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    Dave's 289 FIA/USRRC #9906

    12/8 UPDATE: I've made the tough decision to have my build thread here: https://www.facebook.com/FFR9906. I wanted to bring my broadly-dispersed family and friends along with me and figured that FB was the most efficient and effective tool to use. Please like and follow my build there!

    Thank you to FFR team members, independent suppliers and fellow builders who helped me get to this point!

    Last edited by BlueMud; 12-22-2020 at 09:13 PM.
    Dave Klee / BlueMud / [email protected]
    FFR 9906: A period-updated 289 USRRC/ FIA Racecar: https://www.facebook.com/FFR9906
    IRS, Ford 8.8" & brakes, TKO600, C5AE 289 / 331, Jim Inglese 8-stack, 15" wheels, low Kirkeys

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    Nice choice with the Inglese setup, I'm jealous! Enjoy the build, hopefully you can get the boys involved and inspire the next generation.

    Chris
    FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
    1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
    Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
    Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
    Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
    "Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller

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    How are you fitting 15” wheels with the IRS?
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    289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
    Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
    TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
    FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
    Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)

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    I utilized 15's with my IRS...I got the Wilwood solution from Gordon Levy. It works great!

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    Absolutely, Chris! If all goes well, mine will look a lot like yours. I was thinking of you this weekend when I fit the rollbar brace. I appreciate the tips you've provided!
    Dave Klee / BlueMud / [email protected]
    FFR 9906: A period-updated 289 USRRC/ FIA Racecar: https://www.facebook.com/FFR9906
    IRS, Ford 8.8" & brakes, TKO600, C5AE 289 / 331, Jim Inglese 8-stack, 15" wheels, low Kirkeys

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    Yeah, I learned about Gordon's solution later (it looks like a good one) but figured I'll give the Mustang Cobra 11.65" setup a try first.
    Dave Klee / BlueMud / [email protected]
    FFR 9906: A period-updated 289 USRRC/ FIA Racecar: https://www.facebook.com/FFR9906
    IRS, Ford 8.8" & brakes, TKO600, C5AE 289 / 331, Jim Inglese 8-stack, 15" wheels, low Kirkeys

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    Hi Charlie - FFR has a rear brake kit specifically for this. 2001 Mustang Cobra parts. I should have read ahead though - I had the IRS fully assembled then learned that I had to perform another lobe-ectomy on my freshly-painted spindle. Cut it in place with my porta band saw and all is well.
    Dave Klee / BlueMud / [email protected]
    FFR 9906: A period-updated 289 USRRC/ FIA Racecar: https://www.facebook.com/FFR9906
    IRS, Ford 8.8" & brakes, TKO600, C5AE 289 / 331, Jim Inglese 8-stack, 15" wheels, low Kirkeys

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