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Russ Noble · 12-18-07, 07:28 AM

I think these photos of 1076 show it. Ford GT40 Restoration - Chassis 1076

Because of the curved nature of the front clip the flared arches blend in rather imperceptibly, but there is one front overhead shot that shows off the extra width and curvature. I think we would only be talking an inch or less on each side, so it's not that easy to see unless there is a standard clip next to it for reference.

I have read in several places that the Gulf cars had widened front arches.

I know I am going to have to widen mine to accomodate the 10" fronts but that's not necessarily an indication. With shorter suspension links or different wheel offsets they would fit OK.

Cheers

Cheers

12-18-07, 07:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,358 Rep Power: 20	Re: Front clip width with gulf flares? I think these photos of 1076 show it. Ford GT40 Restoration - Chassis 1076 Because of the curved nature of the front clip the flared arches blend in rather imperceptibly, but there is one front overhead shot that shows off the extra width and curvature. I think we would only be talking an inch or less on each side, so it's not that easy to see unless there is a standard clip next to it for reference. I have read in several places that the Gulf cars had widened front arches. I know I am going to have to widen mine to accomodate the 10" fronts but that's not necessarily an indication. With shorter suspension links or different wheel offsets they would fit OK. Cheers Cheers __________________ Russ ° Scratchbuild. Spaceframe Mk1 wide body. Dry sumped, forged, 351W. LSD930. 10's & 14's. Most parts now sourced. Body 80% done. Chassis, rollcage 95% finished. Suspension 70% built. Engine starting to build, and trans in a million pieces. http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html