Name: formerly Mark Fajardo and MrMustang
Display Name: 4nsicdoc
Location: Temecula, CA
Frame#: Prototype (Proof of Concept car from FFR)
Status: Sold on eBay, shipped to Germany
Frame #001
Name: John Spina
Display Name: GN Spyder
Location: Long Grove, IL
FFR Number: FFR4166GT
Status: Have been driving it for over a year now. It's been to DVSF in 2005, Woodward Cruise in 2005, at the race track once (ran 11.99@119, then almost lost it when I turned up the wick...seems the rear end got "light" and lifted. I believe I know what caused it, and will be panning the underside this year.
Build detail: The theme for building this beauty was to be "different". Well, it's different. I have a Buick V6 turbo engine AKA Buick Grand National, with twin turbos and strengthened lower end. Engine control is FAST ECU with 50 lb injectors and a Wide Band O2 sequentially controlled fueling system. Car weighs 3075 lbs with full tank and driver. Weight distribution is 52/48 F/R. Tire size 275-40ZR17 front, 335-35ZR17 rear (Sumitomo/Kumho). Customization includes BMW Z4 taillights, Corvette C5 rear side markers, VW Beetle front turn signals/side markers, HID headlamp conversion, HID fog light conversion, Chevy van 3rd. brake light on spoiler. Automatic 4spd. OD transmission with Moon Eyes digital shifter. Electrical system is mostly incorporated into the console, where there is a relay for each switch on the dash. All switches are LED low current pusbutton style switches. Gauges are Autometer. Remote control for hood, trunk and doors. Paint is 2003 Corvette Anniversary Red (3-step) and stripes are Cadillac Diamond White Pearl. Car was featured in Kit Car Builder magazine, Apr. 2006.
Name: Terry Semple
Location: Ontario, Canada
FFR Number: #4606
Details: Carbed 351w making about 400 hp with a tremec 3550 and DRISC brakes. Used for open track events.
From Mark D: "This has been a long build for Terry but is finally coming to a close. He does plan to be at the London Cobra Show in 09 with the car."
If someone sees him at London, please ask him to check in here with us and fill in the details! Or at least snap a few pictures for us.
Frame #004
Name: ?
Display Name: ?
Location: ?
FFR Number: F5R 4204GT
Status: Complete as of Feb '11
Build detail: 347, mass-flo fuel injection, Tremec 3550 5-speed, 3-link rear end, Wilwood 12" front brakes and SN Cobra rear brakes (11.x") (all 5-lug), sumped fuel tank, and more...
Frame #005
Name: Steve Ducsay
Display Name: Black Wishbone
Location: Fairfield, CT
FFR Number: FFR5277SP
Status: Off to the Painters (Yellow)
Build detail: 302(348hp~325ft/lb), TKO 500, 3.55 rear, manual 15:1 rack, Manual brakes ~12" back 13" front. 17 in wheels with 265 front 335 rears.
From Mark D:
# 4708 GT which was a late 2003 kit no longer exists. The kit was never built. I have no details to offer at this time.
Frame #007
Name: Ricky Smith
Display Name: Ricky Smith
Location: Shelburne Mass.
FFR# F5R1000007GT
Status: Picked up in 04.
My Syder is rolling, need running gear,paint ect,ect (as of 12/2006)
Frame #008
Name: Bill Haas
Display Name: Bill32
Location: Whitewood, SD
Status (5/21/09): Car will have 302, fairly stock motor. This winter I will probably take it out to California and have Jeff Miller paint it as he had with my two Roadsters. Unless a lightning bolt hits be first, it will be painted the same color as my current roadster, which is Candy Pearl Cranberry (a red that is similar to Corvette Magnetic Red)
Frame #009
Name: Warren Plesmid
Display Name: Warren P
Location: Sagamore Hills, OH (near Cleveland)
FFR Number: FFR4559GT
Status: 3 years and counting.
Ford 5.0 crate motor 345HP with lots of external changes, carburnated, engine painted balck wrinkle finish to be different, scatter shield, TKO600, FMS aluminum dif w/3.73LS,IRS, new stock brakes, Compomotive 3 piece wheels w/Sumitomo 275-40-17 & 315-35-17, sunken battery box in trunk floor.
Still undecided on the color but both balck and red are at the top of the list.
Should make some noise bafore winter is over.
