Papa's MKIV Roadster Build - #9115 (Post Grad) - One million + views!!!

[Papa]

I've decided to do a build thread and hope this provides some return to the community on the help that I've already received and know I'll need as my build progresses. My experience with working on cars is pretty limited. I've done normal maintenance and some basic customization and mechanical repairs, but that's about it. So, this build, much like wareaglescott's build, will be from the perspective of the novice builder willing to learn as I go and humbled by the knowledge that is available from the many gracious gurus that are so willing to share their time and experience with us beginners.

My build will be based on a complete kit, now sitting in my shop along with some Factory Five upgrades and a few modifications to the basic "by the book" build. My car will use a Moser 8.8 3-link rear axle with Wilwood brake upgrade front and back. I plan to use BluePrint Engines for the powertrain, having selected their 347 c.i. with EFI and the Tremec TKO 600 transmission.

I will be using my roadster exclusively on the street, no racing. I live in Colorado, and can't wait to someday drive the roadster into the Rocky Mountains for a day trip to Breckenridge or Estes Park (Rocky Mountain National Park) with my lovely wife of nearly 32 years by my side.



Build Thread Table of Contents

Topic	Post Number(s)
Delivery	1
Rear Axle	8
Body & Aluminum Removal	12
Assembly Begins	13
Front Suspension & Brakes	23
Rear Suspension	32
Firewall	42
Pedal Box Assembly	42
Fuel Tank	49
Passenger Footbox	62
Passenger Floor	70
Driver’s Floor & Foot Box	81
Rear Cockpit Aluminum	85
Steering	86
Brake Reservoir	98
FFMetal Battery Box	98
Brake Lines	107
Rolling Chassis	137
Trunk Aluminum	139
Wiring Harness Install	140
Dash Install (Initial)	174
Engine Uncrate	179
Foot Operated Headlight Dimmer Mod	196,517
Electrical Switches	203
E-Brake Cable Install	207
E-Brake Handle	216, 226
Fuel Filter Mount	224
Fuel Lines	233
Wiper Motor Install	249
Engine Install	255
Heater Bypass	280
Seat Heaters	297
Power Steering Lines	306
Electrical Buss Bar	335
Boig Cool Tubes	342
Throttle Cable Mounts	352
Fan & Horn Wiring	356
First Start	357
Drilling Roll Bars	387
Mounting Dash (Final)	418
First Go-Kart	430
Coupler Mod (Retrofit)	454
Trans Tunnel Cover Upholstery	457
Breeze Seat Mounts	466, 664
Body Fit (Rough)	480
Hood Fit (Rough)	513
Hood Hinges/Latches	524
Trunk Lid & Door Fit (Rough)	541
Le Mans Gas Filler	544
License Plate Bracket	561
Tail Light Wiring	582
Headlights	585
EFI Swap from FAST XFI Street to Holley Sniper	618
Side Louvers	639, 687, 731-735
Trunk Carpet	640, 662
Trunk Lid Access Cover	649
12v Power Point	664
Trunk Lid Wiring	667
Driveline Safety Hoop	682
Premium Soft Top	688, 776, 1119
Carpet	693
Body Under Coating	702
Splash Guards	715
Door Strap & Seatbelt Pad Leather Dye	743
Breeze Upper Radiator Panel	755
Door Latches	770
Gap Filler Panels	784
Radiator Aluminum	785
Trunk Gas Struts from Relicaparts (Mike Everson)	796
SDC Self-Cancelling Turn Signals	807
Door Sill Aluminum	826
Gas-N Side Pipes	828
O-Ring Mod for Wheel Spinners	834
Getting Ready to Ship To Jeff Kleiner For Paint	846
At Jeff Kleiner’s For Paint	872, 895, 922, 929, 942, 954, 979, 986
Headed Home After Paint	1007, 1014
Final Assembly	1029, 1044, 1056, 1061, 1067, 1075, 1114, 1118
Getting Legal	1129, 1143, 1183
Ride Height Adjustment	1131
Finished!	1170
Russ Thompson Turn Signal Retrofit	1277
Radiator Replacement and Addition of Breeze Upper Mount	1361
EFI Upgrade - Inglese 8-Stack	1371, 1411
Wheel Spinner Hub Retainers	1394
Inglese 8-Stack and Terminator X EFI Upgrade	1407
Fuel System Contamination Cleanup	1423