Forwarded from the hotrod list - I know there are some GT-40 lovers out there.
Please respond to Keith...
> I've gotten interested in the GT-40. Need some info:
>
> 1)--Does anyone have experience with the quad Weber downdraft setup for
> V-8's? Specifically 289/302. I've have had wonderful performance
> from the DCOE that feeds my street car. It seems to me that most
> folks who *hate* carbs actually hate Holleys.
>
> 2)--How about a manual transaxle that would stand up to a tuned 289/302?
> My only experience with transaxles is VW's and my Renault R10. It
> frightens me to think what a 302 would do to a Beetle tranny.
>
> 3)--Books with *in-depth* info on the GT-40's suspension, chassis, etc.
> No fluff. Or, how about just an excellent all round text on
> suspension design? This brings to mind the recent discussions about
> the Auto High-Tech magazine. Would be great. This is not just a problem
> for auto enthusiests. Too many hobbiest fields have only fluff available,
> or techno-stuff that is just too much theory.
>
> I wonder why more hotrodders don't remember/apppreciate the GT-40.
> Seems to be another amazing Anglo-American half-breed. Anyone else
> notice how a British chassis and an American engine seems to be the
> recipe for magic? Cobras, Sunbeam Tigers, MGB V-8's, TR-8's, Jensen
> Interceptors...
>
> Leads on used/unwanted GT-40 replica bodies & parts (only authentic replicas,
> no VW stuff) would be appreciated.
>
> --Keith
>
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> Posted by: kmwheeler@ualr.edu
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John R. Lupien
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