Frame #010
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Frame #011
Name: Jonathan Bedford
Display Name: HotWheelsKid
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
FFR Number: FFR4659GT
Status: Nearly untouched since 2003. Just getting started [2022].
Frame #012
Name: Richard Seweryniak (Sev-ver-ree-nee-ak) (formerly Ken Reid's car)
Display Name: RichardS
Location: Glen Allen, VA
FFR Number: FFR4617GT
Status: Runs and drives great. Working little issues like trying to center the steering wheel, not easy with this 18:1 FR rack. I am slowly hand forming some end pieces for the dash. Replaced stock 450lb rear springs with 550lb due to bottoming out a couple times with the stock setup. The car definitely stands out when parked with 15-20 "roadsters".
Build detail: Stock EFI donor motor for now, new Ford Motorsport T5Z, IRS, 3.55 Torsen LSD Aluminum Diff, manual FR 18:1 rack, Manual brakes (converting to PBR aluminum dual piston calipers in the future). 17" Halibrand Corbra III wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the back. Leather dash and headrests. Powdercoated frame metalic grey with satin black aluminum. Vortex cones in headers for fewer db. Mazda Classic Red
Name:Jan Smit
Display Name:Koi Boy
Location:Temecula CA.
FFR Number:FFR4644K
Status:95% complete.
Build details:347 stroker EFI.Tremec TKO 5spd.IRS 3.72 diff.13". Baer front brakes, 12" rear brakes.
2003 Cobra wheels 275/40 front,315/35 rear.
Painted by Jeff Miller.
Frame #014
Name: Ivan Peterson
Display name: blew spyder
Location: Flushing MI.
Occupation: Retired
Status: Starting body fitting. Running gear,wiring complete. Hope to finish body work and painting this winter.
PS Thanks to this Forum.
I've been sanding ,painting, sanding, painting,sanding, painting.(my first and last painting job) I think you get the picture, and I hope to have my spyder on the road early this summer. Should be done painting and buffing in two weeks and then back to assembly.
(updated 4/19/09)
Frame #015
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Frame #016
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Frame #017
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Frame #018
Name: David Le
Display Name: Endopotential
Location: California
FFR Serial Number: 4701GT
Just purchased the car from KatRoy#2 (Kathy Roy) who bought the car from Cliff Landry.
Name: John W Barausky
Display Name: John W Barausky
Location: PA
FFR Serial Number: ?
Status: its more or less completed, no paint yet and getting it ready to be registered.
Frame #022
Name: John Woody
Display name: jwoody
Location: San Antonio, TX
Frame #: #4526CP
FFR #: FFR#4526CP
Status: completed! cockpit alum - Lizard Skin inside & out; Stine dieted 92 Mustang harness; Ford Racing 302 - M-6007-XB3 GT40; Ford Racing Cobra EFI; 24# injectors; 65 mm TB; 75 mm Mass Air; T-5; IRS - 97 Thunderbird 8.8 3.73; Baer 13 in front; Baer 12 in rear; Flaming River manual rack 15:1; Ford Cobra 17 x 9 wheels; 245 front / 275 rear.
Update: as I have AC, we did a major dash mod. We molded firberglass panel to the lower part of the FFR panel including rounded ends. We included a center console for the AC controls, starter key, aux outlet, and radio. My dash ends fit right next to the window upright support and we have included two 1/4 in bolts in each side through the widow upright to the dash end. I am using a nut attachment that is built into the dash. the bolts are recessed a bit into the window upright for no door shut conflict.
Just back from paint, Ford 150 truck red.
Chassis 022, S/N: FFR4526GT which is also the the Texas VIN number for this car.
I have Vintage Air A/C. Car runs FAST.
Graduated 7 Feb '09.
Frame #023
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Frame #024
Name: Paul
Display name: Stengun
Location: Lonsdale AR
FFR Number: FFR4859GT
Status 7/26/11: Bought the car from Greg Mrozek (Arachnyd) and relocated from MN to AR
Name: John Athey
Display Name: beach bum
Location: Flagler Beach, FL
FFR Number: ?
Status: Just starting (9/2013)
Build details: 01 Cobra donor
Frame #027
Name: ?
Display Name: Eagle Farmer
Location: Sky Valley, GA
FFR #: ?
