Hello gt40s, I have been a member for years on the site just popping in and out every now and again to keep my gt40 interest alive.
I am now in a position to make my dream come true.
I have always (over 30 years) loved kit cars, I have always loved the GT40, its shape, power and racing performance.
I have built a Lotus 7 replica....well sort of replica. It was a locost and that required the builder to build the kit before building the car. I learnt a hole load of new skills and made some mistakes.
I am now going to do some research on kits, engine/gbox combos and build advice.
I would like to build a fairly standard looking car, a slite modern take on the classic and a modern v8 and box.
Would be happy to use a Rover V8 but fancy something like a BMW or maybe even an Audi .
Obviously need to research before spending. I plan on doing most work myself not so much to save cash but to learn from doing the build.
I have a full set of tools in my garage and the newest of these is to have just installed a 3 phase power source to work my recently aquired second hand 4 post ramp, which is squeezed into my single garage. I have plans in with planning at the moment for a garage extension too.
I am serious about this build and have permission from Mrs Gitt too.
So let the research begin. Any advise on kit and engine/box combo much appreciated.
I am based in central Scotland, any of the gt40'er in the Falkirk area?
I am now in a position to make my dream come true.
I have always (over 30 years) loved kit cars, I have always loved the GT40, its shape, power and racing performance.
I have built a Lotus 7 replica....well sort of replica. It was a locost and that required the builder to build the kit before building the car. I learnt a hole load of new skills and made some mistakes.
I am now going to do some research on kits, engine/gbox combos and build advice.
I would like to build a fairly standard looking car, a slite modern take on the classic and a modern v8 and box.
Would be happy to use a Rover V8 but fancy something like a BMW or maybe even an Audi .
Obviously need to research before spending. I plan on doing most work myself not so much to save cash but to learn from doing the build.
I have a full set of tools in my garage and the newest of these is to have just installed a 3 phase power source to work my recently aquired second hand 4 post ramp, which is squeezed into my single garage. I have plans in with planning at the moment for a garage extension too.
I am serious about this build and have permission from Mrs Gitt too.
So let the research begin. Any advise on kit and engine/box combo much appreciated.
I am based in central Scotland, any of the gt40'er in the Falkirk area?
