My roadster is being delivered this Wednesday, 2/15 about noon!
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My roadster is being delivered this Wednesday, 2/15 about noon!
Congratulations! Start a build thread and let us watch the fun. Do a complete inventory down to what is supposed to be in each bag of parts. Most of us find it best to leave the parts in the original shipping boxes for easy part retrieval when needed. The inventory list then can be used to identify the box the part should be in. The hardest part of the build is identifying the hardware used to attach the parts. Because of all the different options the kit covers, you will have lots of left over bolts, screws, washers, and such.
King
Roadster #8127, ordered 7/12/13, received 9/11/13
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...4-Coyote-Build
Thanks King. Taking the whole day off work, so planning on starting the inventory right away and taking my time.
I've thought about a build thread. I certainly have enjoyed and learned a lot from the multitude of builds I've followed. I just don't know that I'm going to be doing anything that's very different or that hasn't been seen here before. I'll think about it...
If not a thread, take lots of pictures and post in "what did I do to my roadster today". I did not do this and looking back I wished I had. Especially if you deviate from the manual or do any personal touches. Remember the only "dumb" question is the one "NOT ASKED". Good luck with your build and the forum will be here to help spend your money.
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Doug
FFR 7995
347 SBF Prestige Mototsports, Moser 8.8 (3.31) 3 Link, TKO 600, Nitto 555s, 17" Halibrands, PS, AC, Heat, Color Redfire Pearl, with Wimbledon White Stripes
Congrats, I always put the inventory list in a plastic sleeve outside each box to identify whats in each box
I will second what others have said about a thorough inventory. Take your time and keep everything in its original bag and box. You'll be tempted to toss boxes and containers, but don't until all the parts in a particular box are installed. I even went further and marked on the boxes their content. You'll be glad you did. I spent 2 days taking inventory with the help of my son and better half and enjoyed the time spent together.
Enjoy!
Yeah, I know the inventory is important. BUT........... when's the last time you got 19 boxes of cool car parts and the car??? For me, it was Xmas in April. Those moments are etched in my memory banks forever! And then I had to do the inventory.
Have fun.
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
Congrats! Must be exciting.
Started dreaming of a Cobra around 1987
Purchased Complete Kit 6/9/2017, Delivered 9/4/2017, Rolling Chassis 3/30/2018, Engine Dyno'ed 3/4/2022, Engine installed 8/27/2022
Click here for my build thread
Serial #9158
Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines
Congrats!!!! feel free to come check out my build or call with any questions since we aren't too far apart.
My build log is a record of what I was thinking while building; it's as much for me down the road as it is for others. Even if you don't post it, keep a log & pictures!
John
P.S. I love reading build logs. It's amazing what you can learn from osmosis.
P.P.S. Congratulations!
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
I consider myself a pretty good organizer, so I will be labeling boxes.
My brother is my computer guru and he's setting me up a web site / blog for the build. It's just getting started (read that as "I've done nothing to it yet"), but it's www.Boss427.us.
I know there's no such thing as a Boss 427. But it will be a Boss 351 bored and stroked to a 427, so there ya go.
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Thanks for the comments.
Have fun trying to get to sleep tonight!!!
Congrats!!!
I have a parts bin rack. I used that for a lot of storage for medium and small parts. I marked the bins with box number.
Congrats and welcome to the forum. I was at the Build SChool when I got the call, I remember the feeling. Looking fwd to seeing your posts.
Bob
Baghdad Bob
Complete Kit Delivered July 2010, serial @ 7287, Whitby Power Brakes, Whitby Tonneau, Power Steering w HEIDTS PS Valve, Hydralic clutch, 15" Wheels, BFG Tires, 331 stroker w Quick Fuel 650, RPM Heads, Air Gap Intake. IRS w 3.27, TKO-600. FFMETAL Firewall Forward, FFMETAL Dropped Battery Box in Trunk, Enlarged Passenger footbox, Breeze Cubby storage, Breeze Seat Brackets, Herbs Door Panels. Ford ruby red 12 coats.
Boydster any pics of your delivery? I have about 5 weeks until mine will be delivered. I have no clue how I'll be able to wait that long.
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
Hey JR. I started a build thread over on the Build Threads,
but until you get over there, here ya go...
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---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
and here's 2 more, one to show off my girl and one to show 9042 in her new home.
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---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
Better get busy, man, nice days are coming!!!
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
Let the fun begin!!!!!!
Chuck Krueger
MK4 Kit - Picked up 4/5/14, Complete Kit, 3-Link, Wilwood upgrade, Coyote, TKO 500, First Start 7/25/15
2000 C5
2003 C5 Z06
2007 C5 Z06
Thanks Boydster, looks like your girl is right at home.
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019