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I very much enjoy your build posts. A question about your Noble Ford sports racer photos at Ruapuna '72: did you scratch fabricate the bodywork or did you utilize existing bodywork? I assume it was fiberglass? I'm interested in reference to Leonmac's intention to scratch build his M20...

I hate the fiddly gas cap keys too, Jack. Especially when I had to buy another from Olthoff when I lost the key($20.00+shipping). That's when I went to the local NAPA store to replace the caps. The counter girl helped me open the blister packed gas caps until we found the one that fit, and...

SPF Mk1 GT40 as well as '72 Gr.4 clone and '74L Panteras. (I'm currently building a 377 Cleveland stroker for the '72 based upon Kirby's advice given at Elkhart Lake. Thanks, Kirby). Jack

I just took my locking cap into the auto parts store and they found me one that works just fine. I'm assuming you're looking for the non-locking gas cap variety? Jack

I'll take your inside rear view mirror. PM or email me your info for payment, etc. Jack Dunn [email protected]

Thanks for sharing your great photos, Brent. Jack

Mike, I agree with the other Jack(Houpe): your indigo blue MK11 is stunning, especially in person. I enjoyed meeting you and your wife at the Concours in front of Siebkens. I hope your trip back home was OK. Jack

Wow, looks great. Did you fabricate the windscreen yourself? Jack

Hi Russ, I remember going to San Angelo, TX, back in them mid to late 1980s(I think) to look at this transaxle. The constructor, who literally worked out of his garage, mated a Tremec-type 5 speed transmission to a speedway style quick change rear end all in a custom transaxle housing. He...

Eric, The seats in my SPF GT40 #2182 are pieces of upholstered dense foam that sit in the monocoque chassis "seat trays". The upholstery is a dark grey "Alcantara" fabric. You can purchase this exact fabric from Gulffabrics.com. (I know, because I'm making some matching interior sill covers...

Chris, I went to measure my SPF GT40 and the Ricardo Ford GT transaxle before answering your last post. The Ricardo transaxle is slightly longer than the RBT(ZF), and the extra length will require some clearancing of the rear bodywork. But (as documented in several posts on this forum) it is...

Trading an extra 55 lbs. to get a virtually indestructible gearbox is a no brainer for a high HP street car, especially when you can purchase a Ricardo Ford GT transaxle for $6500.00. I have a 630 lbs/ft. engine in my SPF Mk1, with an RBT(ZF) trans driving through 14" wide rear tires. I'm...

Hi Bill. My car is similar to yours(14" wide rear wheels & RHD). I'm very glad I specified RHD: I became accustomed to it very quickly, it really does help out on the track, and it always feels like you're driving something really special-even after you've driven your GT40 a lot(like I have). I...

Dennis Oltoff finished the car, including sourcing wheels and tires. I have one set of 15"x10"f and 15"x14"r BRM wheels with Avon race tires as well as a set of 17"x10"f and 17"x14"r BRM wheels wearing Michelin street tires. I'm not sure who supplied the wheels, but I'm pretty sure its one of...

Go to www.gt40spf.com, under "photos" there are several of my red wide body #2182 shown. Jack

I had a 572" BBC built a few years ago. On the dyno, the Jackson gear drive let the timing jump around uncontrollably-a good timing chain setup solved the problem. Jack

Great video, Howard. Like you, I enjoy the "ringing" of my racecar brake discs as they get hot in a race, similar to a wet finger on a wineglass rim. To me, its an auditory indication that the braking system is working well. You can also hear it in the in car F1 DVD "Lap of the Gods"(see Rene...

Pardon my ignorance, but how is a Porsche G50 transaxle identified (as much as possible) from an exterior inspection? Jack

Chas, 2 questions: 1) Are the 18 & 10 degree heads you mention CHI designed? When will they(and your engines using them) be available? 2) What about the notion that all aluminum block street engines leak oil? Thanks...

Great work, Fred. I wonder how the stiffness would improve if your entire chassis was skinned. Or by how much the bonding of AL honeycomb panels to tube frame ala Saleen S7 would improve stiffness. Regards...