I have been doing my research and wanted to say hi... After years of drooling over factory five's website I believe the Type 65 coupe will be the kit for me. Still in savings mode.... so I can do this all at once as I would not like to drag out this project for "to long".
This will mostly be for cruising/racing around town and not really a track car. I have had older cars before from a 1978 F-150 that looked more like a sleeper that could give you tetanus to a 1969 GTO. I have never done a full restoration myself but have had plenty of experience working on cars in general, so onto some questions:
Will this be fairly doable with my level experience?
When taking delivery I assume having a body cart or something of that nature would be a great idea? Or are jack stands enough?
What are some of the methods you guys have used to store the body while putting everything onto the frame?
Right now I am looking at getting the complete kit instead of going the donor route, seems like I have read some problems with donors for this specific kit (or maybe I just read the wrong threads). As for the other parts I am currently looking at utilizing a Coyote w/ the T56 and possibly a 3.73 rear end.. also IRS. I had a TKO 500 in my old goat but felt like the coupe needs to have a six speed. What are some of your guys opinions on solid vs slotted vs drilled/slotted brakes? Will also have AC because of the Texas heat.. Those are my thoughts at random for now but look forward to hearing what everyone has to say. Also want to give a shout out to Mr. Edwardb who seems to be a pretty awesome member and willing to give advice to most of the threads I have read on random topics.
P.S. If anyone is in the DFW area with a Type 65 I would love to see it and pick their brain.
Thanks,
Josh