Hoonigan's GT40 Build
Discussion
Schmeeky said:
Oh yeah, ETA I love the way that the GT40 is about the same height as the tow-car - when it's on the trailer! 
Looks like an A6 so 57in or so. GT40 stands at 40.5, Brian James trailer bed height about 16.5in...exactly the same! Even though building one I find it easy to forget how low they are as mine is still on build stands...so it's actually small SUV height. Except the "floor" is ~800mm off the ground.
Thanks for the comments still on cloud nine...
Been busy though and getting the car ready for paint, bought some different wing mirrors, just taped on at the moment while I finalise their position but seem to offer a good view.
Got someone coming over tomorrow to quote for the paint, exciting but have a horrible feeling it will be depressingly expensive :rolletes:
Been busy though and getting the car ready for paint, bought some different wing mirrors, just taped on at the moment while I finalise their position but seem to offer a good view.
Got someone coming over tomorrow to quote for the paint, exciting but have a horrible feeling it will be depressingly expensive :rolletes:
Edited by Hoonigan on Saturday 13th April 08:07
jaacck said:
Maybe go for a topaz skin ( or similar ) about 4-5k and removable. can match any paint code and you could then change it in the future if you decided too with ease.
Sounds like a good idea but not really an option, there is a huge amount of bodywork to do, in fact that is where the money is not in the paint and to be honest it would always be half a job, I’ve spent a huge amount of time and effort and not to mention money on this car so now is not the time to cut corners...I’ve met with a painter today and think I will be going with him to do the work, probably not in time to enjoy this summer but certainly ready for next. That said I intend to get a good few hundred miles on it before paint so will still have fun
PugwasHDJ80 said:
Beautiful car and a really good job, you must be really pleased.
Out of interest how cramped is the interior?
Hmmmm there’s a question...Out of interest how cramped is the interior?
By modern standards it’s a tad tight but to be fair it’s perfectly comfortable for me (says the man who’s driven all of 2 miles in it), time will tell but so far so good. I’ve room to put the seat back an inch if I grow and room to rest my left leg so I’m hopeful at this stage...
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