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    Spyder GT Registry

    Prototype

    Name: formerly Mark Fajardo and MrMustang
    Display Name: 4nsicdoc
    Location: Temecula, CA
    Frame#: Prototype (Proof of Concept car from FFR)
    Status: Sold on eBay, shipped to Germany


    Frame #001

    Name: John Spina
    Display Name: GN Spyder
    Location: Long Grove, IL
    FFR Number: FFR4166GT
    Status: Have been driving it for over a year now. It's been to DVSF in 2005, Woodward Cruise in 2005, at the race track once (ran 11.99@119, then almost lost it when I turned up the wick...seems the rear end got "light" and lifted. I believe I know what caused it, and will be panning the underside this year.

    Build detail: The theme for building this beauty was to be "different". Well, it's different. I have a Buick V6 turbo engine AKA Buick Grand National, with twin turbos and strengthened lower end. Engine control is FAST ECU with 50 lb injectors and a Wide Band O2 sequentially controlled fueling system. Car weighs 3075 lbs with full tank and driver. Weight distribution is 52/48 F/R. Tire size 275-40ZR17 front, 335-35ZR17 rear (Sumitomo/Kumho). Customization includes BMW Z4 taillights, Corvette C5 rear side markers, VW Beetle front turn signals/side markers, HID headlamp conversion, HID fog light conversion, Chevy van 3rd. brake light on spoiler. Automatic 4spd. OD transmission with Moon Eyes digital shifter. Electrical system is mostly incorporated into the console, where there is a relay for each switch on the dash. All switches are LED low current pusbutton style switches. Gauges are Autometer. Remote control for hood, trunk and doors. Paint is 2003 Corvette Anniversary Red (3-step) and stripes are Cadillac Diamond White Pearl. Car was featured in Kit Car Builder magazine, Apr. 2006.

    Related Links:
    Kit Car Builder Article

    Spyder Project Slide Show


    Frame #002

    ?????


    Frame #003

    Name: Terry Semple
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    FFR Number: #4606
    Details: Carbed 351w making about 400 hp with a tremec 3550 and DRISC brakes. Used for open track events.

    From Mark D: "This has been a long build for Terry but is finally coming to a close. He does plan to be at the London Cobra Show in 09 with the car."

    If someone sees him at London, please ask him to check in here with us and fill in the details! Or at least snap a few pictures for us.


    Frame #004

    Name: ?
    Display Name: ?
    Location: ?
    FFR Number: F5R 4204GT
    Status: Complete as of Feb '11
    Build detail: 347, mass-flo fuel injection, Tremec 3550 5-speed, 3-link rear end, Wilwood 12" front brakes and SN Cobra rear brakes (11.x") (all 5-lug), sumped fuel tank, and more...


    Frame #005

    Name: Steve Ducsay
    Display Name: Black Wishbone
    Location: Fairfield, CT
    FFR Number: FFR5277SP
    Status: Off to the Painters (Yellow)
    Build detail: 302(348hp~325ft/lb), TKO 500, 3.55 rear, manual 15:1 rack, Manual brakes ~12" back 13" front. 17 in wheels with 265 front 335 rears.

    website

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    Frame #006

    From Mark D:
    # 4708 GT which was a late 2003 kit no longer exists. The kit was never built. I have no details to offer at this time.


    Frame #007

    Name: Ricky Smith
    Display Name: Ricky Smith
    Location: Shelburne Mass.
    FFR# F5R1000007GT
    Status: Picked up in 04.

    My Syder is rolling, need running gear,paint ect,ect (as of 12/2006)


    Frame #008

    Name: Bill Haas
    Display Name: Bill32
    Location: Whitewood, SD
    Status (5/21/09): Car will have 302, fairly stock motor. This winter I will probably take it out to California and have Jeff Miller paint it as he had with my two Roadsters. Unless a lightning bolt hits be first, it will be painted the same color as my current roadster, which is Candy Pearl Cranberry (a red that is similar to Corvette Magnetic Red)


    Frame #009

    Name: Warren Plesmid
    Display Name: Warren P
    Location: Sagamore Hills, OH (near Cleveland)
    FFR Number: FFR4559GT
    Status: 3 years and counting.
    Ford 5.0 crate motor 345HP with lots of external changes, carburnated, engine painted balck wrinkle finish to be different, scatter shield, TKO600, FMS aluminum dif w/3.73LS,IRS, new stock brakes, Compomotive 3 piece wheels w/Sumitomo 275-40-17 & 315-35-17, sunken battery box in trunk floor.

