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06-15-05, 12:00 AM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter 
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14  | TK Tornado re-build
From here on and into the coming month(s) I will be asking for advice on my current rebuild. So bear with me as I fake my way through this project and ask plenty of stupid questions. (That reminds me of my 4th grade teacher that once said “there are no stupid questions” and one day, he evidently got so fed up with my questions, he threw an apple he had been eating at me [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I ducked and it hit the kid behind me straight between the eyes. I don’t think I “axed” a question the rest of the year)
The only reason I decided to take on this absurd project was because of you guys. Everyone here is confidence instilling. I can’t slap my ass with both hands much less turn a wrench [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] So I am certainly counting on everyone's help here (and suckering a couple incompetent friends to do the lifting) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
If the apples start flying then I'll stop, promise [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Anyway so far - from here: | 
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06-15-05, 12:05 AM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
to here in one week [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] | |
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06-15-05, 03:18 AM
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| | David Briggs Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego GT40: SPF MKI #2214
Posts: 468
Rep Power: 9 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Hi Tim, it is looking pretty good so far! | 
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06-15-05, 03:46 AM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Hey Dave,
I was thinking you could show the above pictures at your next Pantera Club track
meeting to show them how they "blew my doors" off [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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06-15-05, 01:20 PM
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| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths 
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
Posts: 514
Rep Power: 10 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
What is the purpose of the rebuild? did you recieve the car in 'unassembled' state? are you overhauling the engine/trans?
just curious.... | |
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06-15-05, 02:09 PM
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| | ckouba 6 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA GT40: RCR40-31
Posts: 611
Rep Power: 11 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Rookie question from the uniformed: what is your gearbox? It looks to situate the motor nice and low. I don't have the knowledge to visually ID it.
Chris | |
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06-15-05, 06:04 PM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Doc, 'had nothing better to do' haha. Probably should have left it the way it was, it was running real good. Just decided to swap out to a 351w\G50 drive train and that is now leading to brakes, new aluminum paneling, paint, ect. You know how it is, since your doing one thing might as well do 'this' and 'that' while you at it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Chris, Porsche G50\52 and it gets my 6 1/2" oil pan within 1/4" of the lowest chassis member [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] | |
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06-15-05, 10:26 PM
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| | Faili F 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 719
Rep Power: 16 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Timothy
Looks like you are creating the next “Merz car”!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Please take LOTs of pictures. There are at least 4 of us here in “K”alifornia that might one day do the same. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
That “engine” though looks like something that belongs in my car, not yours. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] | |
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06-15-05, 11:31 PM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Faili,
Your 100% spot on!
When Rick's car went up for sale I took a redeye flight to Virginia Beach expecting to close the sale but decided against it. Mainly because our cars are so similar. I knew I could bring mine up to Rick's standards without too much work. So here I am [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Your more than welcome to my 'motor' when the project is complete. What's in the above picture is a plastic mock-up [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] 351w | |
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07-07-05, 12:08 PM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Chassis Stiffness
Would like opinions regarding the removal of a chassis member.
Using the pic below, (taken from Paul's thread, thanks for letting me borrow it for this illustration [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]) I am considering removing the cross member that lays directly under the oil pan (directly under motor mounts in picture).
Would there be any major structural sacrifice by not replacing it. The way I see it, all the loads occur further back in the chassis where the a-arms are attach. But not being knowledgeable in chassis building and where stress occurs I may be making a big mistake.
I am considering for ease of oil pan removal later, allowing easy access without removing the motor. | |
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07-07-05, 09:53 PM
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| | CraigW RCR Australia
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 563
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Chassis Stiffness
No expert on chassis design either, but my advice would be to stick to the safe option...make that member removeable. I would design a replacement member that bolts in. You can remove it when you need access to sump. More work though than simply cutting it out. | |
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07-08-05, 12:19 AM
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#12 (permalink)
| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: Chassis Stiffness
Craig,
My thoughts exactly [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] better than nothing [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] | |
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04-03-08, 03:23 AM
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| | aladinsane Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So Cal, USA GT40: Tornado
Posts: 755
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
A bit embarrassed, due to the elapsed time, I am finally back with an almost completed Tornado GT40. Although without a car, I have been here with you guys all along, consistently checking in.  As noted above, the tear down date was 6-14-05 A very long story short – done to date: 1) engine build 351\427 Alum Dart, from scratch 2) TWM eight stack injection 3) AEM ignition controller 4) G50\52 build by California Motorsports (supporter) 5) CMS cable shift 6) 930 CV’s and new half shafts 7) new aluminum gas tanks, built in swirl pots in each for EFI 8) trans oil cooler with fan and pump 9) engine oil cooler with fan 10) lowered motor cg 11) new aluminum radiator 12) leather dash and sills 13) new paint – (twice – don’t ask) 14) undercoating 15) interior insulation 16) roll cage mods, powder coat 17) fuel pumps (2), fuel filters (4) 18) New custom BOS stainless exhaust, Burns mufflers 19) Custom electronic speedo - era correct 20) Upgraded air condition and fans 21) New plexiglass 22) Misc chassis and body mods The only thing left untouched was the suspension, soon to be replaced as well. With some luck I will be testing on the road within the week
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Tornado TS40, Dart Alum 351\427, 8 Stack EFI
G50\52 w\cooler, cable side shift, Halibrand KO, Hoosiers | |
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04-03-08, 06:20 AM
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| | simonjrwinter 10 tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD
Posts: 1,843
Rep Power: 25 |  Re: TK Tornado re-build
Tim,
That looks FANTASTIC! I bet you can't wait to drive it.
Simon
(very jealous!)
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GTD with Southern GT rear end. Lowered engine and gearbox. 302, R21T gearbox with LSD. | |
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04-03-08, 07:29 AM
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| | Julian West 7 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Devon, UK GT40: GTD
Posts: 750
Rep Power: 14 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Tim,
Looks fantastic, I really like the oil catch tank. Very cleverly packaged! Is that two transmission oil coolers or is one for the engine?
Really nice work!
Regds, | |
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04-03-08, 08:22 AM
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| | saxoncross A Tenth
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 114
Rep Power: 3 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
see below
Last edited by saxoncross; 04-03-08 at 08:31 AM.
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04-03-08, 08:30 AM
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| | saxoncross A Tenth
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK GT40: Tornado
Posts: 114
Rep Power: 3 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
As previously mentioned - looks fantastic, but not enough photos!! 
How & what have you used to insulate the bulkead and what have used for the undercoat (I presume you mean the floor-pan)
Regards
Andy
Last edited by saxoncross; 04-03-08 at 08:32 AM.
Reason: typo
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04-03-08, 09:19 AM
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| | Scott Calabro Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New England GT40: TS40 # 875
Posts: 856
Rep Power: 12 | Re: TK Tornado re-build
Nice work Tim, first class all the way! 
Cheers,
Scott | |
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04-03-08, 09:39 AM
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| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: RCR40 - #45
Posts: 1,495
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Very nice Tim...
I think I would add a bit of insulation around those breather lines (header wrap works well) around those breather lines where they come in such close proximity to the headers..
Love the detail... A stunner! | |
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