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Gents: Good advice and info on this thread. Al I can't believe all those leaks on a new set of tanks, but your advice on the extinguisher is a must. I can tell you guys I have made quite a few tanks in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and I always test at pressure, and use soapy water...

Terry: What dimensions are you in need of, I might be able to help. Cheers Phil

Chris: Thats good news, I don't know if it applies with your setup but some coils need a resistor to drop the voltage slightly, and with that setup there is a bypass while cranking on the solenoid to eliminate the resistor. Glad you solved the problem and are able to use the car...

Chris, I think you already tested it, if it has voltage and no spark its probably bad. My experience with coils is that the majority are either working or bad, not much in-between. Coils are basically a transformer with a very large voltage boost, so the secondary loop is by nature very...

Henrik: Great post, car is very nice...I just didn't understand the dialog but the pictures say a thousand words. Looks like they gave you quite a bit of air time. Cheers Phil

Tony and Huw thanks for the input, I may just go the HID route now after researching and input from you gents. Tony when you say Chokes do you mean an electrical choke such as a coil to block AC current? Cheers Phil

I don't think I will have much of an issue here in the states with legality of the lamps, my concern was with the suitability and performance, and having a poorly focused high intensity lamp is not my goal. I am totally not interested in those "Halo" style lamps such as Audi has, but a...

The headlamps I am using take a P45T bulb, and I have a pair of hi-power halogen bulbs, but I was wondering if anyone on the forum has tried LED replacements, and what their impression/experience was. I have a couple of Stinger flashlights with the LED conversion and they are seriously...

I don't believe a gearbox needs to forced thru the gears, a couple of fingers on the knob to change gears should be sufficient...so I opted for a small knob. Don't know why but I liked the red color...I think I like the whole setup. One might call it a nice knob job. Cheers Phil

Richard, not cheap but these guys offer a complete kit. Specialty Power Wiper Kit Also, It is not too difficult to fit a Lucas motor and the little gearbox that mounts on the cowling, a lot of those parts are readily available, and the motor drive can be as far as 6 feet from the...

Richard: I have seen a lot of GTD's done with the condenser unit in the rear, and as you guessed it is shrouded, had its own little fan and they were using one of the side scoops for fresh air. The problem was the physical size of the unit was limited, and if I remember it was really a...

Doug: Try these, I am using them, and I have seen them on some of the GTD replicas They are from a MK III mini They are right and left handed, and have the lever for connecting to the inside release. Cheers Phil

Thanks MMurphy, that I think is very close to what I might need to do, or at least a really good alternative. I have a 302 block with the Explorer pump and timing cover mounted on it, I am hoping to get that all sorted out independent of starting the existing motor and later switch over to...

Thanks Clayton: I really like the way your water tubes came out, and I can tell you that looking at your detailed photos I probably need to re-think my alternator mounting. Mine is on the left side looking at the front of the motor. Also, an issue I have is the proximity of the motor to...

I wonder if a few of you gents would mind posting some photos of serpentine setups. I did a search, and found some good photos, but I am still having trouble locating the idler pulley with clearance for the bulkhead. I am currently setup with the Ford Motorsport short pump, with standard...

Colin: Having been thru this also a few times, I can appreciate the dilemma. As Randy mentioned it is a process that requires some careful thinking and planning, and a 1/2" spacing in the wrong place will make fitting some components difficult or impossible, especially with fore and aft...

Dave: I have used them in 2 Ford distributors and they are virtually bulletproof, the only problem I heard about was a unit that was introduced with a rev limiter and it was not as reliable. I don't remember the part number of the one I am using now, but 2 1/2 years and it is still...

Mike: Looks great so far, I can't wait to see it in full dress. For the nose on some chassis I have seen strips of Delrin riveted to the chassis or even cheaper high density poly strips. There is also the skateboard wheel method...a little bracket with a wheel on each side that rolls...

Richard: I too would echo what Malcolm and Keith mentioned....I have seen linkages that would select reverse, but not 5th, and when "adjusted" would get 5th but not reverse. A small amount of "slop" in the rotational aspect of the linkage rod can make a 1" side to side movement in the...

Darrin: Sounds like a winner, here is a simple drawing of the parts I saw, I have not yet done my front attachment so if you have a better idea be sure and post it. I particularly like the idea of being able to easily remove the clip, and having it go back essentially where it was...