427 bodyshell dimensions

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Snomunki

Yeah, but all those curves are why it looks so good!

I'm finding a few details on the net, but not much.
I was kinda hoping that somebody on the planet might have a 3D scan I can put into CAD n scale down!!

They probably do. I'd lay dollars to donuts that Kirkham has very precise CAD models. I also would lay you gold to beer they're considered trade secrets and probably would be unwilling to share them.

[Snomunki]

Beer n donuts could be an option if all else fails, but that's not a bet I'm willing to take!

To be fair, I'm not expecting one of the big names to give up their secrets, but, I'm guessing that someone on here knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that has some of the info I need.

If I can get enough dims, I can probably work out the rest!!

[Grubby]

Blue light scanning is a good option. I have used it several times to reverse engineer unavailable parts and other related projects.

I would think you could get a car scanned for under $5k.

The less granularity you want the cheaper the scan. The output will be a CAD friendly file.

It is a touchless scan so someone would likely let you scan their car.

John

[Snomunki]

Originally Posted by Grubby

Blue light scanning is a good option. I have used it several times to reverse engineer unavailable parts and other related projects.

I would think you could get a car scanned for under $5k.

The less granularity you want the cheaper the scan. The output will be a CAD friendly file.

It is a touchless scan so someone would likely let you scan their car.

John

Definitely worth looking into, although I'm in Ireland where Cobras are rarer than hens teeth!

I might have to see if I can find someone in the UK to donate their car for a day

[Grubby]

I work for Rolls-Royce and that technology is used frequently. My mates in Derby use it to.

Maybe you could get one of the guys on this site to agree to it. I suspect there are several locations thru the United States with Blue Light guys.

For example, I live near Indianapolis, IN and we have a local Blue Light guy. I know there are some in the Detroit area.

If I had a car I would help you out. Mid-Summer mine should be here.

John