Tornado TS40 #875 - Page 8

Tom P · 03-18-08, 02:12 PM

Scott, I have seen the color you are talking about. Personally I think it looks better in the Ford Edge commercial than it does in real life. Just between you and me I like the red one you have for an avatar! All fast cars should be painted red!

What day of the week is best for a visit? I don't want to wait until it shows up at Lime Rock this summer.

The wife is talking about quitting her job which could put the kiboshes on ordering a new ZR1. So there could be a blue oval in my future after all!

Tom

Scott Calabro · 03-18-08, 04:34 PM

Tom,

How about this Saturday?

Say 11 am?

Cheers,
S

Scott Calabro · 03-20-08, 09:49 AM

Most recent work;

Installed both dash frame side panels.

Started installing the roof spider.

Cheers,
S

Tom P · 03-20-08, 11:02 AM

Scott, I'll call you to set up a visit.

Thanks

Scott Calabro · 03-20-08, 02:28 PM

Tom,

I look forward to speaking with you.

Regards,
S

john · 03-20-08, 02:34 PM

What did you use to polish your sheet metel to a mirror finish?

John

Scott Calabro · 03-20-08, 05:49 PM

Hi John,

The pre cut alloy panel blanks are supplied mirror polished on one side from Tornado Sports Cars.

To keep them looking good I will use "Never Dull".

Todays accomplishments;

Mocked up the 100% alloy radiator for attach holes and fitment.

Installed the rear wilwoods on both sides.

S

Bill D · 03-20-08, 07:22 PM

Scott
That is truly a beautiful looking car. Please keep the pics coming!

Bill

Steve C · 03-20-08, 07:31 PM

Machined turned front compartment floor pan...Suspect a Scott "touch".

Steve

Tom P · 03-21-08, 10:05 AM

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Scott Calabro · 03-25-08, 06:48 PM

Picked up my engine from the shop today after the valve cover mods were completed and the pulleys were installed.

S

Scott Calabro · 03-28-08, 06:01 PM

The last few days activities ...

Installed the electric cooling fans.
Installed the windshield washer fluid bottle.
Installed the air horn compressor.
Installed all the brake lines and bled the front and rear systems.
Finished the hand brake rigging.
Finished the engine front dress.

Later this evening I will install the heater/demister.

S

Dave Lindemann · 03-28-08, 06:54 PM

Scott -

May I ask how the fans are mounted? The reason I ask is if they are mounted using plastic ties that run through the radiator fins I strongly recommend using a different mounting method. With the vibrations associated with running the car the ties tend to wear through the fins causing small leaks in the radiator (ask me how I know). If the fans are just set in place for the photo then no worries.

Regards,
Dave L

Scott Calabro · 03-28-08, 10:14 PM

Hi Dave,

The fans are mounted on the black crossmember running beneath them.

Here is the rest of this evenings work...

Mounted the heater/demister.
Installed the speedo cable.
Installed the wheels for wheel alignment tomorrow.
Installed the engine oil cooler adapter.

Tomorrow I will wheel the car outside and turn it around for the engine installation.

S

Scott Calabro · 03-29-08, 04:31 PM

Today I put the car down onto blocks at ride height and set the wheel alignment.

Then I installed the coil-overs and rolled it outside to turn it around for next weeks engine install.

All this in just 50 days.

S

Scott Calabro · 04-01-08, 07:56 PM

Today the engine was installed.

Later this week the clutch and the UN1-26 with 3.44 F/D.

S

Tom P · 04-03-08, 09:55 AM

Scott, starting to look so easy that a cave man can do it! I'm sure its a lot of work but it is comming together nicely. I can't wait to see it back on the ground with the transaxle all hooked up. Great job with the pictures. I look forward to comming here to see whats new. Keep up the good work.

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 04-03-08, 04:39 PM

too nice thread and build up footage Scott.

Too nice, really, go on posting, I love your work.

Eric Johnson · 04-04-08, 08:11 AM

It's really coming together nicely.Keep it up Scott!

Gregster · 04-07-08, 09:59 PM

Scott,

Thanks again for the very detailed build reports and pix. Your progress and commentaries make the TS40 look like a very straight forward project. Can I ask, did you set toe, camber and caster for street driving or track.......and did you set the wheels yourself?

Thanks again for letting the GT40 world into your garage. Please keep us posted!!