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Mike, I have a few of the GMP 1:12 scale models of the GT40 for sale. These are very high end die casts that are out of production and are very rare. They are very detailed with cloth seat belts, wire wheels, etc. Do a Google search to see some of the prices and let me know if you are...

I'm building a Tornado GT40. There is evidently different rules for British and American lights. We require a park and turn light for the front. My kit only came with one light element. Here is an exact replacement for the single light that has two lights...

I have a Tornado and I am pleased with the quality and completeness of the parts and I don't regret my decision. I think you should consider how long the company has been in business. I also think it is important to be able to buy every part required to build the car from one source; otherwise...

About 2 years ago, someone on a forum posted some strong complaints about the ProComp system. Their main complaint was that it was a Chinese casting and that it wasn't accurate, the ports didn't match, and the machine work wasn't good. They had to do a lot of machine work on it before they...

Franky, I'm building a Tornado also. I'm two years into it. I'll be happy to share lessons learned. -Bob Woods Tornado GT40 in Texas

Since I couldn't find mine and didn't know where to put it, I fabricated one. I suppose this is the intended location for it. This mounts over the two-bolt cover for the mechanical speedo cable. -Bob Woods

I didn't have one either. I have had to fabricate one. I'll post it later. Andy, perhaps you missed my email about this. Could you post a picture of the bracket and how it mounts? Bob Woods

Darren, My Tornado had significant bump steer too. There are a few ways to correct bump steer. 1. Raise or lower the rack. You want the tie rod to be along the line to the instant center of the A-arms. You could also raise or lower the outer tie rod ball joint (not as easy). 2. Increase or...

Mike, No, I was talking about the exhaust runners or headers. You said someone was going to make new headers for you. You also have said that you were hunting for that unique GT40 sound. I think header lengths are a key to that. -Bob Woods

Mike, Will he make an effort to get the runners equal length? Not having equal length runners is evidently what is killing some power on my engine simulation. -Bob Woods Tornado GT40 in Texas

Thanks Bill, I'll check it out. I also bought a Dash Cam Pro for $32 (plus a lot of extras). I haven't tried it yet, but it has the camera, a built-in display, memory card, and battery. Having the built-in display might make it more user friendly as compared to a GoPro or Mobius for just...

Andy and John, I worried about car color for more than a year and almost selected different blues, but I finally ended up with the traditional Guardsman Blue by Dupont. The PPG Guardsman Blue is slightly different and appears more green (although it doesn't actually have green in the mix)...

I know this is trivial, but I feel like a milestone was reached today. The Tornado build manual says to put rivets in as soon as a panel is finished. I swore that I wouldn't put in a single rivet until final assembly and I am so glad that I didn't since I have had panels on and off several times...

Steve, Like you, I first tried a pre-cut kit and it didn't work at all. I then ordered a do-it-yourself kit with straight boots at the spark plugs. They wouldn't clear the headers. I then got a 90 degree MSD kit and it worked fine. I wasn't aware of a 115 degree boot, but that might...

I have a 302 Dart block. I hate to admit that I went through three sets of wires before I got it right. You need to use a universal set and cut to length. You need to go below the headers. You need to use angled connectors on the spark plugs. Is your Dart block mounted in the car yet...

Ok Pete, I've been silent for too long... I do have my progress documented and will post full updates soon; however, I am in a big push to finish a few things so I can start final assembly. And yes, your photo is inspirational. I have test fitted the engine for the plumbing and throttle. I...

Rick, It's great to hear you are moving to Ft. Worth. There are several of us who get together often. Send me an email so we can get you involved. -Bob Woods

Darrin, Beautiful! -Bob Woods

Even though we were missing some of the usual suspects, we did have a good meeting today. We first visited my garage to see the test fit of my engine. The painted body parts should be back in a few weeks. Joe brought his GTD for us to look at. We visited my friend Arnold's car collection. I'm...

Pete, What brand? Could you give us a website? -Bob Woods