Steve’s Type 65 Coupe Build

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So I pulled the trigger today, November 22, 2024, and placed my order for a Type 65 Coupe, I got the last coupe production slot for 2024, projected completion date approximately December 28, 2024. Happy New Year to me.

I also ordered the engine and transmission from BluePrint.

Here is my proposed build list:

From Factory Five Racing:
Type 65 Coupe Complete kit
302/351 mounts
2015 IRS
GPS gauges
Powder coated
18” Vintage Halibrand wheels
Cut outs traced
Leather steering wheel
Carpet
Floor mat
Battery cutoff switch
Front and rear sway-bars

From BluePrint Engines:
427 EFI stroker with 4R70W auto transmission

From Forte:
Mustang 2015 IRS 3.55 center section, spindles and hubs
Surge tank
Mechanical throttle linkage
Dual brake reservoirs

From Gordon Levy:
14” Aero 6 front brakes
14” Aero 4 rear brakes
E parking brake

From Gas’n:
Headers
Touring side pipes

From Boig:
Cool Tubes - upper and lower

From FormaCars:
Power windows
HVAC system

Misc:
VRaptor Coupe side louvers
Wolfbox rearview mirror camera
Quicklatch rear hatch latch
Lokar 4R70W floor shifter
Twist Machine paddle shifter
WWK-21 windshield wipers
Breeze fan shroud
Cruise control
Warmseats seat heaters

I will strive to post as the build progresses and I will update the build list as things progress or change.

Thanks for watching,

Steve