Where to find various Ginetta specific parts or information

Where to find various Ginetta specific parts or information

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Dudefladge

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Sunday 12th June 2016
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As I begin the reassembly process on my Ginetta G20 Basket Case (See here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/66/viewthrea... ) I started thumbing through the Assembly Notes book.

Most of the nuts, bolts, etc are common and easily purchased, but there are some items that may either be Ginetta specific or are not closely described.

Does Ginetta still carry and sell parts for the G20? Their website has no mention of the G20 and my efforts to contact them with questions through their website have all gone unanswered.

Just as an example, for the rear differential there are two Rubber Mount "Top Hat"s required. Without knowing the correct dimensions I would have to dig up a micrometer and guess at the right apart to find... somewhere...

Surely others have been down this road with their own projects. Any help to offer? Thanks!

BY THE WAY: I'm in Germany, so popping by someone's place to have a look at theirs for comparison is a bit cumbersome as well.

Rob

Dudefladge

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Thursday 16th June 2016
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Thanks guys!

I am in contact with Jon Greenwood that apparently bought a lot of the G20 parts stock from Ginetta when they dumped the G20.

He said he doesn't have a lot of the parts anymore, but he has some cross reference information. I'll share whatever I find out.

Since I want to eventually swap to the Miata drivetrain I will likely be asking for some photos. Thanks!

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 21st June 2016
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I asked Jonny about sharing his contact information and his reply was, "The more the merrier!!"

He was chatting with some of the guys at Croft at the weekend and he thinks he can get his hands on most of the bits I would need.

There are also some good upgrades that Ginetta developed for the G40 that also fit the G20.

Here is his email: jon.greenwood@york.ac.uk

Dudefladge

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Monday 29th August 2016
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I finally pulled the suspension parts out of the shed this weekend to see what I had to work with...

Unfortunately, I am missing so many parts I can't really get started on anything.

Things like ball joints, bushings, wish bone adjusters, track rods,... not to mention just the specific nuts and bolts you can't just pick up at your local hardware store... I've got a long way to go... LOL

I've sent Jonny and Duncan emails... Hopefully one of them will be able to get me pointed in the right direction. More to follow.

Dudefladge

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Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Hey Mike,

I don't recall you sending me an interchange list. I think you sent me the digital assembly manual(?) I would love to have that parts list!

Rob

Dudefladge

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Wednesday 31st August 2016
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I am now in contact with Del at Reflex Racing. He is another source for G20 parts and was happy to have me share his contact information here.

Reflex Racing gb ltd
E Mail polepositionltd@aol.com
Phone/Fax 01233822500
Mob 07771522217
www.reflexgb.co.uk

Dudefladge

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Thursday 1st September 2016
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Thanks Mike!

This is very helpful!

Dudefladge

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Thursday 8th September 2016
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Hey Mike,

Do you recall where the motor and gearbox mounts are sourced from to install the Mazda drivetrain? I can't imagine that they are the same as for the Ford parts..?

Thanks again!

Rob

Dudefladge

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Friday 9th September 2016
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Ah. Got it. I get to fabricate stuff. Cool! ;-)

Thanks!

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 28th February 2017
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Since the Ginetta G20 rear vertical links are not a common item to find used I need to find some sort of workable replacement.

I have the diff, prop shafts and wishbones, but I don't have the vertical links or associated Sierra parts.

Mark suggested using original Sierra parts or possibly something from another common kit car as a replacement.

What about G40 parts?

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions they could share here?

Thanks.

Rob

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 28th February 2017
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Thanks Mike. Did you make your own jig or did you have a shop do it for you? Not having anything to go by or compare to is a bit of an issue right now being in Germany.

Mark has been very helpful sending me photos of various parts, so I think the main critical part I need is the vertical link. He is in the process of having some made using the Ginetta piece as a model, but he doesn't know when those will be complete.

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 7th March 2017
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Del at Reflex is looking for me as well. Hopefully he will come up with something. Otherwise I'm at a standstill and will have to re-think things.

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Hey Dave,

Thanks for checking on the parts. Del told me what you found. I've been pestering Del, Mark and Jonny about the uprights. They're surely tired of me making a nuisance of myself about it.

If I could just get a diagram of the measurements I could try to have some steel ones welded up. This is just a hobby for me, so I'm not looking for the best weight savings or competitive edge for racing. I'm just trying to get everything I need for the suspension before I move back to the states in a couple months.

I told Del I would love to make a trip to the U.K. to see, touch and maybe even drive a G20. I had never even heard of Ginetta before buying this pile of parts!

This thread will give you an idea of what I'm up against. LOL

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/66/viewthrea...

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Grantura2a said:
Have you tried these guys?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ginetta-G20-race-car-/13...

I might spring for a set of these. Huge weight saving.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ginetta-G20-race-car-/13...

Mike T
Hey Mike,

It looks like the two links are the same ad for the G20 race car. Is the second link for a pair of uprights?

Dudefladge

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Friday 17th March 2017
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I just wanted to send a big thank you to 4 guys that have been very helpful in figuring things out on my project and helping to find a lot of the parts I need.

Mark @ DSE
Del @ Reflex
Mike T.
Jonny Greenwood

You guys have gone out of your way to help a fellow enthusiast that knows little to nothing about Ginettas. Your patience and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Thank you!!

Rob

Dudefladge

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Tuesday 11th April 2017
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The Three UK Amigos have really come through for me!

I sent them a spreadsheet that listed the parts I am missing and it looks like they are going to be able to find most of them! Del was even able to find a set of vertical links!

I want to plan a trip to the UK to fetch everything. I'm hoping I can fit it in before I move back to the states. I did some backward planning this weekend and it may be a little tight to get the parts before I pack my household goods for the move.

I brought everything back to the house from the storage unit this last weekend as well. My neighbor asked me if I was building a Mach 5 from Speed Racer... We may have just come up with a color scheme for it... LOL



Dudefladge

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Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Very cool! We'll have to meet up some day. If I ever get mine put together... LOL

Dudefladge

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Wednesday 26th April 2017
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I'm headed to Fort Knox, KY near Louisville.

I may make a road trip to Southern California at some point to pick up another interesting project...

In 2012 my son and I flew from Louisville to Sacramento to buy a '74 Plymouth Duster and drive it back on a father-son road trip.
Great memories!
http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4877...

Dudefladge

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Friday 5th May 2017
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The shipping company came and did a pre-inspection the other day...

Great news! They are going to ship the frame and body on the trailer in a custom built crate. All we have to do is roll it in here and a couple months later roll it out there. The maximum length for shipping trailers, etc is 14 feet. The trailer is 13 feet 9 inches. LOL

I'm heading to the UK in a couple weeks to pick up a few pieces and parts from Mark. Nothing huge, so we are planning to bring everything back with us in our checked baggage. I'll report back on how that goes... :-)