GT40 Mk1

John Shand · 07-19-08, 04:22 AM

Hi all

Many years ago when I was about 12 years old I started to build a sports car, much like a M8 but with Hillman imp power, swing axels and space frame, in the school holidays, I never finished it

But the dream of building a super car resurfaced about 6 years ago and after a year of convincing the wife it was a good thing, the folowing is the progress

More photo to come

John Shand · 07-19-08, 04:53 AM

the headers are just for motavation, making the correct thing

Cliff Beer · 07-19-08, 05:47 AM

That looks like it has a fair bit more power than the earlier Hillman Imp drivetrain......

Beautiful work John.

Stew A · 07-19-08, 06:46 AM

Stunning Detail look forward to more of this build ........

John Shand · 07-19-08, 07:49 AM

Dial up internet is realy slow, that's the price you pay for living in the sticks

Simon · 07-19-08, 08:29 AM

Hi John, didn't you make more than one of these superb chassis ?

Randy V · 07-19-08, 09:13 AM

Holy MOLY John!!!! What a SUPERB JOB you've done!!!!
I am in awe of your accomplishment and talent!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Womabt

Hi John, didn't you make more than one of these superb chassis ?

This picture clearly shows another to the left;

Bill D · 07-19-08, 09:21 AM

Ditto ditto ditto

David Briggs · 07-19-08, 12:09 PM

WOW! What a stunning project!
Well done, I am continuosly amazed at the level of talent on this forum.
Dave

Mark Charlton · 07-19-08, 01:39 PM

Truly a work of art. I am in awe of such skill, dedication and craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing!

Mark

Chuck · 07-20-08, 10:41 PM

John:

Exceptional work. Very impressive.

Seems New Zealand is blessed with some really talented people - far more than the population of the island would suggest based on the posts on this site. What's the secret??

Keep the posts coming!

Chuck

ali grey · 07-21-08, 02:26 AM

what we would call the number eight wire factor.that is two islands by the way the south island(or as those of us born there call it the mainland) and the north island.
cheers Ali

John Shand · 07-21-08, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Womabt

Hi John, didn't you make more than one of these superb chassis ?

Yes one is for me and the other is for sale on ths forum

Trularin · 07-21-08, 07:57 AM

John, this is fantastic! Very impressive.

Simon · 07-21-08, 09:34 AM

John,
if I had that sort of money to spare it's the sort of thing i'd buy and place in my garage/workshop just look at. I guess you must have privaledged access to original plans and drawings ?
Beautiful work - i look forward to seeing your progess on this one.

John Shand · 07-24-08, 05:56 AM

A few more photos for interest

Been looking at Vintage wheels 15" BRM pin drive, can anybody report as to there quility? I have had one bad report, but still interested

in reply to Womab, if I didnt need the cash to finish the project I would leave it on the wall as a peice of art and talking point as well, but room is also a problem

I must say I have made friends all round the globe while building the 40 as we have swapped info and parts, its great

Russ Noble · 07-24-08, 07:21 AM

John,

Your work is most impressive, the photos don't do it justice! I look forward to seeing more of your progress next time I'm down your way.

WRT Vintage pin drives, contact Lim for his experiences. We have had issues with Vintage and PSE wheels.

Maybe we are just too fussy and have unrealistic expectations of factory tolerances? Maybe Vintage and PSE are no better or no worse than the others?

How many people actually have the inclination and the equipment to accurately check the machining before fitting their wheels? Most people I suspect just put them on, and if they fit, they fit! Lim wound up remachining all our wheels to obtain tolerances that we found acceptable.

Steve26 · 07-24-08, 10:50 AM

This is without question the best I have ever seen!!! You are trually making a better than origional car. Beautiful. How did you get the drawings for this?

Steve

Ron Earp · 07-24-08, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHN SHAND

Been looking at Vintage wheels 15" BRM pin drive, can anybody report as to there quility? I have had one bad report, but still interested

I've got a set on the Lola and they seem awesome. Better quality than the ones I had on the very old RF kit I had, and those were pretty decent. I'll have a set for sale at some point (can't use knock ons for racing) but probably not in time to help you out in any way unfortunately. I'd not hesitate to use them.

Pantera1889 · 07-24-08, 07:49 PM

I am VERY happy with the 15" & 17" Vintage wheels that I have for my car!

Ron