Road Coupe vs Race Coupe
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Seem to have bushings instead of bearings inboard on the front a arms.
Probably a bunch more minor mods for increased comfort.
Probably a bunch more minor mods for increased comfort.
JimmyMac
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There were several differences twixt the two cars.
Here are a few changes on the road version :
Usually Armstrong shock absorbers with lower rated springs instead of Koni race.
5-way traffic indicator / flasher switch fitted to dash
Vinyl upholstery (leather dash in some cars)
Carpets to floor and bulkhead
Single SW fuel Pump
Autolite carburettors and manifold
Detuned HiPo engine
Road ratio transmission
Door locks
Interior light
Recessed and covered fuse box in dash
Smiths heater and plenum
Additional weatherproofing panelling to front scuttle
Brake lever changed out
Spare tyre and fittings
Some cars fitted with AC
Here are a few changes on the road version :
Usually Armstrong shock absorbers with lower rated springs instead of Koni race.
5-way traffic indicator / flasher switch fitted to dash
Vinyl upholstery (leather dash in some cars)
Carpets to floor and bulkhead
Single SW fuel Pump
Autolite carburettors and manifold
Detuned HiPo engine
Road ratio transmission
Door locks
Interior light
Recessed and covered fuse box in dash
Smiths heater and plenum
Additional weatherproofing panelling to front scuttle
Brake lever changed out
Spare tyre and fittings
Some cars fitted with AC
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Does anyone have any information on the gear shift linkage used on the right hand drive Mk III cars? I am assuming it was a rod shift with u-joints similar to the Pantera but on the other side of the car out back? Any pictures would be very helpful. thanks
I think you can find it in the parts catalogue on cushmans webpage.
My bad, did not notice mk3.
My bad, did not notice mk3.
I did? Man, my memory is going!
excellent - thanks
Davidmgbv8
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Interesting chassis with no center tunnel and coolant pipes on the side.
That is how MK IIIs are built. No tunnel, shift linkage goes there. The pictures are not a "Road Coupe" but a MK III.
OK so now I am confused. Was there a "road couple" with a tunnel and center shift and were they either RHD or LHD? thanks much
Hi Lee
It's my understanding that within the various iterations of GT40 about thirty Mk1s were built as "road cars" to be sold to the public as part of the GT homologation requirements in order to race the car in the "GT" class. These road cars were all RHD, more trimmed out than the race cars and slightly detuned.
Some of these cars. in private hands, were upgraded to full race specifications.
The MkIII was built to what we know think of as a "globally federalized" specs. These GT40s had unique many features including flat floors, bumpers, raised headlights, extended rear clip, rerouted coolant pipes to the sills rather than central tunnel and some were built as left hand drive cars.
Cheers
Ian
It's my understanding that within the various iterations of GT40 about thirty Mk1s were built as "road cars" to be sold to the public as part of the GT homologation requirements in order to race the car in the "GT" class. These road cars were all RHD, more trimmed out than the race cars and slightly detuned.
Some of these cars. in private hands, were upgraded to full race specifications.
The MkIII was built to what we know think of as a "globally federalized" specs. These GT40s had unique many features including flat floors, bumpers, raised headlights, extended rear clip, rerouted coolant pipes to the sills rather than central tunnel and some were built as left hand drive cars.
Cheers
Ian
Mk1 road cars , 1013 prototype road car , 1028 , 1033 , 1034 , 1043 , 1044 , 1045 , 1049-1072.
I think the clutch is different and the road car has nicer seats.
Also, they have chrome FORD letters on the nose.
Road Cars Tyre Choice
Dunlop Front - 5.5 X 15 - Rears 7.25 X 15 - Oh Yes
Goodyear Front - 5.5 X 15 - Rears 7.00 X 15 - Oh Yes
There's an original photo of GT40 Road Car around after it crashed during a race with these tyres clearly fitted - probably why it's crashed.
Here's the photo which appears to show a road car used for racing probably/possibly on the original "road tyres".
Turning Circle - 37 Feet
The "Road Car" also had an engine bay illuminating light.
Dunlop Front - 5.5 X 15 - Rears 7.25 X 15 - Oh Yes
Goodyear Front - 5.5 X 15 - Rears 7.00 X 15 - Oh Yes
There's an original photo of GT40 Road Car around after it crashed during a race with these tyres clearly fitted - probably why it's crashed.
Here's the photo which appears to show a road car used for racing probably/possibly on the original "road tyres".
Turning Circle - 37 Feet
The "Road Car" also had an engine bay illuminating light.
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The "Road Cars" had a two plate clutch vs three plate clutch in the Race Cars, I do believe.
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