gt40s chassis drawings (original cars)

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 01-12-07, 11:22 AM

Hi all,
some friends of mine are finally preparing the gt40 for rfactor.
They ask me if we can found somewhere on the net drawings of the monocoque chassis of the original cars.

I am sure u can help me

Paolo

Bill D · 01-12-07, 11:32 AM

Probably next to impossible. Many have tried without luck. Not sure why no one wants to share that bit of information.

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 01-12-07, 12:06 PM

ah...didint know this was a "secret" part, really.
Maybe SPF masterpiece is identical to the originals also in chassis...and so maybe will be the same to use that one?

All this in the tiral to have the nicest virtual replica for one of the nicest driving games (the GT Legends was a disappoint...so hard to make that winner as it has to be..)..and doesnt reach the 200 mph.

Hope I can found something....nothing SO technical...just chassis profiles, enough to finish the add-on

Paolo

Hi-Tech Auto · 01-12-07, 01:37 PM

Paolo, What, exactly, do you need. Our monocoque was built from original and we have the full set of drawings in "solid works". Let me know what you need and how we can get it to you.
Regards

Chris P. · 01-12-07, 03:49 PM

Wow - nice. I use SolidWorks all day every day. (That's what I've been designing my car with - although I'm not doing a GT40 - it's my own design.) Say, for my own curiosity's sake, would you object to me getting those files??? I've been real curious about about what FloWorks would say concerning the drag, lift, etc... (if you have the body panels and windscreen modelled...) I have COSMOS too, but I'm not so sure about doing a monocoque on a PC.

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 01-12-07, 04:16 PM

Hi friends from Hi Tech.
Think he needs a draw of the monocoque to define the barycenter of the car.I already provided some drawings from the models I have in my shop, but he asks me now for a similar draw of the chassis (for example the exactly point where engine is fixed to the chassis).Tomorrow will ask him exactly what he needs, I am anyway sure just a orthogonal projection will be perfect (I already show him the thread in the forum with 3d chassis)

And looking on all my books seems Bill prophecy is absolutely correct..such draw is really hard to find

Paolo

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 01-12-07, 04:28 PM

..and looking around on my books I found this list of chassis numbers (sorry for the images position and quality..getting crazy trying to post those since 1 hour...)

Paolo

Rick Muck- Mark IV · 01-12-07, 04:45 PM

Lance,
I too have been looking for prints but not to build a car, but rather a 1/6th scale mono just for my own amusement. No one with print will share them...perhaps I understand why but nevertheless I intend to build a scale 40 tub with suspension.
Rick

PaulB · 01-12-07, 05:19 PM

Rick,
You have a PM.
Regards,
Paul

Hi-Tech Auto · 01-13-07, 12:59 AM

Hi Rick, I will get Anton to contact you next week and he can arrange to send you what you are looking for (if we have it)

Curtis · 01-13-07, 12:26 PM

This isn't actual plans,
but an orig. basic drawning from J.W. Automotive Engineering Limited.
(From their Spare Parts Book)

Don't know that this will help at all,
but someone may want a copy of it ?

Cheer's !

Curtis

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 01-13-07, 04:04 PM

Thanks Curtis,
That is anyway a good draw of the monocoque.
All we are searching is just something to add details to a future upcoming car for rfactor.
More material we have..more accurate will be the car, this draw helps a lot anyway.

Grazie
Paolo

Curtis · 01-13-07, 06:08 PM

Glad it may be of some help.

Here are a couple more for your files.
From same sorce !

Cheer's !

Curtis

Peterj · 06-11-07, 09:13 AM

HiTech Auto

I am writing this to you from South Africa, and I am also looking for some form of chassis drawings or model to work from, are you able to assist?

Regards

Peter

LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano · 06-11-07, 10:27 AM

also I am still searching (friends preparing Targa florio for Grand Prix legends),will be cool have at least some blueprints.

all seems soo secret btw...

Scott Calabro · 06-13-07, 05:31 PM

Paolo,

It is a very closely guarded group/groups who have access/copies.

Keep looking and sooner or later a set will be available for you to see.

They are out there.

Regards,

Scott

Chris Melia · 06-13-07, 07:07 PM

Hi Guys

I had the pleasure a few months ago to inspect all of the original hand drawn drawings thought to be long gone, still in the original drawing chest used at FAV Slough.
I cannot reveal the location but can tell you they are still in the UK and in fine condition.

Regards
Chris.

Bill Hough · 06-13-07, 07:19 PM

Chris, could there be more than one set of drawings? There must have been copies made.

fostereast · 06-14-07, 10:29 AM

Holman & Moody must have had a set I would think.

JimmyMac · 06-14-07, 02:10 PM

Correct,
Try asking Lee for a copy.

01-12-07, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Hi all, some friends of mine are finally preparing the gt40 for rfactor. They ask me if we can found somewhere on the net drawings of the monocoque chassis of the original cars. I am sure u can help me Paolo __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->

01-12-07, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bill D Bill D I Have No Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 2,509	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Probably next to impossible. Many have tried without luck. Not sure why no one wants to share that bit of information.

