cobra 8.jpgI bought my FFR Roadster already built and am not sure if it's a Mk 1, 2, 3 or 4. I am pretty sure it isn't a 4 because it doesn't have the round tube cross member up front.
Thanks for your help,
Greg
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cobra 8.jpgI bought my FFR Roadster already built and am not sure if it's a Mk 1, 2, 3 or 4. I am pretty sure it isn't a 4 because it doesn't have the round tube cross member up front.
Thanks for your help,
Greg
Last edited by 1965cobra302; 11-10-2014 at 10:30 AM. Reason: Punctuation and to add pic.
Hi Greg,
It's most likely a 2 or 3. Someone could have had it in storage or bought a used kit and built it so it could be earlier. If the steering shaft comes out the front of the foot box it is a 3 and if it comes out the inside (next to the engine) and has a support bearing on the shaft as it goes forward to the universal at the front it is an earlier model. Also, the frame number is a clue. Mine is RD6046 from Apr 2007 and it is a MKIII. If you have all the paper work, the answer could be there as well. Sometimes the investigative side of this is as interesting as the building and upgrading.
WEK.
FFR MkIII 302 (ATK), EFI 75mm TB with custom box plenum chamber, 24# injectors, 4 tube BBK ceramic, cold air sys, alum flywheel, crane roller rockers, T5, Wilwood pedals, custom five link with Watt's link, 4 rotors, coil overs, power steering with Heidt valve, alum FFR rad, driver's crash bar mod, mini dead pedal mod, quick release steering wheel hub #6046
Beautiful Roadster! Congratulations
Rick
#8442 MK4 Complete kit, 331 Stroker, T5, 3.73 Posi 3-Link, 15", Goodyear Billboards
Order 8/22/14 Del 11/7/14 First Start 3/9/15 Go Cart 3/14/15 Paint 2/25/16
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-8442-Build
Congrats. Maybe the info is embedded in the VIN?
cobra 7.jpgThank you for your quick response, it's appreciated. I have the assembly manual but not the build sheet. May I ask where the frame number is located? I have a VIN number but don't know if that has the kind of information that a regular vehicles VIN has? My VIN # is IA followed by 6 #s. I read a book by Carroll Shelby (Shelby's Wildlife) in 1977 and have loved the Cobra since. In my view, the best looking car on the planet. There are no bad angles, looks good from anywhere. I'm thankful for FFR making an accurate, affordable version that so many can enjoy. I love my car.
Last edited by 1965cobra302; 11-11-2014 at 10:51 AM. Reason: To add picture.
Learned from your two pics:
- Mk2 or earlier. Definitely not Mk3 or Mk4. Most obvious because of the steering column location described by WEK.
- 5.0 engine with fuel injection
- Manual steering and brakes
- Cable clutch (vs. hydraulic)
- Shorty headers (vs. 4-into-4's)
- Heater, no wipers
- Hood pins vs. hinges
Mk3 and Mk4 chassis numbers are on the 2 inch tube just below the steering column by your left knee. As I recall, earlier models are in a different location. Others will know.
Last edited by edwardb; 11-11-2014 at 11:58 AM.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
Chassis numbers on the early (MKI and MKII) were welded in the square tube behind the seat (not visible with the body on). The VIN you see was applied by whatever state the car was first registered in (here in California, the CHP applies a blue tag to the frame).
Doug
Taking edwardb's extrapolation a little further---in the underhood photo I can see Pole Position/SPC upper control arms which would peg it as a Mk2 (or perhaps a Mk1 that got reconfigured and updated but not likely).
Enjoy it Greg!
Jeff
I want to thank all of you for your information and let you know I like all the cars on here. For an earlier model it's in spectacular condition. I should have mentioned it had a whopping 5200 miles on it when I got it four weeks ago. I've already put 1000 miles on it which is more impressive when you understand I live in Iowa and haven't had a lot of good weather. I'm in it every chance I get. I am gad there are so many people out there that enjoy the same type of experience.
Thanks to all,
Greg
Hey Greg,
I think you will find as you become more familiar with your roadster and others around you that the MK number doesn't really matter. Some of the best ones I've seen are well build MK I and IIs. It's the care and attention to detail from each builder. You have a nice roadster there. Learn as much as you can about it from help from the forum guys and other research. It will make your journey even better. Glad to see you on the forum. WEK.
FFR MkIII 302 (ATK), EFI 75mm TB with custom box plenum chamber, 24# injectors, 4 tube BBK ceramic, cold air sys, alum flywheel, crane roller rockers, T5, Wilwood pedals, custom five link with Watt's link, 4 rotors, coil overs, power steering with Heidt valve, alum FFR rad, driver's crash bar mod, mini dead pedal mod, quick release steering wheel hub #6046
Looks just like my MkII
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
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