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    Graduation of #8793

    It's official. State police issue the VIN number Thursday morning, by Friday I had insurance and registration/plates. This morning I got it back from alignment and corner balancing and put the first 15 miles on it. I still have to get it sorted out and have a small list of things to change, but I'll detail those in the build thread.

    In summary:
    • Picked up 1/4/16 - Completed 7/22/17.
    • MK4, 2nd Gen Coyote, T-56 Mag 6 speed trans
    • 2015 IRS with 15" wheels
    • No side pipes or hood scoop
    • Soft top
    • And about every option and aftermarket part I could find.
    • Everything done in house, including paint.


    Here's some finished pictures. I'm planning on at least one professional photo shoot so when that's completed I post some better quality shots.








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    Excellent! Now go enjoy it

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    Awesome Job!!

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    That is one fine looking car - always liked these with a softtop and the under car exhaust and no-scoop really make it in my book.
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    Very nice. This inspires me and others to get ours done. Have fun.
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    Well done! Which SP location did you go to? I'm slowly lurching in that direction....

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    Quote Originally Posted by cnutting View Post
    Well done! Which SP location did you go to? I'm slowly lurching in that direction....

    Chris
    Thanks. Nortboro Location, good experience. In and out in 2hrs. Left a voice mail, then it took a week for a call back, then another week for the apt. Most of their traffic is first come first serve dealers fixing salvage titles. Milford RMV was excellent. Branch manager knew exactly what to do. In and out in 45m (went about 2pm after the lunch rush). Next up inspection and MAC to process the crushed car paperwork for emissions exemption.

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    Stunning looking build. Congratulations.
    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
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    Here's my inspiration for the build. An original 66 at Pebble. I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.



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    Wow, very nice!
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    Very Nice! The small changes make it quite unique. Congrats
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    Picture Of The Month?

    Looks Like A Winner To Me!

    Congratulations From The Swamp Lands Of Louisiana!

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    Looks spectacular Ryan. Congrats and great job!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GoDadGo View Post
    Picture Of The Month?

    Looks Like A Winner To Me!

    Congratulations From The Swamp Lands Of Louisiana!
    Let me get some real pictures with the right lighting rather than with my ipotato phone

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    Looks great. I'm impressed! I like the look without the scoop and stripes.
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    Congrats! She's lovely!

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    Nice Job Ryan.
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    Absolutely spectacular job. You can be very proud of your fine car. I am sure you will receive all the accolades you so richly deserve!
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    Those seats look great - are they Kirkey Low Backs with some kind of custom cover? Can you provide some details?

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    Fantastic Job!

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    Very nice congrats! Like the look, elegant and nice job on the paint.
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    Very nice! Black is my inspiration.
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    What a gorgeous car! I love how understated it looks without the sidepipes and hood scoop, and those billboards are the perfect finishing touch. Bravo!

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    Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations.
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    Beautiful car! Congratulations on an awesome build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Duke View Post
    Thanks. Nortboro Location, good experience. In and out in 2hrs. Left a voice mail, then it took a week for a call back, then another week for the apt. Most of their traffic is first come first serve dealers fixing salvage titles. Milford RMV was excellent. Branch manager knew exactly what to do. In and out in 45m (went about 2pm after the lunch rush). Next up inspection and MAC to process the crushed car paperwork for emissions exemption.
    Thanks. I was dreading the Watertown RMV experience, I'll definitely head to Milford. MAC already has my 1965 casting number, so hopefully that will go easy.
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    Sweet ride. Congratulations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mmklaxer View Post
    Those seats look great - are they Kirkey Low Backs with some kind of custom cover? Can you provide some details?
    Yea, Kirkey low back, custom covered by local hot rod upholstery shop. Seat heaters in upper and lower. When I get a free moment I'll update all the pictures on my build thread from photobucket to something else.

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    Congratulations Ryan, she turned out awesome!!

    The no pipes and scoop looks great, and that black is stunning!

    Super job!! I hope you enjoy driving as much as building. Well done!!

    Regards,

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    That looks really good! Nice job!

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    Very nice! Love the street look!

    How did you route the pipes?

    I understand the new IRS is not compatible with IRS. Very sad.

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    Looks fantastic! Even more impressive that you did it all in house. Now time to enjoy it!

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    Awesome looking roadster. Nice job.

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    Beautiful!
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    That is the dogs danglies! Well done mate
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    Beautiful!

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    WOW!! Just Wow!.....awesome.

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    Beautiful! Very well executed.

    Congrats!
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    Beautiful car, you should be very proud of your work. Question, I have a first generation Coyote I like the look of you engine cover and was wondering if it is Factory and if you or anyone could tell me if it would fit on the older Coyote,
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    Very high quality build, followed you build you definitely should be very proud. Your car is very beautiful with the top down or up. I am doing the same drive train as you. Its too bad that your build thread pics are gone. Stupid photobucket!
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