Ok I'm looking for a new long-term project that I can spread the cost over lots of years....I've always loved the GT40 and would like to build a replica. Was thinking of doing a locot but I've got one of those and if I had two I could never decide which one to use and couldn't sell the other! So:
- Anyone know somewhere to get/buy chassis plans from? I've seen the crap going around ebay and aint interested in that. I'd also need to buy the body from one or the other of the replica manufacturers as I can't be bothered to try to make my own bodywork!
So if anyone can shed some light on where to start I'd be very grateful! Cheers in advance....Oli.

Hi Oli

According to ppc mag Graham Turner of GTA racing will sell you a body & chassis for 6K

There was a very good artical in issue 7

Adrian

I've been looking inot something along these lines recently. No-one seems willing to sell their chassis plans, as most manufacturers use their own shell and chassis combo. Many just buy a shell and make a chassis to fit.
I'm probably going to end up making a chassis and having a pop at a Lola or canam type shell.

I remember reading that issue actually...Its a shame ppl wont give up their plans though obviously I do understand! I just feel like I'm willing to shell out several thousands of pounds to purchase the body and probably lots of other parts but just because I want the satisfaction of building my own chassis I wont be able to! Oli.

I know. I'd like to get a chassis and a good shell, but can't afford it. If I could get a shell from somewhere, I could make a start. But I can't afford that either. Probably going to just make a one off something or other, bit like GTTMan on here. He's got a BMW V12 and plans to turbo it. He aims to demolish the McLaren F1!!

That is a really good aim to start a new project with I reckon....Not sure where to start I'd really like to do the gt40 thing as it means a bit to me to do it. Was the first car I ever really lusted for and probably started a bit of an obsession what with it being 40 inches high etc! Think I'll do a bit of research speak to some of the companies.....found out Dax used to do one according to google....might be worth speaking to them see if they'll sell a copy of chassis plans.....Oli.

Are there many places in the country that make the shells anymore?
I want one of these, but the missus is putting up a fight.
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Gardner Douglas list the grp (lola T70 replica) for £2k
http://www.gdcars.com/gdt70/gdt70_kit_prices.htm

Autotune list a McLaren M1B or M1C replica bodyshell for £4k
http://www.autotuneuk.com/can-am-m1.html

Not really locost but cheaper and massively easier than making your own.

Cheers for that, didn't realise that GD did the lola shell on its own. Right, now to get saving and persuade the missus that £2k for a plastic bath tub is the way forward!!
Any ideas for a chassis, or is the gd one quite good? They're a name I know, but am not familar with.

Make that £5.3k for a chassis and shell! That's a whole load of saving up!

[Edited on 25/10/06 by DIY Si]

How about one of these? should be OK with the missus, fastest ever vaccuum cleaner.

Caber
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Take a look at the front page of http://www.totalkitcar.com/home.php
Jonathan Palmer seemed to like the handling.

Might be worth dropping into WHSmiths on the 3rd But only if photo's can change the missus's mind.

Mmmm Chapparel (if I spelt that right). Definitely wouldn't get away with that one. Already suggested it and it was instanly denied!
Photo's do help, as does a comfy seat. She hates the indy because of the seast and the exhaust blowing flames up the side of the car and burning her jumpers!! . This way I cna have a "proper" seat, she can have padding, and the flames leap out the back.

[Edited on 25/10/06 by DIY Si]

Hi

The way the artical reads he mainly sells to racers, so he might sell a body on its own? Doesn't he also make a porsche 917 rep?

He sometimes posts on

http://www.gt40s.com/forum

Adrian

Might have to ring GD tomorrow and see what they say. Does anyone know of any pics/build diaries of the gd lola, so I can get a look at the chassis?
PS Sorry to Oliwb for kinda hijacking your thread, although I hope it still helps.

His website actually states he sells any item individually
No pictures of the bare chassis unfortunately.

Build diary on the US importers website
http://www.gdcarsusa.com/plugins/journal_menu/journal.php?1.0

What about a Crossle 9S?

This is a quote I got in August 02 from Arnie Black [arnie@crossle.fsnet.co.uk]

Hi Fred
I would have no problems in supplying a bodyshell to SA.
The carriage would be pretty frightening !
To give you a breakdown of the costs I have listed below the various parts
and prices of our body.
SE26N Front Body Section £ 550.00
SE27L LH Side Pod 165.00
Se27R RH Side Pod 165.00
SE28L LH Door 195.00
SE28R RH Door 195.00
SE29 Rear Body Section 550.00
SE30 Screen 114.00
SE32L LH Side Screen 36.00
SE32R RH Side Screen 36.00
SE33 Seat 125.00
SE31L LH Headlamp Cover 25.00
SE31R RH Headlamp Cover 25.00

Cheers

Fred W B



Inspiration - Crossle 9s

[Edited on 26/10/06 by Fred W B]

Mmmm, that does look pretty tasty indeed. Should also be a bit different, which is good. Seems reasonably priced too. Although that was 4 years ago!
Does anyone know if a V8 would fit, as the only pics I can find have a 4 pot in it.

[Edited on 26/10/06 by DIY Si]

Wow, that 9S looks pretty sexy!

Hi all

I was just wondering if anyone managed to find some plans for a t70 or gt40. I have had a look at the GD website and spending 20K without the engine is way out of my league.

I have just finnished the build of a Dax rush V8, which is now on the road but i have in my garage another rover v8 engine that i am in the process of rebuilding. I intend to put a pair of garret T3-60 turbos which should get me 300bhp+ without too many problems

The question of what to put the engine in keeps leading me back to the Lola T70.
After having built a Dax i think that building as much of the car as possable ,including the chassis would be financially the only way i could afford it.

What do you think?

GTS are bringing out a GT40 copy soon. Think its due to be officially launched in the summer. Take a look on the GTS OC forum for some more info.

David

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Cheers

Fred W B