GT40 Mk1

[Jack Houpe]

Yes I am looking into that as a option, can't be to hard to make, I have made an alloy tannk
as a tempery solution, but want to look at making bladers some time, I understand your bladers would be a different shape and maybe rib spacing, for some reason they changed the sponson shape?

Yes, exactly the same shape as the area of the sponson and reinforced backing for the ribs. This increases the capacity of the fuel and has many positive features, most of all safety. Mike Trusty has long advocated this type of fuel BLADDER and his idea to make these. I just happen to have everything to cut out and make them but the sonic hand welder which is pricey even on ebay.

 

[John Shand]

bit of an update, made a jig to press the stiffening ribs for the rear closing cover and bulkhead

 

[Jim Cowden]

Starting to look like an aircraft John.
Nice work, to good to paint.

Jim

 

[Randy V]

A simply amazing build John..

What is it that you do for a living? The talent shown here is more than just fabrication skill - but a dedication of pure love and precision.

 

Very nice John.

 

[HILLY]

Great to see things moving along John.

 

[John Shand]

Hi guys, just a note, I will be out of contact for a month or so in Tonga, just if you don't get a reply, I'm not being rude, just no internet access,

 

[John Shand]

CHOP, change of plan, car sold, sad to see it go, but I expect the new owner will enjoy it as much as I have, thanks for all the help and support over the years,

 

[Pierre-Louis]

What a disappointment to have no more chance to see this splendid work of art turn into a completed race car...

Altough, hope the new owner will show us what will became of this beauty.

Thanks for having shared those detailed pictures, and good luck for your next project.

 

[Randy V]

CHOP, change of plan, car sold, sad to see it go, but I expect the new owner will enjoy it as much as I have, thanks for all the help and support over the years,

I am shocked..... I have spent dozens of hours visiting this thread and others where you've shared your work... I do hope you stick around and share some of your talent and passions with us again!!!

 

[Rune]

Good to see you back posting here.

Rune.

 

[John Shand]

I have been doing some GT40 work, and now wondering/considering if I should start again and build another one? or use my skills and gear to do something else?
taking another team to Tonga next week on a Discipleship training school, so maybe after that, time will tell

 

Go for it John. You have too much knowledge to not do something.

 

[Randy V]

Great to read you again John!!!!
I'm standing with Brian... You've got great skill and vision!

 

[Andrew Komosa]

John- just to say publicly, a huge "thank you" for coming out of GT40 retirement to help the CCD guys complete my car... Andrew

 

[John Shand]

found this photo of car as it was leaving

 

[JimmyMac]

John
About bleeding time !!
So glad that you still have the bug.
Take care.

 

[Ryan L]

Fantastic build.
Thankyou for sharing.

Regards Ryan

 

[John Shand]

last photo, has anyone seen this car in the UK?

 

[Elliot]

Looks amazing