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Thread: Let the FE Freedom Ring!

  1. 07-03-2017, 01:02 PM #1
    Dave Smith
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    Let the FE Freedom Ring!

    Factory Five customer Al Adkins (call sign RacerAl on The Factory Five Forum) from Stoneville, NC built his Mk4 Roadster starting with our complete kit and installed a powerful 445 stroked FE with Blue Thunder heads and intake, and a TKO 600 transmission. Whitby Motorcars painted his body. Al also used power brakes combined with Factory Five 15″ Halibrand wheels. “I tried to keep this car all business,” said Al.



    Al’s Mk4 Roadster earned the Field & Stream Award of Excellence from the employees at the store in Greensboro NC during the Gate City Triad Mustang Club’s 35th Anniversary Celebration. About 150 Ford powered cars were present for the show.


    Here are some more photos of Al’ car. This is Al’s second Factory Five build, and he has helped many, many more people on the forums helping answer their questions.









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  2. 07-03-2017, 01:32 PM #2
    David Hodgkins
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    That's one sweet ride Al! Watching it come together was a lot of fun. You were on the sidelines too long! Glad you stuck around, and finally re-realized your dream. She's a beaut.


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  3. 07-03-2017, 01:36 PM #3
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    Very nicely done!
    Kyle

    Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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  4. 07-03-2017, 01:47 PM #4
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    Al's car is even nicer in person! She is truly beautiful. That engine is an absolute beast, and the paint is just beautiful!

    Congratulations on a stunning car Al! I really like that first picture against that mural as well; perfect for the Independence Day weekend!

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  5. 07-03-2017, 02:13 PM #5
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    Beautifully done Al. Congrats!!
    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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  6. 07-03-2017, 08:56 PM #6
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    X2 . . .

    Like Hodgkins stated above; "Watching it come together was a lot of fun". It's been a real treat to see this project come together, your attention to detail has set the bar higher for FE builders, for sure.
    Glad to see it's now on the road and tearing up the asphalt.

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  7. 07-03-2017, 09:19 PM #7
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    OH !!! HELL YES !!! VERY NICE INDEED !!!
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  8. 07-04-2017, 07:54 AM #8
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    Many thanks to a whole bunch of you guys for your advise and help.
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  9. 07-04-2017, 01:41 PM #9
    Garry Bopp
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    Welcome back to "Cobrahood" Al. Your car is gorgeous. I am somewhat biased in favor of black cars!

    Garry

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    I sure miss my coupe!

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