Status: Complete
Frame #028
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Frame #029
Name: Greg Hastings
Display Name: kp125
Location: Herndon, va
FFR Serial Number: F5R1000029GT
Status: Car is complete and running with minor interior work coming up
Build details: 302 EFI, GT-40 Heads, Drilled front Rotors, 17x9 with 245/45 & 17x10.5 355/35. 3.47 gears, 2004 S200 Silver Stone
Comments: Planning on installing radio. Still need to make up door panels and finish carpeting.
Frame #030
Name: Troy
Display name: 7tvette
Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada
Frame Number: FFR1000030GT
Status: Recently acquired from 02summit
Build details: 5.0 EFI with mild mods, 5spd, manual, 15:1 rack, 3 link 3.55 rear, 13" slotted and drilled front brakes ,12" rear, 18"x 9" chrome Cobra R rims. Donor used but everything has been replaced or rebuilt except the wiring harness.
Frame #031
Name: Rob Pond
Displayed Name: eBlueSpyder
Location: Clifton, Va
Frame: ...0208CP
FFR#...0208GT
Status: Complete
AutoWeek ran a contest for their 50th Anniversary issue. Had to submit a photo and 50 words or less about the impact the automotive industry/car had on me. They selected one entry from each state. The photo was a thumbnail along with my comments but at least I made it into print along with the immortals.
There were only a few replicars among the 50 as I recall and mine was not even finished. The headers and side pipes weren't even installed. Proof that my pen is mightier than my wrench ... or they were just plain desperate to fill a page.
Frame #032
Name: Bob Horn
Display Name: vaca.bob
Location: Vacaville, CA
FFR Serial Number: F5R1000032GT
Status: Have VIN as of 11-14-06. Trying to get the computer reflashed, but local tune master died quite suddenly.
Build details: 408W, Mass-Flo, Tremec TKO600, 3.55 8.8" rear, 11" front-10.5" rear 5-lug discs, 15:1 manual steering, 17" '03 SVT Cobra wheels, 275/40 & 315/35 on 9" & 10.5" rims. Color to be 2006 Cadillac Pearl White with green metallic stripe over steering wheel.
Frame #033
Name: Bruce Carpenter
Display Name: Pirate at Forty
Location: West Richland, WA
Status: I started my re-built engine at the end of June [2009]. On Saturday, I formally reached the go-kart stage. My neighbors were out, so I had to take it out of the drive, past the neighbors, then back away. Never got out first (it is a short street).
Build Details: 302 EFI, planning only minor mods, upgraded to Ford Racing 5-lug, Cobra Brakes, still figuring out the rest.
Frame #034
Name: Luke T
Display Name: ohspyder
Location: Columbus, OH
Status: 1.5 years and counting.
Name: Brian Maynard and his brother
Display Names: bmaynard and cruizer
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Frame Number: FFR1000037GT
Status: Just starting (Nov '06). [Posted by Cruizer:] Im not the owner of a kit but my brother bought what may be the last kit. We ordered it the last day we could and was told it looks like it was the last one to be sold.
We got the call and it will be delivered in the morning.
I will be building the kit and will try to get somw pictures of it up every once in a while.
The donor car is a 88 Mustang GT with some bolt on mods. Hoping to have it out in the spring with the help of a few friends.
I have glanced over the forum a little. Will look into all the threds when i get a chance to get ideas and such.
New update: Still in paint, 2 years and counting now (Nov '08)
Name: Patrick Eaton
Display Name: peaton
Location: Bedford, TX
Status: I havent done much in past 6 months, changed jobs. but am getting ready to jump back
to it this month. Its also cooler, can do it comfortably. I am getting ready to install engine/trans in couple weeks. I do check web site couple times a week.
Pat
I am not sure if I am going to use the SSI or not. I will have to modify top support brace and then redo firewall aluminum but it looks good to me. I powder coated valve covers to match.
(updated 4/19/09)
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Frame #039
Name: Jay Anderson
Display Name: JayP
Location: Lynn, MA ( just north of Boston)
FFR Number: F5R1000039GT
The "last" spyder to leave FFR (it was in the warehouse in storage)
complete but minor details to work out. Prep for registering!
Name: John B
Display Name: John B
Location: PA
FFR number: FFR5075K
Details: The car is complete but unpainted and has been in storage for the last 3 years because of a move and change of job
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