01-12-07, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) ah...didint know this was a "secret" part, really. Maybe SPF masterpiece is identical to the originals also in chassis...and so maybe will be the same to use that one? All this in the tiral to have the nicest virtual replica for one of the nicest driving games (the GT Legends was a disappoint...so hard to make that winner as it has to be..)..and doesnt reach the 200 mph. Hope I can found something....nothing SO technical...just chassis profiles, enough to finish the add-on Paolo __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->

01-12-07, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hi-Tech Auto Hi-Tech Auto Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Paolo, What, exactly, do you need. Our monocoque was built from original and we have the full set of drawings in "solid works". Let me know what you need and how we can get it to you. Regards

01-12-07, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris P. aero 5 Tenths Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR - USA GT40: Currently designing scratch built mid engine sports car. Posts: 521	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Wow - nice. I use SolidWorks all day every day. (That's what I've been designing my car with - although I'm not doing a GT40 - it's my own design.) Say, for my own curiosity's sake, would you object to me getting those files??? I've been real curious about about what FloWorks would say concerning the drag, lift, etc... (if you have the body panels and windscreen modelled...) I have COSMOS too, but I'm not so sure about doing a monocoque on a PC. __________________ Currently designing a sports car: Mid engine (what else is there?) Audi 3.6 V8. (ok, there are others) 40" high (what else is there?)

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01-12-07, 04:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Hi friends from Hi Tech. Think he needs a draw of the monocoque to define the barycenter of the car.I already provided some drawings from the models I have in my shop, but he asks me now for a similar draw of the chassis (for example the exactly point where engine is fixed to the chassis).Tomorrow will ask him exactly what he needs, I am anyway sure just a orthogonal projection will be perfect (I already show him the thread in the forum with 3d chassis) And looking on all my books seems Bill prophecy is absolutely correct..such draw is really hard to find Paolo __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end --> Last edited by kenshiro8; 01-12-07 at 04:19 PM. Reason: spelling

01-12-07, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) ..and looking around on my books I found this list of chassis numbers (sorry for the images position and quality..getting crazy trying to post those since 1 hour...) Paolo Attached Thumbnails __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->

01-12-07, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rick Muck- Mark IV Mark IV Time Machines Motorsports Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: W. New York GT40: P2269,2270,2271 Posts: 1,418	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Lance, I too have been looking for prints but not to build a car, but rather a 1/6th scale mono just for my own amusement. No one with print will share them...perhaps I understand why but nevertheless I intend to build a scale 40 tub with suspension. Rick __________________ The GT 40 reunion at the Glen in 1989 was as close to Heaven as I'll get...

01-12-07, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
PaulB Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 GT40: UK Posts: 16	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Rick, You have a PM. Regards, Paul

01-13-07, 12:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hi-Tech Auto Hi-Tech Auto Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Hi Rick, I will get Anton to contact you next week and he can arrange to send you what you are looking for (if we have it)

01-13-07, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Curtis A Tenth Join Date: Oct 2004 GT40: WA Coast, USA Posts: 118	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) This isn't actual plans, but an orig. basic drawning from J.W. Automotive Engineering Limited. (From their Spare Parts Book) Don't know that this will help at all, but someone may want a copy of it ? Cheer's ! Curtis Attached Thumbnails

01-13-07, 04:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Thanks Curtis, That is anyway a good draw of the monocoque. All we are searching is just something to add details to a future upcoming car for rfactor. More material we have..more accurate will be the car, this draw helps a lot anyway. Grazie Paolo __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->

01-13-07, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Curtis A Tenth Join Date: Oct 2004 GT40: WA Coast, USA Posts: 118	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Glad it may be of some help. Here are a couple more for your files. From same sorce ! Cheer's ! Curtis Attached Thumbnails

06-11-07, 09:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Peterj peter jannings Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa GT40: Not Sue Posts: 5	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) HiTech Auto I am writing this to you from South Africa, and I am also looking for some form of chassis drawings or model to work from, are you able to assist? Regards Peter

06-14-07, 02:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
JimmyMac JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland, GB GT40: Monocoque Posts: 1,428	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Correct, Try asking Lee for a copy. __________________ James Monocoque, Original MKI Engine & Drivetrain Graviner Fire Suppression

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LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano kenshiro8 I Have No Life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: 1:10 Exoto Posts: 2,777	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) also I am still searching (friends preparing Targa florio for Grand Prix legends),will be cool have at least some blueprints. all seems soo secret btw... __________________ Paolo:) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->

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Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,277	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Paolo, It is a very closely guarded group/groups who have access/copies. Keep looking and sooner or later a set will be available for you to see. They are out there. Regards, Scott

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Chris Melia 10 tenths Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: UK GT40: England Suffolk Posts: 1,887	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Hi Guys I had the pleasure a few months ago to inspect all of the original hand drawn drawings thought to be long gone, still in the original drawing chest used at FAV Slough. I cannot reveal the location but can tell you they are still in the UK and in fine condition. Regards Chris.

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Bill Hough FRPGUY 5 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Norwell, Mass. GT40: Norwell, Mass. Posts: 531	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Chris, could there be more than one set of drawings? There must have been copies made. __________________ may no resin cure before it's time

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fostereast fostereast Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 72	Re: gt40s chassis drawings (original cars) Holman & Moody must have had a set I would think. __________________ FosterEast

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