I've been trying to think of how to move the bracket up if FF5 doesn't offer the new trunk lid and had just about decided to try building up my trunk with fiberglass but since I've never worked with it and have done quite a bit of metal work I thought I would try that first. Here's what I came up with using some scrap stainless steel I had. Needs more work on the polish but I was wondering what others thought about this approach. I guess you could make it out of steel or aluminum and paint to match the body color but would like some feedback. It raises the bracket 1 1/2" so you still have to watch out for the pinch between the license plate and the trunk latch handle but every little bit in height increases the front to back quite a bit.
Purchased partly completed #7923 2/9/2019
Mach 1 4.6L, 3650 Tremec, chrome dual roll bars,
Inspected & applied for title 9/5/2019, finally received VIN sticker 12/11/19.
Added: Heater/defrost, electric assist power steering, heated seats, Drummer Mike ceramic coated heat shields ( highly recommend them! )
custom running/fog lights in oil cooler opening
If Brute Force doesn't work, you're not using enough of it. Basic Stuff: MK4 Complete Kit #8439, Wilwood's, 17" Halibrands. Extra Stuff: Stainless brake and fuel lines, Breeze cooling, Battery mount, SS Roll Bar. Old Fart Stuff: Heater, Seat Heaters, Footbox Fresh Air, Stereo, Keyless ignition, Power Steering, Hyd Clutch. Young & Dumb Stuff: 427w Dart, TKO600, 3 link Moser M9/Ford 9", 3.5:1, Eaton TruTrac Posi. Graduation Thread
Work is nice but I took a simpler approach. Notched & insulated the plate & bonded it to the FFR cross piece as the screw holes no longer lined up. No issues with inspection or roving police cars.
Kevin
MKIV #8234
Coyote '14/TKO-600/3-Link 3:55 Rear I love the smell of 100 octane in the morning.
NITTO NT01 275X40X17ZR - 315X35ZRX17
Delivered 2/7/14 - Plate "COYOTE NC1965" 3/25/15
How can I say this with out hurting anyone's feeling?
Looks like it was a lot of work.
Frank
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Factory Five Racing MKIII Super Snake Replica. Cannonball Cobra Drop Trunk Box, Horn Button and other machined Do Dads.
i.e.427 Chromed Full Width Roll Bar with integrated LED Third Brake Light.
I will never forget My Buddy Paul.
Thanks for the feedback from everyone and no hurt feelings, it was a lot of work, but being retired gives me a lot of time & I hate daytime tv, actually most tv period. If I ever get the VIN & title there won't be as much time to work.
Purchased partly completed #7923 2/9/2019
Mach 1 4.6L, 3650 Tremec, chrome dual roll bars,
Inspected & applied for title 9/5/2019, finally received VIN sticker 12/11/19.
Added: Heater/defrost, electric assist power steering, heated seats, Drummer Mike ceramic coated heat shields ( highly recommend them! )
custom running/fog lights in oil cooler opening