DB's Aussie GT40 Build

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Oct 17, 2021

• #1

I am currently building a GT40 Replica, Body and chassis was obtained from Kopelke Kitcars Queensland Australia, I have actually been building this car from the beginning of this year, up until now I have been making all the parts and storing them away, I have just started to paint the chassis panels so that I can start to assemble all the parts permanently.
I have built one before back in the 90's I drove it everyday sometimes all day and notched up over 50,000 miles before I sold it, regretfully-- must have needed the money, here is a couple of pics of the kit, I will post more as I start the completion process

 

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Mike L

• Oct 19, 2021

• #2

Chassis/body looks very familiar Denis

 

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RichardM

Supporter

• Oct 21, 2021

• #3

Looks Great Denis ... KopelKe is that new local one...I Have a 2004 DRB I am sure you would be familiar with

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Nov 2, 2021

• #4

Richard, Pelke as he is known by all, purchased the DRB moulds and is using a new all aluminiun monocoque chassis
I have just fitted fuel tanks to my car, they are made from 8 inch diameter aluminium tube, very simple, very little welds to leak, easy to fit to car, holds 40 litres each, I think that might be 10 gallons USA talk

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Nov 2, 2021

• #5

I have also painted the rear of the chassis and fitted most parts ready for the motor to go in

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Nov 2, 2021

• #6

another try with the picture ,the small pipes are breathers from the front and rear of both tanks they go into a charcoal cannister behind the header tank

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Nov 7, 2021

• #7

I managed to get all my pedals sorted this weekend, really easy with access through the top cover plate

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Nov 17, 2021

• #8

I have now fitted the radiator, A/C condenser, electric fans and steering column, the steering column is a standard GM unit with adjustable height and length, the steering column must be collapsible here in Australia for Registration compliance

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Dec 12, 2021

• #9

Have added quite a few parts in the last month, car is now on wheels which makes it a car, before that it was just a collection of parts.

 

flatchat(Chris)

Supporter

• Dec 14, 2021

• #10

The rear uprights look interesting
Look forward to some more detailed pics in that department

 

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Denis Bedford

Denis Bedford

• Jan 13, 2022

• #11

Flatchat I am trying a new design on the uprights, not releasing any details just yet need to test them and see how the perform, will post details after that, have actually done quite a lot since last post but mostly boring stuff like brake lines, water pipes, wiring looms, here is a pic of the Dashboard only thing worth taking a pic of

 

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Brian Kissel

Staff member

Admin

Lifetime Supporter

• Jan 13, 2022

• #12

Very nice Denis.

Regards Brian