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  1. 12-16-2020, 03:17 PM #1
    Garyc
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    289 cars

    Are there any FFR builds going on in or near Indianapolis?
    I’m doing a 289 car soon.
    I can’t wait
    1/16/2021
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  2. 12-16-2020, 03:24 PM #2
    cnutting
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    Welcome! Always nice to see another 289 build.
    FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
    1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
    Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
    Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
    Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
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  3. 12-16-2020, 10:09 PM #3
    PeteH
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    Hi GaryC and welcome. I built mine about the same time CNutting did a few years ago.. Unfortunately I'm about 5hrs away in NW Ohio.
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  4. 12-17-2020, 07:27 PM #4
    Vspeeds
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    Welcome
    I’m in California (but not for too much longer). If you have any questions, please reach out.
    Eddie
    build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds

    Build School: July 14-16, 2017
    Kit purchased: July 25, 2017
    Kit delivered: September 13, 2017
    First Start: December 22, 2018
    Body painted and kit completed and drivable: July 2019 (but still not done)
    CA SB100 Registration: January 2020

    Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications
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  5. 12-20-2020, 05:21 PM #5
    Garyc
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    Thanks all. I’m sure it will be fun
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  6. 06-29-2021, 09:33 PM #6
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    Hi Gary,
    Sorry, I'm in Maryland, but we 289ers are few and far between so we should stay in touch. Hope all is well with your build so far!
    Dave
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    IRS, Ford 8.8" & brakes, TKO600, C5AE 289 / 331, Jim Inglese 8-stack, 15" wheels, low Kirkeys
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  7. 12-23-2021, 09:44 AM #7
    Garyc
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    What did you guys do with your door l latches
    And we’re your bodies as rough as mine. It’s terrible
    I can see daylight through some places
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  8. 12-23-2021, 08:29 PM #8
    OttawaFFRer
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    Garyc, I just picked mine up a couple of weeks ago. The body is on par with what my 427 body was.

    It is what it is and there is plenty of info on the forums on how to tackle the bodywork if you choose to, I may try to do some.
    My door latches were back ordered so I expect those in the mail someday soon.
    10 years after my roadster build....
    289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
    currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
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  9. 12-24-2021, 10:00 AM #9
    cob427sc
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    The easy way to prevent the daylight issue is to paint the inside of the body with black paint.
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