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Thread: 15th Anniversary MKIV build thread - TROJAN

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    Deep sigh and congratulations to you and your brother David!
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    Congrats! Drama over, Now enjoy!
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    Congrats! See you at HB?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dougski View Post
    Deep sigh and congratulations to you and your brother David!
    Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by MPTech View Post
    Congrats! Drama over, Now enjoy!
    U Bet!

    Quote Originally Posted by flynntuna View Post
    Congrats! See you at HB?
    Count on it!


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    David, if you need another boot (the one that comes with the MKIV kit) I have one for the cost of shipping from NorCal you can have...

    Kevin

    Congratulations btw...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bansheekev View Post
    David, if you need another boot (the one that comes with the MKIV kit) I have one for the cost of shipping from NorCal you can have...

    Kevin

    Congratulations btw...
    Thanks Kevin. I was on the phone with FFR at the appointment and a new boot is already on it's way. Thanks for the offer though!


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    BTW my brother is at the DMV as I mentioned earlier. He LEFT to get a sandwich and they called his number. So he had to get a NEW number and is waiting again!!


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    Doesn't it feel good to leave the BAR with the white sticker attached? Looking forward to seeing the car at the beach in April.
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    Good on ya'! Congrats to you both

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    It's official! My brother left the DMV with plates!

    He is going to go to AAA tomorrow to submit paperwork to do the plate exchange.

    I can't believe it's "done". We still want to put in some more carpet and a tonneau cover but I've now officially built two cars.

    It kinda hurts when you don't stretch first before patting yourself on the back!


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    Dave-

    Awesome news. Now your brother is going to unleash the Trojan on the state of California!

    Great feeling, but a really awesome car! I hope he gets years of trouble free fun from her.

    Congratulations again.

    Regards,

    Steve

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    Thanks Steve. It's been a real pleasure and a big learning curve once again. I mean I learned a TON on this build.

    I have a bit of good news. Phil is at AAA getting the plates switched from the generic ones to TROJAN. He's also putting in the order for the black ones. Awesome.

    The car has a leak coming from the rear. Either I didn't seal it correctly, or I didn't seal it correctly(!)

    It also needs a Tonneau cover and some more lay-in carpet for the trunk, cubby and glove compartment. Oh, and a shift boot too, natch.


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    Quote Originally Posted by David Hodgkins View Post
    ...Oh, and a shift boot too, natch.

    I've still got a couple of leftover ones; just say the word (and PM the address) and it's yours

    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    I've still got a couple of leftover ones; just say the word (and PM the address) and it's yours

    Jeff
    PM sent! Thanks!


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    My bro Phil says the black plates should be available for pickup NEXT WEEK! I can't wait to get those on!

    I don't know if I've mentioned this or not in this thread, but I'm currently doing a "refresh" of my MKIII to get it ready for sale. I'm going the the BAR next week to get the spcn sticker moved to the frame from the firewall. Then I'm going to pull the body off and replicate most of the engine turning that I did on this build on that car and plan to have it finished before the HB show at the end of April:

    http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...r-vent-install

    If you're into build threads, check it out!


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    Appearantly he is far too humble to tell you himself, but yesterday this amazing 15th anniversary build took 2nd place in the "Best of Show" competition at the FFR 9th Annual Huntington Beach Cruise In! Congratulations to David's brother Phil for taking home the hardware, and congratulations to David Hodgkins for proving he is truly a great brother and for recieving the well earned recognition for a truly inspiring build!
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    Congratulations! Well deserved!

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    (Pic by Freddie Hebert)

    Kevin (Jazzman),

    Thanks for the shout out. Yes, we did earn 2nd place best in show on Saturday. My brother took the trophies (car and shiny plastic thing) home after the show so I didn't get a pic.

    Can you believe it? The plate are STILL being made and so TROJAN had no plates at the show. Oh well...

    I did hear one cool story at the show. Apparently a guy was there trying to decide which color blue he was going to paint his roadster. After he saw TROJAN he was seriously considering yellow! I don't know if I mentioned this yet or not, but I wasn't wild about the idea of a cardinal and yellow roadster. But I have to admit, I LOVE the combo now!

    Thanks to all who came to the show and had kind words for the car. It was definitely a labor of love to build!


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    Congrats!

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    Awesome; congrats Dave!

    I have to confess that if someone described your paint plans, I wouldn't have been all that enthusiastic. However, after seeing her done, Trojan looks awesome, and I really like the colors!

    Congratulations on the recognition.

    Regards,

    Steve

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    well done Dave
    well done
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    Congrats, David! In the end, being a perfectionist always pays off.

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    I uh m-bopped you out of 1st in Roadster. Shooby do wop.

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    Great to see in person David and Phil. Congrats on the award
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    I never acknowledged the HB show kudos from you guys so thank you, it was an honor to win and it was great meeting some of you!

    I've noticed that this thread continues to accumulate hits (which is a GOOD thing!)

    If anyone visiting has a question or comment please feel free to ask it here or send me a PM!

    We've had a run of bad luck getting the TROJAN plate reassigned from another car (Kinda out of my hands...) but as soon as that happens I'll post a nice pictorial...


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    I'm prepping the car this week to show in the FFR booth at Barrett Jackson. FINALLY mounted the plate, although it's just for show at the moment:



    After Barrett-Jackson it will be shipped to the Grand National Roadster Show in the FFR truck.


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    Does this mean that you will be going to the Barrett Jackson next week, or is just the car coming? IF you have not already been to this show, it is something not to be missed for the car enthusiast!! Let me know if you are coming. Perhaps I can buy you that beer I owe you!!!

    PS: Does your comment mean that the "Trojan" plate is still not actually assigned to this car?!! Wow, California does take their own sweet time!!
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    Awesome - looking good!

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    A well deserved honor. Congrats.

    Are you ready to part ways with it if someone with a fat wallet just has to have it?

    -Steve
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    Kevin,

    I won't be there. As far as the plate goes, I can't control what my brother does.

    Chris and Steve, thanks for the Kudos. It's a very nice car.

    Are you ready to part ways with it if someone with a fat wallet just has to have it?
    Absolutely. My brother isn't driving it. It needs a new home IMO.


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    I saw "Trojan" today at the Barrett Jackson. I've said it before, I will say it again, that is an absolutely stunning car! I am still impressed by your engine turning. It still looks great! Every facet of the car is well thought out, well done! Thanks for sharing it with us in this forum, and with the world at the Barrett Jackson Auction. Thanks to Factory Five for sharing your work with the world as well.
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    Thanks Kevin!

    If anyone can take some pics of it in the booth it would be awesome! I'd love to have pics of it there for posterity.


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    Quote Originally Posted by David Hodgkins View Post
    Thanks Kevin!

    If anyone can take some pics of it in the booth it would be awesome! I'd love to have pics of it there for posterity.

    I will be back there Tuesday. I will be sure to take some shots of it then.
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    David,

    Found your build thread today on Trojan. Outstanding! Super job and it must have been tons of work. Thanks for sharing the process.

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    Here ya go.
    Trojan really commands attention at the FFR booth at Barrett-Jackson!!



    . . . especially when you see the dash!
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    Pete, Awesome shots! Thanks!!

    Hey, how about anyone that takes a POM of TROJAN gets to keep the $250 Cert from Factory Five.


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    David, Just stunning. You set the bar high up there... Nice work...

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    Bump for someone researching big-guy builds...


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