Recent content by John Preisig

Hi Steve, Yip I'm using holden half shafts already :-) . But I need the actual bearings in the rear stub axle. I've contacted Dave already...and he's looking into it, as GT40NZ has been replaced with VisionRacers now. I was just hopping someone knew off the top of the head what they used.

Hi All, I have a GT40NZ, and I need to replace the rear bearings, Can anyone tell me what the GT40NZ GT40's used for a rear wheel bearing kits. What are they out of. The rear wheel kits must have a left and right hand nut, bearing seals and bearings of course. Thanks in advance...

Hi All, I'm hoping someone can help with this. Can any one tell me where I can source, both RH and LH 11/16" Spherical male rod end ? :huh: Any help would be appreciated as I need a solution to replace a tie rod on the upper front arms that uses a 11/16" tie rod, however the tie rod...

Hi All, I'm hoping someone has the gadget I need. Unfortunately I don't know what they are called.......I'm running separate selectable lift pumps from each fuel tank into a swirl pot that contains a high pressure injector pump inside it and I'm looking for electric fuel switching valve to...

Hi All, I bought a chassis, and have still no idea why I did, kind of a spur of the moment thing as I still haven't finished my GT40NZ. Wife not impressed :thumbsdown: I realise it's not a GT40 of course, however I'm hoping someone out there might be able to identify what it is, as the...

Hi, Just wondering if any one in cyberland has some pics of some UN1 gearbox mounts for a GT40NZ or similar style they can post as samples. Thanks in advance John

Hi All, I hoping someone can point me in the right direction, I'm looking for someone that may access to any detailed pictures, technical drawings, (blue prints if they exist ) etc of the flat 12 912 5 Litre engine. Anything would be appreciated, any of the various versions they produced...

Hi Paul I to use a Macintosh and have a 21T. Try using the attached .MS Excel file that works out top speed etc. I have already included the ratio's for the UN1 21T Cheers John

Thanks for your replys.....much appreciated... Cheers John

Hi Has anyone had any experience with the Cobra Country Wheel and Adapter packages. As they seem to be a good price for the complete package and the offsets are correct for me. http://www.cobracountry.com/vintage/home.html I'll looking at buying the complete Vee2 wheel and adaptor package and...

Hi I've just had my seats finished by RaceTech (NZ). I thought other people might be interested. I got them to combine old styling with a modern seat design & safety, all in leather and supports a five point race harness. Cheers John

Hi Rick, Check out: http://www.inglese.com/tech.htm & http://www.inglese.com/fordv8.htm They appear to have some good info regarding weber setups both IDF and IDA. I looking at going down the same track, haven't found a suitable supplier yet. Cheers John

Has any tried using one of the space saver tyres? ( the thin ones) It will look a little silly but I suspect would get you home. It wouldn't have a problem fitting in the front compartment. Just a thought Cheers John

I believe they are the following: Berger Ref 1125 Standard Triumph Powder Blue Berger Ref 1456 Triumph Marigold Cheers

My is nothing cryptic - GT40P, Unfortunately the plate GT40 was issued as a standard public plate about 12 years ago, before we had personalised plates in New Zealand. Last I heard it's on a old Transit Van :-( . If I really wanted this plate bad enough, I would have had to buy the van...