Type 65 Coupes in South Florida?

Hi Folks,

I'm seriously considering building a 65 Coupe but have a few concerns. I read in another section of the Forum that they leak. And another member said they "shake and stink" - lol.

Other than the racing windows, why would they leak? I'm planning on the aftermarket operable windows. Do they shake because of the extreme cams? Do they stink like an awesome old sports car? Because that's more like perfume to me - lol. I'm looking for a radical daily driver. I currently drive a twin turbo BMW 135i which is lowered and has H & R sway bars and I feel it's too civilized.

I feel a close up look and possibly a ride down the block might answer my question "is the the right choice for me"?

We have 2 currently being built up in Belleview, Florida. Your more then welcome to come check them out, our address is

5911 Se Hames Rd.
Belleview, Fl. 34420

There are 2 being built in Miami right now. One with a Boss 347 and another with a Ford Terminator engine from a Mustang Cobra. If adequately sealed, they will leak and the stink can be reduced substantially by running EFI. Go ahead and take the plunge. You'll learn a lot in building it and you will have more support than you can imagine from this forum and the other one.

Where in so. Fl.?

Hi,

What IS the stink? Is it just a race car engine smell?

Oh, and where will it leak? I plan on the roll up window package from Levy Racing.

Where in Miami? It's closer to me since I'm in Jupiter. OR I know the Ocala area too - just want to get close to one finished if possible.

Thanks,
Jeff

Jupiter huh........thats 60 miles from me.

Oh, I go down there all the time. Never thought of it as that far. No WONDER my 135i has miles adding up so fast!

Is it possible to see your car up close and maybe sit in it to check if I fit? If so, when might be a good time?

Thanks,
Jeff

Anytime you want...........send me a PM. I'll have it out and about tommorow.

Now I feel stupid. What's a PM? I could come Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks,
Jeff

Oh, and I'm new here so how do we exchange phone numbers to make more detailed arrangements. I'm going to be in Ft Laud both Saturday late afternoon (Ending up at a birthday party in the evening) and Sunday before and after a post party brunch which occurs at 1 PM. Not really my typical lifestyle but a good friend is having a milestone birthday.

Jeff

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Originally Posted by jortman1957

Now I feel stupid. What's a PM? I could come Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks,
Jeff

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Look to the left of this post. See where it says "Thanatopsis" right above the penguin? Click on that and a menu will pop up allowing you to send me a Private Message or PM.
Just click on the id of the person you want to PM and go.

HTH

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Originally Posted by jortman1957

Oh, and I'm new here so how do we exchange phone numbers to make more detailed arrangements.
Jeff

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Jeff,
I got your PM. I believe you meant it to go to Riptide. I forwarded it along to him.

PM = Private Message

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Originally Posted by jortman1957

Now I feel stupid. What's a PM? I could come Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks,
Jeff

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Originally Posted by riptide motorsport

where in so. Fl.?

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hi my name is danny ,would love to see your car and get some pointers from u ,im building one now,i live in west boca

hi building 65 coupe myself ,can you send me a picture on how your hood sits on the air dam thanks alot

can someone send me some pictures of the hood.and how it sits on the air deflector.it seems like the hood does not sit in place is that grind and fill.thanks my e mail is masterautobody@hotmail.com anyone who has one done in fl i live in west boca would like to hook up