Sorry I am new to the forum and I tried searching but didnt find a match, is it possible to buy airducts for a gt40 hood? I have a kellison gt40 body and the hood doesnt have the air ducts if you know where I can purchase some air ducts and maybe some body parts for gt40s (side windows, rear windows, side mirrors, headlights taillights etc.) please post Thanks again Spencer.
hood air ducts?
- Thread starter Spencer W.
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What you are referring to, are called NACA ducts. They are
available through Aircraft Spruce, among other places.
available through Aircraft Spruce, among other places.
Spencer,
There are three of us in your area (Livermore, Pleasanton,San Ramon). All of us have GTDs. If you need to come and look at some things for reference you are welcomed. I have a few odds and end pieces that you can buy such as my original GTD mirrors, inside and outside (never used) and other bits and pieces.
There are three of us in your area (Livermore, Pleasanton,San Ramon). All of us have GTDs. If you need to come and look at some things for reference you are welcomed. I have a few odds and end pieces that you can buy such as my original GTD mirrors, inside and outside (never used) and other bits and pieces.
I just bought some really nice NACA ducts for my experimental plane at www.vansaircraft.com for $5 each. They are formed to a round tube that accepts normal scat tubing and they also sell interior vents that are real nice.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cata...tion-components
mike
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cata...tion-components
mike
they measure 2.5"across at the widest part of the inlet and empty into a 2" tube connection.
are you looking for the radiator outlet part of the front of the car or the scoops that go on the rear part of the body as fitted to mkII. I can help you with the rear scoops if that is what you are after
Fran Hall RCR
GT40s Sponsor
I think you may mean the "nostril"....that acts as the exhaust for the radiator....right??
Spencer,
the area you are referring to is the hatch cover. Most of the scoops are exhaust for the radiators. There are some members that are producing parts for sale. You would have to adapt it to your own car if there is no hatch. Most of the double nostrils come only about 6 inches or so down into the hatch and have to be altered to reach the base of the radiator. The short(6") version has a tendancy to build up air pressure under speed, and some have been known to pop out. those that you will see to the base, have probably been altered by a fiberglass shop, and are quit extensive as they have to be built in a "V" configuration to keep the air out from under the hatch. Here are the pics of mine during alteration and the finished product.
Bill
the area you are referring to is the hatch cover. Most of the scoops are exhaust for the radiators. There are some members that are producing parts for sale. You would have to adapt it to your own car if there is no hatch. Most of the double nostrils come only about 6 inches or so down into the hatch and have to be altered to reach the base of the radiator. The short(6") version has a tendancy to build up air pressure under speed, and some have been known to pop out. those that you will see to the base, have probably been altered by a fiberglass shop, and are quit extensive as they have to be built in a "V" configuration to keep the air out from under the hatch. Here are the pics of mine during alteration and the finished product.
Bill
Spencer
The nostrils are formed as part of the hatch cover.
No one I know sells nostrils loose.
Your choices seem to be buying a hatch cover,
or making your own nostrils.
If you're on a budget, why not try
to make them ? Kit Car and others have published
articles on how to do it. Good luck.
MikeD
The nostrils are formed as part of the hatch cover.
No one I know sells nostrils loose.
Your choices seem to be buying a hatch cover,
or making your own nostrils.
If you're on a budget, why not try
to make them ? Kit Car and others have published
articles on how to do it. Good luck.
MikeD
I am looking to buy a complete hatch cover with the nostrils already built in or the traditional single gurney chute, is anyone selling any on this forum I tried a search but couldnt find anything, or where could I find plans to make a hatch cover with the nostrils? Thanks for the help, Spencer.
Peter Delaney
GT40s Supporter
Spencer, DRB (GT40 Australia) sells the complete hatch & "deep" nostrils as on option. Mine came in 4 parts - hatch, 2 nostrils, & a centre joining section. Not too hard to put together, but the challenge could be in adapting this setup to your car if it is not a DRB - hatch shape, radiator angle, etc).
Kind Regards,
Peter D.
Kind Regards,
Peter D.
