Recent content by Brian Wilson

This is an interesting discussion and most will decide on tyre/wheel sizes based on the look they want. But if you want to drive fast on the track in a light car like the GT40, don't fall for the wide wheel trap. Rear wheels any wider than 10" with correct size tyres will never work well because...

Thanks Doug. Yes I know what you mean but I don't think the shaft is supported at the front - just locates in the clutch centre. Will have a closer look today. These UN5 transaxles are used in buggies here too. Apparently unbreakable in those - with low weight and generally don't run V8s so less...

My GTD40 was fitted with an upgraded UN5 transaxle some years ago, replacing a UN1. Before I owned it. Was investigating a clutch problem recently, and discovered that the input shaft has almost 3mm of vertical movement (none in other directions). No symptoms in driving, but looks like a problem...

Re: GTD GT40 for sale Paul Do you still have this car? I'm interested if you do. Cheers Brian

Paul Just realised, you're in Toronto! Cheers B.

Paul Finally got an estimate for shipping the seats. A challenge because they are quite bulky and need to be packed carefully to avoid damage. Pack n Send here can make a custom carton to hold both seats and ship seamail for around $300. Shipping from here to US via sea takes around three...

Per, I also have a GTD40 and am very happy with it. It is a very early one - 1984 - and factory built. Still strong and doesn't rattle. Has had a number of owners and quite a few upgrades over the years. These older ones (to me) look more authentic than the newer replicas which have to meet all...

Paul A$2000 is currently about US$1850. I'm looking at what's involved in packing them to protect them properly. Will get back to you with something workable and a price. Will send you a pm as soon as I sort I out. Cheers Brian PS I notice most kit car gurus now say to start your...

Paul The top of the seats are about level with the bottom of the rear window. Trying to attach a couple of older pics with them in the car so you can see. Looking into shipping cost to Canada. Cheers Brian

Here's another pic showing the setup with the runners. These are pretty low profile but have a lot of adjustment and work very smoothly - no rattles. Brian

Guys Here are the measurements for the seats: Overall width 44cm Width of cushion (base) 33cm Height from base (floor) to front of cushion - under your knees - 21cm Height from floor to rear of seat cushion 13cm (both of these are with no one in the seat - they compress 2-3cm) Height...

Hey John. I'm in Sydney. The cars here (and a lot of bikes). Have just sent BT24-1 off to the US last week. Will run it at Laguna Seca then plan to sell it. Stopped racing two years ago after my newest daughter arrived. Have sold my works BT23C-1 locally. Interest in the BT24 here has been...

John Found this and trying to attach a pic of BT24-1. Here goes Brian

Looks like my attempts to add a pic failed. I'll try to post one in reply to one of your forum messages! Cheers Brian

John The pic of your race car caught my eye. Was it a 1967 Brabham in an earlier life? I have Jack's 1967 Repco BT24-1, which gets raced a lot and have just sold the ex-works 1967 BT23C-1 F2 car. I'll try to insert a pic.[IMG] Someone on the forum said you might have a ZF transaxle, or know...