A whole set of questions.

1) Original dash say smiths on it (I think). Any visually similar dials that are most cost effective?
2) Headlights. These on first appears seem quite basic units, although they seem quite expensive. Are there any donar cars for these?
3) Does anyone have the part number for Wilwood brakes on granda front hubs? Same for rear hubs.
4) Has any one tried making their own seats and done a good job?
5) Eyeball vents – Early MKIV Zephyr Zodiac - any visually similar alternatives. These seem difficult to source in the UK
6) What steering rack should I use? And question with column/
7) Door handles and hardware any idea of where this originally come from?

james13009 said:

1) Original dash say smiths on it (I think). Any visually similar dials that are most cost effective? Try Speedy cables
2) Headlights. These on first appears seem quite basic units, although they seem quite expensive. Are there any donar cars for these? Vauxhall Viva From the Vauxhall Viva club
3) Does anyone have the part number for Wilwood brakes on granda front hubs? Same for rear hubs. Rally Design
4) Has any one tried making their own seats and done a good job? Check on here build GTForte by Nick
5) Eyeball vents – Early MKIV Zephyr Zodiac - any visually similar alternatives. These seem difficult to source in the UK gold parts found on this site
6) What steering rack should I use? And question with column/ Ford Escort or Cortina column Corsa B type with PAS
7) Door handles and hardware any idea of where this originally come from?

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Original dash say smiths on it (I think). Any visually similar dials that are most cost effective?

I’ve gone with the ETB ones look period and better value.

2) Headlights. These on first appears seem quite basic units, although they seem quite expensive. Are there any donar cars for these?

Vauxhall Viva ones fit though they are slightly deeper, still hard to find though...

3) Does anyone have the part number for Wilwood brakes on granda front hubs? Same for rear hubs.

4) Has any one tried making their own seats and done a good job?

5) Eyeball vents – Early MKIV Zephyr Zodiac - any visually similar alternatives. These seem difficult to source in the UK

CBS do a version that is similar rnough and fits perfectly.

6) What steering rack should I use? And question with column/

Speak to Mick @ Southern GT

7) Door handles and hardware any idea of where this originally come from?

Bespoke handles I believe and old mini latches work, again speak to mick @ Southern GT

This post from way back in 2006 may help.

https://www.gt40s.com/threads/original-bits-ii.17351/

Many use the Ford Cortina - will probably need 1/2" cut off each end.
Seats:

I used an old tatty pair of high side Corbeau cloth seats, modified the steel frames, reducing the high sides, moved the floor mounting point up to get the seat lower and then a good trimmer to finish the job off.