Graduate 8365

[dnew]

Time to post the graduation of my MKIV Roaster.

First thanks to my family and particularly my wife, Leslie, for their support and encouragement throughout this build (I had to build another garage/shop to do this). I also want to thank these forum vendors –Breeze, **********, Tangent, Russ Thompson, Mike Everson, FFMetals, Cobra Earl, Jeff “daBat” Miller and Herb Fraiser for providing great products and service in a timely fashion. Also thanks to these non-forum vendors, Fordstrokers, Summit, Jegs, Speedway Motors, McMaster-Carr and ACE Hardware. Finally, a special thanks to both forums (ffcars and Factory Five) and all the help they provide by just reading them. A special thanks to Paul Borrow (Edward) for his build threads and taking the time in answer my emails.

Finally, thanks to Factory Five for their products. I believe they are the best manufacturer for the do-it-yourself builder.

Factory Five Roadster MKIV, F5R1008365RD, delivered 1/10/2015.

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FFR Option:
• Big and tall leather seats
• Vintage gauges
• Passenger roll bar
• Wildwood brakes (6 piston front)
• 17” Halibrand wheels
• Wind wings
• Sun visors
• floor mats

Drive Train:
• Engine:
• 363 Dart SHP block (cast iron)
• RPM 4340 forged crank (internally balanced)
• Powerbond SFI balancer
• Melling oil pump (M68)
• Scat rods
• Clevite 77 bearings
• Wiseco 2618 forged flat pistons
• GFX rings
• ARP fasteners throughout engine
• Fel Pro gaskets
• Moroso T-style 7 quart oil pan (20533)
• Moroso locking oil dip stick
• TrickFlow Twisted Wedge heads 11R190 (Wiseco relief cut)
• Ford Racing K351 1.6 ratio roller rockers (7/16” stud)
• TrickFlow push rods
• Morel hydraulic roller link bar lifters
• Custom Comp Cam (lift .569 and 112 degree separation)
• Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap
• FiTech 30002, Fuel injection system
• MSD RtR Distributor
• 95 amp 3G alternator (Breeze bracket)
• Breeze power steering pump and bracket
• Breeze 192-degree thermostat in Cobra Earl housing
• GP stainless steel headers with vibe-lock bolts
• Ford Racing 157 tooth steel billet flywheel
• McLeod Super street pro clutch via cable clutch

Tranny:
• Super Alloy T5 (Levy)
• Metco driveshaft loop
• Breeze shift knob
• Ford Al bellhousing

Differential:
• 3 link, 3:55 mustang rear end with 31 spine axles
• Trick flow rear end cover
• Breeze lower control arms (Spohn)
• Breeze 3-link QA-1 double adjustable shocks, 250lbs springs

Body:
• Jeff “daBat” Miller paint (Mercedes Iridium Silver with Ford shadow gray stripes)
• ********** 289 and cobra emblems
• ********** air vent mesh
• ********** front bumper grommets
• Tredwear tiring letter
• FFR over-rider bumper kit
• Gas-n-pipes chrome side pipes
• Breeze side wedges
• Drummer Mikes’ polished heat shields
• Breeze 4” side view mirrors
• FFR roll bar grommets
• Everson front license plate holder
• Everson windshield trim plates
• Tangent fog lights (used low beam for daylight running lights)
• Watson LED headlights

Interior:
• competition style dash (thanks Edward/Paul)
• Breeze door latch release straps
• Watson tog switches
• Alex glovebox and leather for dash
• Shelby vinyl signature
• Everson Steering column bezel
• Everson e-brake handle
• Everson shift ring and vinyl boot cover
• Everson seat belt trim plates
• ********** horn button
• Finsihline 289 grab handle
• Carolina laser toggle rings
• Cobra Roadster head rests
• RT brake/clutch pedals
• RT gas pedals
• RT “VW” turn signal
• FFR leather wrap steering wheel

Insulation:
• Breeze coolmat rear cockpit
• DEI mat and thermozite elsewhere

Misc:
• Breeze “free the twins” bushings
• Breeze offset Steering rack mounting kit
• Breeze radiator shroud
• Breeze radiator cover
• Breeze lower radiator support
• Breeze upper and lower radiator hose/tubing
• Breeze engine bay battery box
• Breezing locking gas cap
• Breeze frame plugs
• FFMetals .090” Al firewall
• RT dropped trunk
• Quatum 340 LPH fuel hanger with 3/8 AN fittings
• QA1 ball joints
• Wilwood 4 piston rear brakes, 12.2”
• Tires are Nitto NT555 Extreme

My Modifications:
• Radiator protector stainless steel screen (Pegasus/Paul)
• Dash support tubes
• Dash support (bottom) (made three)
• Internal firewall support
• Expand passenger footbox
• Removable tranny cover
• Tranny cover in leather (locally)
• Carpeted trunk
• Battery cutoff switch (ebay)
• Footwell lights
• Wilwood master cylinder upgrade to .75”
• Power steering cooler(Edward/Paul)
• Oil and water temp gauge mod to Fahrenheit
• Door latch modification
• Rear view mirror bracket (made)
• Added passenger side footbox roll bar (like driver’s side)
• Transmission tunnel venting (paul/Edward)
• Heated seats (Edward/paul)
• Welded steel plate in drivers’ side footbox (deal pedal)
• .080” Al driver and passenger floor panels
• .080” Al passenger front footbox wall
• carpet trunk
• trunk light (LED) via mercury switch
• Girling style brake reservoirs and stickers
• Mechanical throttle (like Paul/Edward)
• Kill switch .060” Al cover (engine side)
• Kill switch .060” Al plate
• Powder coated engine bay (local)
• Powder coated small items (myself)
• Sharkhide or painted most other aluminum panels
• 3/8” fuel lines
• rear license plate mod (Kleiner)
• rear bumper attachment (Kleiner)
• Driver’s side windshield attachment (tapped sachion)
• Chrome Hand wiper from Jegs/Streetworks to pass VIN inspection

[Straversi]

Congratulations. Georgeous work.
-Steve

[Boydster]

Very, very nice! Congratulations!

[BadAsp427]

Congratulations.... from someone who is at the extreme opposite in his build (ie, I just ordered my kit). Your car looks fantastic. I'll do my best to complete mine in such a way as to at least be able to follow you on a cruise... GREAT JOB!

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations From The Swampy South!

Well Done, Well Done!

Steve

[cv2065]

Awesome! Nice work!!