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rmc 08-24-2016 08:14 AM
GT40 build
 
Hi guys, I am a car builder, but have never done anything with the GT40's. I now have 3 bodies 2 frames and alot of parts. I thought I could lean on the community for some help. The frame uses c-5 corvette rear suspension. The front is custom, I will need to fab these. Any help I can get would be appreciated.

Dwight 08-24-2016 09:12 AM
who manufactured the bodies and frames you have?


Pictures would be good

Dwight

twobjshelbys 08-24-2016 09:38 AM
You should also check out gt40s.com.

G-Pete 08-25-2016 10:18 AM
I need to see the rear setup...

For the front you can use the Corvette as well. Just the rotors out of the "HD" version do not fit 15 inch wheels...

Front Vette setup....

http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC00189.jpg



Rear Vette internals and drive shafts...


http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC00136.jpg

Jac Mac 08-25-2016 12:55 PM
Please post a few photos of your chassis, there have been a couple of ' body/chassis/ molds ' lots for sale in recent years, one of which had a lot of 'pretty' bends in the chassis, but lacked triangulation and therefore strength.

cscott672 08-27-2016 08:09 PM
Rmc.....
 
Check out the "Active power gt40" chassis for ideas........ and the gt40s forum

G-pete, those rear uprights are DRB spec and not corvette although they do use the corvette bearings/brake brackets. (I bought a set from Mr Ransom for my KVA) Someone else modified the design to use on their current chassis so 15inch wheels would fit. Think aluminum mono chassis....... (nice job on your DRB)

Jac, what do you think of the Active power chassis? (sure has a nice turning radius unlike most manufacturers.......) S

G-Pete 08-28-2016 01:33 PM
Yes Scott you are correct. Thanks

Jac Mac 08-28-2016 06:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cscott672 (Post 1401790)
Check out the "Active power gt40" chassis for ideas........ and the gt40s forum

G-pete, those rear uprights are DRB spec and not corvette although they do use the corvette bearings/brake brackets. (I bought a set from Mr Ransom for my KVA) Someone else modified the design to use on their current chassis so 15inch wheels would fit. Think aluminum mono chassis....... (nice job on your DRB)

Jac, what do you think of the Active power chassis? (sure has a nice turning radius unlike most manufacturers.......) S
Given that considerable effort has been made with regard to scrub radius that will be a plus especially to those being driven on the street. The chassis, it looks like it could do with a bit more triangulation, not much though.


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