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    original GT40 at retro mobile - IIRC GT40P1038

    Here is a picture of the interior and some spares of GT40P1038, which was at Retromobile this year. Interesting to notice the parking brake under the dash.
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    trying to get below 103dB for Spa track day

    Hi there, I´m desperate trying to get my GT40 below 103dB to participate in the Spa Open Pitlane track day. Take a look at the attached pictures. It was measured at 106dB with the Kooks alone and they sent me to my trailer. For this year, I´m adding some mufflers outside, but I´m not sure if...
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    need tie rods for original GT40 rack and pinion steering

    Good afternoon fellow GT40 wrenches, the tie rods on my GT40 (chassis P2240) have developed some play and I'd like to replace them. Apparently there is a company in the UK, which services the whole rack and pinion unit. However, the company is unknown to me and I'd like to replace the tie rod...
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    mechanical oil temperature gauge not working in original GT40 - where to look first ?

    Hi guys and girls, the oil temperature gauge on my GT40 has never been working since I bought it. The instrument is of the mechanical type, with a copper or brass wire, which is inside a coil like a brake line, going from the oil pan to the instrument. Where would you start looking to find the...
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    we did it !! succesful swap of Premier tanks on a Gelscoe

    as my car is raced in international events, it needs new fuel tanks every 5 years. The old one where out of date, so new bladders and foams had to go in. The whole operation took us two guys about 3 days, also count the preparation for the swap. The hardest part was to get the old ones out. We...
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    swapping Premier fuel tanks on a Gelscoe

    moved to the chassis forum ! as my car is raced in international events, it needs new fuel tanks every 5 years. The old one where out of date, so new bladders and foams had to go in. The whole operation took us two guys about 3 days, also count the preparation for the swap. The hardest part...
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    How to replace the PREMIER fuel cells in a GELSCOE ?

    Hi guys, I'm about to replace the bladeers in my GELSCOE. Apparently, it is major undertaking, as the front suspension has to come completly off and the bladders have to go over the 7 ribs in the pontons on both their way out and their way in. Puting the yellow FIA foam in and bolting the...
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    which foam to use to mold seats in the tub ?

    Since our GT40 will be almost exclusively driven on racetracks, I plan to mold the seats directly in the tub, using the old " sit on a big trash bag filled with solidifying polyurethane foam" method. Would you have any recommendations as of which polyurethane to use ?
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    Need advice to build pair of race muffler slip on’s

    Good morning, my name is Chris and I recently bought a used Gelscoe GT40 that we plan to race. For now our vintage racing experience is with a 1974 NASCAR Dodge. So the GT40 is quite a step up ! Since most track events have a 103 dB noise limit, I need to install a pair of race mufflers to...
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    Need hints and advice for swapping fuel bladders

    Good morning, my name is Chris and I recently bought a used Gelscoe GT40 that we plan to race. The fuel bladders are out of date and need to be replaced. I just got a new pair of Premier fuel cells. For now our vintage racing experience is with a 1974 NASCAR Dodge. So the GT40 is quite a step...
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    need original seat foams and cover

    my P2240 currently has a Tillet seat on the driver side and bare metal on the passenger side. I wish to install original like foams and covers. Is there a supplier where to buy these ?
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    need eps type file for printing side rocker panel stripes

    Hi there, I need to redo the side stripes on my GT40 (Superformance P2240). They are white and have the FORD name at the front. Would yo know where I can find an EPS type file to have them printed in adesive vinyl ? Regards, Chris
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    Greeting from a 289 wrencher

    Hi there, I‘m from Munich and looking to buy a GT40 Mk1 for racing.
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