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1966 MK II solution in the wheel well (this is my ``first" shield, which I made from rubber to ease installation of the hood section. Also look at the video from the Simeone museum car (link is in my ``GT40 Horns" contribution). Will take pictures when home.

I have/had the same problem (see my build thread). Unlike some other replicas and the originals, the RCR window seal ends at dashboard height. This makes this model particularly prone to the ingression of dirt and water. I used a 2-barrier method: one rubber shield in the wheel well, a second...

Hello: Does anyone have available the original style flap window hinges or know of a source for them - see picture (taken from the Tornado website - but no longer supplied)? Thanks in advance!

I'd say this, and quite in general: when I take my car out on the race track, ultimately, it is my responsibility to ensure it is properly prepared and up to this task. On a home-built street car (e.g., as in my case built and initially ``IVA-ed" under the supervision of its previous owner) I...

Please search for "6-speed" on this forum and translate. I use a 5-speed ZFQ. Quaife also offers the bell housing for Ford and Chevy V8s. I run half shafts using up-rated Porsche 930 CV joints. I'm certain Ford does not sell their VIN numbers to private builders, let alone ``homologate"...

Hello Fernando, lots of questions ;-) Fortunately many are answered here on the forum (look for ``scratch built" cars, there are multiple discussions on gear box choice, etc). Ad 3: No, I don't think there is ANY car which is ``legal worldwide". Rather, you want to find out what Peru...

Hi Tim: Very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Enjoy the build and good luck with it! PS: spent 3 years working in EE at ASU - that's when/where I got hooked on old (British sports) cars ...

I got mine in aluminium - convex glass - real lightweights - I use them on a formula car and an E-Type with aluminium doors. I also bought a Raydyot mirror in aluminium from them. I think the chrome ones are made from metal - not plastic.

Hi: I got mine from Holden Vintage and Classic in the UK.

I was told that Southern GT used to offer heim-jointed upgrades (incl. hubs for knock-off wheels). I'd give AK Sportscars a ring.

Watching a documentation of the 68 Le Mans 24 Hours I took a few screen shots of GT40s. One shows the front bay area with 2 horns.

118 years of tyre production has ended ... in the name of mass production and the quest for ever more profit for investors??? https://melkshamnews.com/historic-moment-as-last-ever-tyre-is-built-at-avon-ending-production-after-118-years/ I could not refrain from buying a 2nd spare set of...

Yes, Quaife for some reason decided to use a different spline count and offer their own push rod lever. My setup is not from Safir based on the spline count and the shape of the lever. So good luck with your build- I'm sure in the end joy will win over any occasional frustration ;-)

Thanks for mentioning these wonderful cars from the 60s. These were lovely cars, indeed! Race versions were very successful in their class. In particular, the Type 650 TR II in FIA Group 2 up to 700 cm³ (e.g. Group 2 European rally champion in 1966). Hill climbs were their specialties and...

a secretary's car ? ;-)

Hi Steve: Just a word of caution: the rod which holds the clutch release fork does not seem to be stock Quaife (Theirs does not have the three grooves at the splined end). I had the same in my ZFQ and it sheared off at the inner groove (see my build log). I just put in an original rod...

unfortunately not this easy if it's a RCR

Hi: Maybe it is possible to slightly reshape the one pipe which touches to avoid direct contact with the cross member? A competent custom exhaust fabricator should be able to help. I would not wedge anything in between. This could increase pressure and hence friction between the surfaces...