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Actually the tubes will exit on the bottom so fluid will flow down hill to the master cylinders; a deviation from the original which used a hydraulic pump absent in current brake systems.

Brake Fluid Reservoir, Part I The D Type brake fluid reservoir is a dominant feature not seen on reproductions. Ryan snapped this picture of an original at Goodwood a couple of years ago. We wanted to capture the look. Plans were drawn. Ryan spent many hours fabricating the tank...

July 3, 2023 More than a decade after this project began, Ryan and I drove the chassis for the first time. With a one gallon gas tank strapped on the back and a battery sitting on the passenger side floor, all went well. A few mechanical tweaks, then work on the body and interior can...

Steering Hub Adapter Last fall when the British pound dropped to near parity with the dollar I ordered a Jaguar D Type Moto Lita steering wheel. It is a really nice, quality piece. But it does not work with the RCR supplied quick release hub. The quick release hub bolt pattern with its five...

That idea won't get off the ground.

Sorry Randy. Been overwhelmed with projects lately. If anyone says you have more time after you retire its not true. Next year . . . . . .

The demister grill is supposedly a generic item used on the Ford Falcon or similar mid sixties Ford. That may save you big bucks over trying to get an actual "original." It has been a while since I researched that and don't recall the specific Ford from which it came.

First Start More than a decade after this project started, nearly ten years after taking delivery of the 4.2 engine, it started. IF ONLY I COULD UP LOAD THE VIDEO! This one was a bit higher on the anxiety level than our prior first starts. The wiring from scratch was complicated by the three...

Fluids Nearly $300 for fluids. You know you’re getting close to first start when the fluids are added. Five Gallons of coolant. Eight quarts, initially, of oil. Two and a half plus quarts of ATF transmission fluid. Approximately two quarts of differential fluid, with friction modifier...

Battery shut off switch A battery shut off switch mounted in the circular opening between the seats was added . First, located next to the driver it provides a means of killing all power in an emergency. Second, it provides a degree of theft security (assuming the switch is covered with...

Looking at a post from a decade ago, found I used Avon 215 60R/15 on the front and 295 50R/15 on rear on my RCR. They are still in great condition and worked splendidly. Link to page: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/chuck-and-ryans-rcr-build.22083/post-421088

More wiring Wiring has been a tedious project, one wire at a time, ends crimped and occasionally connections soldered, and wrapped in heat shrink. The objective at this point is only to get the preliminary wiring done sufficient to start the engine. It will be cleaned up and more neatly...

Bits and Pieces Now may be a good time to post pics of a few details as we are just about ready for the first start. A plastic sleeve covers the threaded rod holding the radiator in place to provide a more ‘finished’ look. The Smiths’ oil pressure sensor was connected to the oil galley with...

Radiator and Header Tank, Part V More time was spent researching the hoses than I care to admit. The odd ball sizes and difficult alignment issues made for some challenges. Here is what we ended up with. The connections between the header tank and radiator are perhaps the easiest. A pair...

The Thermostat The thermostat cover was modified by our builder, Bill Terry, removing the small hose nipple, tapping the hole, and placing a plug. To permit some flow and bleed out any air bubbles a small hole was drilled in the thermostat which sets at the top when in place. A 180 degree...

Radiator and Header Tank, Part IV The header tank was next, now that the radiator is firmly secured. One-inch square pipe provided the optimum height. Two sections four inches long were used. Two quarter inch bolts were used to connect them to the existing supports. The sides of the...

A Hole in One The Tremec transmission drain plug is directly over a section of aluminum on the bottom of the tub. Pull that plug and there will be a real mess. Accordingly, a 2” hole was drilled directly under the plug. This will provide another means of access to the plug and a better means...

Shifter The goal is to get the chassis running, so a means of shifting is needed. An extra rod we threaded for the knob a while back was tack welded to a 1” metal plate and attached to the transmission shifter stub. This is strictly temporary but will help us determine the best position and...

Awesome! You are making great progress, sorting out a host of issues in a good functional manner. Throttle, brakes, cooling . . . . . . getting close to first start. Radiator and header tank looks great. Have you come up with the hose options for the remaining connections? I am trying to...

Radiator and Header Tank, Part III Taking a grinder to the radiator was a bit scary, but necessary. The bracket on the driver’s side needed to be trimmed back a quarter inch since it sets at a different height than the bracket on the passenger side and therefore interfered with the subframe...