Scratch built GT40 finally running

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familyguy1 said:

so jealous of you having the time, money and inclination to do such a project, hats off to you.

Am I right in seeing the bonnet is all black with white roundels ? what do you mean by "black front clip" ?

Personally I would keep the metallic grey with black stripes front to back. But ignore me, its your car and your doing what you like and as I say hats off to you.

Please keep posting updates as I love reading about such projects.

Thanks. The colour scheme approximates that of XGT-2, the Alan Mann car driven by Graham Hill in 1966 (see picture). There are quite a few Superformance GT40s that are silver with black stripes, and I wanted something a bit different. "Front clip" and "rear clip" refer to the fibreglass front and rear body sections, also called "clam shells". The roundels will contain the number 66, in recognition of the year the 40s won Le Mans.

[familyguy1]

aahhh that makes a lot of sense and now I've seen a finished car, I approve ! lol

keep up the posts, it gives an armchair enthusiast something to read while thinking "I could do that" but never do.

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Seats trial fitted and handbrake lever fitted. Webbing under the seats yet to be done.

[Fastdruid]

Are you allowed to do an original type handbrake or will it lead to a conventional type?

(for those who don't know what I'm talking about, the original GT40 had a "handbrake" that operated the brake pedal, the handbrake lever operated a cable that entered the pedal box from the top and pulled back on the brake. As this isn't a secondary braking systems it's not allowed in the UK in modern replica's

Here is a diagram of the pedal box:



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Edited by Fastdruid on Friday 4th November 01:11

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No - will have to fit a more modern system to meet current regs.

[Fastdruid]

Figured as much, nice to see the under-dash lever still, it's pretty damn rare to see on the replicas. Although I suspect cable routing will be a royal pain.

Loving your work as ever though. I only wish mine looked half so good.

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Moncoque finally all painted.

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Little bits and pieces done.

Alloy covers for central tunnel and gear shift linkage taking shape;



Weather strip done;



Dash trial fitted with original eyeball vents in;



Engine cover taking shape. Still needs hole for webers cut out.



Body refitted after chassis paint. Scoop with perspex and periscopes all screwed in. Fastening dozens of tiny nuts and washers to tiny screws in largely inaccessible places in not recommended if you have large hands like me.



Tail lights and rear grille fitted. Almost starting to look like a car.

[Krikkit]

Not seen this one before today, but can I say... Phwoar.

[jamiebae]

What a beautifully put together car, it looks fantastic

[8bit]

This looks awesome, following with interest!

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Lights and covers all in place.

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The hinges are on and, after much fiddling and adjustment, the driver's door is fitting well.

[james_tigerwoods]

This, truly, is a piece of art

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Anyone for spaghetti? Loom taking shape.

[essIII]

First time I've seen this - what a stunning looking car. Hats off to you!

[silverfoxcc]

I have to read this thread wearing boxing gloves!

[TheDukeGTi]

Oh man, don't know how I missed this! Awesome!

[Dr G]

Still here and enjoying the updates

Slowly coming together...

[confucuis]

How strong are the monocoques on these? I've often wondered how strong the tubs and frames are in single seaters and cars like this when compared to a normal road car!