GT40 KVA C Unfinished

[Joe T]

GT40 KVA Unfinished

Interesting gearbox, probably the early lotus esprit/merak version.

eBay.co.uk: FORD GT40 replica (item 280034312486 end time 09-Oct-06 12:02:04 BST)

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[Jim]

Somebody save this car, and put the proper engine in it.:bash: If I lived in England I would do it.

 

[Simon]

GT40 KVA C Unfinished

This is not a "C" type chassis as far as I'm aware.

Simon

 

[Joe T]

You may be right, mk3 C confusion,

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Quite right Simon!

It is the earlier KVA chassis design, same as my car was when I first bought it. That being the case it most probably has the earlier cortina front suspension set up (although can't see it in any of the pictures). Would be a nice project for someone, but a lot of work as I found out during my build!!!


Regards

Simon

 

[Keith]

Could it also be the Citroen/Maserati SM box - or is that the same as Merak?

 

[Simon]

The back ends of these can be chopped off and replaced with the later c type-GTD back end can't they?

 

[Keith]

The back ends of these can be chopped off and replaced with the later c type-GTD back end can't they?

Frank Beuker did a whole lot of work to the rear of his KVA to accomodate a ZF here:
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/builders-forum/17758-franks-kva.html

Not sure if it provides the info you're looking for however...

 

The front and rear ends can be cut off and refitted with a more original set up. If you could buy this pre-made ready to weld on it would be quite easy. To work it out from scratch as I did is very time consuming. In reality it is probably better to get a complete new chassis and start again. I wish I had done now!.

Although the Mk 1's and Mk 2's seem to be more popular I quite fancy owning a Mk 3 to compliment my existing car. Problem is after bulding my KVA I don't think I could handle all that work again!

 

[Joe T]

Citroen SM, Lotus Esprit (early), Merak all same family, not sure on parts availability for those these days.

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