SouthernGT No8 - Page 5

Bill D · 09-04-07, 10:16 PM

Gorgeous work Martin!! You're definitely a quality craftsman.
Bill D

MartinGough · 09-08-07, 11:43 AM

Congratulations to Mick Sollis at SouthernGT for getting his GT40 SVA passed at the Southampton test centre. The car was tested a week ago and had three minor things that needed attention. These were 1. Pull heater knob. 2. Some wiring needed placing into trunking. 3. Top seat belt mount needed re-designing. The seat belt mount was a marginal fail point but Mick decided that it would be best taken care of. All three items were quickly sorted and the car was re-tested last Friday. The examiner was so impressed that he got his camera out and spent some time taking many picture.
Well done Mick, Adam and all at SouthernGT.
Martin.

MartinGough · 10-30-07, 09:03 PM

After having fitted the body too the chassis I have every respect for everyone who has ever built a GT40 replica. Not the easiest of jobs but when you get it to fit it is a pat on the back like no other. Thanks to Mick and his wife! and Mike Pass who took the sledge hammer out of my hands and took me for a curry and a few pints!

Simon · 10-31-07, 04:43 AM

Martin,

A quick question about the dropped floorpan. Is it dropped slightly below the level of the chassis or level with it?
Thanks

Simon

MartinGough · 10-31-07, 12:07 PM

Simon the floor pan does sit below the level of the chassis by one inch. I did it so as to avoid a guerney bump, only problen being if I get a lump in the road wrong I could rip my nuts off! Mind you I have the stainless floor which I would imagine is quite strong and the thickness of the seat to help.

Lee 4TGT · 11-01-07, 01:43 PM

hello martin. good to see things are going well. u'll have to post some more pictures. would be good to see the progress. regards lee

Frank Catt · 11-01-07, 02:22 PM

The lowered floor pan is in reality a liquid container for weak bladdered old men, and its made in stainless steel because of the corrosive nature of the liquid, particularly if Martins been on the beer.

MartinGough · 11-01-07, 04:15 PM

Hey Frank its to hope you got the suspension setup right or it could be something a little more corrosive in that dropped floor!

jpc_bate · 11-01-07, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinGough

My problem is that I am a perfectionist

Regards Martin

'its a pity your hairdresser isn't........

Simon · 11-01-07, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpc_bate

'its a pity your hairdresser isn't........

MEEEOOOW!

MartinGough · 11-02-07, 06:41 PM

Next time Master Bate's you need help, swivel!

MartinGough · 11-02-07, 06:51 PM

Done a bit.

jpc_bate · 11-14-07, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinGough

Next time Master Bate's you need help, swivel!

martin - you promised to make some new windows for my GTD this winter. is this not a good time to ask? A xmas present ?
kindest regards, john

MartinGough · 11-16-07, 12:14 PM

Sorry John too busy fitting my own. Up yours! Payback time.

Mike Pass · 11-16-07, 01:07 PM

Do I see some new stands there? What happened to the castors?

PS Go on - be kind to an old man - make John some windows or he'll get cold this winter!
Cheers
Mike

MartinGough · 11-16-07, 01:17 PM

The wheels are on Michael. Your eyes must be failing you, was that the reason for your crunch yesterday?

MartinGough · 03-06-08, 03:14 PM

After a long break doing some work on my house I have done a few days work which has fixed the spider in place. This has allowed me to line up the rest of the body which is a brilliant fit.

EGLITOM · 03-07-08, 02:17 PM

Hey Martin,

looks great.

TOM

Lee 4TGT · 03-07-08, 02:21 PM

hello martin. looking good !!!

MartinGough · 04-13-08, 05:58 PM

Been doing a bit.