Hello All from Idaho (near Boise),

I plan to retire towards the end of the year and need my next project to keep my brain active as well as to fulfill a bucket list item: Build/Own/Drive a Roadster.

My build objective is to have the roadster be used for cruising to local events and around the mountains of Idaho and the Pacific NW. I would like the Roadster to be easy to start, have no bad driving habits (e.g., twitchy at speed) and would like to keep the look as close as possible to the original. I have done limited work on my cars (mostly in college) and extensive mechanical and electrical work as part of my job. Consequently, I am comfortable with the mechanical and electrical aspects of the build. I have no welding experience, so I do not plan any modifications that require this skill set. I have poor painting skills so will have a pro handle the body prep and painting though may do the aluminum and undercoating. I have a constraint of one garage bay for the build during the winter months so I will need to plan my build schedule carefully. I looked at the build school but the travel costs to attend while I am still working are steep (prefer the $ go towards the build), so at this time I am not planning to take advantage of the class.

Over the last few months, I have been reading the forum build threads and comments as well as the FFR documentation and videos. Based on this reading, below is the build spec that I have developed so far and would appreciate any feedback or critique.

If there are forum members in the Boise area that would be willing to share their build experience I would very much like to meet.

Thanks Andrew

FFR Configuration: Complete Kit with
- IRS
- Halibrand 17x9 and 17x10.5 Wheels
- Power Steering
- Wilwood Brakes Front and Rear
- IRS 3.55 Center Section, Spindles, and Hubs
- Powder Coated Frame
- Leather Seats
- Chrome Drivers Side Roll Bar
- Hydraulic Clutch - I assume this provides the master cylinder. Is it correctly sized?
- Delete Headers/Side Pipes and use GasN Pipes and Headers (see below)
- Vintage GPS Gauges
- 427 Layout Precut Dash
- Heater/Defroster to extend my driving season to keep the legs/toes warm. (see Heated Seats Below)
- Wind Wings
- Wiper Kit
- Body with Cut Outs

Engine: I am still deciding on which new crate engine to use and have initiated a discussion with Mike Forte to help me sort it out. Either: an SBF 302/347 with Edelebrock PoFlo4 EFI or a Ford 5.0L Coyote. I have been reading that Ford has just released the Gen 4 version that changes the air intake system, and I am reluctant to be on the leading edge of figuring out how to make it work if I cannot get a new Gen3. I would have the engine build include a power steering pump, alternator, starter, and hydraulic clutch system.

Transmission: Tremec TKX to get the flexibility of shifter position and to support the torque of the engine choices.

Additions from Others:
- Breeze: Radiator Supports and Shroud, Front Battery Tray, Adjustable seats, Offset Rack Mounting Kit
- GasN: Touring Side Pipes and Headers to match engine choice.
- Mountain Metal: RT Turn Indicator
- Drive Shaft Safety Loop
- Heated Seats to extend the driving season.
- Side Pipe Shields
- Upgraded Ball Joint Dust Boots
- Upgraded Gas Tank Seal

Still to be determined or researched:
- In tank EFI Fuel Pump/Regulator - Driven by Engine Choice
- Forte: Throttle Linkage if SBF Engine choice is made.
- Firewall forward kit: Plan to determine, need once I have the kit and assess if I think I can get everything to fit or not (wiring/heater).
- Emergency Brake - Though it is in its classic position, the location of the emergency brake is not very usable, in my opinion, to do a safe hill start. I will look at moving it (I have seen many interesting ideas on the forum) or go to an electronic emergency brake system. I will this evaluate once I have the kit and see what is involved with moving it.
- Air vents for passenger/driver foot boxes.
- Some form of simple anti-theft system to discourage joyriders.
- Body Color and Stripes: TBD (Though I am partial to British Racing Green, my wife may have other thoughts.)
- Engine Bay Aluminum Panel Color - TBD
- Undercoat: I have read that some Truck Bed Liners can leave sticky residue. Is there a reliable brush/roll option or use POR or other option?
- Wiring to support cell phone charging.
- Other Items I may have missed and discover as I continue to review build threads and forum posts.