Is this a body kit for the Ford GT? Or is RCR working on a total GT package? As pricing seems to be climbing for orignal GTs, I would love to see this option. As much as I keep dreaming of building/owning a 40, this might be a great alternative for a big guy that wants a 'little' more comfortable ride. (I am 6'2", 275#)
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Is this a body kit for the Ford GT? Or is RCR working on a total GT package? As pricing seems to be climbing for orignal GTs, I would love to see this option. As much as I keep dreaming of building/owning a 40, this might be a great alternative for a big guy that wants a 'little' more comfortable ride. (I am 6'2", 275#)
Its a full build...and its MASSIVE inside...certainly a car that big guys will be able to appreciate.
Pricing will continue to climb on the GT's in my opinion as more and more get crashed.
The really big problem with the GT is replacement parts as many of the original tools have been destroyed and the volume of cars left does not warrant new tooling.
Pricing will continue to climb on the GT's in my opinion as more and more get crashed.
The really big problem with the GT is replacement parts as many of the original tools have been destroyed and the volume of cars left does not warrant new tooling.
That is exciting news!! As much as I love the 40 and the SL-C, a GT replica with a ford-based powertrain is much more inline with my personality.
Any more info on this project??
We discussed colors today!:thumbsup: Don't expect anything subtle.
This is going to be an incredible project.
Alex, your right, this is the project I was talking about in the spring.
This is going to be an incredible project.
Alex, your right, this is the project I was talking about in the spring.
Are you going to document the build here? Your SLC thread was excellent!
agreed +1
I'm looking forward to building it here on the forum. The time line is still up in the air a little but the spy photo's look great!
It will be great to see this come together! Are you close to St Charles?
Not to far. I'm about 1:45 away from Fastlane Classic Cars.
Fran would really be the one to ask about details but it is a modified SLC tub with very similar suspension, possibly the SLC race suspension but Fran can say more. I don't think it will share anything with the Ford GT. The parts are just too hard to find and very costly.
The GT-R has its own chassis as the width and wheelbase is greater than the SLC.
There will be some carry over of components from the SLC to the GT-R...it will not have SLC race suspension components
There will be some carry over of components from the SLC to the GT-R...it will not have SLC race suspension components
Well, there you go! I knew Fran would give us the answers we were all looking for. I guess I really have know idea whats going on, just excited for the new project! (Fran, I should probably focus more when we are talking on the phone!)
Obviously Fran has the cost/value thing all figured out..... But thats exactly why I was hoping it would share some chasis/suspesion geometry with the GT. Maybe there would be a market for original GT owners wanting to upgrade stock suspension, or replace broken parts. Larger target market, for the components could help the pricing. (could)
I have all the OEM Ford GT suspension in CAD and I have a large stash of OEM parts too....
The demand for OEM GT parts is very small so it makes no sense to recreate them at this time...besides there is room for improvement on the original GT..... the Robertson race car shares NOTHING suspension component wise with an OEM
Our GT-R will be a similar price to the SLC...
The demand for OEM GT parts is very small so it makes no sense to recreate them at this time...besides there is room for improvement on the original GT..... the Robertson race car shares NOTHING suspension component wise with an OEM
Our GT-R will be a similar price to the SLC...
I don't plan on visiting Carlisle anytime soon....I hate that place..
If you want some 180 headers buy a GT40...
If you want some 180 headers buy a GT40...
