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I am trying to work out some costs. Does anybody know what duties, taxes, VAT etc are involved in importing a kit or parts from Sweden? I have searched the minefield known as the Custom and Excise site, and am no wiser. All help gratefully received. Cheers, Geoff.

Does anybody know what the narrow vertical slit is for at the base of what I would call the B post - Between the door and the rear clip? Cheers, Geoff.

As I understand, from the SAE Papers, the Mk II had wiper components from a Boeing 707. Apparently, normal wiping speeds for aircraft are about 240 wipes per minute through an angle of 60 degrees. When used in aircraft at 28 volts, the motor runs at 11,000 rpm. When operating at 12 volts, the...

I suspect this shouldn't be under the heading "The New Ford GT". I don't know what I did wrong! I'll go back to my book!!

Have just been given "Racing in the Rain". It is superb! Although covering John Horsmans career, of the 416 pages, the Porsche era starts on page 195, so there is plenty for the GT40 man. The detail in the book is astonishing - Coolant temperatures - Cds of differet body designs - Gear...

Brian, I've been waiting since 1969, standing behind a lime tree on the edge of Mulsanne Straight and being literally flattened by the exhaust noise as the cars passed about 3 feet away. The theory was that if a car came off the track the trees would save us! The abiding memory of the race was...

Hi Fred, What is the quality of the jacket like? I think I am getting one for Christmas!! Anyone else bought one - Any thoughts?

Mine arrived on Saturday - Again a superb job, and may I thank you for the Christmas Card enclosed. A very nice touch and much appreciated. It is on display in my office to show the heretics what GT40s looks like!! Best wishes to everybody for a happy Christmas and lets hope that a kit comes my...

Brett, Many thanks for your reply - Can't wait for the next Fortyfication, as usual. Any club or manufacturer representation at the show? Cheers, Geoff.

In the NEC's site for the Classic Motor Show on 4th-6th November, mention is made of extra discount off ticket prices to Car Club Members. Are Enthusiast Club members eligible (Or GTD Car Club members for that matter)? Also, does anyone know if any replica manufacturers are attending? Cheers...

Having spent some time studying photographs of the RF40 front uprights on various sites, they don't look particularly strong. What are they like in use? The inclusion of AP calipers in the kits is tempting, but I'm not sure of those uprights.

Just been given a book titled "Ford GT - The Legend Comes To Life" by Larry Edsall, to add to my collection. At the back there is a chart headed "The Ford GT - Then and Now" - This lists the drivetrain as Ricardo 6 speed and the Overall Weight as 3,350 pounds (Estimated) - This is kerb weight...

Hi Drew, As you say, you can't believe all you read - Just for a moment though...... You are further on than me - I have two chassis-plate blanks and a steering wheel centre - Waiting for a lottery win! Geoff (In the desert)

Hi Brian, Just wanted to thank you for the directions - A great improvement on my previous journeys - Sorry I didn't catch you to thank you in person - Maybe next year! Cheers, Geoff.

Hi Brian, That's brilliant - Look forward to seeing you on Sunday. Many thanks, Geoff.

Incredible - An original chassis? This is a GT40 desert up here! The company is called Abacus Engineering in Workington. The illustration (Very small) shows the front and rear body sections in red, and what looks like a perimeter frame being fabricated in probably 4" square section. Perhaps the...

I'm coming down on the M6 Sunday a.m. Any easy suggestions as per route to avoid the jams? I take your point about Stoneleigh village. It seems to take hours to get in, but no time at all to get out!! Cheers, Geoff.

Just read my local newspaper, to see an advertising feature on a nearby engineering company, showing a spaceframe chassis being made for a set of red MkI bodywork! Not a normal thing to see in Cumbria! - Anybody know any more? Cheers, Geoff.

Hi Tony, Thanks for the warning - I'm trying to re-schedule my weekend - Now hope to be down on the Sunday - Lets hope the sun shines! Cheers, Geoff.

I may not be able to get down to Stoneleigh on Sunday - Will there be many of you staying on for the Monday? Geoff