A GT40 build presents a wide range of challenges and decisions. The RCR body is exceptionally well designed, with excellent construction quality and attention to detail. It provides a strong foundation, but it is important to recognize that it is not a complete replica right out of the box. OneContinue Reading
The GT40 has three different versions of rear tire flares. The prototypes and MkI’s had minimal to no flare, the width of the vehicle across the rear hips was approximately 70″ and accommodated the smaller 8″ width tire the car was originally designed around. As the car evolved and refined,Continue Reading
Fran Hall founded Race Car Replicas in 2003/2004. I am not sure if the GT40 kit was the first issued but it was from that general time. My first experience with it was in 2007 with Dean Lampe’s build. This was not the first build by RCR, it was chassisContinue Reading
The wiper system is relatively straight forward, however it is complicated by the typical kit issues. Moldings incorrect, missing parts, incorrect parts. Yes, I may sound cynical but it can be overcome The GT40 included a washer system also, which I have added to my build. Body modifications The moldsContinue Reading
The RCR doors come without any boxes or door cards, it is left to the builder to finalize this part of the build. The depth of the doors and the lack of interior space make this a natural for a recessed box – a place for your phone, Kleenex, gloves,Continue Reading
I built a metal “build bench” to work on the GT40. From a number of other builders, I’ve learned: The underside of the lowest tube has to be tall enough to allow the wheels and legs of a Cherry Picker to roll under the stand Much of the work willContinue Reading
This Section is still under development – Please stay tuned as updates are issued The word “dashboard” originated from horse-drawn carriages, referring to a wooden or leather board at the front designed to “dash” or block mud and debris kicked up by the horses’ hooves. As vehicles evolved, so didContinue Reading
How many planes are there? I am not sure there is enough adult beverages or curse words to adequately fit the doors to an RCR GT40. And there are so-o-o-o many angles and planes to match. UP – DOWN IN – OUT TILT IN – TILT OUT TILT FORE –Continue Reading
Straight end, curved end, angled end – Oh, my! The entire body fitting process begins with the front clip. Once it is centered over the front wheels, you can begin to position other pieces. A couple quick references If you tried to shortcut the process and not do your wheelContinue Reading
What piece goes where? NOTE: if you haven’t done a rough wheel alignment yet, YOU MUST DO THAT BEFORE STARTING THIS SECTION. It is critical as it determines correct position of the body components. Please don’t ask how I know this. A GT40 build is a little different than thatContinue Reading