Reference SGT Build Log / Manual

[Martin]

Hi,

do you know about some descriptive Build Log (or guide / manual) which can be easily used during the Southern GT build?

Thanks for any input.

Martin

 

[Shaun]

Hi
None that I am aware of, Mick always said he was going to do one someday but building cars got in the way!!
Some good build logs on here though, I must update mine!!
Cheers

 

[Morten]

Others buildlogs and lots of reference photos will be your friend

Morten

 

[Udo]

If there are questions, I will answer. If it will help - maybe.

 

[Paulbav]

There are quite a few build threads on them, mine is linked below (this one is more up to date). aAny questions you have will be able to be answered by one of us I’m sure.

the lack of manual did daunt me to begin with but by the time the build gets going you realise you don’t need one, build manuals are for Caterhams and Ultimas IMO...

Hoonigan's GT40 Build - Page 1 - Readers' Cars - PistonHeads UK

www.pistonheads.com

 

[Ed McClements]

Like the other guys said....looking at the build logs and other posts on this site will tell you all you need to know. And, if you're stuck, a quick call to Mick Sollis or post a question on here and you will get the answer...sometimes more than one answer!

Co-incidentally, @IanAnderson posted a link yesterday evening to the GTD40 manual and wiring diagrams:-

https://www.gt40s.com/threads/literature-on-gt40.54081/post-548533

 

[Martin]

OK, I will go through the Build Log section here. Do you know about any already finished threads in there that it is definitely worth looking at and should not be missed ?

 

[Mike Pass]

Try this one

SouthernGT No8

Thought I would begin a thread to detail my building of a SouthernGT from Mick Sollis based near Southampton in the UK. Basically this has all come about after buying a GTD last June. After owning the car for some time I decided to start a slow upgrading to personalise the car as most owners do...

www.gt40s.com

Cheers
Mike

 

[MarkR]

Build manual for a SGT
Where's your sense of adventure?

If I'd had one of those then I wouldn't have needed to learn how to drill out rivets.
A very valuable skill set is drilling out rivets ..... again

 

[Morten]

The build manual for the GTD is of no use. Neither is the wiring diagram for building the SGT. It takes alittle time like Paul said to get into things and once you understand its function and purpose it goes good. Manuals are just confusing, but I’m very lucky to have great friends with the same builds as mine.

 

[Nick]

Build manual for a SGT
Where's your sense of adventure?

If I'd had one of those then I wouldn't have needed to learn how to drill out rivets.
A very valuable skill set is drilling out rivets ..... again

I resemble that remark, measure once drill twice as well

 

[Shaun]

Your Cleco is your friend, as is a rivet spacer
Still end up drilling out loads of rivets mind you

 

[Ed McClements]

The build manual for the GTD is of no use.

Oh, I don't know. I took a look at it this morning and thought that if you'd never built a car before it would at least provide some useful insights.