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Hi Sean, from the photos looks like the dash is sitting a bit too far forward (close to the windshield). Once you straighten the vertical portion of the dash it will look like the photo from Chis. You can expect some trimming here and there as the build progresses. On the RCR 40 pictured here I...

Sounds like an interesting project you've undertaken! Are you making your own pedal box to the original GT40 dimensions? Do you know the pedal ratios, clutch slave cylinder and brake caliper diameters? From that its easy to figure out what you need. Cheers

Hi Rick, just a thought... if you keep adding spring rate to reduce the droop the car may ride too harsh for street use. Simply raise the ride height on the fully laden car to what your looking for and make sure the alignment stays in spec as well. Doubtful anyone will notice the ride height...

Hi Cliff, check out the Pertronix "Stock Look" as cast distributors. On GT40s it's much easier to install (firewall clearance) with the engine already mounted. I used one in this RCR GT40 to replace the Ford dual point distributor. The Ignitor III version comes with built in multi-strike spark...

It would be helpful to know the engine family: Small block Windsor, FE, Cleveland or big block. Also Displacement and engine block deck height effect the fit of GT40crossover exhaust systems to the engine. Plus there are several exhaust port shapes and port heights above the stock Ford...

Hi Paul, Micks thread about his speedo has also brought out good tips. I've seen a few cars gain mileage on the electronic odometer so an external signal generator such as the VDO GPS Sensor may provide a clean filtered signal to your speedo. Hunting down wiring voodoo is no fun... Cheers...

Hi Mick, I think Tom has the best solution if your wiring is ok and the problem persists. Wiring diagram #2 corresponds to standard CAV practice however speedometer issues are not unusual in the pre s/n 100 cars so I'm going to fit the VDO GPS to an early car and see how it goes. Here's the...

Can you post a pic of your instruction sheet? If the Audi sensor is an un-amplified magnetic reluctance unit that may be covered in the two wire setup, the VDO gauges in CAVs used a powered proximity sensor (three wire). Is the gauge capable of self calibrating? Do you have the dip switch...

Hi Paul, If the gauge is otherwise working properly it's worth checking the integrity of the ground connections in the harness, ignition system and engine block, would be a shame if you bought a new instrument and it did the same thing. Spurious noise from the harness can effect the...

Talk about a problem solver! thanks Karl. The LEDs have a big advantage in lower current draw. Thanks again Cheers

Hi Neville, might be worth checking the voltage at the headlights when on, low beam then high beam. You're looking for 12 volts ignition on or 14 volts with engine running. The early CAV cars ran the headlight power through the ignition switch to the light switch to the headlights passing...

Hi Chuck, How many miles are on her? On the early CAVs with ZF (RBT) transaxles there was an issue with bell housing alignment that caused hard shifting into reverse and first gears. Really important to be concentric or your pilot bearing and throw out bearing will take a beating. On the stock...

Re: Beware Ian CAV Hi All, It's important to respond to Tom's comments because he certainly deserves better service from me. There is no way to spin doctor or candy coat the fact I have let him down. Tom and I spoke today and will have the matter resolved by sending out the parts ASAP. I...

Here's the link for the trailer manufacturer, very slick unit, one man operation and can load any low ramp angle car: KC Slider - The safest and easiest enclosed trailer car hauler on the market. No affiliation btw. Cheers

Looks like fine weather for the British Car Day in Oakville, link: British Car Day Always a great show and Angelo will be there with is CAV 1075. Come on down!

Thanks guys, we had an opprtunity to put the car outside for few more pics a couple of days ago. It's really hard not to just stare at the car and loose all sense of time. What I can say about the performance is that prior to the right had drive conversion the car was a rocketship. We shed a...

Here's some pics of Angelos CAV 1075 since extensive modifications were done including conversion to right hand drive, right hand shift, single Monza cap and crossover fuel system. I used Professor Peabodys' "Way Back Machine" to locate original pics. Angelos car was the first CAV GT40 in...

Hi Jasmes, I agree with Mickky3 on the heavy or ugly part, our fabricated steel uprights are lighter than most cast aluminum parts, will accept any combination of brakes you can fit in the wheels and have had zero failures in use on the road or track. Took a long time to refine, if I can help in...

Hi David, Yeah that's true. The Orenda Iroquois engines met specifications Rolls Royce said couldn't be done. Of course after they took one apart, figured out how to make it they had engines for the Concord! Outside of Canada or the aerospace industry, not many people knew about the CF105...

Hi Rick, Thanks for that, here's a link ADA-Arrow Cancellation which delves into some of the advanced technologies in the Arrow, both domestic (Canadian) and international. There was a lot of big stakes gamesmanship going on then. How much have things changed if at all? Another pic just for...