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04-21-05, 06:32 PM
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| | Alastair Ward Rookie 
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4  | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
A another view of the top cross support. | 
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04-21-05, 10:43 PM
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#22 (permalink)
| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter 
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 722
Rep Power: 14 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Good work [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Spal fans, in my opinion, are one of the most efficient fans on the market
by moving the most CFM for each given size and depth of fan.
In addition I suggest adding a shroud to optimize the ability of the Spal
fan to move more air thru your radiator.
Just my .02 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] | |
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04-24-05, 02:39 PM
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#23 (permalink)
| | Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 30
Rep Power: 5 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Hi
I have visited the MDA web forum and see you have a problem with your sway bar and drop links,the setup you show in your pictures does not look at all correct everythig looks too close together,we purchased are sway bars and blades from RallyDesign and made our own drop links.The sway bars are identical to the ones you have but we have cut our blades to the correct length.Have you got the problem sorted out yet.? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img] | |
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04-25-05, 08:39 AM
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#24 (permalink)
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Join Date: Mar 2005 GT40: Bridgetown
Posts: 35
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Niiiice. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] | |
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05-12-05, 09:41 PM
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#25 (permalink)
| | Rookie
Join Date: May 2005 Location: I am a Mechanical Engineering Student at UCF. GT40: Florida , US
Posts: 34
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
are the radius rods on this chassis for anti-squat? | |
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05-13-05, 02:24 PM
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#26 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Clay,
To be honest I haven't a clue! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
Maybe some of the more technically minded members on the Forum can give you the answer. | |
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05-20-05, 06:17 AM
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#27 (permalink)
| | Daniel Olofsson Rookie 
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Hi Alastair!
I'm wondering about your engine...what kind of a brand does your oil pan have?
I've started measuring and I won't be able to fit my original Ford 302 oil pan, because of the bar under the engine, if you know what I mean. I've started to look after an oil pan that has rear sump.
What I would like to know is, if I you are supposed to use the original oil pan.
Best regards
Daniel | |
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05-21-05, 04:39 PM
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#28 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Daniel,
You have a PM. | |
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05-21-05, 04:44 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
I've started to install the main wiring loom and the brake lines. Photo below shows installations, so far, in the engine bay.
I've done 356 hours of build time on her, up to now. | |
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06-02-05, 03:17 AM
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#30 (permalink)
| | Daniel Olofsson Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Hi Alastair!
I just wonder if you have started working on your handbrakes and especially your cables. I have some troubles with them. If you have some picture on this I would appreciate it a lot if you posted them.
Thanks and best regards
Daniel | |
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06-02-05, 03:44 PM
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#31 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Daniel,
I've trial fitted the handbrake lever itself and installed the primary activating cable and wiring through the rear bulkhead. You can just make them out in the above photo.
I'm waiting delivery of my actual rear brake setup, including the handbrake calipers. MDA are working on it just now.
As soon as I install them I will post some photos.
Regards
Alastair | |
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06-03-05, 02:39 AM
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#32 (permalink)
| | Daniel Olofsson Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 4 | Re: MDA GT40 MK1 in Wales, UK
Ok.
As soon as you get your brake stuff and fit it, please upload the pictures.
Best regards
Daniel | |
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08-04-06, 02:05 PM
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#33 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Finally got the HiSpec Engineering rear brake callipers fitted and fully commissioned.
Here are some photos showing my installation. | |
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08-09-06, 06:18 PM
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#34 (permalink)
| | MGNut Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tavistock, Devo GT40: C type MK1 KVA
Posts: 371
Rep Power: 8 |  What ! road dirt?
OOOHHH that looks goooooood !! Shame to put it on the road, musn't get it dirty!!
That is nice work, credit due.
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Regards
Murray
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KVA. C Type chassis, part built by previous owners. In the garage, just getting started.
Standard 302
Gulf colours
1955 MG ZA Magnette.
Black and Chrome
Minilites | |
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08-11-06, 02:03 PM
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#35 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Here's another couple of photos of my rear braking system. | |
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08-11-06, 02:11 PM
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#36 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Some photos of my front bulkhead installation. | |
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08-11-06, 02:15 PM
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#37 (permalink)
| | Keith1 10 tenths
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United Kingdom GT40: Uh uh
Posts: 1,883
Rep Power: 25 | Hey Alistair, you have been busy! Ain't getting in front of you with those air horns mate.. 
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Yours Sincerely, Keith Hardy | |
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08-12-06, 07:31 AM
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#38 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Front bulkhead build up
Another couple of photos of the front bulkhead. | |
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08-12-06, 07:33 AM
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#39 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Fuel pumps etc.
Some photos of my fuel pump installation. | |
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08-12-06, 07:34 AM
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#40 (permalink)
| | Alastair Ward Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wales, UK GT40: MDA MK1
Posts: 44
Rep Power: 4 | Wheels and tyres
A couple of photos of my wheels and tyres which are:-
Wheels: Jongbloed Aluminium Alloy 3 piece 16" Knock-On, Pin Drive, BRM Replica, 8" wide fronts and 10" wide rears.
Tyres: KUMO EXSTA SUPRA, 225/50 ZR16 and 255/50ZR16 | |
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