wisconsin FFR owners

[magicmarto]

Hello to all
I am in the process if building a MK4-
I have a few questions for those in Wisconsin.
Registration-
Wipers-
Emissions-

and a few other odds and ends
if you live in WI and don't mind taking a few questions over the phone, please message me.
Thank you all in advance.
M

[ThickCobra]

PM me and I can chat tomorrow before the game. Anytime after 10:00 am.

Jay

[RobW]

Hi Magic,
What part of WI. Not sure if I have any answers yet. I ordered my kit on Black Friday and will be picking up on 4/28.

Rob

[ThickCobra]

Rob,

You may be less than 25 minutes from me.

Jay

[RoadRacer]

check out our google map (and please post over here to get yourself added

[RobW]

Burlington is pretty close. I passed a couple cobras last Summer. One on Hwy 12 and one on J near the Elegant Farmer. Perhaps you were one of them. I can't wait till April. Still need to build a buck and Dolly and finish the donor. The clock is ticking but it is too dammed cold right now.

Rob

[miller7448]

Grew up in Burlington. Demon Class of 76. MKIV ordered with 6/9/18 scheduled completion date. Are there any local meet ups of FactoryFive builders?

[Bren]

I'm in Lake Mills if there's something going on or anyone want to come take a look.

[steno]

I’m in Woodstock, south of the “Cheddar Curtain” but am not afraid to drive!

[DetactGarageMech]

Grew up in Burlington. Demon Class of 76. MKIV ordered with 6/9/18 scheduled completion date. Are there any local meet ups of FactoryFive builders?

Congrats from just south of the border. Enjoy the anticipation (aka the waiting)

[steno]

FYI... There’s a spot in Hebron that we’ve met at before. Mary’s on Maple is a great little place to get together and enjoy some great food!

[RobW]

There are quite a few of us in Northern IL, Southern WI. Some are still dreaming, some have pulled the trigger and are waiting. Some are building and some are enjoying their rides. From what I read, the build is never really done. I will be picking up my kit this weekend and cannot wait to get started. I think a meet up/get together would be great. It would be a chance to see some cool cars and meet people with shared interests.
Sten picked the place. Now we just need a date. I can vouch that he is not afraid to drive. I ran into him last summer in Oshkosh at the EAA AirVenture talking to dreamers, showing us what we can accomplish.

Rob

[Bren]

FYI... There’s a spot in Hebron that we’ve met at before. Mary’s on Maple is a great little place to get together and enjoy some great food!

I'm in! That's not a far drive for me at all!

[Gumball]

I'm in too - couldn't make it last year, but if we give it another week or so for the rain to wash away all the residual salt on the roads, I'll be pulling my FFR out of storage and hitting the road.

[Bren]

I'm in too - couldn't make it last year, but if we give it another week or so for the rain to wash away all the residual salt on the roads, I'll be pulling my FFR out of storage and hitting the road.

I was looking at that today as well. There's still a lot of areas that have salt. We need one good rain before driving season begins. I just checked and there doesn't look like there is any rain in the forecasts...

[Mountain-Metalworks]

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but the Greater Burlington Metropolitan District(HA!!), population ~25K has more FFR owners/activity than ALL of Albuquerque, NM(population > 1million). After being part of a great group of Southern WI/Northern IL FFR buildings(and eating at Mary's on Maple with the group...) I'm shocked at the lack of activity here in the Land of Enchantment.
Crap weather in WI for 5-6 months a year and a ton of cars, weather so nice in Albuquerque I drove all of Nov, Dec, Jan, etc.... but met only one other NM Roadster here. Go figure!

Jealous I can't make it to Mary's with the group! Hope you guys are finally starting to get some decent driving weather.

-TJ

[Fixit]

Would you CheeseHeads mind if a Minnesooooooooooooootan tagged along if you do a western event... Dontcha Know?

[ThickCobra]

I'm in...of course!

[ThickCobra]

RobW,

Mine is partially dismantled and waiting for paint, but you are more than welcome to swing by my place and take a look. PM me and let's see what we can do to meet up...if you're interested.

Jay

[ThickCobra]

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but the Greater Burlington Metropolitan District(HA!!), population ~25K has more FFR owners/activity than ALL of Albuquerque, NM(population > 1million). After being part of a great group of Southern WI/Northern IL FFR buildings(and eating at Mary's on Maple with the group...) I'm shocked at the lack of activity here in the Land of Enchantment.
Crap weather in WI for 5-6 months a year and a ton of cars, weather so nice in Albuquerque I drove all of Nov, Dec, Jan, etc.... but met only one other NM Roadster here. Go figure!

