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This Coupe is now for sale. See for sale forum for details.
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I noticed that, so you must have another build in mind.
What's next ?
John
Finished the "My Coupe, my way" project.
http://s956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/jdcoupe1969/
Coupe #386,17" Team III 245 FR 315 RR, 3-link, T5, 4 wheel disk, power brakes/steering. Sniper EFI
First start Sept. 18 2013 First go kart Sept 19 2013
Sold my Coupe to a nice fellow from OK. He is allowing me to deliver the coupe on the 27th of this month. This will allow me to make one long trip FL to OK to MA to FL. I will be picking up my new MK4 kit after delivering the coupe. It was bitter sweet loading up for the last time. I know the new owner will be blown away when I roll it out of the trailer on the 27th. Thanks to all that helped and posted to this thread. I really appreciated every one. TW
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Congrats on the sale and the new addition Tom!!
One question, how the heck do you get in and out of the car in the trailer?
John
Finished the "My Coupe, my way" project.
http://s956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/jdcoupe1969/
Coupe #386,17" Team III 245 FR 315 RR, 3-link, T5, 4 wheel disk, power brakes/steering. Sniper EFI
First start Sept. 18 2013 First go kart Sept 19 2013
Tom:
Congrats on the sale, although I'm actually sad you're selling it, after seeing that work of art in person. I'm glad to hear that you're embarking on an MK4 build.
So, since you're already building an 818 for a customer, will this be a personal build? Are you planning to build both at the same time, or finish the 818 first?
Carlos
FFR Coupe #0635; Ford 347ci, Tremec TKO500, 8.8 rear end w/ 3.27:1 gears, Cobra/SVO brakes
By the way Tom, I watched the video you posted, in which you were driving your Coupe. It was very nice; and yes, it was funny watching you trying to turn off the camera. Not sure if you have this capability, but if you need help editing videos, let me know. I could do quick and simple editing, such as cutting out your struggle with the camera.... or adding graphics, effects, and text, at no charge for you.
Carlos
FFR Coupe #0635; Ford 347ci, Tremec TKO500, 8.8 rear end w/ 3.27:1 gears, Cobra/SVO brakes
My spine is still messed up, but thanks for asking. Now, hurry up and start the Roadster build, so I can subscribe to it...
Carlos
FFR Coupe #0635; Ford 347ci, Tremec TKO500, 8.8 rear end w/ 3.27:1 gears, Cobra/SVO brakes
Well I am all loaded up and ready to leave early tomorrow morning to deliver the Coupe to its new owner in Grove, OK. Weather much better there than the east coast for sure.
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I delivered the coupe to its new owners in Grove,OK. about 9AM thier time. Joe was very happy to see the car in person and was a very happy man! His lovely wife helped us get the car out of the trailer and he drove it into his garage. A work crew working on a new home next door all came over to look at the car. I took some pics, but like the forgetful guy I am I left the cable at home to download the pics to the computer, LOL. It was sad to see it go but to see how Joe was just so happy with the car I built made it heart warming. He was surprized that that car fit him like a glove. He could get in and out of it with ease. My hat is off to him at 70 to do that. He told me this was his holy grail car. So nice to make someones dreams come true. Joe you are now part of the FFR family. Do not forget we are always here to help and share. I hope the car brings you lots of joy and fun times. It sure did for me.
Here is me and Joe next to his coupe. Great guy and lovely wife he has as well. He said this was his holy grail car. Glad I could make it come true for him. I hope he has many great times ahead for them with it.
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Wow, you are truly a class act, Tom. You can see it in the new owner's face! As we all plod on in our own builds, I am sure everyone is looking forward to seeing yet another of yours! I'll especially be looking at your 818E, my dad might be interested in something like that once I'm done with mine.
Michael
Coupe #675 "Eloise"
10/14/14 Coupe Ordered - 1/29/15 Coupe Delivered - 5/1/16 First Start
Build Thread - Flickr
It was just some black door moulding I got from a local auto part store. I think it was Pep Boys.
I installed rear 1/4 windows from Russ's. I used tinted plastic as I did for all plexiglass windows.
http://www.norcal-cobras.com/store/r...uss_garage.htm
Thanks Wallace, I visited Russ and saw his coupe. He had the 1/4 Windows to seal off the cabin and still used the scoops. I was just wondering if you used the scoops as well.
I see that detail now. Thank you for pointing it out. Looks great.