AK SPORTS CAR GT40

[Jerry Irwin]

Just a few photos showing progress made so far.
I have cut a hole in the front bulkhead to allow the pedal box to move forward by about 2 inches. this gives a little more leg room.
Wiring started and also Terminator x wiring started.
Hydraulic lines fitted and air con lines fitted.
All done on a trial basis before riveting panels as easier that way to cut holes ect.
Gear change mechanism now made and fitted.
instruments and switches fitted to dash.
I decided to cut out the panel that instruments fit into as it had provision for only 3 gauges angled to driver and i wanted more....
so replaced with alloy panel covered in fake carbon cloth.
and extended down over switch positions.
relays and fuses positioned. going to have a removable panel in spider for access.
Jerry

 

[Jerry Irwin]

AND THE OTHERS

 

[Rob Parker]

Top work as usual, Jerry. Well done!

Thank you for posting lots of photos as these will become very useful for me when my build starts next month.

I like what you have done around the pedal box. I will be making the same modification to my AK40.

Keep up the good work.
Rob.

 

[Jerry Irwin]

JUST A QUICK UPDATE...
All wiring for car and ecu now completed.
Stripped back to chassis to allow some mods to give a little more room for the engine.
Now about to turn chassis upside down to fit the flooring.
some pictures attached.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

Excellent job with your build. Sorry I had not seen until now but keep up the good work and the blog. Where is your internal AC unit going to fit?

 

[Randy Folsom]

Thx for sharing all those pictures. Looks amazing.

 

[Jerry Irwin]

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Thx for sharing all those pictures. Looks amazing.

Thanks Randy....

Excellent job with your build. Sorry I had not seen until now but keep up the good work and the blog. Where is your internal AC unit going to fit?

added a picture showing installation... unlike others I have decided to locate it in front area and not in cabin....

 

[Ed McClements]

Thanks Randy....

added a picture showing installation... unlike others I have decided to locate it in front area and not in cabin....

Hi Jerry

Are you sure that the deep nostrils on your front cover won't foul the AC and pipes?

Ed

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Good point... BUT..
I have done a dummy body build and all is clear under the hood...

Thanks
Jerry

 

[Jerry Irwin]

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 Irwin]

and a few further pictures

 

[Mark H.]

Can you expand on you transaxle shift spring modification? Any pictures? Very impressive build!

 

[Jerry Irwin]

I am also doing a full build log on you tube...
Gear mod can be found in this you tube ( towards end of video ) :

or type into Google:

GT40 PART 32 GEAR STICK AND LINKAGE​

and you will find the video

Thanks for compliment

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Can you expand on you transaxle shift spring modification? Any pictures? Very impressive build!

See the link i have just added..

Jerry

 

[Mark H.]

Thanks for that Jerry. Could you have just machined off the lip inside the the factory cover to get the same result? I have a cable shifter and selecting 4/5 is way to hard for my taste. I need to do what you have done. Well executed!

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Thanks for that Jerry. Could you have just machined off the lip inside the the factory cover to get the same result? I have a cable shifter and selecting 4/5 is way to hard for my taste. I need to do what you have done. Well executed!

There is not enough 'meat' on the original...
if you look at the original it is necked down at the end.
Also... if idea did not work i needed to be able to fit original..
hope that all makes sense ?

Jerry

 

[Mark H.]

Yes, I just thought about the reducted diameter right after I sent above. Sorry.

What would your thoughts be on a spacer the depth of the shoulder you eliminated from the original cap depth? Place the spacer between the factory cap and the transaxle body? Should be the same outcome.
Another thought, you could use your cap with an adjustment bolt in the end to modulate the spring limit so you could adjust the force to your liking? Could also use the original cap with the spacer making it adjustable too? Just thinking out loud here.

Sent an email to Quaife to see if they have an alternative spring.

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Yes, I just thought about the reducted diameter right after I sent above. Sorry.

What would your thoughts be on a spacer the depth of the shoulder you eliminated from the original cap depth? Place the spacer between the factory cap and the transaxle body? Should be the same outcome.
Another thought, you could use your cap with an adjustment bolt in the end to modulate the spring limit so you could adjust the force to your liking? Could also use the original cap with the spacer making it adjustable too? Just thinking out loud here.

Sent an email to Quaife to see if they have an alternative spring.

Not sure that would work as the principle is to allow the whole mechanism ( spring ect ) to move into the housing unobstructed
Bolt will not work as the spring still has the same poundage.
the ideal solution is a spring with less poundage ..
Jerry

 

[Jerry Irwin]

Christmas has come and gone and not a lot has been happening !
Started on door fitment and gurney bubble insert.
Although I have the seat nearly touching the floor when sat in car with Helmet on I collide with door top !
SO ....
Gurney Bubble is required... ( there was the option of lowered floor but not keen on protrusion below the floor line .. )
Job was fairly straightforward, I have included some pictures which may assist anyone else considering this avenue.
I have also made a video which can be viewed here: