Ben Hedrick
Supporter
Ok folks. Here is the “start” of my GT40 build log. I am starting with an Active Power Cars, Chris Ardern chassis and it is the +4” stretch. I did have a lot of the body work done with Chris, prior to it being shipped to me in Florida, hence why it looks more complete than others from Chris. I am in Ormond Beach, FL which is just North of Daytona Beach. My background is motorsports and I’m an X-boat racer (Offshore Powerboats) and a SCCA road racer, mostly Spec Miata’s, Mustang T2’s and Mazda RX7 Endurance cars, as well as WKA Shifter Karts. We are building this car more as a “resto-mod” GT40 that I will track some and go get coffee in (really fast trips) and it will be powered by a 351W (EFI) & 997 Transaxle. I’m a huge Gulf livery fan, but I don’t expect it to be a traditional Gulf livery car, maybe. Some details: Superformance GT40 seats, Speedhut gauges, Sabelt harness’, custom widen Halibrand-Style pin-drive wheels, tires are front: 275/40ZR-17 & rear: 335/35ZR-17.
So, these are the basics of my build and here are a few pics that I “hope” you all will dig. And I’ll update as I can, but I’m subcontracting some work by others, so photos may be slow coming.
Cheers, Ben
So, these are the basics of my build and here are a few pics that I “hope” you all will dig. And I’ll update as I can, but I’m subcontracting some work by others, so photos may be slow coming.
Cheers, Ben