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Terry in Las Vegas Build - 15,000 miles, standard ratio R-P installed.
I got a call from Stewert today and the driver is early. Woohoo! I promptly took the day off of work and am expecting the delivery tonight. My order is:
- MK IV Complete Kit
- Powdercoating Chassis
- 302-351 Engine/Trans Mount Kit
- 3-Link Deluxe Rear Suspension
- 302 Headers
- 31 Spline Driveshaft
- Body Cut Outs
- Power Steering
- Ultra-Lite Gauge Set
- Wind Wings
- Front Swaybar
- Heater/Defroster
- Floor Mats, Rollbar Grommet, Side Louvers
- Center Dash Support
- Trunk Gas Strut
- 8.8 solid rear axle
- Black Front/Rear Wilwood Brakes
- Delete seats ($220 Credit)
- Sun Visors
- EFI In Tank Fuel System
- 17" Halibrand tire/wheel package
I also already have from Breeze
- Solid Offset Rack mounting Kit
- White Shift Knob
- Lower Radiator Support Kit
- Russ Thompsons's Gas Pedal
- Hood Scoop Fastener Set
- Engine Compartment Battery Mounting Kit
- Hinged Radiator mounting Kit
- Radiator Cowl Opening Cover Kit
- Fan Shroud
- Dead Pedal Kit
The Firewall Forward kit from FFMetal is on the way
I also already have the Moog tie rods/balljoints with the Energy Suspension boots.
I have read and read and read many build threads and forum posts. I would be lost without the information already provided by members. Thank you so much for your information. I'm not a very inventive or creative person, but I can follow instructions. Besides the FFR Build Manual, I have two build threads printed out with handwritten notes everywhere.
My goal is to have a drive able car ready for Huntington Beach 2020. If I don't, I will be there in my bad *** Nissan Maxima.
The motor will be a 347 FI with Tremec 600. I have not made the decision yet if it will be Blue Print or Forte. I'm hoping to be able to order it in a few months. I will be going with the Kirkey Low Back Vintage 17" seats.
I am 6'6" tall and 270 lbs. I will be making a few modifications already described by others to allow me to fit into the car as comfortably as possible. I've always loved cars. My favorite past car is a 96 Chevy Impala that I put a lot of money into. I assisted a friend of mine with an engine pull and head/cam swap on it. I have done CV shafts, brake jobs, exhaust installs, drive axle replacement, header installs, rear main seal replacements, and a bit of automotive electrical work myself. I'm not a newbie, but I am definitely diving in a lot deeper in mechanical work that I have ever done with this car. My mechanical ability is that if I can see a good YouTube video of how something is done, I can probably do it myself.
Funds are certainly not unlimited, and I do need to keep to a budget. I can upgrade parts that are important to me, but not everything. If I didn't have alimony and child support to pay, it would be a different story.
Terry
Last edited by TMartinLVNV; 08-07-2019 at 12:00 PM.
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