    Still undecided on the color but both balck and red are at the top of the list.

    Should make some noise bafore winter is over.


    Frame #010

    ?????

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    Frame #011

    Name: Jonathan Bedford
    Display Name: HotWheelsKid
    Location: Fredericksburg, TX
    FFR Number: FFR4659GT
    Status: Nearly untouched since 2003. Just getting started [2022].


    Frame #012

    Name: Richard Seweryniak (Sev-ver-ree-nee-ak) (formerly Ken Reid's car)
    Display Name: RichardS
    Location: Glen Allen, VA
    FFR Number: FFR4617GT
    Status: Runs and drives great. Working little issues like trying to center the steering wheel, not easy with this 18:1 FR rack. I am slowly hand forming some end pieces for the dash. Replaced stock 450lb rear springs with 550lb due to bottoming out a couple times with the stock setup. The car definitely stands out when parked with 15-20 "roadsters".

    Build detail: Stock EFI donor motor for now, new Ford Motorsport T5Z, IRS, 3.55 Torsen LSD Aluminum Diff, manual FR 18:1 rack, Manual brakes (converting to PBR aluminum dual piston calipers in the future). 17" Halibrand Corbra III wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the back. Leather dash and headrests. Powdercoated frame metalic grey with satin black aluminum. Vortex cones in headers for fewer db. Mazda Classic Red

    website and website 2


    Frame #013

    Name:Jan Smit
    Display Name:Koi Boy
    Location:Temecula CA.
    FFR Number:FFR4644K
    Status:95% complete.
    Build details:347 stroker EFI.Tremec TKO 5spd.IRS 3.72 diff.13". Baer front brakes, 12" rear brakes.
    2003 Cobra wheels 275/40 front,315/35 rear.
    Painted by Jeff Miller.


    Frame #014

    Name: Ivan Peterson
    Display name: blew spyder
    Location: Flushing MI.
    Occupation: Retired
    Status: Starting body fitting. Running gear,wiring complete. Hope to finish body work and painting this winter.
    PS Thanks to this Forum.

    I've been sanding ,painting, sanding, painting,sanding, painting.(my first and last painting job) I think you get the picture, and I hope to have my spyder on the road early this summer. Should be done painting and buffing in two weeks and then back to assembly.
    (updated 4/19/09)


    Frame #015

    ?????

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    Frame #016

    ?????


    Frame #017

    ?????


    Frame #018

    Name: David Le
    Display Name: Endopotential
    Location: California
    FFR Serial Number: 4701GT
    Just purchased the car from KatRoy#2 (Kathy Roy) who bought the car from Cliff Landry.

    Spyder GT, Rio Yellow Pearl, 351W, roller rockers, Holly 650, 4 wheel disk manual brakes, Tremec 3550 5 speed, 8.8 posi, IRS.

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    Frame #019

    ?????


    Frame #020

    ?????
    Last edited by cheap; 02-07-2022 at 08:15 PM.

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    Frame #021

    Name: John W Barausky
    Display Name: John W Barausky
    Location: PA
    FFR Serial Number: ?
    Status: its more or less completed, no paint yet and getting it ready to be registered.


