Ryans Group Ten GT40 build - Body 5.

[Ryan L]

Thanks James, how does the release rod get installed up into the roof section so that you can release it from the small rectangular hole in the center of the rear of the roof?

I can see the rod coming down and entering the side of the slam catch in this photo.

Also note the rear accelerator cable attachment, the braded heat shield, the slight downward bend in the end of tray above the intakes, and the marks in the white stripe on the roof return as well as the dings in the flanges and slam catch mounts.

Trying to work out if this is 104 or 103.

 

[JimmyMac]

Thanks James, how does the release rod get installed up into the roof section so that you can release it from the small rectangular hole in the center of the rear of the roof?

I can see the rod coming down and entering the side of the slam catch in this photo.

Also note the rear accelerator cable attachment, the braded heat shield, the slight downward bend in the end of tray above the intakes, and the marks in the white stripe on the roof return as well as the dings in the flanges and slam catch mounts.

Trying to work out if this is 104 or 103.

Ryan,
Look at the rear engine side of the B-pillar above the window and you will see the rod traversing the top between the two haunches and at the same time the "T" handle poking through the roof hole.
The rear of P1036 on Concept Cars.com has a good photo illustration. FYI - incidentally it was Fran Kress's car.
See your PM.

 

[Ryan L]

Time to work out the details for the rear body work mounting frame. So collecting all the photos into an appropriate folder so i can flick through them easily with less noise and I see this one.
Some good details of the rear body mounts of what I think is 104.
Then in the background I notice the release rod for the slam catches poking out.



The keg under the car and the damaged paint work in the white stripe seems to match it to 104.

 

[Ryan L]

Just noticed the quick release for the brake pads as well. Same style as used on the 4 piston callipers on 1046, only this is the single piston version on the rear of GT104!

Also the eccentric mounting of the ring where the rear clip sits. I assume the nut was loosened and the rear clam shell adjusted and then the nut snugged up to hold the position.

More details to ponder

 

[Ryan L]

Updated the rear clam shell slam catches thread. Finding the catches and getting them cleaned up and converted into CAD is what i have been working on. Few hours in that and I am still not done.

R

Thread 'Rear Clam Shell slam catches'

Jul 30, 2024

Some photos and details of the rear slam catches.
Huge thanks to James for helping me locate the details.
I certainly appreciate all the help he has given the community.

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I can see the side of the latch here with the nut coming through to secure the rod.

Picture showing the roof release hole...

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[Ryan L]

As mentioned in one of the other threads. I have enrolled in a Tig welding introduction course. This is the Augmented reality training rig that they start us on. Probably saved me from having to grind a number of tungsten rods

 

[Ryan L]

It appears I have been side tracked from this for too long. Need to work out what I was doing last, I was hoping that I had something here to remind me?
I think it was working out the rear support structure for GT103.

I did finish the 4 week Tig welding course and really enjoyed that.

 

[Ryan L]

Lets see if I can remember how to upload photos.
This is where I left my cad file at.

 

[Niall C]

Hi Ryan

I am in the process of putting together a model similar to yours. I am working from the 170 sheet FAV drawings, which I believe you said you were working from. I know I will be able to fill in gaps for some of the missing parts but it looks like you have more reference material.

There are some copies of GT40 uncovered (which I think you also implied you had) on ebay for £600-700 which I am happy to pay but as I don't really know what excerpts of drawings are included I'm not sure whether I should take the plunge.

Are you able to tell me if there is enough extra information in the book to to fill enough gaps that would allow me to model a similar amount of components as yourself?

Also are there any wishbone/upright drawings in the book?

Thanks Niall

 

[Ryan L]

Hi Niall,

Go back through my build diary, some of the early images that show cad drawings are from 2017. I am starting to forget some of the details about what drawings I used and where they came from. It takes a long time to develop the design and to get the information. I do enjoy researching and reading and working out the methodology.
If you are persistent the information will eventually turn up.
I am now at the stage where I am trying to collect parts to recreate a very specific car and that is taking time as well. I think it will be impossible for me to get it spot on, but if I keep my goals in sight hopefully it will be a cohesive collection of period parts.

I have not worked on the project for many months now as I have been completing some building works at the house. New garage next then hopefully back into the car build.

 

[Niall C]

I took the plunge and purchased the book, I guess I was hoping for a few more chassis component drawings than there are but I was able to work out the inner and outer fuel tank panels from the assembly drawing by scaling dimensions etc and there was an extra drawing for the rear hoop that I didn't have. It also helps with lots of suspension bits (see front upright assy)

Still plenty to model, and I think I can extrapolate many of the missing components.

As I said I have the pack of circa 170 drawings, but I have seen mention of a pack of about 250 which I'm really struggling to get my hands on (happy to pay if anyone does have them).

Main components I am missing at the moment (which will be difficult to extrapolate) - some parts arrowed on images:
Dash panel(s)
Steering column mount panels
Front bulkhead/toe board
All panels under dash/above legs
All of the seat back/main roll hoop/B pillar/roof spider

If anyone could help with drawings it would be a major help