"JANG".. Just Another New Guy

[Michael Thomas]

Howdy all, I've been reading the forums and I can say you all are an amazing wealth of knowledge.

I'm 38 this year and thinking that I'm about 2 years out from starting my build. I can tell you all that I am very mechanically DE-clined. But reading all your posts is helping me understand the level of help I will need.

SO, with that said... I will be checking in from time to time as I start collecting the items I will need when the starter pistol goes off on my build. My goal is to be completed by 45th birthday.. lets see

Mike

 

[Jim Craik]

Welcome mike!

Lots of good info here. What type built are you planning?

 

[Michael Thomas]

Still up in the air, but with my limited fabrication knowledge, was thinking about a RCR MK1 build (gulf style), with a 427ci, married to a Porsche transaxle. But, I'm not sure how that will fit and how much my learning curve will whip me down..lol

 

[Randy V]

Hey Mike!

Welcome to GT40s..

Not sure about a 427FE fitting well under the deck of a MK1, but there are other options such as a stroked Windsor 351/427..

 

[Jack]

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum. Enjoy!

 

[Dave Hood]

Mike - if you're not mechanically inclined, you might think about a Superformance car that doesn't require near the amount of work. Or possibly purchasing an existing GT40 from someone who has built a quality car. I've had my car for two years, and enjoy every minute I spend in it.

 

[Mark]

Welcome

 

[Michael Thomas]

Dave... You know I thought about purchasing a fulling build kit.. but I don't know... I feel like I would miss out on something.. My dad and I build my first truck.. an old "79 big 10 Silverado with a 383 stroker motor. Of course he did most of the work.. but I loved that truck and it meant so much that I want that feeling again. Something that I created. I might surprise myself...lol

 

[Grady]

Michael
You ask abt a 427ci in a MkI. I say usually the MkI all had small block engines. The MkII was designed for the big block 427 FE. Not to say you couldn't fit one. I think it has to do with the cross-member in the car and the firewall. Superformance (MkI) can be fitted for a big block. I don't think one of the 5.4L engines will fit though. Somewhere in this GT40 there is a line drawing overlay showing the different engines and their dimensions. It should help you decide how 'big' you want to go. You can always go with a SB 427 also that should fit in the MkI. Good luck with your decision....