Having problems copying the plans cd at the moment so will take it to my brother who is better with computers than i am and will see if he can copy it. So to every one that wants a copy i will let you know asap and if anyone else wants one please let me know, if the worst happens i will print...
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The 7.2 was in a rep 32b ford roadster the herald uses the original engine but with shorrock super charger, Had a rover v8 and 5speed in a herald once, that went well. I know of at least 3 heralds in the uk with american v8s and one of them is a bbc not mine though, i wish.
29 for me hope to start building a gt40 before i am 30 just as soon as I have finished my supercharged triumph herald project. Had a 7.2 mopar big block 32b ford when I was 27 as i had always wanted one so a gt40 next.
It has a pass word that may stop you doing a copy but i would try if you carn't find it. I will have a look for his contact details. You will still need to get lots of things from the manufacturer but it may get you started
There is a man called paul john i think how some times lists a gt40 body and chassis CD on ebay uk. I have a copy and it looks good but i have not had time to even start yet, to many other projects. It has 14 drawings of the chassis with mesurements and scails of all the formers needed to make a...
Hi you want to get a book called
How to build fibreglass hotrods, customs & kit cars by Tex Smith ISBN 1-884089-10-0
This book covers all things fibreglass including making molds. I have no involvement with the book just own a copy and it has helped me alot.
two verynice setups i have lots of track about 150m but no place to leave it setup so have to do it when the girlfriend is working late shift. I have the black No2 GT40 as well.
Re: New tips for a V12?
Good web site ron would love a 10l xj13 rep but you can only get full build reps in ali in the uk that i know of and they cost big money.
Re: New tips for a V12?
Hi Ron
I have been told you may be right about the com ratio of 11/1. V12 performance cams are hard to get hold of but the standard cams last well so most people in the uk get a mild reprofile which costs about $500. It is also possible to take the engine out to 8.2...