And so it begins...the AP build.
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Looking good Joe. Please keep us up to date with your build log.
Regards Brian
Regards Brian
Well, I've been lurking on here for about 2 years now. I had put the idea of doing a GT40 build aside after I got on a waiting list for a C8 Corvette on December 23rd of 2021. I started to reconsider late last summer. I felt that I would get more enjoyment from building a car, rather than just buying one and watching it sit in the garage most of the time....and it would just be another C8 vette after a while. I had already touched base with Chris, and decided to but a deposit down on a build last September. Things have been steadily moving along on his end and I'm in no hurry, as I have a 66 fastback Mustang build that is moving along and will be in paint next winter, after I get bodywork done this summer and get the mechanical bugs straightened out.
The car will be tracked as well as street driven. After much consideration, I decided to go with an A-pillar bar and roll bar. I know what the arguments are out there against it, but I feel it is the best compromise. I'm 5'7" tall and will be sitting low in the seat, and always strap in. My 69 Firebird has a similar set up with an a-pillar bar and hoop. Even with a helmet on, my head is a long ways from any bars.
Mean while, back at my place, the first parts arrived...wheels. I'm not sure how much time I spent on the phone with ET (and some help from Buttinz), but is was substantial! I had the wheels shipped to me for paint. They will be shipped to Chris at the end of the week.
I hit the wheel lips with a red Scotch Brite pad during cleaning and liked the way it looked. Black SPI primer was used under a dark gray single stage paint. You can see how much darker the new gray is compared to the finish on the lug cover. I'll be unmasking tonight.
I'm pretty sure I got the last set of Toyo R888r 18x335 in the country from Discount Tire! I had them shipped directly to Chris.
I hit the wheel lips with a red Scotch Brite pad during cleaning and liked the way it looked. Black SPI primer was used under a dark gray single stage paint. You can see how much darker the new gray is compared to the finish on the lug cover. I'll be unmasking tonight.
I'm pretty sure I got the last set of Toyo R888r 18x335 in the country from Discount Tire! I had them shipped directly to Chris.
I just ordered these last night, ill let you know how are once i receive but deff looks to be quality upgrade.
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Chris is finishing things up today and the transporter will be picking up tomorrow for a Sunday delivery. It will be interesting to see how its size compares to the other cars in the garage. I haven't seen a Mk1/2 GT40 since I was at the Miller Motorsports Museum while at Track Attack for my Boss 302. If I remember right, the Ken Miles LeMans car was there!
Nice roller! Can you grab some pics of the interior looks like of the roller?
Thanks
Thanks
Gotcha, I am looking into different companies and their kits but seem to be leaning toward the SPF due to it being already assembled other then drivetrain. Unfortunately I don't have the expertise or time to do a full build.
Chris at AP does all stages from basic roller to turn key.
