AK SPORTS CAR GT40

[Paul PEYRAT]

Hi Jerry, beautifull build I have to change the rod end on my gtd40,what is your size of the rose joint ont the front wishbones and on the rear ?thanks

 

[Devin]

Been busy doing some house renovations and decorations so not a lot to report...

Finnished floor and fitted the pedal box proper
sorted out the throttle cable connection to the pedal
fittted the wiper motor
added a drop down mount for the seats and runners.
I did not want to drop the floor as wanted to keep a clean underside
I have angled the drivers seat a small amount to the center as that seemed to give me a more comfortable position with feet on pedals.
have done a dummy fit of the rear clip to align with the spider.
next job is to try and make all body panels align as best as i can before cutting and filling to bring all up to same level...
will temp fit front screen and screen that covers engine.
Pictures attached..
Thanks for looking and hope of use to other builders out there.

Jerry

Jerry, looking at your seat tracks & seat mounts (look familiar ), if the seat position still isn’t quite perfect you might consider elevating the front mount slightly higher. I found that gave me more headroom, more thigh support, and a more comfortable incline for pedal actuation.

Keep up the good work and keep posting.

Devin

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Hi Jerry, beautifull build I have to change the rod end on my gtd40,what is your size of the rose joint ont the front wishbones and on the rear ?thanks

will have a look later today ..
Jerry

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Jerry, looking at your seat tracks & seat mounts (look familiar ), if the seat position still isn’t quite perfect you might consider elevating the front mount slightly higher. I found that gave me more headroom, more thigh support, and a more comfortable incline for pedal actuation.

Keep up the good work and keep posting.

Devin

Thanks Devin...
Looks like a good plan.
will investigate when all sanding done and can re fit seats...
Jerry

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Hi Jerry, beautifull build I have to change the rod end on my gtd40,what is your size of the rose joint ont the front wishbones and on the rear ?thanks

not sure if this will help as dont know if gtd uses same wishbones / layout as my AK . Southern set up..
but here goes..
front wishbones top and bottom use 1/2 bore / thread for mounting to chassis
outer joint for wishbone to upright use a pressed in taper joint... no idea on part number / size ..

rear bottom wishbone locates to chassis by 1/2 bore / thread
outer joints pick up on 5/8 rod and use 5/8 bore / thread joints
top arm connects to upright with 5/8 bore / thread
inboard top arm connects to chassis with 1/2 bore / thread.
forward facing arms are 1/2 bore / thread both ends for both upper and lower.

Jerry