Some were asking for more pics on our type-65 custom dash - so here you go!
The concept:
The Materials,
The maths,
Dubbed "the screaming alien"
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Some were asking for more pics on our type-65 custom dash - so here you go!
The concept:
The Materials,
The maths,
Dubbed "the screaming alien"
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
London Ontario Canada
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
London Ontario Canada
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
London Ontario Canada
That looks great.. Are you sure you can get in and out with the dash that low?
It's never too early to start beefing up your obituary.
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
London Ontario Canada
Looks awesome!
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Thanks so much for posting! great work!
I just posted in the blog with more details for anyone interested,
https://vjjfactoryfive.wordpress.com/
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
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As they say.... "that does not suck!"
Beautiful, creative, custom work. Nicely done.
FFR 7123 tilt front, Levy 5link/wilwoods/LCA's, webers.
SL-C, LS3 525, Mendeola SDR5,
Every time I get to thinking I'm pretty decent at this hobby, something like the above comes along to show me there's multiple strata of skill and creativity above me. Keep it coming!
Love how you've added the wood to the dash. Not being a fabricator, for the top dash it looks like you cut a space in the wood overhang the thickness of the aluminum so that it could be at the same height, then attached the aluminum to the wood (in some magical way). Any info on this would be extremely helpful, as I hope to do something similar for the top dash...
Thanks!
"in some magical way" - adhesives are your friend. LOTS of contact cement and even some JB weld to bond sections of aluminum together on the dash 'hump'. The real trick is making it so you can get it back apart if something fails or requires service. For our application, the dash top can be removed and lifted off so we can reach in a fix things. Also, on the blog I have pics of the electrical terminal that helps to organize all of the connections....so it's not a rats nest of wire where nothing can be traced.
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
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Hi folks. I have a request of any Gen 3 coupe owners still in the midst of the build process: I would like to get an accurate craft paper or mylar outline tracing of the dash shape, top and front.
Explanation: In my usual habit of getting way ahead of myself, I've decided that I'd like to play around with a mock-up of the dash shape/configuration. This is in no small part the result of all of the fine work that I've witnessed on this forum. Understand that I don't have a coupe on order yet, and probably won't have for a year or two down the road. But this looks like a fun project that I could spend some quality time on now, before the chassis, body and drivetrain are staring at me demanding their own attention...
I don't expect to figure everything out, since there will be lots of things behind the dash that I won't be able to account for and accommodate until I get into the actual build process. Mostly just need the steering column location as a starter, and I can work from there. Unless there are some other not-so-small details that someone could point out for guidance.
I will gladly compensate for materials, shipping tubes and shipping costs via PayPal or check or ???.
Thanks,
Matt
mines a Gen 2 - can't help on that one.
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
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UPDATE - the gauges have arrived from Classic Instruments, the satin finish has been applied. Starting to really come together.
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
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That sure is looking beautiful to me. Nice job Jonas. I can't wait to see it in your car with the steering wheel and your switches in.
Normally I tend towards the original spartan interiors. However... This is really nice work. It's a little more production quality, yet retains that vintage look. Well done sir!
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
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
Damn that looks good! Love the satin black against the wood; very nice craftsmanship.
Chris
Generation 3 Type 65 Daytona Coupe Complete Kit #151885 received May 6, 2022. Gen 3 Coyote, IRS, Tremec TKX, American Powertrain hydraulic throwout bearing & Wilwood brakes.
MK4 Basic Kit #7404, 347 EFI - Pro M Racing ECM, 30# injectors, 70 mm throttle body, 80 mm MAF, Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads & RPM II intake, all new G-Force T5, 3:55 gears, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3-link, carbon fiber dash/custom Speedhut gauges and paint by Da Bat.
Jonas-
I have been admiring your build and following along with your progress. Thanks to the link to your blog, because that really shows the detail and hard work that you and your very competent engineer have accomplished!
Like some others have said, I usually like the traditional spartan interior of the coupe. However, the way in which you have remained true to the era, while incorporating so much creativity and "mad skills" have been great! I really like what you all have done, and appreciate you sharing your progress with us.
Congratulations on your progress and I look forward to following along as you move towards completion!!
Regards,
Steve
Jonas
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Your dash is looking amazing lots of time and patience and skill in that pc.
Jonas,
That is some seriously custom design and beautifully executed. Wowee!
Garry
I sure miss my coupe!
F5R1004503SP 2004 Challenge Car, 331 Stroker
Coupe # 031, 422" Windsor stroker by Southern Automotive (Dash autographed by Peter Brock)***SOLD***
Unique 427 Roadster, 482" Aluminum FE by Southern Automotive***SOLD***
Great work man! Really coming together nicely!
Wow!
Looks Fantastic!
Boy, I Wish I Had Half Of Your Ability!
Wiring done up on the jig, The plywood terminal in the back is just a mock up of the terminal fabricated in the car for ease of wiring - this way all of the runs can be done in the workshop before situating it in the car. The terminal approach also allows for easier install/uninstall for servicing and troubleshooting.
Jonas
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FFR Type-65 Coupe 720
London Ontario Canada