Finally did it.

[Boydster]

Hi. I'm Boyd. Been around the forums for over 2 years, have chatted with a few of you on different topics.
I'm a heavy commercial aircraft mechanic, been doing it on the line for 27 years. 5 years before that in General and Corporate Aviation.

Been a fan of F5 for many years. Have been building a spreadsheet for the last 2.5 years while saving the big bucks for a build.

Feb 1st, I decided my finances were in line and I'm at a great point in my life to do this. Placed an order for a complete MKIV.
Added on:
Powdercoat chassis
cut outs
wind wings
sun visors
wipers
floormats
Big Red Wilwoods, front & rear
Moser 8.8 rear

I had been told 4-5 weeks to build the kit. After placing the order, found out there were some openings and they bumped me up. Kit will be done on 2-11... 10 days from ordering.
Already setup with Stewart.

Just a very small piece of the huge plans I have...

427W, x head
TKO600
Full Gas-N exhaust
2x4 FiTech
17x9 & 17x10.5 AR105M Anthracite wheels with 255 & 315 NT05's.
Thats the big chunks. Lots and lots of stuff from Breeze, Fortes, some electric mods planned.

Got a Build Dolly and a Body Buck for free from grluisi150 back in September. Kinda cool that they have been used for multiple builds and the F5 pilots have been signing and dating them. Hope to be able to pass this along when I'm done with them.

Anyways, Thanks for letting me hang around the forums for so long without having an F5. Yeah, I'm excited. No, I havent slept. Yes, I'm already spending money like a Madman.

I know, no pics, didnt happen. But there's nothing to take a pic of... yet.

[bil1024]

Congrats ! Did you get in on the 9900.00 sale that went up today ?

[scottiec]

Welcome! Not too far from me in NoVa

[Boydster]

Congrats ! Did you get in on the 9900.00 sale that went up today ?

No, I just saw it. Missed it by 2 days.

[Boydster]

Anybody know these guys?

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[blitzkreig baja]

Welcome. Yes, the money can go out fast and furious when you get started on one of these.

[GoDadGo]

This will be child's play for you.

C_O_N_G_R_A_T_U_L_A_T_I_O_N_S_!

[SingleMaltWSKY]

Congrats!! Sounds like an awesome build!

[RR20AC]

Have fun, I am. One of the best parts of owning one of these is the build.

[Boydster]

Welcome! Not too far from me in NoVa

Maybe a goal for a first short road trip?

[Boydster]

Welcome. Yes, the money can go out fast and furious when you get started on one of these.

Yeah, I'm pretty much sticking to my spreadsheet so far, but even that is not what we'd call "budgeting". I've got some pretty high end stuff ($$) in the plans.

[Boydster]

This will be child's play for you.

C_O_N_G_R_A_T_U_L_A_T_I_O_N_S_!

Thank you.

[Boydster]

Congrats!! Sounds like an awesome build!

I hope so... I think it will be. I went with the x-head 427 thinking if it's not enough, a simple cyl head swap and new headers can add 75 - 100 hp. Just about enough.

[Boydster]

Have fun, I am. One of the best parts of owning one of these is the build.

...and I am so looking forward to it. I could have bought a GT500, but decided this would be more fun to build.

[Papa]

Congrats ! Did you get in on the 9900.00 sale that went up today ?

I called FF today when I saw that sale e-mail. It only applies to a base kit. But, if anyone has recently ordered a base kit, give them a call ASAP! They sounded like they were willing to apply the sale to recent purchases. It never hurts to ask.

[Makgecko]

I did but getting complete kit. I have to talk to Tony on Monday. Just trying to figure out what options.

Here are my thoughts
MK4 complete kit, powder coated chassis, 351 headers, 302-351 engine mounts, 31 spline 2015 IRS drive shaft, Body cut outs, leather seats, P/S components, 2015 IRS, GPS gauge set, 17x9/10.5 Halibrands, rear nudge bar, 4 over-riders, wind wings, sun visors, front sway bar kit, rear sway bar kit, Floor mats, Chrome roll bars, 2015 stock brakes, extra side view mirror, drivers seat slider, side louvers.

[WIS89]

Boyd-

Congratulations on taking the plunge; you won't regret it! I like your plan, and I think the time you have spent putting the plan together will pay dividends. I took a long time planning before I could order, and although I have made some changes along the way, having that solid plan in the beginning has made all the difference.

The next few weeks will be exciting. Getting the garage ready, sorting out what tools you may need to buy -- or at least convince the wife you need to buy! ;-o) Plus the whole dreaming about it before it gets there, will keep you occupied.

Good luck being patient until it gets here, and please keep us updated.

Regards,

Steve

[Boydster]

Thanks Steve.

Boyd-

Congratulations on taking the plunge; you won't regret it! I like your plan, and I think the time you have spent putting the plan together will pay dividends. I took a long time planning before I could order, and although I have made some changes along the way, having that solid plan in the beginning has made all the difference.

That's been my fun part of it so far. My spreadsheet is immense, with links to all the vendor pages and to the forums for certain topics I want to re-visit (think pinion angle and front alignment). I also know that I can afford to build it the way I want to. This will be my only build and I dont see selling it.

The next few weeks will be exciting. Getting the garage ready, sorting out what tools you may need to buy -- or at least convince the wife you need to buy! ;-o) Plus the whole dreaming about it before it gets there, will keep you occupied.

No wife. She took off years ago for some dude with an italian accent that bought her a white BMW. I ended up getting a divorce in absentia. So I can buy anything I need. Long as the girl in my pic to the left of this post agrees.

Good luck being patient until it gets here, and please keep us updated.

Thanks for making me feel welcome. I dont know that I'll do a build thread, but I will be sure to post some updates as it goes along. And especially for the cool stuff.

[Straversi]

The girl on the left will definitely appreciate the open air drives.
Welcome aboard!

[Gumball]

Welcome to the fun - enjoy the journey and let us know when we can start helping you spend your money.

Oh.... and when you get stuck on something, just close your eyes and dream of doing this someday soon.......

[awd-turbo]

I did but getting complete kit. I have to talk to Tony on Monday. Just trying to figure out what options.

Here are my thoughts
MK4 complete kit, powder coated chassis, 351 headers, 302-351 engine mounts, 31 spline 2015 IRS drive shaft, Body cut outs, leather seats, P/S components, 2015 IRS, GPS gauge set, 17x9/10.5 Halibrands, rear nudge bar, 4 over-riders, wind wings, sun visors, front sway bar kit, rear sway bar kit, Floor mats, Chrome roll bars, 2015 stock brakes, extra side view mirror, drivers seat slider, side louvers.

Where do you live? I have a set of SS roll bars and SS bumper set. I will trade you driver side roll bar for the regular one, you pay shipping both ways... Save you some money... then if you want the passanger one, Ill sell it to you for cheaper then what they have them for...

[CraigS]

Go here and let people know of your plans. There are plenty of cobras in the area.
http://www.capitalareacobraclub.com/index.php
A Md group has breakfast Sundays at 8AM at the Bob Evans in Bowie, Rte 301 and Rte 50.

[Boydster]

Go here and let people know of your plans. There are plenty of cobras in the area.
http://www.capitalareacobraclub.com/index.php
A Md group has breakfast Sundays at 8AM at the Bob Evans in Bowie, Rte 301 and Rte 50.

Thanks Craig. Thats only 15 miles from me. I'll reach out to them.

[Boydster]

Oh.... and when you get stuck on something, just close your eyes and dream of doing this someday soon.......

Thats beautiful, Gumball... off into the sunset...