MDA GT40 Rebuild.

[Jack Falla]

Some slow progress!

I am after a set of 15” wheels for my GT. Happy to either buy or swap for my 17”

I am not fussed about tires as I have my heart set of a certain brand/style. Anyone out there with any options?

 

[Jack Falla]

The spider was not in the best condition. There were a few stress cracks and once again many unnecessary holes scattered over it. Either the entire car had worms or the previous owner was trigger happy!

After a grind down, I removed the section of flat where the filler caps were located and then filed all the holes. 3 coats of 1.5oz matting and she’s looking better than new. I will flow coat the top and prepare for paint.

 

[Jack Falla]

The headers have been blasted and coated in glacia black kerocote.

 

[Jack Falla]

My space frame “monocoque” is finally looking how I envisioned!!

 

[Ed McClements]

Blimey, Jack....you don't do things by halves, do you? Really enjoying your rebuild, and thanks for sharing the gory details.

 

[Jack Falla]

Blimey, Jack....you don't do things by halves, do you? Really enjoying your rebuild, and thanks for sharing the gory details.

Thanks Eddy.
It’s all new to me. I’ve never restored or rebuilt a car. Although I have built many bikes in the past (currently building a stage 3 supercharged Nightrod with one off spoked runs and air bag) I have never done anything more than a few mods on brand new cars. Just finished one of my sunny weather toys - 740hp RENNtech tuned AMG GTC with a few cosmetic upgrades.

 

[Paulbav]

That is bloody fantastic, I want a go...

 

[Jack Falla]

That is bloody fantastic, I want a go...

Haha in or on what?

 

[Paulbav]

To be honest either but the GTC is just beautifully stunning, and I’d be less likely to crash it...

 

[Jack Falla]

The GTC is probably the best car I have ever driven. Ive owned a few 911 GT3's and obviously driven many full spec GT3 cars including the Lamborghini Huracan GT3, Porsche GT3R, Mercedes SLS GT3 and AMG GT3 plus a few others and Mercedes really have done it right. Their road "supercars" and track spec GT3 cars really are a cut above the rest.

 

[Andy Green]

Hi Jack,
Not generally into bikes, but that thing is the muts nuts......
Regards,
Andy

 

[Paulbav]

The GTC is probably the best car I have ever driven. Ive owned a few 911 GT3's and obviously driven many full spec GT3 cars including the Lamborghini Huracan GT3, Porsche GT3R, Mercedes SLS GT3 and AMG GT3 plus a few others and Mercedes really have done it right. Their road "supercars" and track spec GT3 cars really are a cut above the rest.

But can I have a go

 

[Jack Falla]

But can I have a go

I think the distance will prove to be difficult.

 

[Jack Falla]

Hi Jack,
Not generally into bikes, but that thing is the muts nuts......
Regards,
Andy

Cheers Andy. See I’m very into bikes, however certainly not off the shelf unless special. I have a Ducati V4R which is basically a short stroke Moto GP bike for the street. Also built a fully race tuned Sportster that has the same wheels as the Nightrod, plus a BMW R100 that I dragged out of a bush. It was a ironically Guernsey Police Bike in the 1980s. Now looks very different.

 

[Jimmy]

More motorcycle porn.

1979 Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer custom build.

2005 Kawi ZX6R

 

[Jack Falla]

More motorcycle porn.View attachment 104559

1979 Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer custom build.


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2005 Kawi ZX6R

Awesome, do you do many track days? I want to track the V4R but I’m not even going to pretend I’m as good in a car as I am in this..

 

[Jack Falla]

On a bike sorry!

 

[Paulbav]

Lol, I’ll travel...

Fantastic garage though, love seeing the pics, no envy here, honest

I think the distance will prove to be difficult.

 

[Jimmy]

Awesome, do you do many track days? I want to track the V4R but I’m not even going to pretend I’m as good in a car as I am in this..View attachment 104565

I haven't taken a bike to the track since my last broken bone........hehehe. I drive with a track day organization in my Miata, these days.

 

[Ed McClements]

I can see a pattern emerging....I'm really into bikes; here's my 916, one-owner-from-new (me) during the recent rebuild I did:-

And...parked-up at work after a sunny ride in.

Apologies for cluttering up your build thread with bikes!