Morten, you are the kind of person that makes this GT40 community so great. That’s a fantastic offer.
Regards Brian
Regards Brian
Nicks Forte Scratch Build - to Stunning Mk1 GTD
- Thread starter Nick Davies
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Let me know if I can help , always up for a road trip
Some good progress since the last post. Gearbox is now back on and I’ve fabricated a new gearbox mount to cater for the 01x. Very pleased with solution. Also relocated the oil cooler rad to the rear to de clutter it’s original position and to also simplify the oil pipe run.
Plan is to go for a full engine test next Sunday and bring her up to temp to check for any coolant / oil leaks before pressing on.
Plan is to go for a full engine test next Sunday and bring her up to temp to check for any coolant / oil leaks before pressing on.
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I can understand your position I built mine after looking at the ERA kit back in the early 90s my wife had a fit at the coast when it was 20% of the current price so i scratch built the hole car for somewhat less than the price of the kit but i did everything from building the chassis to casting parts and all thee machine work.You may not go to that extreme but you get quite an education I am currently getting mine ready to put back on the road after over 20 years in storage Good luck and enjoy the journey.
Davidmgbv8
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Sorry you have to sell.
Although my wife and I decided to sell our almost completed GT Forte we opted for the next best thing given our need for flexibility going forward. Hence, we are now the owners of a stunning Mk1 GTD allowing us to live and enjoy our dream car.
With my 60th approaching in just a week, couldn’t be happier. ;-)
With my 60th approaching in just a week, couldn’t be happier. ;-)
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A video I sent to friends who are not GT40 aficionado's so please take that into account:-
https://youtu.be/Bjx0pVgbzfw
https://youtu.be/Bjx0pVgbzfw
Beautiful car Nick. Always loved the GTDs. Remember when they were first imported here to San Diego and a couple of them were here. That was many years ago. Your car is quite nicely done. Congrats.
Hi everyone,
Been a few weeks now since we took delivery of my 60th birthday prezzy and my new pride and Joy. Really happy with the way she drives and handles. Based on the last few weeks experience, now have a couple of jobs to do like fitting a remote oil cooler and possible upgrading the current cable gearshift mechanism to a rod change.
Excepting that, popped on a couple of decals to spice the body up a bit.
Best regards from a very happy man !
Been a few weeks now since we took delivery of my 60th birthday prezzy and my new pride and Joy. Really happy with the way she drives and handles. Based on the last few weeks experience, now have a couple of jobs to do like fitting a remote oil cooler and possible upgrading the current cable gearshift mechanism to a rod change.
Excepting that, popped on a couple of decals to spice the body up a bit.
Best regards from a very happy man !
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Have been absolutely over the moon with our new GTD. Just returned from the Le Mans classic (albeit with our range rover as we were riding shotgun with our friends GT40's and Daytona Coupe's). Going to take ours next year to mark the 10th anniversary of the classic.
Had to address a small water leak which was hard to track down but understandable given some of the older pipes were rubber and a little past their date.
Car coolant system now duly flushed and modern silicon replacement hoses fitted.
Enjoying every minute were in her ;-)
Pic's attached from our early Morning run back to Blighty in Northern France following Paul and Emma's stunning SGT and the new pipes on our modest GTD rad.
Had to address a small water leak which was hard to track down but understandable given some of the older pipes were rubber and a little past their date.
Car coolant system now duly flushed and modern silicon replacement hoses fitted.
Enjoying every minute were in her ;-)
Pic's attached from our early Morning run back to Blighty in Northern France following Paul and Emma's stunning SGT and the new pipes on our modest GTD rad.
Bloody love that photo, Yisa has a career in photography ahead of her…
So you are not leaving the Uk early next year, as you mentioned earlyer?
Looking forward to meet again next year, as we will bring our GT40 also.
Hi bud, looks like it will be put back to early 2024 as my work contract may get an unexpected 1 year extension.
Nick - sorry to hear of the radiator issues.
in regard to the electric water pump and restrictions at 5he thermostat..
It appeared in one of your videos that you did connect the thermostat bypass hose - so this would alleviate any issues in regard to a deadhead stoppage to the electric pump.
Also, if you do decide to drill the thermostat, I do this in the main body of the thermostat, close to the sealing edge of the stat to housing. A single 1/8“ hole works wonders for getting air out of the system.
in regard to the electric water pump and restrictions at 5he thermostat..
It appeared in one of your videos that you did connect the thermostat bypass hose - so this would alleviate any issues in regard to a deadhead stoppage to the electric pump.
Also, if you do decide to drill the thermostat, I do this in the main body of the thermostat, close to the sealing edge of the stat to housing. A single 1/8“ hole works wonders for getting air out of the system.
Hi Bud, those pics are from my GT Forte which I sold on. No I have a complete GTD.
Sorry about the mix up - I just went back a ways in this thread…. Either way, the information given should still work for you.
Just a quick update as I get more familiar with the GTD. To help with engine cooling all around I have just completed the fitment of an external oil cooler which feeds from a thermostatic sandwich plate between the engine and oil filter. Had to switch to a slightly shorter oil filter to the original given the tightness for space but all in all, well pleased with the result. As always, the position was a compromise given the lack of options at the back of the GTD combined with me playing it relatively safe.
Other small jobs in progress to slowly but surely bring her closer to my liking. ;-)
Other small jobs in progress to slowly but surely bring her closer to my liking. ;-)
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Now laid up for the next few months. New 44 IDF induction system and rod gear change mechanism to fit (the latter to replace the rather imprecise original cable system) along with replacing the sticky throttle cable and swapping out some old hoses. Some of the original rubber ones are showing their age !
Also on the list, check all the bushes, lower the suspension by around an inch (she is sitting a little high) and widen the front and rear tracks by about 20mm.
As close on 27 years old, a lot of TLC to come before she next hits the road !
Also on the list, check all the bushes, lower the suspension by around an inch (she is sitting a little high) and widen the front and rear tracks by about 20mm.
As close on 27 years old, a lot of TLC to come before she next hits the road !