The fuel system of a GT40 is unlike that of a normal automobile. Instead of the single tank somewhere around the rear axle, you get two tanks along each side of the vehicle. Long and narrow so the fuel can really slosh around. What more could you ask for? TheContinue Reading
The original GT40 had a front frame made of square tubing that extended from the body tub. The RCR kit comes with three aluminum sheets instead. It is functional but doesn’t evenly closely resemble the original cars. A little design magic and we have a frame to replicate the originals.Continue Reading
As I began work on my body spider, I noted the front lip was extremely wavy – It looked more like a Pringle than a flange. And as I sat it on the aluminum chassis, this was very apparent and just wouldn’t work. The cobra builds don’t have a similarContinue Reading
When I picked up my build, I found that the fiberglass people had been very generous with the flanges. I determined that 3/4″ flange was a good place to start, it is unlikely one would need a longer flange. I cut a short piece of wood, making it 3/4″ thickContinue Reading
Building a GT40 is a little different than that of a Cobra. They are typically delivered partially assembled. You’d think you’d just take it from there and finish, but that is exactly the wrong thing to do. The position of all the components is based on the wheelbase and tiresContinue Reading
I am not afraid of a little research to make sure your project stays true to form. I saw this throughout my two Cobra builds. The process and end result is pretty well documented on the inner-webs. I did come to learn Dig deep and long enough, you will findContinue Reading
Delivery / Pickup A phone call to Fran Hall at RCR caught me a little off-guard. I was calling to see what the status of my build was – He said come pick it up next Friday. How’s that for notice? I scrambled to change my calendar around. It would beContinue Reading
If it isn’t broke, it may still need fixing Without a plan, you’ll never know where you’re going. The RCR GT40 is a very good kit, and built as it was originally designed, many users will be very happy with the results. However, there are a few design considerations whichContinue Reading
The considerably smaller owner market means there are even fewer online build documentations. These are a few of the ones I have referred to. GT40 Supercharged Jason Ferraro’s RCR build Australia Ruffian GT40 Chris Ashton’s highly modified Superformance Southern CaliforniaContinue Reading
While working on the steering, I decided to incorporate the self-cancelling turn signal mod. Update to current design The kit includes a VW turn signal lever. It has the self-cancelling mechanism built into it, it only needs an actuating cam to make it happen. But whoa, little buddy, it requiresContinue Reading