Hi - interested in build manuals

[RUBY66]

Hi all,
I'm looking at taking on the challenge of building a GT40 replica kit,
I was wondering if anyone knew where to source a build manual,
I'd like to see one I'm getting myself into

 

[Jack]

Re: 1149 Mono Replica

Hey! Welcome to the forum..

 

[Seymour Snerd]

Hi all,
I'm looking at taking on the challenge of building a GT40 replica kit,
I was wondering if anyone knew where to source a build manual,
I'd like to see one I'm getting myself into

It turns out that ERA publishes their manual for free (without pictures) and for a ridiculously small charge with pictures:

Download instructions for the manuals and web site

and

GT Manual supplements

 

[Dave]

To tell you the truth 90% of build manuals are not worth reading.

 

[Seymour Snerd]

To tell you the truth 90% of build manuals are not worth reading.

OK, then which ones specifically are the other 10%?

 

[Jack]

Haven't found a really good one yet. I have a 1950's Almquist manual, two pages..

All we really need is a general component layout, details of specific odd bits and a basic construction sequence to avoid doing things three times.

IMO the car gets built three times anyway........

 

[Bill Cooke]

All are so different there is no general manual that will tell you how. What type of car do you want to build? Go on line and check out whats out there then make some picks as to what fits your wants.

 

[Seymour Snerd]

What type of car do you want to build? .

The original poster said "GT40 Replica kit."

 

[Bill Cooke]

Yes,I know that. What I ment was what type of kit, with what planed use.

 

[flatchat(Chris)]

Nice Mustang ! --talk to these people first :-www.drbsportscars.com/DRBGT40.html

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Nah...Talk to these guys in Brisbane first..

http://www.r-c-r.com.au/rcr40.html :thumbsup:

 

[Graham]

Haven't found a really good one yet. I have a 1950's Almquist manual, two pages..

All we really need is a general component layout, details of specific odd bits and a basic construction sequence to avoid doing things three times.

IMO the car gets built three times anyway........

Oooooh.... but you are SO right

 

[Dave]

The DRB manual is not bad....it certainly wont tell you every nut and bolt. The RF manual is comprehensive but again not a bolt by bolt manual.
The 2 Aussie built cars are well supported and Paul from RF is very Helpfull. Peter from DRB is great aswell.

So many of these cars have been built and regoed in every State of Australia that the manual is of little value. The Guy down the road that has a licensed car you can paw all over and give you advice on what's what is more valueable IMHO.

 

[flatchat(Chris)]

Exactly right Dave