-5 grand for a mid eighties Van deiman probably with a trailer ,Ratios spare wheels and a jack.

J

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:07 (Ref:790651)

Nice, i shall check out www.formulafordsforsale.com
and see what they offering.

have seen one for sale in Classic and Sports Car mag for £4000.

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 14:08 (Ref:790654)

Bit of an exaggeration Jay, but not far off. You can get an RF 90 for 6500, which will be right on the pace. As I said, its a cheaper place to hone your skills cheaply.

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 14:09 (Ref:790655)

What car was it there are definatly ones to get and ones to leave well alone be sure to get some advice before diving in .
J

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:09 (Ref:790656)

How much will a liscence cost?

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 14:11 (Ref:790660)

Justin, He might be wise to speed up in a Pre 87 class before diving head first in with the sharp end!!!!

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:11 (Ref:790661)

I cant remeber what it was but it came with FIA and HSCC papers.

I will get back to you with more infomation when i find the mag again. It will be at home on the floor somewhere!

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 14:11 (Ref:790663)

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Originally posted by jminsh
What car was it there are definatly ones to get and ones to leave well alone be sure to get some advice before diving in .
J

Were you refering to my quote? i didn;t have aparticular car in mind, but thats a good ball park figure. Mine was less than that, avec Bold Engine,

JustinDawkins · 21 Nov 2003, 14:14 (Ref:790668)

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Originally posted by jminsh
Justin, He might be wise to speed up in a Pre 87 class before diving head first in with the sharp end!!!!

Yeah your probably right, I did, but I got eaten alive for the first season! Super classic is mega cheap, plus theres loads of people to help you, and the bits are cheap.

jminsh · 21 Nov 2003, 14:16 (Ref:790672)

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Originally posted by ScottDay
How much will a liscence cost?

Liscence needs a test called ARDS which you have to do at a race school,this involves a theory test which if you've managed to drive to the ciruit you should pass .
The application pack from the MSA costs around 38 pounds
Not sure on circuit test cost as it can vary.

J

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:18 (Ref:790673)

I shall loook into the Pre 87 class as a starting point then. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

ScottDay · 21 Nov 2003, 14:20 (Ref:790675)

Brands do the ARDS test if i am not mistaken. Thats a place to head for!

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