Mk1 gt40 build thread

Towerman30 said:

I’ve been look at mk kits myself since I’ve got numerous power plant options at the shop. Where did you end up getting your kit from? What power plant are you going with? I’m excited to see your gt40 build get started and keep us updated

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I’m going with active gt40. Chris Arden gt40 is designed with c6 suspension components which is a great design. I build my cars to be driven so I don’t want to be limited to 1 company (Rcr) if I bend a control arm etc. I live in NY and roads are horrible lol.Once Chris and I finish going over my build plans and Added options I can place order. Drivetrain will be 427 Fe stacked injection with 997 transaxle (highest rated hp&tq). Not going to crazy so Only looking to get 600/650hp as I dont want a handful again like my cobra🤠🤦🏻‍♂️. I will be posting complete build on this thread👍🏻 And I’m sure I’ll have a ton of ford questions again 😬.i never build a mid engine car so this will be An interesting journey

Hello everyone,
im in need Some opinions On whether or not to add the full rollcage to car or not? Chassis has a main hoop behind the seats but I’m debating on adding to it and going forward to create full cage. my intentions with car will be mainly street driven but I’d like to get into road course racing with it.
thanks

The 32 3 window coupe is on my build list, love that car. the gt40 has a 4pt but Im thinking I may need to add to it. I’m not sure on space as I never sat in one yet but it looks pretty tight.

@blackcad55 I’m leaning towards it. Pics will be posted soon I’ll make sure to tag you in the first one of car😬🍻lol

The Grey Ghost said:

I found without a harness, I was using the steering wheel and my arms to keep my body from moving around.
With a harness holding you in place, your arms are more relaxed and you have better feel and control of the steering.

Jeff

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I will deff have 5pt harness either way as i do in my cobra. My only issue that im hearing is the gt40 cockpit is very tight without full cage so adding will make even worse

Updates coming up shortly, finally recieved an update on delivery status😃 then the build will begin 😎

Waiting over a year with not knowing what was going on with fab& material was no issue I was fine,now that I have an official delivery date and update pics Im so anxious I just want it home and start build 🤦🏻‍♂️lol. Is it normal or am I over thinking lol? This is the longest I had to wait for anything and it’s horrible.

Catmonkey said:

My son-in-law is building a kit '33 roadster. They've been piecemealing parts to him for 4 months and that's after they shipped him the chassis and parts. I asked him last week if he thinks he now has everything from them and he said he wasn't sure. No big or important pieces seem to be missing.

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Very important to inventory every part on kit builds,easier to keep track. factory five? Love the coupes my next build after the gt40 will be a 32 3 window coupe fully fendered.

2112 said:

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size of a GT40

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Yours?i never even sat in one, im 6’ & 215lbs i should fit lol

2112 said:

Is the engine a Ford crate engine with a Borla 8 stack EFI? How many cubes in the 351W?

Porsche transaxle?

18” diameter wheels?

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You are spot on with all the above lol.
427w small block, borla injection 600hp
Porsche 997 transaxle
18” wheels
Going to be controlled by AEM Infinity computer. I run this comp in all my cars.even just put in my cobra, amazing the diff in motor with it. Opened it right up lol not that it needs it.

2112 said:

No, I am 6’ and 205 and can’t fit in one.

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Really you dont fit?

2112 said:

No, I am 6’ and 205 and can’t fit in one.

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I just wrote chassis builder to see if i need to make adjustments with it now before it ships lol.

2008GT500 said:

Another for size comparison.

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Crazy how tall they are lol

This final few month wait is just absolutely killing me lol,the update pics are not helping either🤦🏻‍♂️

2112 said:

Miles and Shelby taken around 1965-1966

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Thanks for posting. This would be awesome to hang in garage

2008GT500 said:

That's awesome, never new the GT40 was the 1st car with air cooled seats .

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Me either 😂🤦🏻‍♂️. Is that what the buttons are? I thought was just for look lol