DRB Gt40 #64

rlearp · #1 (**permalink**) 07-17-2006, 08:45 AM

There is a really nice build thread that Pete did on one of these, and I think he posts here from time to time. But, he'd be too modest to post it. Here is a link to it:

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12130

Pete covers the build from head to toe, and there are some other DRB build threads around as well. Nice car, hope that you'll enjoy the construction!!!

Ron

FUNFER2 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-17-2006, 11:58 AM

Albanycobra- Hello, welcome and........ I'm frickin jealous ! hehe!
I just commented on a different post that I would love a build a GT-40 (preferable a RCR) but can't afford the price of apx/ 65-75k, by the time I would finish it to my specifications . Please keep me/us up-dated with photo's & info.

Have fun ! (ya lucky bastard)

Kev

albanycobra · #3 (**permalink**) 07-18-2006, 05:36 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome Kevin.
I've posted a few pics of my kit in my gallery aswell.
Will try to update as much as I can.

FUNFER2 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-18-2006, 10:26 AM

I've been researching GT-40's for a relatively short time. Question, how did you decide on DRB ?
Thanks,

albanycobra · #5 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 07:05 AM

Kevin I Basically choose DRB because they are an Australian
owned small company. Their product is probably middle of the line
and the kit is available as a very basic kit. The features I really like
about the DRB are as follows
1- It uses a Corvette C4 front suspension set-up ( Very nice looking & alloy)
2- This is the major item, the body work is set on the chassis. DRB do all
the panel gaps /hang all the panels. I spent weeks trying to get my Cobra
looking reasonable.
3- The price was right in my budget range.
4- Peter Ranson sent me plenty of pics of the car when they were building it.

I received the car today, Unloaded and am now ready to start the build.
Hoping to fit motor/trans tomorrow night.

FUNFER2 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 10:48 AM

Are you from Albany Washington or Australia ? I looked up DBR on the web. I see they have two dealers in the USA. Is the frame/chassis really under $19,000 ? I'm now reading a BDR owners build web-site. His name is "Lee" I assume you've seen this site ? Just to let you know..........I'll be asking MANY questions.

albanycobra · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2006, 10:34 PM

I'm from Australia. I have seen Lee's site and it is true about the price.
DRB do freight around the world. I know there are plenty in the states
and a few in the UK. RCR would be my choice if I had the funds.
If you're interested Mike Dozier from the US is selling his DRB, It is
halfway completed and not to badly priced. Let me know if you want
his contact details.