Joe’s AP MK1 Gt40 build

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Brian Kissel said:
If you are talking clip locators, contact Flatchat (Chris Hatfield) on here. Top quality parts and quick service was my experience with him. He is currently building me a transaxle adapter to go from a BBC, to a Ford Ricardo. I expect that to be a quality part as well.


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Will do, Thanks for info
 
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Joe, check this out!!!!!!

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Thread 'Chris Hatfield aka Flatchat bncproducts'

I bought a G50 transaxle adapter, G50 inversion plug and a set of clip locators of Chris a number of years ago.

Recently it was time to put the cill panels back on for the umpteenth time when I noticed one of the clip locators was missing. After searching high and low to no avail I emailed Chris to see if I could order just one, he returned my email and requested my address.

Today I returned from work to find a package with not one but two clip locators in it, sent with zilch, nil, naught, diddly-squat, zero charge.

Thanks very much appreciated Chris your a gent.
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Thread 'Adapter kit BNC products'

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Just thought i would pass on my thoughts regarding an adapter kit I purchased from Chris at BNC products.

I was having clutch slips problems with a high powered engine I had fitted to my RF, it was an ongoing issue and i had tried a few different variations of clutch discs and pressure plates, which included an adapter plate change as well, nothing seemed to work or hold under racing type conditions.

I contacted Chris as I had seen on Gt40s.com that he had a triple plate 7 1/4 Quarter master clutch set up that might suit my application.

Chris answered my emails quickly and with...
 
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Brian Kissel said:
Joe, check this out!!!!!!

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Thread 'Chris Hatfield aka Flatchat bncproducts'

I bought a G50 transaxle adapter, G50 inversion plug and a set of clip locators of Chris a number of years ago.

Recently it was time to put the cill panels back on for the umpteenth time when I noticed one of the clip locators was missing. After searching high and low to no avail I emailed Chris to see if I could order just one, he returned my email and requested my address.

Today I returned from work to find a package with not one but two clip locators in it, sent with zilch, nil, naught, diddly-squat, zero charge.

Thanks very much appreciated Chris your a gent.
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Thread 'Adapter kit BNC products'

Hi
Just thought i would pass on my thoughts regarding an adapter kit I purchased from Chris at BNC products.

I was having clutch slips problems with a high powered engine I had fitted to my RF, it was an ongoing issue and i had tried a few different variations of clutch discs and pressure plates, which included an adapter plate change as well, nothing seemed to work or hold under racing type conditions.

I contacted Chris as I had seen on Gt40s.com that he had a triple plate 7 1/4 Quarter master clutch set up that might suit my application.

Chris answered my emails quickly and with...
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I reached out to him and he responded back. He sent me info, looks very nice quality. Thank you
 
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What kind of spacing did you end up with around your windshield? Mine seems a little tight, as in less than 1/16” in some spots, more in others. I’m not done fitting it yet though.
 
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jlwdvm said:
What kind of spacing did you end up with around your windshield? Mine seems a little tight, as in less than 1/16” in some spots, more in others. I’m not done fitting it yet though.
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I had same issue. I ended up sanding do i had an even 1/8 space all around. I was not crazy about the idea of not having the edge of the windshield protected so I ended up fitting mine to accommodate a rubber trim which in my opinion looks so much better than the raw edge of the windshield.
 

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I’ve done a fare amount of research on grinding the edge of the windshield as well. Doesn’t seem like it is as complicated as most make it. Most glass guys just take a 40 grit grinder to it!
Glad to see you’re back at it. AP builds seem to be few and far between!
 
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jlwdvm said:
I’ve done a fare amount of research on grinding the edge of the windshield as well. Doesn’t seem like it is as complicated as most make it. Most glass guys just take a 40 grit grinder to it!
Glad to see you’re back at it. AP builds seem to be few and far between!
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Yes, I know someone who sanded their windshield. I was not too crazy about that. I figured the fiberglass was easier than it was thick in that area.Feels good to finally be back working on it.took time off to build my wife a weekend car she wanted and then from there my father-in-law got sick so I had to help my in-laws and now that that’s all better. I have my time back.
 
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I can’t remember if you ever mentioned which Wilwoods you were using, and if spacers were Nero on the front or rear?
 
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jlwdvm said:
I can’t remember if you ever mentioned which Wilwoods you were using, and if spacers were Nero on the front or rear?
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I’ll check in garage tomorrow part #s for rotors I used but calipers are below.no spacers where needed.
Front-SPC56 Caliper and Pad Set (Part #140-15173-BK)
Rear-DPC56 Caliper and Pad Set (Part #140-15174-BK)
 
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a set of brakes. Thanks for the info. It's interesting that your front 4-piston brakes actually need more space to the backside of the wheel than the 6-piston calipers in the same line.
 
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I’ll check in garage tomorrow part #s for rotors I used but calipers are below.no spacers where needed.
Front-SPC56 Caliper and Pad Set (Part #140-15173-BK)
Rear-DPC56 Caliper and Pad Set (Part #140-15174-BK)
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I’ve got the same on my build. I believe that the fronts are SLC56 (typo) and definitely double check the last digits of the part number (R=red BK=black) as I didn’t notice until I unboxed them many months later…ugh.
 
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I'm wondering if 4 piston in the rear with a 14" rotor would be a good idea because of the weight that is over the rear wheels (instead of going with a smaller rotor)? I'll be going with the 6-pistons in the front with Spec 37 14" rotors. I tend to over-build everything, but the car will see some track time.
 
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