Superlite SLC Build 052 Initial body fitment

Correction: At the end of the video I mistakenly said the front tires are 12.4” wide which is 1” wider than listed on Michelin’s web site. In fact they are 11.4” wide, but just too wide for the SLC with the rims provided in the kit.
In this video we put the center section of the body called the spider and nose on the chassis. This way we can check the fit for the mocked up radiator shroud. Also leaving the spider on so we can mock up the rear intercoolers, and oil sump tank and make sure they fit within the body structure.

[@JoelKSLC]

Correction: At the end of the video I mistakenly said the front tires are 12.4” wide which is 1” wider than listed on Michelin’s web site. In fact they are 11.4” wide and the Michelin web site is correct, but just too wide for the SLC with the rims provided in the kit.

[@barryfinger1937]

Awesome Joel! And this segment had a bonus live action sequence with someone walking into the frame of your camera for a moment! I’m working on a very different type of project right now (adding a significant expansion to my barn/workshop) and your updates provide great motivation and a break from time to time!

[@JoelKSLC]

Barry Finger Thanks Barry, actually had a small segment of my son interviewing me right after we rolled the body outside, but that scene was dropped by the editor! I will make an on camera appearance at some point! Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@iliyamaslov640]

Just wanted to thank you for sharing

[@geneg1504]

It looks great can't wait to see it done

[@JoelKSLC]

Thanks!

[@Kapitopia1854]

Aw yeah!

[@ericcecil6605]

I've enjoyed watching the progress. On the tire clearance issue. Why not just screw in the tie rod ends on both upper and lower control arms equally. This would pull the entire spindle inside the car.

[@JoelKSLC]

Eric Cecil Thanks for the nice feedback. Good question, the lower control arms are already in as far as they can go.

[@demagchevy]

Looks great, musta felt nice to see it with the body actually on the car!

[@JoelKSLC]

Alfonso Demagistris thanks, very happy with the fit of the body. I watch alot of component car build videos and the bodies rarely line up well and need quite a bit of work. Once I get the new front tires on, should be in good shape with regard to wheel alignment in the arches.

[@jeanstpierre2304]

how long can it take to assemble from A to Z someone who does it full time thank you.

[@implectic]

Love the car! Did your kit come with a build manual? I'm still figuring out which kit I would like to build price range and all that, however looking between factory 5 and RCR, I've heard that RCR cars don't have build manuals? Can you confirm that? Thanks for your time

[@JoelKSLC]

Thanks Kyle, yes there a build manual. There are also numerous detailed build logs on GT40s.com and an excellent SLC video build series on KZbin by ZAKARI3000. One of the best build blogs is socalslc.com. Happy to answer any questions you have.

[@implectic]

@@JoelKSLC thanks for confirming that! I'll check these out.

[@ssoffshore5111]

Joel, looks great! Any feel for the weight of the body components?

[@JoelKSLC]

SS OFFSHORE Thanks! Couldn’t tell you exactly in terms of actual pounds how heavy the body is but two people can pick up that center section with no problem. My guess is the front and rear clam are less than 100 pounds each.

[@argenisperez3467]

I am a mechanical engineer and have been looking at these for quite sometime (even read some of your post on a forum). How would you compare this "experience" vs lets say the new corvette

[@JoelKSLC]

Argenis Perez I haven’t seen the new corvette in person, but for me it’s all about the build and creating something unique. I’ve owned vipers and Corvettes and expect this car to be much more of a visceral driving experience.

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

wait I see a made in Canada sticker on the underside of the body. Joel do you know where they make them in Canada Id like to go take a look I live in Canada

[@JoelKSLC]

Andrew Burton Hi Andrew, I don’t know who RCR uses to make their bodies but they did a really nice job on this one.

[@JoelKSLC]

Andrew Burton Here you go, it was actually on that label, Performance Fiberglass Products Inc 1646 Gideon Dr Delaware, ON N0L 1E0 [phone]

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

@@JoelKSLC thanks that address is 2 hours from me. Ill phone them in the summer

[@edmondtv1]

How bout the front glass

[@JoelKSLC]

It’s a custom windshield DOT compliant and supplied with the kit.

[@yogamon]

Approximately how much does the fiberglass body weigh?

[@JoelKSLC]

Just a guess but I’m thinking about 150-200 pounds

[@jossr71]

is there any way you can adapt power windows on that thing?? or have you seen one with power windows?? i'm planning on buying one and would like to have some power windows

[@JoelKSLC]

Hi Jose, it’s never been done. Some say it is not possible based on the shape of the door and windows. I haven’t put much thought into it, but perhaps if you buy the 2 part windows and have the bottom portion retractable either manual or powered it may work. Many builder do power doors. Not sure if that will pass NJ inspection so I am thinking manual doors with the struts to make them easy to open.

[@jossr71]

@@JoelKSLC what is NJ inspection? and where should i take my car for inspection to make it legal?? i'm all new to this

[@JoelKSLC]

jose zaragosa every state is different and you really need to under what you can and can’t get registered. Especially when it comes to emissions and safety. What state do you live in?

[@jossr71]

Joel K I live in Washington state, Seattle

[@JoelKSLC]

jose zaragosa I would go on the factoryfiveforum and search for registration and see if anyone has registered a car in Washington state. Looks like they have a process for Custom Designed Vehicles. www.dmv.com/wa/washington/custom-vehicle-registration I would make sure I understand what you can and can’t do before you buy the kit and the engine.

[@owenross2792]

If you could find those wheels with a different offset that would be perfect to suck those tires in.

[@JoelKSLC]

owen ross Thanks for the feedback. There are some other challenges moving those wheels in. Specifically there are coolant pipes that run along the chassis and the wider front tires could interfere with them and limit an already large turning radius.

[@ssoffshore5111]

My fronts are narrower with the std offset and they rub or come very close to rubbing on the inside, I don't see how those tires could be made to fit without protruding.

[@nedkelly9842]

if this guy was telling you you just one $50 million you would fall asleep!

[@JoelKSLC]

Ned, my friends tease me if they have problems sleeping they view one of my videos and they go right out. LOL