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    Greetings All,

    Name is Rob and I live on the north side of Austin, Texas. Looking to build a '65 Coupe.

    I work in IT, however I have a Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering background.

    Is there anyone near Austin that has a '65 Coupe that I can take a look at ?

    Looking forward to building this project.

    Rob

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    Hey Rob.

    Ya we can set up a a time for you to come by and look at my Coupe. I did get your email back to me, but saw you posted here so i thought i would respond here.

    Car is almost complete. just waiting for the motor and transmission and some wiring to do in the engine compartment.

    Doug

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    Welcome Rob! I'm in Manor with a hot rod, so if you ever need to see another FFR or chat about it, ping me. Quite a few FFR around Austin!
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    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
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    Doug,
    I really appreciate that. Would sometime on Sunday work for you ?

    Thanks
    Rob

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    James,
    I would really like to take a look. The more I learn about FFR kits the easier the build will be.
    I am near I-35 and Parmer so Manor is about 10 miles.
    How does an evening after work next week sound ?

    Thanks
    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by RFW View Post
    James,
    I would really like to take a look. The more I learn about FFR kits the easier the build will be.
    I am near I-35 and Parmer so Manor is about 10 miles.
    How does an evening after work next week sound ?

    Thanks
    Rob
    Yep, I WFH, so here any evening. 678-468-7903 if you wanna text first
    James

    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    Hey Rob.

    This weekend im booked. We probably can set up a time for the following weekend.

    512-680-4266.

    Doug

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    James/Rob.

    If you don't mind i would like to swing by if you guys decide to meet this week after work. I'm not in the office every day (pick and choose the days i go in) but i drive thru Manor on the way to work.

    Doug

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    Quote Originally Posted by dstelter View Post
    Hey Rob.

    This weekend im booked. We probably can set up a time for the following weekend.

    512-680-4266.

    Doug
    Next weekend works.
    Let me know if you prefer Saturday or Sunday and possible times.

    Rob
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoadRacer View Post
    Yep, I WFH, so here any evening. 678-468-7903 if you wanna text first
    James,
    Does Tuesday or Wednesday work around 5:30 / 6:00 pm ??
    It looks like Doug is planning to come along as well.

    Rob
    512-970-9188

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    Quote Originally Posted by RFW View Post
    James,
    Does Tuesday or Wednesday work around 5:30 / 6:00 pm ??
    It looks like Doug is planning to come along as well.

    Rob
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    Either day is fine, let me know which is preferred. All welcome! Anytime after 5 is fine both days. I'll start a group text for final details and send my address
    James

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    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    Yesterday evening I met with Doug and James in Manor TX to look at their FFRs.

    The short version .... Time to order my '65 Coupe !!

    Thank You Gents !!

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    Pics from Rob's visit.

    James and Coupe small.jpg
    visit small.jpg

    Doug

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    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    They say there is no time like the present ...

    Daytona Coupe Kit has been ordered !!!

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    Very Cool.

    Congrats.

    Doug

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    Congrats!
    FFR3490 - MK2 Roadster: Yellow with black stripes, mildly built 5.0 with many upgrades/updates to come.

    See my build here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...6mVHNS3FsRV76S

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    It has been several months of waiting ..
    Today my Sales Order was reviewed and adjusted ...

    Kit complete date is February 25, 2023 ...

    .. and then Stewart Transport to Texas !!

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    Holy crap, that's close!!!
    James

    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    Sweet. Congrats Rob.

    Here for any questions or help if needed.

    Doug

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    Today ... Wire transfer happened ...

    Damn this is getting closer !!

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