GT40 Restoration - Ep 57: Building My Dream GT40 In 13 Minutes

[@Ralph2]

Watched this project from the very beginning so was well aware there was no aspect of this car that had not been re-engineered, modified or re-imagined. Even so, watching the whole project from start to finish in one go is a strong reminder just how much love and care went into it. It's a wonderful monument to your achievement Andrew.

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks Ralph really appreciated :-) it was weird to go over all of the old footage as I'd forgotten just how far it's come

[@jamespatton4214]

Still think this has to be the best non original GT40 in Britain. If there's a better one.....show me! Again, a job superbly done Andrew.

[@ratchetgt40]

That's a bold claim James! haha. I highly doubt it though :-) There are some builds which are on another level and some in progress even above those! For my first ever go it's turned out reasonable, it's by no means perfect :-)

[@jayonbikes4271]

Benjamin Workshop GT40

[@Rich77UK]

I LOVE the new colour. Gorgeous! Well built too. Congrats and kudos to you.

[@johntisbury]

You tend to forget all the steps and changes you made along the way. This video is a great reminder, despite it not showing all the extras you did along the way.

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks John, if I tried to cover all of the little tricks and touches the video would have been triple the length! haha

[@darkchild130]

I chanced upon this but it was amazing to watch. Kudos mate.

[@miguelperaza6615]

I have to congratulate you for such fantastic job you did 👏 it was epic.😮 Here in America we got a manufacturing company called Superformace , I called them and their gt 40 cars are not rain proof .

[@johngibson3837]

Good video mate just showed what can be achieved with attention to detail and a quick interior upgrade

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks 👍

[@SportsandGT]

I parked alongside your GT40 today at Cotswold Barn but by the time I’d warmed up with a coffee you were gone!

[@TP-3000]

Damn, that is perfect

[@1984ChrisHill]

Great job Andrew. I've been following you since very early on. I saw your car down at the NEC (it's stunning) and took delivery of my own tornado chassis 2 weeks ago. Your videos are a massive help. Thank you!

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks for following the build mate and congratulations on starting your build!!! Are you going to be documenting the build anywhere? FB, GT40 forum? I'd love to follow another builder on their journey!

[@1984ChrisHill]

@@ratchetgt40 I keep thinking about it. You've set the bar high! I'll send you a link if I do. Thanks.

[@williamlanphar630]

Such a great job Andrew. I hope you have years of enjoyment with it !

[@miguelperaza6615]

Now , since you started this project? We are convinced you are the VERSACE of exotic car re - styling .

[@ratchetgt40]

Haha, thanks!

[@andresgarcia7757]

Andrew you are an artist. You did a wonderful job, it looks so classy with the color choices, the wood touch points, and the body color. At first I couldn’t understand why you were cutting the body but now I can see why! Your car is stunning!

[@ratchetgt40]

Thank you so much 😀

[@air_cooled_andy]

Wow. Blown away by this Andrew. Superb work 😲😎👌

[@ratchetgt40]

Many thanks!

[@panchovisa]

Mine minutes into your video and I had to pause, I was exhausted for you. Great job, you should be very proud. Built, not bought. Ok, back to the video.

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks 👍

[@JC-jj1xm]

I'm preparing myself for the possible purchase of a RCR kit in Dec, this gives me a little insight on what to expect except your chassis is tubular, where there is an aluminium tub. But seeing the modifications to make it look more accurate is the kind of inspiration and information I needed to see! great job, looks absolutely amazing!

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks, enjoy your build!

[@charliemessenger6537]

Absolutely amazing! I had forgotten so many little mods. And you did all of this in a relatively short amount of time. From cobbled together Purple People Eater to centerfold car in two years is quite a Herculean feat. You sir, have bragging rights! Very beautiful, Andrew.

[@ratchetgt40]

Thank you Charlie!

[@miguelperaza6615]

Seems your changes made the frame stiffer and more space age modernistic 😊

[@deanwallace1680]

One of the best vids so far!!!! You did such a great job mate. And all in your own backyard! Very inspiring for a future 40 builder!

[@ratchetgt40]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tuftyterror983]

Such a beautiful car

[@HedrickSpeedsports]

WOW!!! Bravo!!!

[@muffty1337]

it looks fabulous!

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

This car is gorgeous mate, awesome job!

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks mate

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Just stubbled into this one. Nice. Good colour, like the red stripe.

[@svgproductions72]

This is an impressive project! I’ve been watching a bunch of your videos lately. I’ve always wanted to get a GT40 in your spec, the wide body MKI, but a Superformance is a bit out of the price range. I was looking at other options such as the Tornado kit, will you do a video on how much the project cost you? Looking forward to more content from you

[@ratchetgt40]

HI, thanks. I'm getting together some ideas for further content on the car, I'll perhaps try and get a gauge of what the build cost me, I dread to think!

[@davegoltz1649]

Dude your good dam.

[@fabricefufu8816]

Beautiful car

[@irancartaxo8353]

Congratulations. It was nice to follow you in this adventure.

[@ratchetgt40]

The adventure isn't finished yet! :-)

[@darthpeteza9624]

Absolutely beautiful job well done :D

[@dallisb1047]

Nice!!

[@ratchetgt40]

Thanks!

[@erich5318]

well done! car and video 🙂

[@doctorhouxoflemans]

Such a meticulous build. Heaven knows how many hours in total! How is the Nyalic on the panels performing? I guess you treated all yours before fitting back on the car? I did mine in situ and some panels had micro bubbles whilst others never seemed to fully harden and are a little waxy to the touch. Think I may have had some sort of residue on them so probably my fault, not the product 🙄

[@ratchetgt40]

I roughly worked out that its around 1500 hours. The Nyalic is holding up perfectly, sorry to hear you had issues with yours, by the sounds of it the panels weren't clinically clean unfortunately hence the reaction. I washed all of my panels with soap and hot water, then went over them very carefully with acetone on paper towels, wiping them over until the paper towels didn't lift off any more dirt. Due to me scratching a couple of the panels I did have to touch them up again and that was done just by again wiping them down with acetone and then spraying the Nyalic, the new & old coating married in perfectly

[@cal4050]

Which chassis company is this? CAV40? How much did it come to total without labor?

[@miguelperaza6615]

Oy mate? You seemed to get younger as you re - built that gt 40

[@ratchetgt40]

I'm Peter Pan!!

[@rockeroller]

Rebuilt to factory original specs, looks like.

[@integrars100]

Love it!! Would you recommend doing this? Rebuilding a kit car. Or just go buy a kit brand new? Also curious if you have and would share a cost break down.

[@ratchetgt40]

Peter, both routes have their pros and cons.... perhaps a conversation for another video! :-)

[@bradwoods371]

how does it ride? is it comfortable on the street?

[@ratchetgt40]

It ride great, I've the dampers set pretty soft and it rides the bumps beautifully

[@suntzu5836]

Two long years........And that's the color you chose!