Tornado TS40 #875 - Page 14

Tornado USA · 08-11-08, 07:23 PM

Some more pictures from today at spikescustompaint

S

Eric Johnson · 08-11-08, 07:44 PM

That was fun.. Nice site!

Tornado USA · 08-12-08, 12:59 PM

TS40 #875 Comes home!

Now a week or two just to finish it up.

Cheers,
S

Spike · 08-12-08, 08:01 PM

Congratulations Scott,
Scott's GT left my shop today, going home so Scott can finish the build. I took a video of it, to provide anyone interested, with a video tour. Thanks again, Scott
YouTube - GT-40

Tornado USA · 08-12-08, 08:20 PM

Spike,

Nice work!

S

wadietz · 08-12-08, 11:46 PM

Very nice looking there Scott.

Bill

Eric Johnson · 08-13-08, 08:52 PM

Spike,
Nice job! looks fantastic...

Scott,
You're on the homestretch now...Pedal to the metal !

That avatar will updated soon, I'm sure...

Spike · 08-13-08, 09:05 PM

Thanks Eric !
Hey Scott, keep the photos coming!

Tornado USA · 08-14-08, 07:04 PM

Hi Guy's,

Bill, thanks for the compliment.

Eric, you'll hear, see and drive the car very soon!

Spike, new progress pictures tomorrow.

Cheers,
Scott

Eric Johnson · 08-14-08, 08:34 PM

Scott,

I can see it in my mind's eye now: " The strident baritone of four Weber downdraft carburetors echoing through the Connecticut countryside. A brilliant flash of yellow as the spec GT40 hurtles up hill , down dell, mincing tidily around picture postcard country roads in the Housatonic river valley. With a blip of the throttle, Eric. " Whaat? ...Did he say Eric!!!

Tornado USA · 08-15-08, 10:18 PM

Eric, you need to write a GT40 book!

Ok, so today I installed the fuel tank fill pipes and caps.

Then I installed the front and rear wiring looms, checked the operation of all the electrical systems (all good!) and closed up the light box covers.

Aftewards I installed the front radiator inlet mesh, wiper motor assy. and washer nozzle.

Following that, I started installing the pre-cut carpets included with the kit.

Cheers,
Scott

Bill D · 08-15-08, 11:52 PM

I'm speechless Scott! Words just don't do your car justice. Congrats!!

Bill D

Tornado USA · 08-16-08, 01:12 PM

Thanks Bill!

............................................................ ..................

Just wanted to post these four pictures, two of our new fuel caps and two of our new rear bulkhead supports.

Cheers,
Scott

Tornado USA · 08-16-08, 05:56 PM

Todays work;

Installed the right side door outside handle, latch system and interior release lever & lock assy.

S

Tornado USA · 08-28-08, 11:51 AM

Hi All,

875 is pretty much completed, just a few minor cosmetic items remain.

Here are some pictures of it deing detailed for the Rolex Fall Vintage Festival at Lime Rock Park this Labor Day weekend.

Hope to see some forum members there, don't be shy introduce yourself by your forum name!

Cheers,
Scott

Ian Anderson · 08-28-08, 12:18 PM

Scott

That is brilliant and does both the Tornado Kit and your build credit

Well done to both parties

So next question - how does she drive?

Ian

Will Parker · 08-28-08, 12:46 PM

A very beautiful car indeed!

Will Parker

Doug Sainlar · 08-28-08, 04:55 PM

Looking fantastic, Scott! Quite a testament to the Tornado kit, as well as your efforts.

Just curious, does #875 have A/C?

Sure would like to see a LHD/RHS model, I think the way the interior came out is very OEM looking, a look I particularly like, would just like to see how the shifter and parking brake mesh on a RHS model.

So......maybe a Carbon Fiber mono with LHD/RHS and A/C for your next build thread?????

Also, for those of us who are seriously interested in your current build due to the highly complete nature of the kit, when you're finished would you perhaps post a final report on cost to completion, including a list of and the cost of whatever parts you had to source independently?

Congratulations, again, Scott--a job well done!!

Doug

Tornado USA · 08-28-08, 07:30 PM

Hi Guy's

Ian, thanks for the compliment!

When I drive the car rest assured I'll post some info.

Will, I'd like to change that GT40 : "None yet" in your avatar, give me a call sometime.

Doug .... thanks! No, 875 has no A/C but it could be added

.

I assume you mean LHD Center shift?

We make RHD/RHS or LHD/LHS cars currently, but that does not mean that a center shift cable is beyond possibility for a builder to install of his own design. There are cable shift systems available.

When a carbon demo does get here it will be RHD/RHS, but with A/C just for you

.

You can easily price out 875.

The Deluxe Component Package is 27,595 GBP.

Then go to the list of options I chose at the beginning of this thread, visit our website for prices of those options and convert to dollars @ www.xe.com.

Cheers,
Scott

Doug Sainlar · 08-28-08, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Calabro

I assume you mean LHD Center shift?
Cheers,
Scott

You are correct......

Looking forward to the CF/mono build thread!

