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  1. 06-30-2018, 09:30 AM #1
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    The first FF based Slabside

    Hey lads, I haven't been around for awhile, but have seen some of your beautiful FIA cars. I thought you might like to see my 289 slabside. I believe it's the first FF based slabside. I know there will soon be some more because the builders have been in touch with me.

    Here she is!







    John O
    FFR 1293K - First Factory Five slabside. Replica of CSX 2367. 289 Hi-Po, original Cobra dual quads manifold with original Carter 3258s and 3259s carbs, Dayton wire wheels, Tremec 5-speed, 355 trac-loc rear, original Amco Cobra luggage rack.
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  3. 06-30-2018, 11:27 AM #2
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    Beautiful build John! Do you have any more pictures from your build process?
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    Beautiful car! Looks like a high quality build. I'm glad a slabside is finally available from FF, didn't even know about it.
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  6. 06-30-2018, 12:25 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by PeteH View Post
    Beautiful car! Looks like a high quality build. I'm glad a slabside is finally available from FF, didn't even know about it.



    Sorry Pete, but it's not available from Factory Five. That's why I say it's Factory Five based. The frame is from FFR1293K which I purchased in 1997 from Factory Five. The body was purchased from Bruce Chervenack (Mr. Bruce) in 2010. Here is a picture of when I first finished 1293K

    Here is another iteration of 1293K


    And well, the final product is above.

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    Last edited by jolsen42; 06-30-2018 at 12:32 PM.
    FFR 1293K - First Factory Five slabside. Replica of CSX 2367. 289 Hi-Po, original Cobra dual quads manifold with original Carter 3258s and 3259s carbs, Dayton wire wheels, Tremec 5-speed, 355 trac-loc rear, original Amco Cobra luggage rack.
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    Beautiful card John!
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    Would you do it again.

    Quote Originally Posted by jolsen42 View Post
    Hey lads, I haven't been around for awhile, but have seen some of your beautiful FIA cars. I thought you might like to see my 289 slabside. I believe it's the first FF based slabside. I know there will soon be some more because the builders have been in touch with me.

    Here she is!







    John O
    John, I think your FFR roadster is the finest looking one ever built! ( Why David Smith refuses to produce one is beyond logic. ) Given all the custom fabrication, sourcing of slabside parts, would you do it again? Or would you sell FFR1293k and buy an ERA slabside kit? Thank you, Double A
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  9. 07-27-2018, 08:58 AM #7
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    Aaron, I responded to your PM. The answer lies in there.

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    PS: Thanks so much for the compliments!
    Last edited by jolsen42; 07-27-2018 at 09:46 AM.
    FFR 1293K - First Factory Five slabside. Replica of CSX 2367. 289 Hi-Po, original Cobra dual quads manifold with original Carter 3258s and 3259s carbs, Dayton wire wheels, Tremec 5-speed, 355 trac-loc rear, original Amco Cobra luggage rack.
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  10. 07-27-2018, 09:48 AM #8
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    Spectacular!

    With so many s/c variant kits on the market, I'm surprised a company as capable as FFR doesn't make street car kits including slab sides.

    I'd pull the trigger for a street car in a New York second.
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