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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
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
Got the call from Stewart driver Jim that he will be here Friday afternoon. He dropped Rod and Bill's Roadsters in CA yesterday and headed to Denver, Spokane, WA Bothell, WA before empting the trailer here in Ferndale with FFR# 8442 It's going to be a great weekend!!
Last edited by rmiller64; 11-03-2014 at 01:17 PM.
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
It's going to be a great Day! Jim will be here at 2:30pm
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
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
Great way to end a week #8442 is in the garage with help from brothers Rob and Ron
Only 2 items on B/O Wire harness and the Roll bar
Enjoyed the visit with Driver Jim
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Last edited by rmiller64; 11-07-2014 at 09:45 PM.
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
Congratulations! Suggestion...inventory everything first!
Mk 4 Roadster
October 25, 2012 - Kit Arrives
April 8, 2013 - Build Starts
August 23, 2015 - Rolling Chassis/Engine & Transmission Installed
March 26, 2016 - Go Cart
You mean Santa Driver Jim.
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
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
Day 1 yesterday was inventory day and didn't find any missing items. Very impressed with the packing of the parts. Day 2 today got the body on the buck and installed the front suspension. No issues here other than cleaning the mounting holes with drill bit by hand to remove the powder coating.
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Had a friend stop by with a pair of restored 1965 license plates for the County I live in. Very nice bonus for the build.
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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
Nice garage! Have fun
Have the rearend installed. I did some extra work on taper of the axle tube where it fits into the housing so the 3- link bracket would fit properly on the axle tube. Followed the Breeze installation link here: http://www.breezeautomotive.com/imag...stallation.pdf
I didn't weld all the way around the bracket but did plug weld the the cap with two 1/2 holes
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Last edited by rmiller64; 11-13-2014 at 11:42 PM.
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
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
Been a couple weeks waiting for the panels to come back from powder coat. Went with Silver finish and like the way they turned out. Have the F panels and DS front foot box installed. pedal box and steering installed. also plumbed the fuel system. Going carbed but installed Mallory 110gpm 6.5 psi pump with mallory regulator with by pass return to tank Next up brake lines
Last edited by rmiller64; 12-05-2014 at 01:20 AM.
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
That looks really good Rick. I like the silver panels. Hopefully I will get my rear end from Forte next week sometime. I was supposed to get my stainless steel tubes for my brake lines last Thursday. I ordered them from Inline Tube. They are way to slow. I don't think I will be ordering form them again.
Lookin good rick. I'm jealous. I haven't been able to touch my roadster, other than inventory. Building a log cabin in the woods in Mississippi. But I'm watching your build closely. Keep up the good work(play)
Bouncing around a bit while waiting for the .090 FFmetal firewall to arrive to cut heater hole and send off for powdercoat I assembled the e-brake. With help from brother Ron we installed the flywheel, clutch, bellhousing and mated the T5. Plug wires are not cut to length yet so looks a little messy
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Last edited by rmiller64; 12-28-2014 at 12:02 PM.
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
Great progress Ray. You'll be on the road in no time
Nice job, Rick... I gotta say, the silver powder coated panels are really starting to grow on me! Nice choice.
January was a busy Month with travel, work and family and didn't get much accomplished on the build. Back at it here in Feb and finished up sheet metal and have the wiring held by zip ties.
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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
Looking great! Just a quick hint. I see you have the back cockpit wall just cleco'd in place. I would suggest you not attach it permanently until you complete the trunk sheet metal. Otherwise you're going to find some of the rivet locations in the trunk panels are hard to get to unless you can get the rear cockpit wall out of the way. Both for drilling and to set the rivets.
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.
Spent a few days in CA this week and was able to stop by Banshee (Kevin) place in Morgan Hill, CA to take a look at his Coyote build he just finished. In a short hour Kevin showed me some very nice detail features I will incorporate in my build Thanks Kevin. Returned home at 1:30 am this morning and had no plans for what happen today. Couple of my brothers Ron and Rodney stopped by to use my lift and to help with anything I had going on. with in a few minutes we decided the Engine was going in. Rounded up 4 old wheels and tires to roll the car out of the garage so we'd have more room to pick the engine with forklift and install. It was a nice sunny day and the engine slipped in about 15min.
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Last edited by rmiller64; 02-22-2015 at 12:54 AM.
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
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
Great looking build. I was wondering what made you decide to put your battery up front. (Sorry if I might of missed that in the thread.)
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.
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
Thanks for the reply.. makes perfect sense. I like your engine and carb setup. I really was leaning toward the 15" Halibrands until I priced tires and mfgs. actually making them in those sizes.. Now I might be looking at 17's. Thanks for the updates on your build.
Hey Rick, your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it on the road.
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
A productive weekend, Installed the Radiator with Breeze shroud, upper and lower mounts. Also used the Breeze upper and lower hoses. Had help from my brother Ron tackling the wiring and installed the MSD box. I opted not to use the remote solenoid and wired direct to the High Torque Mini Starter. Pics of this will follow.
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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
Hello Rick,
a very nice clean build you have here. looks really great and I' looking forward to follow more posts and pics.
Since I'm in the planning of my build, I have one question about the footboxes. I see that you don't make some modifications here. If you compare the DS and the PS footbox, would it be possible to just copy and mirrow the DS footbox to the PS for more space? I'm thinking about this for geometric appereance but as well with an additional "suspended ceiling" to hide the heating system and the MSD box for cleaner look. Would the clearance to the heaters and the engine block be enough - with a small block as you have?
Thanks for having a look here for me... Georg
Nice work Rick; your ripping through it! Like the silver powder coating and the Cobra oil pan!
Very impressive build! Very clean, with lots of great parts. Are you planning to paint it silver?
Mk 4 roadster #8495 delivered on 12-23-2014. Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...r-Build-Thread Carbureted 4.6 SOHC, C-4 auto with manual valve body. Fox width rear with 2.73 gear. First start video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8ie...ature=youtu.be
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