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  1. 05-24-2017, 10:04 PM #1
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    New member from Punta Gorda FL

    Hello
    My name is Mark and I live in Punta Gorda FL with my wife and our little dog. After many years dreaming of owning a Factory Five Roadster, lurking on the forums and doing research, I finally did it and purchased an MKII.
    5,200 miles and built by a shop in Ohio on a 1990 Mustang LX 5.0L donor. The motor is mostly stock but the 3:55 gears make it fun. My first project is to add power steering and because of the great info on these forums, I know what my options are and look forward to getting that done. Once I have the required number of posts, I'll post pictures. Just wanted to say hello, and say how excited I am to FINALLY own one of these beautiful cars!
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    Mark,

    Welcome to the wonderful world of ownership ... we look forward to seeing your photos. BTW I started my build without PS and was convinced to convert mid build. After go karting it was a very wise move ...

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    Congrats and welcome! These cars are a lot of fun.
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    Welcome to the Forum Mark. I live in Port Charlotte, FL and spend a bunch of time in PG. I own the 2 NAPA stores in those towns and know FFR's pretty good. I currently have a Gen III Coupe I am building, a MKIV Roadster that is complete and a 33 that I am finishing up for a Forum friend. There is a car show at Fisherman's Village this Memorial Day that I am planning on attending. If you have the time, stop by and look for the bright blue MKIV and introduce yourself. Welcome to SWFL.

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    Welcome aboard. Have a great time with your new ride!
    MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
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    Mark,

    Welcome to Factory Five fun and friends. 65 Cobra Dude (Henry Renaud) is a loclal guy and a recent retiree from USAF. Great guy and a great builder of FFR cars, as well. You will do well to connect with him.

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    Aww shucks Garry! How much do I owe you

    Thx,

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    Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome. Henry, I'm in Deep Creek and I'll get over to Fisherman's Village Monday to say hello and check out your car. Thank you!
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  9. 05-25-2017, 03:13 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Bopp View Post
    Mark,

    Welcome to Factory Five fun and friends. 65 Cobra Dude (Henry Renaud) is a loclal guy and a recent retiree from USAF. Great guy and a great builder of FFR cars, as well. You will do well to connect with him.

    Garry
    What Garry said! Henry is one of the most outstanding guys you'll ever meet

    Good luck with your build!

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  10. 05-26-2017, 01:36 PM #10
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    Thanks Jeff. Appreciate it.
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