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Meet the Team: Factory Five's Jon D. Takes Team Members Out in his Mk4 Roadster
Meet Factory Five Welding Manager Jon Dean! Jon built his own Mk4 Roadster several years ago, and has been taking team members out for rides in it so they can experience the cars they are helping customers build. Jon goes over his Mk4 build from top to bottom, and shares miles of smiles with his co-workers.
Dave Lindsey
FFR's Mad Dog
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Jon not only built an excellent car with some really nice custom touches. He also did a great job of presenting.
Thumbs up!
Mk.4 FFR supplied Right hand drive
Received 12/2012 completed 12/2019
Gen1 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS
Lots of mods to make compliant for Australian design rules
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Administrator
Nice job Jon! See you Saturday,
Henry
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Speaking as a builder who took delivery of their frame bare I'd like to say a special thank you to the crew in the welding shop and this guy. After going over and cleaning up EVERY weld I have a new found admiration for the craftmanship involved. So many welds, many in awkward, hard to reach spots, and all expertly executed.
For a part of these cars that eventually gets mostly hidden and unseen, I just want to say "I SEE YOU!"
Keep up the great work and helping to make our dreams a reality.
Earl
1st Speedstar in Canada 31 March 2023.
Built by me 302 engine, AOD trans, 3.55 IRS.
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OUTSTANDING !!!!!
Nice work and excellent presentation!
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Great video Jon and good choice of an LS3. That’s what I put in my 33 Hotrod.
'33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
Garage Built, Driveway Painted.
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Not a waxer
Great car and well done presentation Jon! Enjoyed the story about the goat See you next week (you too Mad Dog)!
Jeff
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Well done on both the car and the video, Jon. Your thinking outside the box with your car build is admirable. Love the color. And your generosity to your fellow coworkers is honorable.
Curious about the hood vents. Did you just graft the vents from the GTM onto the Roadster hood? The look is cool, but do they help with either engine cooling or reducing down force?
Keep up the good work. Ed K
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Great choice on the color!! I also love the single offset stripe! And who doesn't love doughnuts!!!
Higgy
MK4#? Ordered 11/30/24
MK4 #11012 picked up 04/16/24
MK4 #10616 picked up 4/10/23 SOLD
MK4 #9759 picked up 4/3/19 SOLD
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