Jeff,
I would recommend that you surf the
GT40 build log section of this forum and reach out to the following people:
Bill D.
Dean Lampe
Brent Mills
Bill is in CA and built an incredible RCR. I just noticed yesterday that his web site is now down, but it was a great way to school yourself on the RIGHT WAY to build an RCR. No slight on Dean, as he had many other hands involved in his. But it also utilized the best of best for parts and workmanship and was outstanding. Brent is still pulling together his MKIV and there is a lot to learn from that build, too.
The resources are here...you just have to reach out and start asking the questions.
Good luck with your project,
-The
other Dean (last name not Lampe
)