Sweet MFG quick release

Trying to locate the following part to adapt it to what I hope will become a rake and telescopic adjustment to the steering wheel in my 40. I have a very compact current production GM steering column used in Australia that may fit. As soon as the dash is positioned this will be attempted. I'm looking for the 801-70004 with the loose weld on adaptor as shown below to add to the column.

Update : 12th August, 2008

Dash panel fitment

After receiving the RCR LHD dash in error with the car, RCR were kind enough to send out a RHD version. However fitment began to identify some issues with this dash. Its design is different to the LHD in a few areas. The lower extensions are much shorter and the fit to the base of the windscreen not ideal. It has an upward lip at the window rather than a corner down. It may have been my fitting approach but I did not like the differences. The LHD dash looked like a better fit. It had longer extensions down to the tanks and I also did not like the "droop" in the binnacle cover, you can see it below.

RCR RHD dash panel.

RCR LHD Dash panel.

I contemplated cutting the LHD up and putting the RHD gauge area in it, but before I did I visited Roaring Forties, they were as helpful as ever and I purchased one of theirs and its very similar to the RCR LHD one, very happy. You can see them all below.

The photo makes them look different in size but they are quite close.

RCR LHD, total width 1,452mm with the steering CL 236mm from the CL of the dash.

RCR RHD, total width 1,475mm with the steering CL 228mm from the CL of the dash.

RF RHD, total width 1,460mm with the steering CL 215mm from the CL of the dash.

Needless to say the RF dash will be fitted. It may need some work at the steering wheel exit but that's OK.

Update : 20th May, 2008

Pedals

The pedals I plan to use are manufactured in Australia by Jim Cowden from Australian Engineering. They are made differently to the RCR items and are local. (316 Pedals and black nickel steel frames). Uses a 5/8 front and ¾ rear master cylinder. Images are below. I have not purchased these yet.

The RCR item is shown below. Also well constructed.

The accelerator pedal will need to be electronic due to the fly by wire engine being used. Part numbers for the accelerator are varied.

Holden quoted part number - 92189338

Forums quote for the six pin 92189345 and an eight pin 92188387. Need to work this out!

Update : 15th May, 2008

Interior Concept

The interior of the car will follow loosely the original racing cars. It will have a spartan interior but will have to be road legal, and this will drive some changes.

GT40 P1075 interior shown below.

My vehicle has the full roll cage option and will be fitted with a centre shifter. It will be RHD for Australia!

Update : 5th May, 2008