SouthernGT No8

[Bill D]

Gorgeous work Martin!! You're definitely a quality craftsman.
Bill D

 

[SouthernGT40]

Congratulations to Mick Sollis at SouthernGT for getting his GT40 SVA passed at the Southampton test centre. The car was tested a week ago and had three minor things that needed attention. These were 1. Pull heater knob. 2. Some wiring needed placing into trunking. 3. Top seat belt mount needed re-designing. The seat belt mount was a marginal fail point but Mick decided that it would be best taken care of. All three items were quickly sorted and the car was re-tested last Friday. The examiner was so impressed that he got his camera out and spent some time taking many picture.
Well done Mick, Adam and all at SouthernGT.
Martin.

 

[SouthernGT40]

After having fitted the body too the chassis I have every respect for everyone who has ever built a GT40 replica. Not the easiest of jobs but when you get it to fit it is a pat on the back like no other. Thanks to Mick and his wife! and Mike Pass who took the sledge hammer out of my hands and took me for a curry and a few pints!

 

[Simon]

Martin,

A quick question about the dropped floorpan. Is it dropped slightly below the level of the chassis or level with it?
Thanks

Simon

 

[SouthernGT40]

Simon the floor pan does sit below the level of the chassis by one inch. I did it so as to avoid a guerney bump, only problen being if I get a lump in the road wrong I could rip my nuts off! Mind you I have the stainless floor which I would imagine is quite strong and the thickness of the seat to help.

 

[Lee 4TGT]

hello martin. good to see things are going well. u'll have to post some more pictures. would be good to see the progress. regards lee

 

[Frank Catt]

The lowered floor pan is in reality a liquid container for weak bladdered old men, and its made in stainless steel because of the corrosive nature of the liquid, particularly if Martins been on the beer.

 

[SouthernGT40]

Hey Frank its to hope you got the suspension setup right or it could be something a little more corrosive in that dropped floor!

 

My problem is that I am a perfectionist

Regards Martin

'its a pity your hairdresser isn't........

 

[Simon]

'its a pity your hairdresser isn't........

MEEEOOOW!

 

[SouthernGT40]

Next time Master Bate's you need help, swivel!

 

[SouthernGT40]

Done a bit.

 

Next time Master Bate's you need help, swivel!

martin - you promised to make some new windows for my GTD this winter. is this not a good time to ask? A xmas present ?
kindest regards, john

 

[SouthernGT40]

Sorry John too busy fitting my own. Up yours! Payback time.

 

[Mike Pass]

Do I see some new stands there? What happened to the castors?

PS Go on - be kind to an old man - make John some windows or he'll get cold this winter!
Cheers
Mike

 

[SouthernGT40]

The wheels are on Michael. Your eyes must be failing you, was that the reason for your crunch yesterday?

 

[SouthernGT40]

After a long break doing some work on my house I have done a few days work which has fixed the spider in place. This has allowed me to line up the rest of the body which is a brilliant fit.

 

[EGLITOM]

Hey Martin,

looks great.

TOM

 

[Lee 4TGT]

hello martin. looking good !!!

 

[SouthernGT40]

Been doing a bit.