Mark's Tornado GT40 Build

[Mark B]

Hi All

I was lucky enough to collect my 40 chassis yesterday, so I thought that it would be a good idea to try and keep a record of the build, and also share my experience with the forum.

Here are just a couple of pictures of the chassis entering its new home and also the first panel being offered up.

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[John Cohen]

Is that a Tornado build trolly ?? or did you make it Mark...

John

 

[Scott Calabro]

Congratulations, and welcome aboard Mark!

 

[Mark B]

John

It is the trolley that tornado do. It is well worth it as you can move the chassis around instead of being in a static position.

Mark

 

[Andy]

Mark,
Have fun during this journey !
Congrats.
Andy

 

[John Cohen]

Thanks Mark ,,,,,

 

[Mark B]

Some more panels de-burred and placed in position. I have decided to do this with every panel before fixing any in place.

 

[Dave]

Nice work...good to see a new build. What's your overall plans for the build? Motor , colour scheme?

 

[Mark B]

Hi All

Just a little update.

Most of the panelling has now been pre-fitted and the front wheel panels have been sealed in place.

Have not been able to do much more as I have had to have a back operation so that has put me out of action for some time.

Has anyone used Summit racing for engines?

Mark

 

[John Cohen]

Hi Mark hope you get back into it soon .. I have used Summit for many things but not an engine . are there not engine suppliers in the UK .. Tornado do engines also Real Steel do engines . I built mine to real steels 330 BHP spec .. Good luck m8 ...

John..

 

[Mark B]

Hi John

Thank you.

I was just looking at the possible saving getting the engine from the States, even with duty etc may save enough to pay for the gearbox. I will look into it deeper as you can imagine I have a little time on my hands at the moment!!

Mark

 

[StewbieC]

I've bought loads from the states and as a rule of thumb you end up paying pounds for the dollar price and some. Just consider that when you are ruling out UK suppliers.