Peter,
A good idea. May i just say, so as not to vere from the original question too much, that i take my hat off to anyone who constructs a car "along the lines of the original design". Few of us can afford to purchase the original 40s or 917s,or be able to maintain them if they are to be used in anger.I,m not sure if Joe T has in-depth knowledge of 917s but they were "crude" in their finish, as were a majority of sports racing cars. The rough and tumble of racing meant that panel fit did not have to be perfect, paint was often thin and patchy, and ongoing developments by individuals/teams meant that no two cars were ever the same and that applies now.From race to race the same chassis could have different panels fitted, different decor and sponsors stickers, aerodynamic bolt-ons, etc, etc, etc. The list is endless. So i say congratulations to all constructors for you are all creating a little piece of "unique" history which is what you want your pride and joy to be. It is your interpretation.
Forgive me Joe T, i,e fallen into the trap and diversified somewhat but it is a minefield.
If you are serious about maybe building a 917 "type" car one day please be aware that although they evolved from a long line of Porsches they are fundamentally dangerous and my experience is that thousands of people have said to me "wow" and "i want one for road use", but when they sit in it or see just how vunerable their feet and legs are they soon have second thoughts. So although Tony and i are working on this SVA "passable?" version, although visually correct(based on two original Kurz versions) its chassis is going to HAVE to be different to comply. And does anyone know of road legal tyres that fit 15" diameter x 15" wide rims ?????? So bang goes the originality!! It is an impossible dilemma we face. Even to "race only" the cars means we still have to alter the specifications to comply to the ever increasing beaurocracy in this rapidly changing world......... I say build your cars and be content for nobody else will have a car JUST like yours................
Regards,
Graham.