M8 McLaren Replica - Page 2

John · 05-05-08, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick bear

Here is a side view with graphics of the nearly completed, hand shaped aluminum panel McBearen.

Dick Bear

Did i see that this was a year-long project? You did all of this in 1 year?!

John · 05-05-08, 03:34 AM

Hi russel , god youve got me thinking again , i wonder if the gemco, M8 body would fit my chassis, athough i would love to replicate the WSC body, it would make perfect sense to fit an M8 if it would fit and it would look just as good,
would be a bit like reliving the Sports car roots in this country
easy question, what do the masses think, WSC or M8
cheers John

Russ Noble · 05-05-08, 04:39 AM

John,

Russell's got his own build log here

McLaren M8 B look alike

In reply to your query though...... You were looking at the alternative of LS7 power, that would sit better (aesthetically) in an M8 than a Porsche. IMHO I'd go for the M8. Also a bloody sight less work!

John · 05-05-08, 04:54 AM

Russ yeh thats my thoughts , what i save on building a body i could spend on a G50 trans and stick a bowtie or bluey thing in there, and realy upset a few, chassis was originaly designed for a chev so theres plenty of room.
aparently Fran has something up his sleeve as well which is why he wants a chat, so ill see what he's got in mind as well, but so far the missus like the M8 better that the WSC too
did you get my PM
cheers John