Other than the Roof/Spider not really any larger 'panels' like that Scott, but many smaller parts that require hammer forms etc- if you have made formers for wing ribs and then made ribs from them you should be fine.
Ford GT40 Factory Blueprints Chassis plans from Ford Advanced Vehicles
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Hahahahaha Jac! I knew you would get my point! I'm amazed that Dynacorn or an equivalent company has not offered a tub yet.
How about another couple of questions?
How many individual & unique stampings are there?
How many stampings are multiples of each other?
How many total stampings are required to complete a tub?
How about another couple of questions?
How many individual & unique stampings are there?
How many stampings are multiples of each other?
How many total stampings are required to complete a tub?
Just asking in general but I thought you might know. Someone on the forum does!
My point was that with all the "simple" stampings they might not be difficult to mass produce.
My point was that with all the "simple" stampings they might not be difficult to mass produce.
Here you go Scott, according to this book there are no fewer than 365 separate panels...
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For those that want a tub I'm sure Gelsco would build you one, but a I can't imagine there would be much change out of £100k/$130k.
Would be interested to get these plans though, but am wondering if there's enough detail to build a tub from them, otherwise there just pictures. Not that I have the skill/time/money to do that!
Would be interested to get these plans though, but am wondering if there's enough detail to build a tub from them, otherwise there just pictures. Not that I have the skill/time/money to do that!
If you fancy doing a bit of a trade, I am after details on a couple of areas, maybe we could swap a couple of drawings for some parts CADed up in return?
is that the haines manual that was produced?
I suppose the question it, what to they class as the chassis?
do they include in the 365 number the front and rear sub structures, the cover plates that go over the seats, the rear bulkhead access panel in front of the engine, the rear hoop support that goes above the transaxle, the door mounts, the brake cooling ducting?
Then there is all the other bespoke parts that go with them as well.
Hi Ryan,
I was going to ask this too as I'm planning on buying a set. I'm presuming that's not a reference to the number unique panels? Which is what the drawings cover?
Al
I was going to ask this too as I'm planning on buying a set. I'm presuming that's not a reference to the number unique panels? Which is what the drawings cover?
Al
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Here is the compound curve and some views of stamped parts....to do it right requires huge investment in dies for all the parts. Some parts can be fabricated 'by hand' with panel beaters tools etc but requires skill to do. I'm about to start assembling the roof and bulkhead for my car (I have most of the pieces) and one thing people don't consider is the order of assembly is crucial as is the need for custom spot welding arms.
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That is interesting to see Doc. Where have you acquired the roof pressing from. I have heard of another local gent (in Victoria Australia) who has procured one as well. I think his came out of the USA but I haven't been able to confirm this yet.
are any of the panels available from suppliers?
are any of the panels available from suppliers?
Yes, Haynes Ford GT40 Owners' Workshop Manual. The book doesn't elaborate to any extent on the list of detail parts that comprise the chassis.
Hi all.
Any of the plans you see with a number stuck to them are drawings which were stolen from Gelscoe Motorsport a few years back.
The last guy who tried to sell them via the internet all but lost his house in legal fees after Gelscoe finished dealing with him.
Our legal guys are hunting this new fellow down as I write this.
Your call if you buy a set... but id advise you to stay well clear. Previous owners of the stolen drawings returned them to Gelscoe before it all got to involved.
Gelscoe Motorsport
Any of the plans you see with a number stuck to them are drawings which were stolen from Gelscoe Motorsport a few years back.
The last guy who tried to sell them via the internet all but lost his house in legal fees after Gelscoe finished dealing with him.
Our legal guys are hunting this new fellow down as I write this.
Your call if you buy a set... but id advise you to stay well clear. Previous owners of the stolen drawings returned them to Gelscoe before it all got to involved.
Gelscoe Motorsport
I bought the set for the 427 cobra. It included 10-12 drawings of the chassis done by someone in Marietta Georga in 1990, as well as scans of original appearing 427 owner's manula, parts catalog and cobra performance parts catalog.
The drawings are pretty good, and when I have a chance, I'll measure them up against my Kirkham.
If someone has the GT40 drawings, pm me, maybe we can work something out. Not planning on building either car from scratch, though
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The drawings are pretty good, and when I have a chance, I'll measure them up against my Kirkham.
If someone has the GT40 drawings, pm me, maybe we can work something out. Not planning on building either car from scratch, though
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