I took the plunge a little over a year ago and purchased a GT40 kit form Chris over at Active Power, and I am finally getting around to starting a build thread. I will be building a 1969 LeMans Gulf P1075 replica but using a Ford Coyote engine, along with the Porsche 996 transaxle and Corvette C5 suspension components the chassis was designed for.
I have built 5 cars before starting this one, all of them from Factory Five Racing, so I am familiar with building a component or kit car. This car seams a little different however as there is not a massive customer base and large internet forum backing the at home builder. That fear or reservation went away as soon as I met Chris. He was very helpful and able to answer every question I had. I probably talked to him a dozen times and toured his shop before making my purchase. We worked out the details of my kit, and made custom changes to accommodate the coyote engine and add a roll bar. We made changes to the fuel tank to allow more fuel and prevent the fuel from sloshing forward during braking. It was a really good experience being able to incorporate some of my design ideas into my own car.
I hope you all enjoy following along, and if my project inspires you to start one of your own you can live out this dream with me.
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I have built 5 cars before starting this one, all of them from Factory Five Racing, so I am familiar with building a component or kit car. This car seams a little different however as there is not a massive customer base and large internet forum backing the at home builder. That fear or reservation went away as soon as I met Chris. He was very helpful and able to answer every question I had. I probably talked to him a dozen times and toured his shop before making my purchase. We worked out the details of my kit, and made custom changes to accommodate the coyote engine and add a roll bar. We made changes to the fuel tank to allow more fuel and prevent the fuel from sloshing forward during braking. It was a really good experience being able to incorporate some of my design ideas into my own car.
I hope you all enjoy following along, and if my project inspires you to start one of your own you can live out this dream with me.
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