    Frame #022

    Name: John Woody
    Display name: jwoody
    Location: San Antonio, TX
    Frame #: #4526CP
    FFR #: FFR#4526CP
    Status: completed! cockpit alum - Lizard Skin inside & out; Stine dieted 92 Mustang harness; Ford Racing 302 - M-6007-XB3 GT40; Ford Racing Cobra EFI; 24# injectors; 65 mm TB; 75 mm Mass Air; T-5; IRS - 97 Thunderbird 8.8 3.73; Baer 13 in front; Baer 12 in rear; Flaming River manual rack 15:1; Ford Cobra 17 x 9 wheels; 245 front / 275 rear.
    Update: as I have AC, we did a major dash mod. We molded firberglass panel to the lower part of the FFR panel including rounded ends. We included a center console for the AC controls, starter key, aux outlet, and radio. My dash ends fit right next to the window upright support and we have included two 1/4 in bolts in each side through the widow upright to the dash end. I am using a nut attachment that is built into the dash. the bolts are recessed a bit into the window upright for no door shut conflict.

    Just back from paint, Ford 150 truck red.

    Chassis 022, S/N: FFR4526GT which is also the the Texas VIN number for this car.

    I have Vintage Air A/C. Car runs FAST.

    Graduated 7 Feb '09.


    Frame #023

    ?????


    Frame #024

    Name: Paul
    Display name: Stengun
    Location: Lonsdale AR
    FFR Number: FFR4859GT
    Status 7/26/11: Bought the car from Greg Mrozek (Arachnyd) and relocated from MN to AR

    Build details: 414W (stroked 351W, 4.0" stroke, 4.060" bore). Tremec TKO 5spd. IRS w/3.55 and Torsen diff. 13" dual-piston front disc brakes (Mustang Cobra parts), 12" rear disc brakes (Corvette parts). 2003 Mustang Cobra wheels, 275/40 front, 315/35 rear.


    Frame #025

    ?????


    Frame #026

    Name: John Athey
    Display Name: beach bum
    Location: Flagler Beach, FL
    FFR Number: ?
    Status: Just starting (9/2013)
    Build details: 01 Cobra donor

    Frame #027

    Name: ?
    Display Name: Eagle Farmer
    Location: Sky Valley, GA
    FFR #: ?
    Status: Complete


    Frame #028

    ?????

    Frame #029

    Name: Greg Hastings
    Display Name: kp125
    Location: Herndon, va
    FFR Serial Number: F5R1000029GT
    Status: Car is complete and running with minor interior work coming up
    Build details: 302 EFI, GT-40 Heads, Drilled front Rotors, 17x9 with 245/45 & 17x10.5 355/35. 3.47 gears, 2004 S200 Silver Stone

    Comments: Planning on installing radio. Still need to make up door panels and finish carpeting.


    Frame #030

    Name: Troy
    Display name: 7tvette
    Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada
    Frame Number: FFR1000030GT
    Status: Recently acquired from 02summit

    Build details: 5.0 EFI with mild mods, 5spd, manual, 15:1 rack, 3 link 3.55 rear, 13" slotted and drilled front brakes ,12" rear, 18"x 9" chrome Cobra R rims. Donor used but everything has been replaced or rebuilt except the wiring harness.


    Frame #031

    Name: Rob Pond
    Displayed Name: eBlueSpyder
    Location: Clifton, Va
    Frame: ...0208CP
    FFR#...0208GT
    Status: Complete

    AutoWeek ran a contest for their 50th Anniversary issue. Had to submit a photo and 50 words or less about the impact the automotive industry/car had on me. They selected one entry from each state. The photo was a thumbnail along with my comments but at least I made it into print along with the immortals.

    There were only a few replicars among the 50 as I recall and mine was not even finished. The headers and side pipes weren't even installed. Proof that my pen is mightier than my wrench ... or they were just plain desperate to fill a page.

    Frame #032

    Name: Bob Horn
    Display Name: vaca.bob
    Location: Vacaville, CA
    FFR Serial Number: F5R1000032GT
    Status: Have VIN as of 11-14-06. Trying to get the computer reflashed, but local tune master died quite suddenly.
    Build details: 408W, Mass-Flo, Tremec TKO600, 3.55 8.8" rear, 11" front-10.5" rear 5-lug discs, 15:1 manual steering, 17" '03 SVT Cobra wheels, 275/40 & 315/35 on 9" & 10.5" rims. Color to be 2006 Cadillac Pearl White with green metallic stripe over steering wheel.


