[Dave Peterman]

After starting this project I agree that Locost and GT-40 do not go together. The whole idea of a Locost 7 is to be cheap fun. The horsepower to weight ratio is the performance part. The windsheild for a 40 costs more than the chassis of a locost which is made from 1"x1" square tubing.
After years of racing ,calling in favors and learning how to scrounge good used parts I have budgeted about 15K for my 40 project. It is my opinion that the 40 should come in around that if I build as many of the parts I can myself.
I will rebuild my own engine and transaxle. If you were to use AP 4 piston stock car calipers they will run about $300.00 each. You can save a bit if you do not use knock off wheels.GT40 copy wheels are on ebay for about $600 a set. I probably am not going to be as close to original as some of the awesome 40's that members have built but it will be close enough for me.