Hi From The UK

[Nik Tivey-Day]

Hi all,
I recently bought a Ford GT40 (KVA), My Name is Nik and i live in the east midlands, UK. I went to the kitcar show at Donington Park the other weekend and met a few of people with three nice cars. Since I have bought the car all have done is started to strip it so i can start agin from scratch. As alot of thing have perished over the years. I Bought the GT40 off a friend who bought it from KVA 25 years ago, and never finished it or even close.

 

[Brian Magee]

Hi Nik

Welcome to the forum. You will find lots of information here to help with your (re)build. Which chassis do you have? Is it the origional type which uses a cortina front sub frame or is it the later 'C' type with KVA's own front suspension? I am sure you will have lots of questions to ask in the coming months, or years.

Brian.

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Hi Nik,
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase.

I know it looks obvious (numberplate wise) what you name is, but would appreciate if you could use your real name as per the rules: http://www.gt40s.com/forum/introduce-yourself-here/27555-rules-gt40s-com.html

Thanks
Brett

 

[Ron Earp]

I changed the registration question to the following:

"GT40s.com requires me to use my **** **** to register. See #2 of the Forum Rules for the answer."

Clearly, **** **** is "real name".

That ought to do it.

Ron

 

[Nik Tivey-Day]

Sorry i thought N1K TD might have been close enough. I think my kva is running an escort rack at the min. But i looks like it has kva's own suspension. The reciept from kva is dated 1988. I will check tomorrow but im sure it says mark 1 type c if that makes sense.

Cheers nick

 

[Nik Tivey-Day]

I found the reciept out from kva today and it says mk1 shell and type c chassis.

 

[Tony Hunt]

Hi Nik,
Welcome to the forum and to the delights and frustrations of GT40 ownership.
If you're going to do any serious work on your car, may I suggest that you join the Enthusiasts Club? We have a wealth of information, someone has solved your specific problems in the past and can give excellent advice on how to resolve them.
If you speak nicely to them, they might even come and give you a hand!
If you still have to get through IVA, Club assistance is a must.
For £30 a year, you get 4 professional, four-colour magazines and the names, addresses and car details of some 300 members, most of whom are in UK and quite a few in the East Midlands.
There's also an area meeting near Coventry where you can meet people.
How to join

 

[Mike Pass]

Type C chassis is OK. It should have tubular front wishbones which are mounted at the angle of the chassis at the front. The rear should have fabricated steel uprights with long links going forward to the chassis. The front brakes and uprights are usually MK2 Ford Granada. I have some pics/info of KVAs if you need them.
have fun.
Cheers
Mike

 

[Nik Tivey-Day]

I am going to join up to the GT40 Enthusiasts Club as well when i get chance.

Thats right Mike, mine has mk2 granada at the front and i think scorpio on the rear, I was thinking of putting some nice brakes on (probably four pots on the front and 2 pot on the rear,but havent had time to research whats best. If you could send me that info/pics of the KVA's that would be great. if its easier for you send them to my email address ([email protected]).

I have a couple of questions regarding steering so it would probably be better if i put them in the steering section.

thanks for your time. nick

 

[Mark]

Depending on your ultimate goals for use, when upgrading your brakes, it would be worth considering four pots both at the front and rear.