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Hi all Just a quick question regarding the IVA. Under Brake system section 09A its states "A brake control, actuating linkage or associated component must not be obstructed in its travel nor foul parts of the vehicle" My car has a floor mounted box and without fluid in the system the full...

Hi all Need to start riveting some ali panels to some round tube (Rear bulkhead panel attached to roll over bar). What is the best way to make sure your rivet hole is in the centre of the of the tube? I was thinking of putting some paint or whatever on the round bar lay the panel on then using...

Hi All Just thinking about how I'm going to route all my pipe work from the front to the back of the car and just wondered how you all did this. I was hoping to be able to run it all through the centre console but there isn't the space. At the moment my centre console has the 2 main cooling...

Hi Guys Looking to get a set of tanks made and debating whether to get them foam filled or not? What is the general consensus on this would you bother? They would only be part filled as I am planning on having 4 compartments in the tanks separated by a trap door or baffles. The tank plan is...

Does anyone know of a company in the Bristol area UK where I can get some beads on some ali pipes which I'm going to use for my cooling? Thanks in advance

Hi guys Quick question before I attack my panel! I am currently trimming my panels so they fit flush against my frame. I am wondering what's the best way to trim a panel around a weld bead which has A 90 degree return flange on it. My inner cockpit side panel has this flange Which butts...

Hi guys Are there any gt40 owners in the bristol area who wouldn't mind me popping over to have a look at their car. I've just started making one and I haven't so much as sat in one yet! Would be nice to have a chat and get a few tips while having a look around. Thanks in advance. Jase

Hi guys A quick question for those in the uk that have registered their cars avoiding a Q plate. I know you have to provide receipts to show that major components are new but do they have to be just from manufacturer/supplier? What about buying something from an individual who bought the...

Hi guys Have any of you any experience of using the Wilwood Pro Spindle as an upright for the 40?Dave (Fastdruid) sent me a link the other day and being a budget conscious builder the price looks very good. Rally Design also do a complete bolt on Dynalite Brake kit (inc hubs) for them too for...

Hi all I picked up my GT Forte froms Darrens the other week. Placed my order at the end of February and had an email when I was over in Australia at my fiancee's sisters wedding at the beginning of April saying that it was ready to pickup! It said 8 - 12 weeks delivery time so I wasnt ready...

Hello everyone. I thought I should finally introduce myself after lurking on here for quite a few years :). My names Jayson and I live in Bristol UK. I'm a massive fan of 60's/70's sportscars (Especially 40's) and after about 17 years of dreaming I finally paid a deposit to GTForte last month...