    Frame #033

    Name: Bruce Carpenter
    Display Name: Pirate at Forty
    Location: West Richland, WA
    Status: I started my re-built engine at the end of June [2009]. On Saturday, I formally reached the go-kart stage. My neighbors were out, so I had to take it out of the drive, past the neighbors, then back away. Never got out first (it is a short street).

    Build Details: 302 EFI, planning only minor mods, upgraded to Ford Racing 5-lug, Cobra Brakes, still figuring out the rest.


    Frame #034

    Name: Luke T
    Display Name: ohspyder
    Location: Columbus, OH
    Status: 1.5 years and counting.

    Website is current as of Sept 08.

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    Frame #035

    ?????


    Frame #036

    ?????


    Frame #037

    Name: Brian Maynard and his brother
    Display Names: bmaynard and cruizer
    Location: Ypsilanti, MI
    Frame Number: FFR1000037GT
    Status: Just starting (Nov '06). [Posted by Cruizer:] Im not the owner of a kit but my brother bought what may be the last kit. We ordered it the last day we could and was told it looks like it was the last one to be sold.
    We got the call and it will be delivered in the morning.

    I will be building the kit and will try to get somw pictures of it up every once in a while.
    The donor car is a 88 Mustang GT with some bolt on mods. Hoping to have it out in the spring with the help of a few friends.
    I have glanced over the forum a little. Will look into all the threds when i get a chance to get ideas and such.

    New update: Still in paint, 2 years and counting now (Nov '08)

    website


    Frame #038

    Name: Patrick Eaton
    Display Name: peaton
    Location: Bedford, TX
    Status: I havent done much in past 6 months, changed jobs. but am getting ready to jump back
    to it this month. Its also cooler, can do it comfortably. I am getting ready to install engine/trans in couple weeks. I do check web site couple times a week.
    Pat

    I am not sure if I am going to use the SSI or not. I will have to modify top support brace and then redo firewall aluminum but it looks good to me. I powder coated valve covers to match.
    (updated 4/19/09)

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    Frame #039

    Name: Jay Anderson
    Display Name: JayP
    Location: Lynn, MA ( just north of Boston)
    FFR Number: F5R1000039GT
    The "last" spyder to leave FFR (it was in the warehouse in storage)

    complete but minor details to work out. Prep for registering!

    I ran out of text in my original post.

    Unknown:

    Display Name: 1amguy
    Location: Fort Washington MD

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    Unknown:

    Paul Murphy?



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    Unknown:

    Name: John B
    Display Name: John B
    Location: PA
    FFR number: FFR5075K
    Details: The car is complete but unpainted and has been in storage for the last 3 years because of a move and change of job

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    History:

    http://www.factoryfive.com/table/new...02/spyder.html

    http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...er/spyder.html

    http://www.factoryfive.com/table/wha...r%20offer.html

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    Last edited by cheap; 09-06-2013 at 11:54 PM. Reason: updated #26

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    Other pictures:

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    Frame #004 (mine)


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    Frame #005



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    RIP

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    Was there only 39 Spyders (kits) Built ?

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    There were 39 kits/cars sold, including the prototype. Only two dozen or so have been built (aka finished) as far as we know.

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    Updated to reflect #24's new owner.

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    Frame #0031

    Rob Pond aka eBlueSpyder
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    Quote Originally Posted by cheap View Post
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    Frame #004 (mine)

    Awesome cars . I would love to have one of them in future

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    Quote Originally Posted by eBlueSpyder View Post
    Rob Pond aka car accessories eBlueSpyder
    Awesome car . I would love to have one of them in future. You are lucky man
    Last edited by Kinden; 03-01-2013 at 02:50 AM.

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    Frame #011

    Name: Jonathan Bedford
    Display Name: HotWheelsKid
    Location: Fredericksburg, TX
    FFR Number: FFR4659GT
    Status: Nearly untouched since 2003. Just getting started.



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    Can I register my Spyder #25 info on this post? Or is there a form to fill out?
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    I filled out the registry form for #25 about 2 weeks ago. How long before it becomes listed in the registry?
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