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...you don't make much progress. At least that is the way it looks to me. I got the car back from the painters and now am working on the dash(See DRB#5 thread). Danny Scott did a fantastic job on the paint and fiberglass work. I feel I got a real bargain with everything that was done. He...

...toward Stone Mtn. Drop me an email and maybe we can hookup and talk 40s. Joe's(CAV) is currently for sale. He is located in Lawrenceville. Mine(DRB#5)is about 60% complete and should be finished by summer. I am out Hwy78 just behind Stone Mountain. Chip's(Sabre?) should be finished soon as...

As some of you know, I have been working on DRB #5 for a little over a year. Getting the car took 6 months due to lack of knowledge. When the car arrived there were problems which led me to write the article on purchasing used or unfinished kits(see "Articles and Frequently Asked Questions at...

...I'm thinking of puting a sticker on the corner of the cage that says"Grab Here". For a good set of pics, go to the builders forumn and lookup DRB#5. There should be a bunch of pics unless they got deleted some how. If they aren't there, PM me and I will send you all the pics you need. If you...

Lance's Build Part 5 OTHER SYSTEMS Rather than the standard DRB demister / fan arrangement, an heating element has been placed in front of the AC unit in the duct to the cross beam. This is heated by water from the engine. Hot air can be directed into the cabin and / or windscreen. A valve in...

It has been a while and work is slow(or so it feels like). Almost all of the engine parts have been purchased and will be assembled soon. All the numbers will be posted soon. The induction system has just arrived, and I can't say enough about it. These guys have thought of all the things that...

My body has had plenty of time to settle, don't forget it's been on the road for nearly 5 years. And was put out in the weather everyday for 6 months while it sat for sale at the DRB factory. Unfortunately the body mods are fresh, so have fresh rear guards and lot of other body mods. Luckily...

I just got home from the SVTOA event @ Summit point Raceway.Ford brought a huge trailer full of stuff including a Factory 5 Cobra with a DOHC 4.6 and new Cobra brakes and a yellow GT! They were giving "charity" rides with some incredible drivers during the more advanced run groups. Words can...

Flatchat where were you? We rocked up to Winton circuit on Saturday morning and the weather was looking good.5-RF's and one DRB, about 20 or so Cobras and 1 daytona cobra.I hadn't driven at Winton since the wet day i first drove the 40 on a track 18 months ago.The car felt quick and after 2 laps...

I have been a while since posting on my progress with DRB#5. Sometimes I feel as though I am the only one currently building a GT40 that is constantly interrupted by what I call “Life’s little inconveniences”. About the time I start to order some expensive parts, up pops a new one. This spring...

...a problem that makes obtaining parts just that little more difficult from this distance. Thanks for the steer though. Not wishing to hijack the DRB#5 thread but I have never seen gear ratios anywhere for the 930. You seem to be the expert on G50's, how about the 930? If you know the ratios...

Bill, I'll have to dig out some drawings that Bob William sent me with the backspacing that he used and that Dennis originally designed the DRB to use. My old feeble mememory says that 4.5 - 5.5" was the number. I think around 5 was the optimal. Gotta run at the moment, but I'll check later...

I agree with Peter. There are a ton of digital picture manipulation software out there that is free and easy to use. Most have an option about saving the pictures in a "web ready" format. Just follow the directions. I use Picture it. It is free and not one of the high calibre programs with 50...

I think you'll find that both RF & DRB have got all the mechanical & safety issues sorted out for rego in QLD. The only wildcard is the engine/emissions. I understand that QLD & VIC have a "rolling 5-year rule" - any stock engine (& stock ECU) from an Australian registered car less than 5...

Well, its now been a few months since we managed to get the car registered, & very few of the "immediate fix" items have been addressed so far - the temptation to drive the car was just too much !! I'll try to catch up a bit & throw in a few random pics on the way. Every time I drive it, the...

Simon, yes things are getting really tough down here. Our state (NSW) is the worst with all Individually Constructed Vehilces (ICV's) being considered totally "new" cars & as such have to meet the current emissions standards at time of rego. The only concession we get is no crash tests ! My...

...the car itself and its various parts which I will post later. Meanwhile he and I will finish with his other classicd cars and get them on the road as well. I am also trying to get DRB#5 closer to completion. My wife wants me to have it finished by summer. Will post some progress on it soon. Bill

Peter, Given that DRB are going with 4.6, is a retro-fit and option for you? Or do you have any other leads to follow. I live at Mount Annan, which is 5 mins fron Oran Park Raceway. My business is at Mittagong in the Southern Highlands.

Simon, after trying a jig-saw, then a band-saw (both set on super-slow), I still managed to crack a side window. Peter Ransom (DRB) put me on the right track - a diamond blade on an angle grinder. It worked a treat - just 4-5 very light, quick runs & you end up with a super-clean cut. For...

Scott - good luck & as you say, start saving !! I have heard some muttering about the 5.4 being shoehorned in - again, its worth an in depth discussion with RF & DRB about this option. On the positive side, my guess is that Ford won't change the 4.6 / 5.4 engines for a long, long time - they...