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Hi Mark, I hope you've seen the post from John. His car failed on Wednesday with a list of frustrating small things to rectify. Importantly he submitted the car with NO side windows and there was not a problem in this regard. Hopefully this provides clarity on this potential grey area.

Hi John, Well done ...... I know the list is frustrating but at least they are all minor things in the general scheme of things. Thanks for letting us know there were no problems regarding having no side windows. To make you feel better ..... my car passed at the 3rd attempt as the list of minor...

Hi John, Hope all goes well with your IVA. Please post details of the outcome. Andy is well versed in the requirements and has built up a relationship with the test station he uses and is therefore able to address any minor points are raised. You didn't say if your car has side windows fitted. I...

Hi Mark, Sorry for slow reply ..... I've been at the Autosport Show at the NEC. The side window issue is a dodgy area. Some people have had cars fail because the examiner ruled that the car was designed to have side windows and therefore they need to be in place. You may care to give Andrew...

Hi Mark, Don't forget to fit the sticker about not messing with the setting of the balance bar (even though a new owner would have to un-weld it) and also the sticker regarding the brake fluid. They are really hot on small details like this now. I'll leave it to others to give you some words...

Hi Mark, Re your forthcoming IVA test. A few things to be careful of ...... the side windows as originally supplied with an MDA kit are no longer compliant. Also don't submit the car with the side windows not fitted - that will result in a fail. Be very careful with regard to all the hoses on...

The fact that this thread even exists rather spectacularly proves the point ..... folk have different views/opinions/beliefs. Twas ever the same! Best advice is if you don't like something then don't read it. If you want to play the 'politically correct' game, then just put a bigger warning...

Hi Mark, Seems like you're getting some input from the guys. If you want some input from the expert, then ring Chris Cole (01952 416051) the resident guru in the GT40 Enthusiasts Club. He has been rebuilding UN1 transaxles and supplying them for many years. I note your intro states 'waiting...

I've just received the latest 'Fortyfication' magazine ....... stupendous round of applause to Editor, John Allen. A fantastic job. This is his last issue as Editor and he deserves huge thanks from everyone in the Club for the role he has performed. Tony Hunt set the bar at a very good level and...

Hi Guys, I've mentioned this elsewhere on the site ....... but in case you miss it ...... the book shop 'The Works' in Great Yarmouth has the Haynes GT40 Owners' Workshop Manual on sale for a stunningly low £6. Maybe other branches have stock as well. I imagine that once they're gone that will...

Act quickly ........ I just happened to wander into the bookshop 'The Works' today in Great Yarmouth (that's on the east coast of Norfolk, England ..... for those reading somewhere else on the planet) and to my stunned amazement they had the Haynes Ford GT40 Owners' Workshop Manual on sale for...

Frank ....... are you also aware of the changes coming into effect next April with regard to MOT's. If you own an old vehicle that is pre 1960 and therefore road tax and MOT exempt BUT you have done work on it to increase its power by more than 15% from its original spec then it will go back...

The Bonhams results are on-line and they show the GTD 40 as un-sold. Um, any comments anyone ?

If anyone goes to the auction ...... please post the result. It's interesting to contemplate that if the car sells for £80,000 then with the premiums, plus the VAT on the premiums, that the final price will be ............... £93,320 !!!!!! That makes the three GT40's replica's that Total Head...

Unfortunately I can't help out on the stand this year as I'm committed to another event (not car related) that's on the same 3 day's. If you've ever considered helping out on the Club stand, then stop considering and contact Darren. You'll have a fantastic time and be part of a great crew. Plus...

Hi Matthew ...... the important thing is to get an engine dating certificate as that determines the emission levels the engine will be tested to. Roadcraft did the work on my 302 (basically a new engine in old castings !!!! ) and provided a dating certificate. You'll also need this in the future...

Simples ....... Massa out ...... Trump in. All chicanes will be made from brick walls !!!!

Just to add clarity to the clarity already given and to explain where I was coming from. As Andy clearly states if you submit without windows fitted there must be absolutely no sign that the car is designed to have windows fitted. If a picky inspector decides that it was designed to have windows...

Hi Sam, To re-affirm some of what Ian as stated. Avoid a Q registration at all costs. Once a car gets a Q plate then the game is over ....... it will be a Q plate for ever. Most recent builds are fundamentally based (or completely built) around parts from Tornado or Southern GT and typically...

Congratulations and a BIG thank you to John Allen for putting together the latest edition of Fortification. And a nod to those behind the scenes that persuaded and helped John pull it together. The mag has some great content in particular the historical articles. Well done John ...... and also a...