Links

 

Some of the Web Sites used during the construction of my GT40 replica.

 

 

 

BAE    British American Engines, supplier of my engine.

 

WURTH UK    WURTH have supplied most of the sealants, which I have used during the build programme.

 

Toolbank Express On-Line             This where I purchased quite a lot of tools.

 

Machine Mart           Another source of tools and equipment for the build programme.

 

Screwfix Direct         Another source of tools and equipment for the build programme.

 

J&L Industrial Supplies      Another source of tools and equipment for the build programme.

 

Buck  & Hickman     Suppliers of engineering tools and equipment.

 

B&Q       Where I bought most of my power tools and aluminum profiles.

 

G And M Tools      This company deals in used machine tools and machine shop equipment. Excellent service.

 

Holden Vintage & Classic      A great source of reproduction parts for classic cars.

 

Car Builder Solutions         Ideal site for all those bits and pieces that you need to complete the car.

 

SPAL Automotive, Italy    Supplier of electrical cooling fans.

 

Speedy cables Ltd.     This company will make and repair any sort of Bowden cable for brakes or accelerator, for example.

                                        Also they hold all the original tooling for SMITHS instruments and will repair most makes.

                                        Great little company.

 

VEHICLE WIRING PRODUCTS LTD    Great little company for all of your auto electrical needs, as the name suggests.

 

AUTOSPARKS (Nottingham)    Another great little company for all those electrical bits and pieces for

                                                            the car.

 

Stafford Vehicle Components         They supply lots of electrical components etc for kit cars.

 

Swansea Fasteners    My local supplier for all types of engineering fasteners. Bolts and nuts to you and me!

 

Speedflow      Suppliers of high specification bulkhead fittings for oil and water pipes. Also hoses etc.

 

Edelbrock      One of the main suppliers of performance equipment for American V8 engines.

 

HEL Performance     Supplier of bespoke ‘Aeroquip’ brake and clutch lines.

 

Chandlery World    Primarily a site for yacht and boat equipment, but ideal for stainless steel items which you can’t get elsewhere.

 

Namrick Limited      On line supplier of nuts, bolts and many other bits and pieces for assembling a car.

 

Nostalgic Air Parts     Florida based company who stock an amazing amount of parts for building your own air conditioning system.

                                        If you are buying just a few small parts, I suggest that you deal with them directly (by email or telephone), rather

                                        than their on-line shopping site, as you may be able to negotiate a reduced packaging and shipping charge.

 

AH Fabrication        This company makes aluminium tanks, etc. They offer an excellent service. Highly recommended.

 

Chater’s Motoring Booksellers  This bookseller has a fantastic range of motoring and motor sport titles and offer an excellent service.

 

The Car Bible        A fascinating site with all sorts of technical information regarding tyres, wheels, oils, suspension and fuel. Well worth a visit.

 

GT40 Enthusiasts Club       The UK based club for everything to do with the GT40.

 

GT40Owners.COM     The Forum for builders and owners of GT40 replicas and the real cars.

 

FORDGT,ORG        This site was launched in Jan ’07 as a  Web Forum dedicated to the FORD GT and GT40.

 

GTD40 Car Club        This UK based club, although primarily concerned with the GTD replica, welcomes all types of GT40s into the club.