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Inner guards made up and in place, rear bracket to support rear clip, oil coolers and exhaust tacked up and ready to TIG.

Hi Troy, Yes it is. I didn't really want to use it at first, but the transaxle has a cable operated reverse lock out, and it was the easiest option as they have that trigger on the gear stick.

Hi Guys, just a bit more progress, I've added more bracing to the front end and incorporated heel support for the pedals at the same time. I've fitted the race harness points and added some for a passenger, for those fun days at the track. Now I'm playing around with mocking up my seating...

Congratulations Russell, It really looks the part. Like Leon, I have along way to go, and some times it can be daunting when you try to think too far ahead. Then, when I see pictures like this, it's a real inspiration. You've done a great job. Keep the pictures coming please.

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement guys. Mic, Tolucal Lake Classics are in California, and the guy to talk to is Eric, He's very professional and helpful. I can send you his contact details. Personally it sounds as though Rick would be a better source, seeing he is just on the other...

Hi Russell, The uprights are from Vintage Engineering who make Original replacement parts, they are M6GT thru to M8C style, the rears are magnesium but I cheapened out and got aluminium ones for the front. ( need all the weight on the front I can get :) ) Yes, I have the bodywork, it's from...

Just a couple more, I'm having trouble posting pictures.

Hi Guys, Just thought I'd share what I've been up to. It's slow going, but I'll get there. Regards, Udo.

You won't be alone with the colour, or the McLaren stickers Russell, I'll be going down that path also. Everything you're doing looks great. Regards, Udo.

Hi Dave, Haven't received any PM, so I've sent you one ( hope it works )

Hi Dave, I've got a pair of RF side windows, and a a pair of Cushman original GT40 windows with the little hatches cut out, but no hardware. They are trimmed up to suit the RF and the inside boarders are painted black, they are not perfect, but you are welcome to them if you want to pay the...

Hi Dave , I was going to say Cushman as well. I have bought a couple of pairs off him when I built my RF, They are original, and have that correct curvature. My mate Clayton also bought a pair without the hatch cut out, so he's very accommodating.

Beautiful job Russell.

That is very impressive Russell, especially considering the time frame you did it in.

Hi Leon, The Starter is a Tilton 54-40005 Super Starter- Severe duty LGC Chevrolet, 104T. I did grind a small notch out of the return lip of the sump, aprox 25mm long and 3mm deep, 0nly to share not having to take more out of the mounting block, very minor. Hope this helps, by the way, if you...

Hey Clayton, I didn't think you had time to be checking out the GT40 forums, sounds like you're having a great time, can't wait to catch up and hear all the stories and see all the pics. Especially Autotune's M6B. Yes, there are some bits of blue steel being welded up. It's good to hear from you...

Congratulations Terry, It looks fantastic, and the colour is perfect. You are an inspiration to me. Regards, Udo.

[Hi Leon, things have stalled a bit, I have just this week returned from our holiday of a life time. We did a 7 week European holiday, so that's my first excuse. I've had a few other hold ups, I had to return the front hubs to Vintage Engineering because the axles wouldn't fit, and I am waiting...

Hi Leon, This is fantastic stuff! I'm going to be following this step by step, where are you getting all your dimensions from ?, or are you like me, and keep looking at pictures a thousand times over until you can have a reasonable guess at it. Love the work. Regards, Udo

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys, it's great to find other people out there with the same interests. Clayton, regarding the need for larger wheels a very smart man once told me that it's better to have longer arms/improved camber curve instead of wider wheels. He was about your height...