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Please Graduate 8833
Now that I am legal in Mass, I am calling this done officially although I'm sure I will never be finished. There will always be tweaks and upgrades. Many thanks to the awesome vendors, Mike Forte, Mike Everson, Mark Reynolds, Bob Boig and the crew at Mike's Auto Restoration. Many thanks as well to those on the boards that have graciously offered up their assistance to help me solve problems or just talk me off the ledge when things got tough.
The last two+ years have been interesting, I finished grad school, watched my kids graduate high school (one recently finished her first year in Mechanical Engineering, the other chose a different path by joining the Marines). I was trying to think of some way to capture the build from the classics (It was the best of times, it was the worst of times) to something more modern (that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger).
In the end, I think I can sum it up as Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.
Building a car isn't Legos, it takes careful planning, patience and a certain level of insanity/stubbornness. At first the garage is clean, then it's filled with boxes, parts, curse words and sweat/blood. Then one day, you run out of things to do and there is this amazing car that you know inside and out. Then you crack a beer, smile and say "Yup, I did it".
Anyway, thanks again to you all.
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
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Congratulations From The Bayou State!
Very Nicely Done!
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Beautiful, congrats! Love the colour combo.
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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Good looking car, nicely done!
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
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Beautiful machine. Congratulations.
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I don't know where to start the congratulations. Grad school, college, Marines, Cobra. Congrats on it all.
"Doddmoore," Mitchell Moore on facebook, Follow Tonks347Cobra on Instagram
MK IV Complete kit, SB Ford 347, Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 500, Moser 8.8 Solid axle, Wilwoods, Power Steering
My Build Thread:
Tonks347, The Baker's Build
Slow and steady wins the race.
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Very (very!) nice !
Excellent work !
Mk4 #9165, Base Kit with lots of options, Delivery on 08/17/2017, Coyote, TKO600, 2015 IRS, 18" Halibrands, 12.99" Wilwoods
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Very (very!) nice !
Excellent work !
Mk4 #9165, Base Kit with lots of options, Delivery on 08/17/2017, Coyote, TKO600, 2015 IRS, 18" Halibrands, 12.99" Wilwoods
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Very sweet, I often think maybe I should have done a 289.
Great work, so how does it drive?
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Congrats buddy. I hope to run into you some Thursday night at Patriot place this summer 
“Privateer”
289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)
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Out Drivin'
WOW!!! Absolutely love the finished product - that is one incredible FIA. Enjoy it in good health and thank you for your kid's service.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
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looks great. Congrats and enjoy!
MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
Build Thread
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-build-thread
PHIL 4:13 INSTAGRAM - @scottsrides
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Not a waxer
Excellent! If I ever build another roadster for myself it will be an FIA.
Enjoy it!
Jeff
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Congratulations on your beautiful build, and I love the write up describing the process. Great Job!
Dave
Mk 3.1 - #6882 - 5.0L 302 - FiTech EFI - 3-Link - 3.08 Ratio - 15" Wheels
Greenhorn and doing the best I can
My photos are at:
My Flickr acct
Videos are at:
YouTube Videos
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Absolutely love it! Congratulations to you and your family. Quite a few impressive accomplishments along the way. You have every right to be proud, as a builder and a father.
-Steve
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Thank you all for the kind words!
Putting the miles on slowly, and I'm adjusting less each time I take it out. The car is surprisingly well behaved; not twitchy, good throttle response and loud when I want it to be.
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
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