Recent content by HoningBob

I've taken a bit of a break on the build project and will be starting back up September 6th. Just some time to clear the head. The '40 has been driven on it's own back and forth on my 600' driveway. At this point all systems work, brakes, clutch, gauges, and everything associated with the...

Rick; I sent you a PM. Bob

Andy; Thank you very much for the excellent pictures which explains your engineering fix. With your help and what I had "mocked up" in cardboard, over the weekend, I think I am good to go. You have been a real help! Thanks Bob

Hello All; I am attempting to find some instructions on how to mount and attach the throttle cable to the OBP 47PRT throttle pedal. If anyone has pictures of how they have used this pedal and converted from front engine to our mid-engine layout would be greatly appreciated. I have been unable...

Understood, thanks for the clarification.

Randy; You have peaked my interest. What is wrong with my User name?

Bob, Chris Ardern from Active Power built them for me. They fit quite nice and I have no complaints about the TIG work. Thanks

A couple of stills of the motor running. If I figure it out I will include a start-up video. Please keep in mind all is just mocked-up at this time but the motor is up and running.

Doug, Nice car, thanks for the invite to view your 40 at RA. It also looked good out on the track. Hope the rest of your weekend was as good as Friday. Bob

Doug; Thanks for the reminder. We have attended in the past, maybe 20 years ago and have been lucky enough to have raced on the track in B/P and GT1 along with other classes. How do we get in as spectators? We will be there next Sunday the 27th, driving a black/red '13 Boss 302. Hope to see...

Thanks for answering Mark. I've been away for a few days and you handled the answer great! Engine fired this afternoon with all systems doing what they should. On to the next hurtle. Bob

We received our Active Power GT40 just abut 4 weeks ago and have taken it from a roller to what you see..........quite a bit less than a roller. I had the 289 motor and transaxle pre-build so upon arrival it was first to go in. My goal is to have it under power by September. We'll see.

A question for those of us with an Active Power / Adern GT40s. When the radiator and fans are mounted have you found that the inner hood piece needs to be trimmed a lot. Like 2 inches or more to get it to fit correctly? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

What has proven, to you, to be the best bonding agent for aluminum to steel panels? I'm sure there is a myriad of different types and I'm looking for something better than the typical, acetic acid free, silicone. Thanks