BA's MK4 build thread by Wallace18

[wallace18]

Got out early today to beat the heat and because I have Doctor appointments and such. I was able to trim hood for initial fitment. I use a 1/8" tape then trace with a Sharpie. Then use a belt sander to the line. I also mocked up scoop and cut hole in hood.

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Finished up the hood today. Opens and closes fine. I installed the Replicaparts radiator panel that the owner bought. I had to trim a-lot to get it to fit and add some of the FFR panels to have a good fit to the body. I also mounted and plumbed the oil cooler.

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Today I worked on the front. I installed and wired up the front lights, Installed front top radiator cover and mocked up front splash shields. I will coat them with black truck bed liner before final install. I also finished up trunk. Unfortunately the trunk bulb seal came apart like the other bulb seal. I will have to order some from McMaster-Carr.

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[wallace18]

Trimmed and mounted both doors. Finished up the passenger one. Opens and closes like a dream. Not sure who is doing the QC at FFR. This is my 6th MK4 and the steel insert on both doors is not in the correct position. I can only get 3 screws in each side for the latch. I will have to come up with some sort of fix for this. Never had this happen before on any of the 5 previous builds. All part of the fun, LOL.

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Finished up drivers door. I had to add metal to inside door so all 4 screws had metal to grip to for latch. Door panels really make the door, IMO! I also slotted the underside of the body so proper door alignment can be obtained by body shop down the road. I installed riv-nuts in frame for S/S screws.

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Installed side pipes and tightened all associated bolts. Sounds good! Hope to install windshield tomorrow.

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Installed door checks. Sealed up body to foot box gaps. See before and after. Pool noodles and rubberized undercoat. Installed front splash shields.

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Today I finished up the under door aluminum and carpet. Then I mounted windshield. I threaded the arms as I saw listed by someone else. What a great idea, Thanks! Installed wind wings and center rear view mirror. Not too much left to do.

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The new bulb seal from McMaster-Carr came late yesterday. I installed it and made up my own trunk prop rod. I use some Velcro to hold when not in use. Not sure why FFR does not include on. 33 has one. I installed original steering wheel. Also painted the Replicaparts radiator surround as per customer. Took car out for a road test after setting up ride height. Came back and 90 degree coolant fittings on heater bypass hose both leak. I ordered 2 new ones from NAPA. Due here later today.

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Replaced the 2 leaking coolant 90 degree fittings. All good now. The owner is going to black out all chrome on car . So I am not mounting side mirror. Florida law states car must have 2 side mirrors, he is going to buy 2 black ones. I cleaned up car and vacuumed it out. Double checked everything. All is good to deliver next week to owner. I will be taking some time off after this build to go camping and traveling. It has been an enjoyable build. My first Coyote build. I am impressed with the performance of the Coyote.

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All loaded up and ready to deliver to South Florida next week. Upon delivery it will be 76 days from drop off to delivery.
Actual work days is 50 days 4-6 hours a day.

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[wallace18]

Delivered MK4 to BA and his son's today. They were very excited and pleased. BA took it around the block and was all smiles. Mission accomplished, LOL. I forgot to take pictures. My bad!