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I got a few hours this past weekend to work on the car. Installed the headlights and front turn signal lights. As part of my part time jobs I got the alternator and AC compressor mounted so they fit within the frame. I could not fine a factory or after market bracket that fit close to the...

Welcome to the forum Stephen. Don

I thought it was funny when I used cardboard with Italian written on it to form an aluminum air scoop used on a replica that beat that Italian car company. Sharp eyes.

I have many projects going on all over the car but thought I would share some pictures of the rear inner finder wells I’m about to glue in. I feel like I’m an epoxy adhesive expert after doing all the research on different adhesives. I’ll clean up the edges before final assembly but I like how...

Saeef, I'm located in Cypress and building a GT40 MkIV if you want to look. Would be happy to talk transaxels and what I found during my search for information on the subject. Don

Thanks, hows your car coming? It's nice to know someone else with a Mk IV. Got the engine installed yet?

There is something sexy when you finely see the tail lights installed. I spent a minimum of 6 hours removing the glue from all the packing tape this weekend. RCR uses some good tape! Got the front and rear suspension setup and body panels are mounted and have moved on to installing all the...

I'm waiting for front end parts so have been busy working on other areas of the car while I wait. The oil coolers are mounted and thought I would share how I made the air intakes to fit. I first cut and tape a cardboard template of what fits the car. Transfer outline to sheet metal, cut and...

I should be home this weekend David.

As a car builder you can’t be faint of heart because there will always be challenges every step of the build. The optimism in you may believe the parts supplied with the kit would bolt on and you never have to look back. The pessimism believes nothing will fit without modification. I’m...

More work completed this weekend. I removed the engine to complete the rear brake line install and e-brake cables. I continue to install parts as I get them, see attached pictures. One thing many people may not know about these cars is they had no radiator cap used as a pressure relief. They...

Got somethings done this weekend with the completion of the fuel system. One of the things I had trouble with was finding a flexible filler hose. First tried Gates filler hose, not flexible at all! Tried advertised flexible hose from Tank Inc., same as Gates hose. I read many build logs...

Thought I would share a couple photos of last night’s work. Fuel lines almost to engine. The last photo in the group is one I took of J7 last summer just to compare what my car will look like compared to an original. A cleaner look with the check valves below the lid and using only one fuel...

Gas tanks are in. Just waiting for the filler hose and the right front tank cover can be mounted. All the fuel lines are routed through the chassis and I'm waiting on the last few AN fittings to finish plumbing the fuel filters and pump. The equalizer line and right tank fuel supply fit in...

Kirby, It warms my heart to see a GT40 fly by a RX7 like you did. Pantera's are cool cars, hope you get it sorted soon. Don

I just had to post some pictures of what came in the mail yesterday. One of the areas I wanted to copy was the right rear area of the engine bay and because I'm not an aluminum welder I contacted Kenny to build me some oil and water tanks. I want to copy the J7 car as close as I can so I told...

David your welcome anytime, just give me a call before to check if I'm home. Still working on the fuel tanks getting them installed, getting close. I attached a simple diagram showing how the fuel system is being installed. One pump with electric tank switch over valve for those times when I...

Thanks Jack, there are a lot people who do very good work on this forum. Glad you enjoy the build. Don

mmiller, I take measurements have an idea what it should look like than draw it up in CAD. Print full size, cut out a pattern like a dress maker and mark and cut out aluminum part. I use a fly cutter at the drill press and a little metal break to fold it. I'm not a master but getting better...

Found two more pictures of the equalizing line fittings and thought I would share.