Overview

The SL-C was designed to be built in your garage, using basic hand tools.  Contrary to what some builders think, you don't need to do any welding, or machining, or have fancy tools.  And the factory is constantly improving the SL-C and its available options to make it even easier to complete a car.  

While every builder customizes their car, some have taken it to extreme lengths.  As you read the build logs below, keep in mind that builders have a wide range of build objectives, interests, skills and budgets.  Some builder hindsight can be found here.  A "major problem" for one builder may be not an issue to many others.  Please keep that in mind, and remember that the basic car is, by kit car standards, very easy to build, as long as you stay true to a factory build as described in the build manual.  Going off the reservation may sometimes yield great results, but it will almost always take more time, and more money.  If you are building the car for the enjoyment of the build- and many builders are all about the build process- then go ahead with changes.  But if you are building an SL-C to enjoy driving it, consider the effects of straying from the recommendations in the build manual.  It is always simpler and cheaper, and most of all, faster, to travel the path trod by many other builders.

The SL-C provides an excellent platform for anything from a 'standard' to a 'showcase' build.  The choice is yours and your man card is safe with what ever path you choose.

The following build threads provide an excellent source of information so long as you keep in mind that may of that much of what is discussed covers optional enhancements, the SL-C has evolved and not everything you read on the Internet is accurate.  Most build logs seem to be from builders for whom the car is an entirely new experience, and thus should be read in that context.  A lot of the experienced builders just get on with it, and don't ask a lot of questions since much of what they are doing is obvious to them.   Read with discernment, and enjoy the build!  

Most of the build logs can be found on The SL-C Clubhouse on GT40s.com.  The list below highlights some of the more active builder threads.

Build Threads

Stacey David's Gearz Build

Superlite SL-C gets built on Stacey David's Gearz! program on SPEED TV. These were on YouTube, and free to watch, but they are now behind a paywall. If you do get a subscription, be sure to check out season 11, episode 1, where two completed SLCs are featured in the wrapup of the series!

Allan's Video Build 

Allan has probably built more SL-Cs than anyone else.  His personal SL-C is a rolling test bed for changes on cars he builds for others.  Several SL-C owners have contracted with Allan to completely build, or partially build their cars.  He can be contacted at Zakari@aol.com. 

As a contribution to the SL-C community, Allan made the following video series and posted them on Youtube.  He is constantly adding new ones, so the best way to keep current is to subscribe to his channel to get updates as soon as new videos are uploaded.  The list below is just a start- new ones are being added, so search his channel for anything you may not see here.