Hello all,
I have been working on the build for a couple of months now although repeating each step no less than three times slows me down a bit. If this continues it only seems fair that I get to list three builds on my profile when I am finished. My plan is to take the next couple of weeks and catch up on the posts. In addition to being my first build, this is my first post so feel free to set me straight if I need to do something differently.
I began putting my FFR order together early in the year. I was having trouble deciding on a few key options like rear suspension and seats when I decided to attend the Mott College build school. I highly recommend to anyone that is considering a build and having trouble getting off the starting block. The instructors are top notch with years of experience and many tips that will save time and money all along the build. The school also had most of the kit options on hand so that by the time I came home I had my order complete.
Here is what I ended up with:
- MKIV complete kit
- Powder coated chassis
- Set up for 351w
- Body cutouts
- IRS independent rear suspension
- 17” Halibrand replica wheels
- Wilwood brake upgrade
The next step was to visit Gordon Levy Raving in Arizona to get the engine and transmission on order. Gordon is active on many of the build threads that I had been following and at the time had built over 150 FFR cars. While I was there, he had several cars at various phases of the build process and a few completed cars. That added to the excitement because I can count the number of times on one hand that I have seen this type of car in my central California home town.
- Stage 5 408 with Dart block upgrade for 427cid
- MSD ignition system
- One wire alternator
- High torque starter
- Tremec T600RR
- 8-Stack EFI with FAST EZ 2.0 control system
- Levy Racing cooling system with built in oil cooler and support bar
- Levy Racing exhaust system
The last thing I wanted to include in this post is the list of options that I plan to include in the build.
- Alex's standard glove box
- Breeze 1.75” stainless roll bars for both driver side and passenger side
- Breeze offset steering rack mounting kit
- Breeze street performer seat install kit for both driver side and passenger side
- FFMetal trunk mounted battery box
- FFMetal 0.090” thick firewall
- Finish line front and rear quick jack grommets
- Finish line 427 side emblems
- Metco drive shaft loop
- Mike Forte seat heaters
- Mike Forte 351w hydraulic clutch kit
- Mike Forte CNC triple brake and clutch reservoirs
- Russ Thompson turn signal bezel
- Russ Thompson 1.75” roll bar grommets
- Russ Thompson gas pedal, dead pedal, and pedal pads
- Tangent Technologies driving light grill kit
- Local Tire shop Nitto NT555 255/40R17 front and NT555R 315/35R17 rear tires
- Summit Racing and Eastwood for a long list of tools since this is first build