s2racer

just finished the article in Panorama about Dario Franchitti's '73 911E, and the fellow that did the motor work was named Gordon Ledbetter in Oregon. Does anyone have any contact info for him or his shop?

Thanks

Marc

curve lover

Marc-- Portland-area RLers Carefree & RS 197 have both posted about Gordon. Might want to contact them if you don't hear from anyone else.

Per a 2002 post on Pelican Parts Forum, when asked for a good shop in near Salem, OR, this was the response:
Good luck! What's the project?
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From the "Panorama's Chief Editor: RLer Stout" thread:

Twin Screw

Very cool...can someone post that article ? Those wheels look familiar ...

s2racer

my motor has 161k on it, and have been considering my options. I'm not going 3.8 or super charged, but I like what they did with Dario's car, so I'd like to have a conversation with him. I'd like getting up to 325hp on the 3.6 motor w/o crazy mods.

thanks for the info

marc

e3photo

Sweet car. Dario has brought it to C&C a couple of times.

pu911rsr

I've not read article but I think that is Jeff Smith's old car with a factory 3.8RS motor in it. Gordon posts on the early S site occasionally probably pelican as well.
Phil

ilko

Marc, email Pete Stout - editor@pca.org, he might be able to get that info for you.

geordie

I *think* Gordon is retired now. He used to work in conjunction with Jeff Gamroth.

You might want to give Jeff a call at his shop, to discuss : http://rothsport-racing.com/

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Gordon isn't building motors any longer and considers himself "semi-retired". I think his current restoration project will be the last one he does for anyone.

Super super guy with an encyclopaedic knowledge of these cars in detail that VERY few appreciate.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Phil,

Its not the magnesium-manifold, factory M64/20 motor, but its a VERY healthy and carefully built 3.8RS spec engine that made better than average power.

geordie

^ this bloke knows nothing about big power 3.6 motors

pu911rsr

Steve,
Thanks for the clarification. I read original excellence article many years ago, unfortunately my memory is not like fine wine.
Phil

s2racer

thanks everyone for the information. I'll follow up, and keep the site posted.

marc

justin993

I'm a fan of the Fuchs on that car
really like the polished outer edge look

vaujot

Marc,
if you insist on hiring someone from the Pacific Northwest to do the job you're planning, I suppose Steve Weiner will get some recommendations, here.
But your profile says you're in Florida. There's got to be someone closer to you who should be able to do this for you.