Jealous I can't make it to Mary's with the group! Hope you guys are finally starting to get some decent driving weather.

-TJ

TJ,

Miss ya buddy. Maybe you can join us at one of our get togethers. You're adventurous, load that thing on a trailer and get up here. Or, consider meeting at the LCS this June.

Jay

[Makgecko2017]

Name the date and I'll try to be there....Mike in Wind Lake

[Makgecko2017]

Any idea what date you have in Mind? Mike

[steno]

Heck, I’d do it this Saturday! I haven’t been there since Sunday! The owners still talk about when we were there last!

[magicmarto]

Hey Bren
I live in Lake Mills WI
Kit is planned to be delivered around the first week in June.
Can you message me to your location and contact info?
Martin

[Cfehrenb]

Hey John - I’m on the western border - in LaCrosse, Wi. PM me and we can join the group. Craig F

[Bren]

Hey Bren
I live in Lake Mills WI
Kit is planned to be delivered around the first week in June.
Can you message me to your location and contact info?
Martin

That's so awesome. I sent you a PM with my contact info. If you're ever in need of an extra pair of hands, let me know. I'd be ecstatic to help out! I'm looking forward to hearing your build plan.

[Cfehrenb]

Hey John - I’m on the western border - in LaCrosse, Wi. PM me and we can join the group. Craig F

[Cfehrenb]

Hey guys - what about meeting up in the Madison, Wi area next Saturday, May 5 for coffee and cars? Sounds as if guys are coming from Northern IL, several others are interested from far West WIsconsin including myself), and several live within the greater Madison area. My thoughts are to meet for coffee and cars, find some sweet roads to cruise, maybe tour EPIC campus (Verona - https://www.epic.com/visiting) and then conclude with brunch/lunch. Who’s interested?

[steno]

I’d go!!

[greenbaygreg]

I am interested in meeting other FFR owners and their cars also. Suburb of Chicago. Any dates yet?

[steno]

Where are you?

[Makgecko2017]

Anytime you guys want to get together, let us know! Jay (Thickcobra) and I ( Makgecko) will try to make it!
I'm going to Key West, Fla May 5 thru the 12th. other than that I can try to meet!


Mike

[RobW]

Mike, I would like to meet up with you and Jay. I wanted to wait till I had my kit. Well, 2200 miles later and 36 hours of driving in 3 days, my base kit is happily sleeping in my garage. The drive was incident free but unloading it with my wife was a little hairy. Doing the inventory this Saturday. Not sure how to post pics of car with my phone.

Since you are so close, meeting up will be very easy. I would really love to tap your brains. To be honest, it does feel like I have bit off more than I can chew.

Rob

[ThickCobra]

Robw,

See PM.

[steno]

I’m glad to hear you’re back safe and sound! I know it seems overwhelming, but it’s like eating an elephant... one bite at a time! But instead of bones you’ll have many empty boxes! We’ll have to get together and talk about your plans . I’d really like to hear them! Perhaps a bit of Spotted Cow?

[RobW]

Thanks Sten. My first order of business is to yank the engine and transmission out of the donor and get rid of the donor and make room for the Roadster. Every thing else I need has been removed. Then comes the inventory.

Have any plans been set for this Saturday?. If not, what about Mary's.

Anyone else?

[Bren]

Hey guys - what about meeting up in the Madison, Wi area next Saturday, May 5 for coffee and cars? Sounds as if guys are coming from Northern IL, several others are interested from far West WIsconsin including myself), and several live within the greater Madison area. My thoughts are to meet for coffee and cars, find some sweet roads to cruise, maybe tour EPIC campus (Verona - https://www.epic.com/visiting) and then conclude with brunch/lunch. Who’s interested?

The Madison area does seem to be the most central location for all of us (some of which are from eastern WI, some from western WI, some from northern IL, and some from a bit farther north).

And, Saturday, May 5 is supposed to have beautiful weather finally.

[RobW]

Bren, Madison is a good location for a broader group of people, I agree. How about a show of hands for this Saturday. Suggestion: Graze on the square.

Rob

[ThickCobra]

I'll be golfing with my brothers near the Dells that morning. I'll watch to see where you all meet and try to swing by in the afternoon.

Jay

[steno]

Looks like we’re going to have some decent rain tonight. Perhaps the salts will get washed off the roads! I have several options for this weekend, so I‘ve got to see what works out! Rob, I’d like to see you get that engine out and scrap that donor!