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Traveller's Mk4 Coyote IRS Build - Brake Reservoir
I have been thinking / dreaming about doing a roadster for about 15 years. I even started the project way back then with a 302 rebuild and started acquiring donor parts. Alas, three kids and all the associated activities plus a hectic work schedule gave me very little free time, so the idea got shelved and the accumulated parts all got sold off. Now, as I approach my 50th birthday in a few months and with the last of my children headed off to college, its back on the front burner. So on 08/07/2019 I placed my order and was shocked to receive a completion date of 08/24/2019!
As I was researching and developing my build plans, I connected with a few local people who very generously answered my questions, let me see their cars / builds, and even a few rides. Specifically, thank you to edwardb, msumners, and gumball for your time and input.
The goal is a fairly classic looking roadster with a modern engine/trans and a great driving experience. While I am anxious to get on the road, I am not going to rush the build and hope to enjoy each step of the process. Here are some details:
Mk4 Complete Kit
* Powdercoat Chassis
* Coyote/TKO Engine and Transmission Mounts
* IRS
* Body Cutouts
* Vintage GPS Gauge Set
* 18" Halibrand Wheels
* Driver Side Chrome Roll Bar
* Coyote Power Steering Kit and Rack
* 13" IRS Rear Brake Kit
* 2018 IRS 3.55 Center Section and Spindles
Engine and Transmission - Ordered from Factory Five AT
* Gen 2 Coyote
* TKO-600 Transmission with .64 5th gear
* Assembled and mounted on stand
Headers and Sidepipes
* Gas-N Stainless Headers
* Gas-N Stainless Polished Sidepipes
Other
* Windwings
* Sun Visors
* Tangent Hidden Roll Bar Connector
* Herb's Door Panels
* Front Battery Mount
* Kleiner Rear Quick Jack Mod
* Drop Trunk
Future Plans and Wish List
* Automatic Turn Signal Cancel
* Color: TBD. 1966 Ford Ivy Green?
* Glove Box w/ VW keyed latch off ebay
* Integrated/Hidden Garage Door Opener
* Heated Seats
Many more decisions to make along the way, but that is the starting point. I'll keep updating the above list as more decisions are made. I am looking forward to the build and will use this thread to document the project.
Index (Post # - Topic):
5 - Body Buck
7 - Inventory
10 - IRS Differential
14 - Front Suspension
20 - Rear Suspension
31 - Powder Coating of Brackets / Steel Parts
33 - E-Brake Cable
36 - Pedal Box
37 - Cockpit Aluminum
41 - Drop Trunk
45 - Fuel Pump Access
49 - Powder Coating of Aluminum Panels
50 - Coyote Throttle Pedal
52 - Front Battery Box
Last edited by Traveller; 03-11-2020 at 10:03 PM.
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