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I found a crimping tool on eBay - barely used. It worked out fine! John :thumbsup:

Bill, My setup would be much more stable if mounted on the spyder - I didn't want to mount it there because I was afraid of leaks into the body compartment if I drilled holes to mount the third break light. I mounted my camera in the third break light housing that I got on ebay - it comes off...

Here is my setup - works fairly well. Gets some vibration because it is mounted on the rear hatch. Also gets some glare when sun is shinning on it!

Have you given any thought to adding a blind side sensor - this has been a great concern for me. John

I would not recommend putting the condenser in front of the radiator - that's my configuration and the heat from the condenser causes the engine to overheat! The heat from the condenser affects the cooling ability of the radiator. Space on these cars is a real problem so finding a place to...

Thanks Darien, I'll keep it on file for future projects! John

Jac Mac, Thank you again for taking the time to help me - is there a phone number that I can call you at for more questions. 1. Do you know of a company that makes a chevy dist with the thrust washers already inside the distributor for a reverse drive gear? 2. Even if the thrust washers...

Jac Mac, I've found out what thrush washers are - they sit just above the dist drive gear and control the motion of the shaft up and down. Do I remove these washers and place them on the surface of the pickup coil and then slide the dist shaft in? I have three washers now, do I need to move...

Jac Mac, When you say "dizzy shaft", I assume you mean distributor shaft - is that correct? As to the thust washer , what is that and where is it located? If you have a diagram or picture available, that would help! Thanks, john :thumbsup:

I have a souped up chevy 350 engine in my GT40 (no snide remarks please!) It has a Isky gear drive cam which means the cam runs counter-clockwise. To compensate for the this backward motion, the distributor uses a reverse drive gear to make it run clockwise. The problem is that this setup...

Re: Rcr gt40 # 14 for sale Ron, Sorry to hear that you sold your GT40 - I know you put a lot of work in it! Are you finished with GT40's? John :sad::sad:

Do any of you guys have 930 half shafts with CV joins on one end and U-joints on the other. My transalxe is mated to Corvette suspension and has this half shaft combination. I've been advised that this combination can cause vibrations!

Alan, I used Advance Auto hose #12168 on the lower pump connection - it might work for the upper hose! John

Re: Rcr gt40 # 14 for sale Ron, I have a crimping tool used for connecting the hoses to the fittings if you need to borrow it. Are you running the hoses through the center panel - I had to pull mine over the side tanks! Sorry to see you part with your baby - I wish I had some spare change...

Neill, I have a KVA with manuals, etc around. Did you just get the fiberglass body or do you have the frame and suspension components? John PS: Did you steal it from the guy? :thumbsup:

I was once building a Kellison with a 455 Olds Toronado engine and transaxle in the rear. It's a neat package and the big Olds with the 3 speed automatic transaxle is relatively cheap and powerful! ( can be gotten at any local junk yard for peanuts - you'll probably have to have the engine...

Ron, I've forgotten the level of oil I used - still looking for my notes and will advise you when I find them. I do remember reading somewhere that Swepco 210 gear lube is recommended! John :thumbsup:

Here are the two cars side by side - the replica of original GT40 in my judgment is the better choice! :thumbsup: John

Gregg, I will probably go - got hotel reservations! John

Re: Rcr gt40 # 14 for sale Ron, Sorry to hear that you're parting with your pride - are you going to have it at the Carlisle show on 5/22/2010? John