Brent's RCR GT MKIV Build Log

[Brent Mills]

Well, about the middle of last year I made the decision, along with my better half, that I need something to get me away from the puter every once in a while, plus the winters around here just make me crazy. Always enjoy the GT's and figured I would try something a little different.....An RCR MKIV. It's a pretty wild looking ride, isn't very practical, and that's just the way I like it.

It arrived just last week and while I haven't had much time to spend on it, I have tinkered for several hours.

Here's the basic specs:

• RCR MKIV Kit
• Keith Craft 482
• Porsche 930 Transaxle
• Bluestreaks all around (STICKY!)
• Vintage Wheel Halibrand replicas....Wish the original style wheels were available, but not such luck at this time.
• Wilwood brakes
• Right hand drive, just to keep things interesting!

This is going to be one hell of a project and it will be interesting to see if I can spare the time...It is fun to tinker though!!

Here's some pics so far (more in my MKIV Albulm Brent Mills Album - Club Cobra Photo Gallery ) :







Starting to pull her apart....It's hard to take her from a rolling chassis to completely disabled, but it has to be done.






I'll post more when I have updates worthy of doing so.

By the way, this is what I hope to end up with (color, stripes, meatballs, etc).

[chuckbrandt]

Wow Brent, that's beautiful! I'll be watching this thread closely. Congratulations! What fun!!!

Chuck

[Fran Hall RCR]

Brent,
I wont show this to the guys as they wil cry after spending four months building her for you....just to have her torn limb from limb...

I have been sending you emails but have not heard from you...maybe a blockage.

[Morris]

Brent

Congrats on a new adventure.......

I would check in with Dean L. as he had many issues with the suspension ......but I'm sure nothing a veteran like you can't fix.....

Plus it makes it a challenge.....

Morris

[Jamo]

Muy goodo, kimosabe'

[1ntCobra]

Those wide angle lens shots give a interesting perspective, but how about a couple of shot taken with normal or telephoto angles?

[mikiec]

Way to go Brent...

Mike

[Ron61]

That is a beautiful car Brent. Hope the build goes well and fast.

Ron

[Steve Cassani]

I'm glad to see the wood panels in the final pic. I knew there was a Morgan in there somewhere.

[PatBuckley]

Congratulations, Brent!!

Are you leaving it red?

[Brent Mills]

Originally Posted by PatBuckley

Congratulations, Brent!!

Are you leaving it red?

Pat, this is what she'll look like.

[maurice19]

You just gave me a case of
MKIV envy, Brent.
Congratulations

Maurice

[Wizbamsc]

Congradulations Brent, Try M&A Castings, I found the site this week and they have the MKIV Turbine wheels.

[trs900]

Thats a wild looking ride..very nice

[RedCSX1]

Brent,

Very cool project. Why did you go with this manufacturer? Did they offer something more than the other GT40 kits on the market?

[Cobra Pack]

Brent,

Have you checked with Fran Kress on wheels? I am pretty sure he is making the correct Mk IV turbine style wheels. He is using M&A Castings for them.

Regards,

Mike Pack

[ENTDOC]

Originally Posted by RedCSX1

Brent,

Very cool project. Why did you go with this manufacturer? Did they offer something more than the other GT40 kits on the market?

only one doing a MKIV

[double ugly]

I might buy a Power Ball ticket tonight or tomorrow.
John

[Fran Hall RCR]

Mike Teske is the guy that has the Mk4 wheels ...the issue is that we use a five pin drive and he uses a six...otherwise Mike would already be supplying RCR.

We are trying to come up with a remedy so stay tuned.....

[dlampe]

Congrats Brent, you can call me anytime about the setup. I know it is a long way away, but if you need anything just let me know. The suspension is state of the art as you already know. I just worked through my bump steer and that is what Morris was referring to. The suspension is so adjustable it is crazy!