GT40 replica with Ford GT parts
- Thread starter trevorsummers
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Pete
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Hello Trev,
I am considering doing just that. Problem is I'm trying to find out what computer I need to drive the guages and where to source one. There is an outfit here in the states that will sell the whole dash assy for about $3000.00 U.S. New from the dealer would be around $ 6 grand.
Pete
I am considering doing just that. Problem is I'm trying to find out what computer I need to drive the guages and where to source one. There is an outfit here in the states that will sell the whole dash assy for about $3000.00 U.S. New from the dealer would be around $ 6 grand.
Pete
Since I'm too lazy to call the Ford dealership, can just the toggle switches be purchased?
I'm not crazy about he lucas toggle switches that come with the CAV cars (would like something a little dressy). Maybe some sore of sleeve that goes over the switch arm.
I'm not crazy about he lucas toggle switches that come with the CAV cars (would like something a little dressy). Maybe some sore of sleeve that goes over the switch arm.
I am waiting to hear about a dash assembly myself as I thought it would might look quite good but I've got two problems. One would be getting the guages running and the second is that the assembly would be left hand drive and I am building a right hand drive car so I'd have to modify a tornado dash and accept the relevant guages and switches.
Looking at it I think the best option would be to just try and get the toggle switches and forget the guages as there isn't a guage in the GT for oil temp etc.
Trev
Looking at it I think the best option would be to just try and get the toggle switches and forget the guages as there isn't a guage in the GT for oil temp etc.
Trev
Brett James-McCall
Moderator
Trevor,
The toggle switches are much bigger than Lucas parts. Also don't forget the GT has stalk controls as well, so it needs less toggles.
If you are ever up Essex way youcould probably call Roush and ask them if they would let you have a look at theirs.
Brett
The toggle switches are much bigger than Lucas parts. Also don't forget the GT has stalk controls as well, so it needs less toggles.
If you are ever up Essex way youcould probably call Roush and ask them if they would let you have a look at theirs.
Brett
Very good point Brett, looks like sticking with the standard switch gear will be much easier
Trev
lol, that's the guy I've been speaking too about the parts. I've been asking him to give me a price and then he just lists it on ebay, great
Trev
That's a good GT40 replica there. I know that good ford parts would really compensate the looks of it in order to make it a much more better look. I hope that you have already got what it takes in order to make it real look good.
Brett James-McCall
Moderator
As a guess probably something to do with Copyright, Patents etc. I am sure someone could provided they pay Ford the relevant royalty.
Brett
I sometimes wear my Ford GT t-shirt while driving my GT40 replica. Does that count?
And shame on you Cliff!!
Jim Rosenthal
Supporter
I don't own any clothes that new....
