And it begins..."The Flash" Build Thread

**gwader** · 06-18-2013, 11:19 AM

When does it get to the work shop?

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-18-2013, 01:26 PM

late Saturday afternoon

**DARKPT** · 06-18-2013, 01:39 PM

Any ideas on a paint scheme? Given the namesake, Red with Yellow/Gold is a must. Maybe red body with wheels matching the color of the STi's gold wheels?

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-19-2013, 08:43 PM

First 2 out the door!

6 hours worth of loading and 1.5 hours through Boston rush hour traffic...phase 1 complete....

you need 2x4 or 4x4's to support the frame so the body doesn't rub on the ground

me and my bro

first one in

if one is good....two must be better

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-19-2013, 08:47 PM

Two worn out soldiers

hmm.... looks like the Sun rises in the east(Again)....what say you Salty Dogs....lol...JK'ing

**gwader** · 06-19-2013, 08:51 PM

Yes!!!!!!!!!

**Canadian818** · 06-19-2013, 08:54 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see the pics of the boxes getting opened...wow, that sounds lame, at least I know I'm not alone.

**thestigwins** · 06-19-2013, 08:54 PM

Looking good... Now head home and start building.

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-19-2013, 09:00 PM

Want to give a shout out to Tony and the whole FFR group who helped man-handle these beasts into position...just a fantastic job! thanks guys!!!...you too Sally

**Wayne Presley** · 06-19-2013, 09:42 PM

Talk about putting a quart in a pint jar...

**metalmaker12** · 06-19-2013, 09:50 PM

Nice, good for you man

**Mechie3** · 06-19-2013, 10:08 PM

Awesome! Let us know what dimensions work for the dolly so we can all make ours and pretend we have cars to put on them!

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-19-2013, 10:16 PM

car dolly?? FFR has their own...they load it with it...I just use a skateboard on one end and lift on the other end and push it into the garage.

**Mechie3** · 06-19-2013, 10:18 PM

I mean, where did you put the blocks to hold it up? I want to build a dolly to hold it in the garage while I build it so I can wheel it around as needed too.

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-19-2013, 10:23 PM

I just laid 6 foot 2x6's across the bottom of the trailer and strapped it all down. I will put it up on jack stands and measure some points I guess if it will help...

**metalmaker12** · 06-20-2013, 04:34 AM

Yea Erik that will help. The cabin area from firewall to firewall and the frame width would help for a build dolly.

**Jeff Kleiner** · 06-20-2013, 04:46 AM

With them stacked up like that you kind of have a scaled down Stewart Transport deal going on there Erik!

THIS>>>

Originally Posted by Erik W. Treves

...Some VeryCoolParts are needed to fix my issue....

....

...is groundbreaking! Thank you Wayne

I'll be in touch!

Jeff

**metalmaker12** · 06-20-2013, 04:52 AM

I should have measured at open house, but I got lost in the excitement.

**Wayne Presley** · 06-20-2013, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by metalmaker12

I should have measured at open house, but I got lost in the excitement.

LOL, it's not like they didn't have a frame in the show room and another sitting on a dolly in back to figure one out...

**mrvwcastner** · 06-20-2013, 10:07 AM

would 4 furniture dollies be easy way to unload directly from delivery service to concrete garage floor? I can use fork lift or pull it out with tractor or razor side by side, but imagine just man power enough. I plan to roll it to a 2 post lift & leave it there until done. I could use 4 post lift for all the underpannels etc.. But would rather use 2 post for most of the build. I have metal fabrication tables on wheels or could build cart, but not sure it would have any advantage. I guess I have time to ponder mine is Nov. Del date.

**DARKPT** · 06-20-2013, 11:07 AM

If you use Stewart Transport, they'll put it right on your jack stands for you. They travel with a cart to move the chassis from the back of the truck to your garage. Now, if the truck has to park a long distance away then you might need to make some arrangements.

**JRach** · 06-20-2013, 01:07 PM

Do you know if this is capable of controlling the AVCS for those of us with 06/07 donors?

Originally Posted by Erik W. Treves

Some VeryCoolParts are needed to fix my issue....

ahhhh...that looks better....

**Mechie3** · 06-20-2013, 01:14 PM

Indiana likes to have these 4" tall drains on the curb. Wonder if that'll cause problems with their dolley.

One month until my kit is ready!!!

**DARKPT** · 06-20-2013, 02:38 PM

I'd let 'em know about the curb and let them make the call. Here's a pic of the dolly sticking out of the back of the truck that delivered my Coupe kit. Those are pneumatic tires.

SnapShot.jpg

Sorry for the hijack, Erik. Now, back to the Flash build.

**metalmaker12** · 06-20-2013, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne Presley

LOL, it's not like they didn't have a frame in the show room and another sitting on a dolly in back to figure one out...

Yea I know, kind of dropped the ball, but if Someone can measure firewall to firewall and the width in this area I would be happy. I could try to call factory five, or take a drive over there, but why when I have my forum friends. Thanks Wayne

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-21-2013, 08:52 PM

On the way home!!!! Did 680 Miles today....beat....pizza and beer and off to bed...another 7.5 hours tomorrow...

the cars are riding great in the trailer...

**Frank818** · 06-21-2013, 09:07 PM

Hey Erik, nice to follow your trip!

Maybe it's too early to know, but do the fiberglass panels look pretty well cut? I know on the GTM there's quite some fiberglass work to do, like to make the windows fit, rear window and some other places where 2 panels are close from each other. I don't know if on the 818 at this stage (prehistoric loll) you can see if you'll need some fiberglass work.

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-21-2013, 09:13 PM

The panels looked to be good enough to run just like they are after a clean and buff....having said that...I will not be leaving it "stock"...so we'll see.

**metalmaker12** · 06-21-2013, 09:18 PM

The panels looked really good in terms of Fitup on the 818s. I would say you can get away with driving it around and it looks pretty good just buffed. I don't think there will be much figment issues, but we might run into some since it is hand laid and there is a percentage of error. I will be priming and painting my car.

**Frank818** · 06-22-2013, 08:24 AM

Great, tnx for the input! I'll put some fiberglass on my list of items, just in case. But then again, we'll see the result after a few get their project done.

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-22-2013, 09:06 PM

ok,,, well THERE ARE 818's in ALABAMA!!!

Arrival

Just a few miles on the clock this trip! I am digging the Ecoboost!

Drove 7.5 hours today and planned on waiting until tomorrow to unload...ha right

**Mechie3** · 06-22-2013, 09:12 PM

Are you done yet? ! I love that there's a legit build thread with real 818s now.

**Canadian818** · 06-22-2013, 09:13 PM

Looking good! Do you already have all your subi parts?

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-22-2013, 09:17 PM

I was going to get started today...but I am pretty tired... I still have to do inventory and see what's in all the boxes...additionally I have been ordering a ton of parts...so I have to see what came in...

**Frank818** · 06-23-2013, 08:05 AM

Oh god, 12mpg lolll
But it's good to be back home, hey? Sweet home Alabama!

Did you mention yet what are your donors?

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-23-2013, 09:34 AM

inventory complete

**Erik W. Treves** · 06-23-2013, 09:34 AM

**metalmaker12** · 06-23-2013, 09:40 AM

Your not done yet, I am jealous.

**Mechie3** · 06-23-2013, 03:10 PM

Our first look at the door frame.

What year is your donor? I'm curious to know of the exhaust adapter that fits through the floor is year specific.

**bstuke** · 06-23-2013, 05:46 PM

You inspired me Erik. I just spent the afternoon getting in a position to pull the engine. Hopefully will have everything stripped out by the end of the week.

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