Doug

08-11-08, 07:23 PM	#261 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Some more pictures from today at spikescustompaint S

08-11-08, 07:44 PM	#262 (permalink)
Eric Johnson 550spydr 4 Tenths Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook,NY GT40: GTD Posts: 431	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 That was fun.. Nice site! __________________ Eric Johnson GTD 347 w/Webers R30

08-12-08, 12:59 PM	#263 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 TS40 #875 Comes home! Now a week or two just to finish it up. Cheers, S Attached Thumbnails

08-12-08, 08:01 PM	#264 (permalink)
Spike Spikelp Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southwick, Ma. GT40: none Posts: 6	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Congratulations Scott, Scott's GT left my shop today, going home so Scott can finish the build. I took a video of it, to provide anyone interested, with a video tour. Thanks again, Scott YouTube - GT-40

08-12-08, 08:20 PM	#265 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Spike, Nice work! S

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08-12-08, 11:46 PM	#266 (permalink)
wadietz wadietz Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 30	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Very nice looking there Scott. Bill

08-13-08, 08:52 PM	#267 (permalink)
Eric Johnson 550spydr 4 Tenths Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook,NY GT40: GTD Posts: 431	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Spike, Nice job! looks fantastic... Scott, You're on the homestretch now...Pedal to the metal ! That avatar will updated soon, I'm sure... __________________ Eric Johnson GTD 347 w/Webers R30

08-13-08, 09:05 PM	#268 (permalink)
Spike Spikelp Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southwick, Ma. GT40: none Posts: 6	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Thanks Eric ! Hey Scott, keep the photos coming!

08-14-08, 07:04 PM	#269 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Hi Guy's, Bill, thanks for the compliment. Eric, you'll hear, see and drive the car very soon! Spike, new progress pictures tomorrow. Cheers, Scott

08-14-08, 08:34 PM	#270 (permalink)
Eric Johnson 550spydr 4 Tenths Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook,NY GT40: GTD Posts: 431	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Scott, I can see it in my mind's eye now: " The strident baritone of four Weber downdraft carburetors echoing through the Connecticut countryside. A brilliant flash of yellow as the spec GT40 hurtles up hill , down dell, mincing tidily around picture postcard country roads in the Housatonic river valley. With a blip of the throttle, Eric. " Whaat? ...Did he say Eric!!! __________________ Eric Johnson GTD 347 w/Webers R30 Last edited by 550spydr; 08-14-08 at 09:51 PM.

08-15-08, 10:18 PM	#271 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Eric, you need to write a GT40 book! Ok, so today I installed the fuel tank fill pipes and caps. Then I installed the front and rear wiring looms, checked the operation of all the electrical systems (all good!) and closed up the light box covers. Aftewards I installed the front radiator inlet mesh, wiper motor assy. and washer nozzle. Following that, I started installing the pre-cut carpets included with the kit. Cheers, Scott Attached Thumbnails

08-15-08, 11:52 PM	#272 (permalink)
Bill D Bill D I Have No Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 2,509	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 I'm speechless Scott! Words just don't do your car justice. Congrats!! Bill D

08-16-08, 01:12 PM	#273 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Thanks Bill! ............................................................ .................. Just wanted to post these four pictures, two of our new fuel caps and two of our new rear bulkhead supports. Cheers, Scott Attached Thumbnails

08-16-08, 05:56 PM	#274 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Todays work; Installed the right side door outside handle, latch system and interior release lever & lock assy. S Attached Thumbnails

08-28-08, 11:51 AM	#275 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Hi All, 875 is pretty much completed, just a few minor cosmetic items remain. Here are some pictures of it deing detailed for the Rolex Fall Vintage Festival at Lime Rock Park this Labor Day weekend. Hope to see some forum members there, don't be shy introduce yourself by your forum name! Cheers, Scott Attached Thumbnails

08-28-08, 12:18 PM	#276 (permalink)
Ian Anderson IanAnderson Gold Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, Londo GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rov Posts: 1,999	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Scott That is brilliant and does both the Tornado Kit and your build credit Well done to both parties So next question - how does she drive? Ian __________________ DAX GT40. Rover 3.9 EFi, Worked by John Eales. Renault Box, Always makes me smile!

08-28-08, 12:46 PM	#277 (permalink)
Will Parker Vintage Iron Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Temecula, CA GT40: None yet Posts: 42	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 A very beautiful car indeed! Will Parker

08-28-08, 04:55 PM	#278 (permalink)
Doug Sainlar YerDugliness Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: near Houston TX GT40: 1/24 scale MKII Posts: 964	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Looking fantastic, Scott! Quite a testament to the Tornado kit, as well as your efforts. Just curious, does #875 have A/C? Sure would like to see a LHD/RHS model, I think the way the interior came out is very OEM looking, a look I particularly like, would just like to see how the shifter and parking brake mesh on a RHS model. So......maybe a Carbon Fiber mono with LHD/RHS and A/C for your next build thread????? Also, for those of us who are seriously interested in your current build due to the highly complete nature of the kit, when you're finished would you perhaps post a final report on cost to completion, including a list of and the cost of whatever parts you had to source independently? Congratulations, again, Scott--a job well done!! Doug __________________ YD,E./PNB Retired and attempting to age disgracefully To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-28-08, 07:30 PM	#279 (permalink)
Tornado USA Scott Calabro Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts GT40: TORNADO GT40 Posts: 1,274	Re: Tornado TS40 #875 Hi Guy's Ian, thanks for the compliment! When I drive the car rest assured I'll post some info. Will, I'd like to change that GT40 : "None yet" in your avatar, give me a call sometime. Doug .... thanks! No, 875 has no A/C but it could be added. I assume you mean LHD Center shift? We make RHD/RHS or LHD/LHS cars currently, but that does not mean that a center shift cable is beyond possibility for a builder to install of his own design. There are cable shift systems available. When a carbon demo does get here it will be RHD/RHS, but with A/C just for you. You can easily price out 875. The Deluxe Component Package is 27,595 GBP. Then go to the list of options I chose at the beginning of this thread, visit our website for prices of those options and convert to dollars @ www.xe.com. Cheers, Scott

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