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  1. 07-31-2014, 02:42 PM #1
    akpingel
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    Please Graduate 7396!

    Well I am pleased to say that 7396 is DONE! OK- it's never DONE-DONE, but it is DONE!

    7396 Delivered 12/20/2010
    First Start 11/27/2012
    First GoKart 1/13/2013
    Home From Paint 5/3/2014
    Registration, tags, title 6/24/2014
    FINAL PART 7/19/2014

    I would like to thank the following:
    Matt, Neighbor Steve, Allison, Deanna, Mike Forte, Gordon Levy, Travis Blazer, Grover, Mark and Judy, Adam, the folks at Breeze, the folks at Speedhut, the annoying but helpful tech guy at Ford Racing... never got his name, and the rest of the vendors supported and not supported here... I think I bought something from just about everyone!

    Big Stuff
    Paint by Mark Mortimer - a variation of Ford's light evergreen frost
    5.0 Coyote
    Aluminum IRS w 3.73 gears
    Levy 3" headers and pipes
    TKO 600 with .82 5th gear
    Cobra front and rear brakes with Wilwood dual master cylinders and 99 Cobra spindles, Hawk Pads
    17" FFR wheels with 245 fronts and 315 rears

    And the pics!

    20140725-Cobra-0531 by akpingel, on Flickr

    20140725-Cobra-0529 by akpingel, on Flickr

    20140725-Cobra-0536 by akpingel, on Flickr

    20140725-Cobra-0540 by akpingel, on Flickr

    20140725-Cobra-0547 by akpingel, on Flickr

    20140725-Cobra-0542 by akpingel, on Flickr

    Cheers! :beer:
    Alex
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  2. 07-31-2014, 03:49 PM #2
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    Alex-

    Great looking build. I love that color! That engine bay is super clean and nicely done.

    You should be very proud of your work! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Regards,

    Steve
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  3. 07-31-2014, 04:03 PM #3
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    Great looking build! The color is great and I too like the simplicity of the engine bay. Job well done!
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  4. 07-31-2014, 04:05 PM #4
    DaleG
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    Alex, Beautiful +!!! Now, go have fun.
    SOLD 03/2013: MK II #5004: 5.0 EFI: 8.8, 3.55, E303, TW heads, GT40 intake, 24#, 70mm MAF

    Ordered MK IV Coyote Complete Kit.
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  5. 07-31-2014, 04:49 PM #5
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    Sweeeeet!
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  6. 07-31-2014, 04:52 PM #6
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    Well done!

    Jeff
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  7. 07-31-2014, 05:21 PM #7
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    Beautiful build, love your attention to detail. Time to enjoy the fruits of your labour!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. 07-31-2014, 06:32 PM #8
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    Nice job and nice color!
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  9. 07-31-2014, 06:32 PM #9
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    "OK- it's never DONE-DONE, but it is DONE!" Got it!

    I dig that Aston green and the Coyote makes me jealous!
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  10. 07-31-2014, 09:41 PM #10
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    i love it
    Owner MK4 7642RD, 393 stroker, Gordon Levy Super Alloy T5, HDX Clutch, Moser 3.31 3-link with disc brakes, 17" Bullit wheels, NT05's, Seat heaters donated by WarmSeats.com, door panels donated by Herbs Door panels.
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  11. 08-01-2014, 11:25 AM #11
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    Absolutely Beautiful!
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  12. 08-01-2014, 11:36 AM #12
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    Superb. A nice unique colour.
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  13. 08-01-2014, 11:45 AM #13
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    Nice job, Alex!

    It's a build that looks understated but there is a lot more to see than meets the eye. Especially, when you raise the bonnet, you should get some interesting reactions. I like it because it reminds me of the many pictures of the racing versions of the C****. Congratulations! WEK.
    FFR MkIII 302 (ATK), EFI 75mm TB with custom box plenum chamber, 24# injectors, 4 tube BBK ceramic, cold air sys, alum flywheel, crane roller rockers, T5, Wilwood pedals, custom five link with Watt's link, 4 rotors, coil overs, power steering with Heidt valve, alum FFR rad, driver's crash bar mod, mini dead pedal mod, quick release steering wheel hub #6046
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  14. 08-02-2014, 11:00 AM #14
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    Alex-

    I looked through your build pictures, and I am really impressed. What a wonderful build, and I really enjoyed all the build pics. I am going to use many of them to monitor my own progress. Although I am not using the Coyote, there's a lot there to emulate.

    Congratulations on a stunning build! I love the antique NC plate too. Where in NC are you? Well done again on a fantastic job!

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  15. 08-14-2014, 01:59 PM #15
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    Thanks for the kind words everyone! 350 miles on it now and things are settling in nicely! However I am still deathly afraid of the gas pedal in 1st and 2nd gear haha.

    Steve, I am down in the Charlotte area.

    Cheers,
    Alex
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  16. 01-26-2015, 01:56 PM #16
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    Alex,

    Not sure if you check the boards any longer but I'd really like to connect with you. I'm in Mooresville and just got my roadster kit yesterday. Your build is very clean looks very similar to my planned build: Coyote, IRS, Tremec TKO 600. I would love the opportunity if you're still in the Charlotte area to see your car and possibly discuss some of the details of your build. My email is [email protected] if you prefer and my cell is: 917.670.8797 and home is 704.360.9404.

    Russell Jones
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  17. 01-27-2015, 04:54 PM #17
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    Very nice, another vote for a great color choice! Have to like clean Coyote builds - of course I'm partial. Enjoy.

    Kevin
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  18. 01-27-2015, 06:40 PM #18
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    Alex,

    Looks great! A question, the sealing you are using for the hood, I haven't seen that before and it looks great! What, where and how?

    thanks!
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  19. 01-27-2015, 10:19 PM #19
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    Very nice. That color really makes the lines and curves stand out. I would not have even thought of that color but I really like it, good for you for stepping out the box.


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  20. 01-27-2015, 10:46 PM #20
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    very nice love that engine bay
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  21. 01-28-2015, 03:47 PM #21
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    Congrats!! That is sweet! I love the engine shot. I won't be far behind you!
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  22. 01-28-2015, 06:20 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by dnew View Post
    Alex,

    Looks great! A question, the sealing you are using for the hood, I haven't seen that before and it looks great! What, where and how?

    thanks!
    http://www.breezeautomotive.com/details.php?prod_id=843

    Many use this for hood and doors; stay with the FFR-supplied stuff for the trunk. My 2 cents.
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    Ordered MK IV Coyote Complete Kit.
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  23. 01-28-2015, 09:56 PM #23
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    DaleG thanks for that info. I have looked over both Breeze and **********'s websites and still being schooled.

    thanks again!
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