Steve’s Active Power GEN II Coyote GT40

[Neil]

I'm sure that there is no universal definition of a "scratch build". Everyone has his own idea of what that term means. Mine is that you fabricate the chassis & suspension, build the engine & body, and that you do all of the work yourself. Few people do a 100% "scratch-built" project.

 

[Steve Borneman]

George, then I’m building a scratch build!

Haha

 

[Steve Borneman]

I'm sure that there is no universal definition of a "scratch build". Everyone has his own idea of what that term means. Mine is that you fabricate the chassis & suspension, build the engine & body, and that you do all of the work yourself. Few people do a 100% "scratch-built" project.

Then I’m not building a scratch build.

Haha

 

[Steve Borneman]

Front clamshell mount installed. Doors are just sitting there, but I’m betting they are going to be a bitch to fit.

This needs a lot of body fitting and body work, I guess I’ll need to watch some fiberglass videos.

Here are some more pictures with the front clip attached.

 

[Mark Stackler]

Steve

Can you measure that radiator you bought? I ordered one that i thought was the same and i am thinking it maybe an inch to long.

mark

 

[Steve Borneman]

I think I have to sell my project. With Covid and getting a reduction in salary to finding a new job, I have to sell it. I got a new job on a beach where they really don’t have garages due to flooding.

I have a lot of love and sweat into this project, but I just haven’t had the time or money to finish it. Sounds like a common theme.

It’s a Active Power chassis, corvette suspension, 2015 Gen II Coyote engine and a splash mold body.

It needs a transaxle and a lot of fiberglass finish work.

If you read my thread, you can see all that’s gone into it.

Any thoughts as to what I should ask?

 

[Ryan L]

regarding the intake manifold, i have wondered if a 5.4 intake plenum could be fitted, you can get adapter plates to allow a Coyote onto a 5.4, so presumably the opposite is also possible.

adapter plate

 

[Brian Kissel]

Steve, so sorry to hear this. I hope things turn around for you, and you are able to keep it. If that’s not possible, good luck with the sale.

Regards Brian

 

[Steve Borneman]

Steve, so sorry to hear this. I hope things turn around for you, and you are able to keep it. If that’s not possible, good luck with the sale.

Regards Brian

Thanks Brian

 

[Steve Borneman]

regarding the intake manifold, i have wondered if a 5.4 intake plenum could be fitted, you can get adapter plates to allow a Coyote onto a 5.4, so presumably the opposite is also possible.

adapter plate

I bought a Holley sniper manifold with an adapter and it faces the correct direction.

 

[Steve Borneman]

I don’t think I can do it. Every time I see it in the garage, it just gives me a charge. I have to find a way to keep it. When will I ever get a GT40 again...never of course...

 

[George]

Hi Steve just saw this and feel bad about letting your project go. I want to wish you the best. The person who buys your car is getting a bargain for what they are getting. I just finished my car I purchased from Chris around the same time you got yours and wanted to share pictures with you. Stay safe.

 

[Steve Borneman]

Hi Steve just saw this and feel bad about letting your project go. I want to wish you the best. The person who buys your car is getting a bargain for what they are getting. I just finished my car I purchased from Chris around the same time you got yours and wanted to share pictures with you. Stay safe.

Wow George, that looks amazing. You did a really great job on your build. Well done!!!

I would love to keep my car, but I’m moving to a place where garages are at a premium and even if you have one, it could flood. That’s the bad side, on the good side, I’m moving to the beach!