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    GT40 Presentation At Silvermere In October

    Hi Andrew, I'm sorry to say I won't be there - Too far away oop North. However, are there any plans to record the talk, and print it in a future Fortyfication? Cheers, Geoff.
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    Is there anybody out there ?

    I have lusted after a GT40 since I first saw them at Le Mans in 1967. 43 years later, I was in a position to finally own a GT40, albeit a replica. I'd already seen the car in photos, before I went to view it, but as I first saw the car in Gulf colours, apparently my grin was ginormous. So...
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    Rear mirror mount?

    Thanks for the replies - I knew I had worded the question badly! I can't provide photos, as I am away from the car for the next couple of days. I have removed the stalk from the mirror, and am now shortening it, and threading it to fit the aluminium block. What sort of length should it be...
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    Rear mirror mount?

    Hi, Question seven hundred and seventy seven! I'm fitting a Lucas mirror to an aluminium mirror mount (Thanks Paul W!). Roughly how long should the shaft, with the ball on, be protruding from the aluminium mount. How long is yours?! Awaiting some interesting replies! Cheers...
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    'Sealing' the dashboard.

    Hi Clive, I am in the midst of re-installing my dashboard on my KVA. Previously, I think that the dash had been fitted and then the spider bolted down on top of it. Removal necessitated breaking the windscreen, and with the spider lifted, the dash could be pulled ourt. As I don't...
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    Geoff's KVA Rebuild Log

    Everybody said - No problem, just whip out the engine and gearbox! With everything out, we turned over the engine (Very top heavy), and found that the pin in the rear main bearing cap had been removed. and the resulting hole not sealed up. Using Tom Monroe's excellent book, a new seal was...
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    Geoff's KVA Rebuild Log

    I THINK I've got the photos sorted! These should show the front and rear suspension and the view with the rear clip off. I was warned thast there was a bit of oil seepage - Thought to be from the crank rear main bearing seal. So the first job was to remove the engine.
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    Geoff's KVA Rebuild Log

    I'm struggling to download the photos - Any tips?
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    Geoff's KVA Rebuild Log

    Within minutes (OK - A bit longer) a deal was done. A quick (very!!) trip around Bristol, and I at last owned my GT40. My son, Andrew, and I trailered it home on cloud nine, and then crawled all over it.
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    Geoff's KVA Rebuild Log

    Hi All, It's been suggested that I should belatedly start a log of the rebuild of my KVA C-type. I have been dreaming of one day owning a GT40 since I attended Le Mans in 1967. It was only as KVA/GTD appeared on the scene, that I realised that it was a possibility, but still beyond my...
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    Pageant of power tickets

    Tickets sold. Cheers, Geoff.
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    Pageant of power tickets

    I have two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (SY14 8ET) for Saturday 16th July. I missed it last year, due to my GT40 failing on its maiden voyage on the way down, and I have now been in hospital and cannot attend this year. The event has a fabulous programme...
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    8mm DRIVESHAFT BOLTS

    Hi Cliff, This also occured to me. All the old bolts being removed are liberally covered in CV grease. Should I strip down the joint, wash it out, and fit the new bolts dry with loctite, seeing as I'm also using Schnorr lock washers? Any thoughts anybody? Cheers, Geoff.
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    8mm DRIVESHAFT BOLTS

    Thanks Darren, That's another job to cross off my list! Cheers, Geoff.
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    8mm DRIVESHAFT BOLTS

    Hi, Does anybody know the correct torque for the 8mm Driveshaft to U/J bolts? I'm replacing the old hex bolts with HT capscrews with Dowty washers. Cheers, Geoff.
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    Steering rack identification

    Thanks for your suggestions. Doc - I'm sharing a workshop with an MGB restoration company, and the MG rack appears to have a 12"/18" lower steering column attached to the rack - Incidentially, I'm green with envy over your chassis! Brian - Looking at Ken Saunders list, he does suggest a...
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    Steering rack identification

    Ah - I think I've done it. Hoping somenbody can help. Cheers, Geoff.
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    Steering rack identification

    Hi All, I'm trying to identify my steering rack. It's in a C-Type KVA, fitted somewhere around 1991. It has two turns lock to lock. The pinion diameter is 14.25mm - The rack dia is 21.5mm - The tube dia is 29mm - The rack mounting bolts are 260mm apart and 80mm apart vertically...
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    Side window opening flaps

    Hi Alan and Clive, Thanks for your replies. I managed to drill the window mounting holes with a 3mm drill, and then open out the holes to 4mm and then countersink the holes for ss screws. To my horror I split the bottom rear corner of the window with the 3mm drill, but have managed to...
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    Side window opening flaps

    Hi All, I've just fitted my first door window - Very nerve wracking! I now need to drill holes in the centre of the window (!) to mount the hinges and latch for the opening flaps. I've drawn every pattern of holes possible to get everything to line up. I'm still terrified of drilling...
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