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[Randy Folsom]

I positioned the spider first (per the build manual), then the front clip. The fore/aft position of the rocker panels and rear clam is then established by those pieces. My rocker panels ended up as far aft as they would go without modification. With a wheel base of 94-1/2” my tires fit nicely within the wheel arches. My front tires just kiss the gas tank access panels. I am going to dish these a bit to create clearance.

 

[Bjørn-Tore Rosenvinge]

It's been a while since I've posted anything, but here's an update.
I'm working on recreating the front frame from original drawings and pictures from original cars. I also had a lot of help from Tom from Germany's build log. Made from square tubes 25x25mm and 20x20mm.

 

[Bjørn-Tore Rosenvinge]

It was important that the radiator fit. Made brackets that hold the radiator in place at the bottom. I think the strength of the frame is sufficient for towing and jacking.

 

[Bjørn-Tore Rosenvinge]

Primed the frame and test mounted it. Fit perfectly. Now all that remains is painting the frame and top mounts for the radiator. Side plates and air intakes for cooling pipes for the brake discs, but that will be a while. Now it's summer and the GT40 project will not have top priority.

 

[Kevin B]

Very nice! impressive work!

 

[Bjørn-Tore Rosenvinge]

Hello GT40 friends. Time for a little update.
I have been making brackets for attaching the cooling radiator and AC radiator. Used 1.5mm stainless steel that I polished. Between the brackets and the cooling radiator I used 5mm rubber sheets so that the radiator is not mechanically attached to the front frame. Was very happy with the result.
Also made side plates for the front frame, I made these in 1.5mm aluminum. Made a template of 15mm plywood where I clamp a plywood sheet on each side of where I will be folding.

Will add updated work hours so that it may be a guideline for other builders how much work it is.
Note. I am not a professional builder, this is my first build and will not emphasize time, but rather spend time on quality and details. There are many out there who build much faster than I do.

Hours used so far: 338

 

[Bjørn-Tore Rosenvinge]

Also made air intake adapters for cooling the front brakes.
Used original drawings and pictures as a starting point. Will weld a 100mm pipe into the air intake adapter to mount the cooling hoses.