This will be my build post for my Gen III Coupe. More pictures to come. Picking up the kit:
Henry
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This will be my build post for my Gen III Coupe. More pictures to come. Picking up the kit:
Henry
The boxes!
Hi Henry,
I'm really looking forward to following along with you on this one. I have a ton of interest in the new Gen-3 coupe.
Do you have a pseudo build plan that you're willing to share at this point?
Have fun with it.
Mike
The Stig
Some say, that I only know two facts about ducks, (both being wrong); and that if I could be bothered, I could solve the "da Vinci Code" in 47 seconds...
All I know is that I'm called "The Stig".
GTM #0081
Raise your right hand and say after me,
"I (State your name), do swear/affirm, that upon acceptance of this "Revered Coupe Jacket", will willingly subject myself to all manner of frustration and abrasion that my FFR Type 65 will provide. I further pledge that any and all fellow Coupe builders will have free reign in using the cash available in my wallet as they see fit to improve my build plan. I will not look down upon our fellow Roadster builders, but rather take pity on those not talented enough to build a race car with a roof, So Help Me God!"
It is my pleasure to present you with the "Revered Coupe Jacket", Here's your sign!!
Hankl
“If you didn’t have enough time to do it right the first time. How come you always have time to go back and do it again?” FFR1000186CP
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you.
dont forget to get eric and John also
The traveling Builder
717-773-5624
Awesome Hank!!! I am humbled!
Thx,
Henry
She is Home.jpg
She is home.
Henry
Meats.jpg
Meats!
Henry
Rear suspension!
Rear suspension.jpg
Henry
Roller:
roller.jpg
Henry
Motor:
Motor.jpg
Henry
Motor and Tranny:
Motor tranny.jpg
Henry
Driver's Footbox:
Driver footbox.jpg
Henry
Pax Footbox:
Pax footbox.jpg
Henry
Rear Brakes:
Rear brakes.jpg
Henry
Mike,
Stock Coyote build with the new IRS and 18' meats. Not sure of the color yet but plan is to bring her to the LCS this year.
Henry
The Stig
Some say, that I only know two facts about ducks, (both being wrong); and that if I could be bothered, I could solve the "da Vinci Code" in 47 seconds...
All I know is that I'm called "The Stig".
GTM #0081
Thx Mike, dang job keeps getting in the way!
Henry
henry
how many clecos do you own
The traveling Builder
717-773-5624
“If you didn’t have enough time to do it right the first time. How come you always have time to go back and do it again?” FFR1000186CP
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you.
Do I sense a tad of jealousy Mark? I have enough clecos to do the job!
Henry
ahhhh
that you do brother
The traveling Builder
717-773-5624
Motor and tranny are in. Thx to Treves for his sanity check!
Front:
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Driver's Side:
Drivers side.JPG
Pax Side:
Pax side.JPG
Thx,
Henry
Henry,
Things are looking great! Like the details. Thanks for the update.
Len
1972 Corvette Stingray 350 c.i. Manual Steering & Brakes
2003 H-D Softail Deuce 88 c.i. TwinCam
Gen 3 Coupe Dreamer
What is the difference in headroom and legroom between the Gen 2 and Gen 3 cars?
Henry,
You have all of the dream parts that are on my build list. Great combination of items top to bottom!
Getting ready to either take a deal on a Gen 2 or sign up for a Gen 3. I am 6'2" , 230 pounds and want to know how I could squeeze into a Daytona.
Any Daytona drivers out there that are my size that validate headroom and legroom?
A big thanks for any advice.
Thanks Shooty,
The Gen III's definitely have more legroom/headoom and the entry/exit is much easier. The wheel well intrusion at the back of the doors is much less which makes it roomier. The decision between a Gen II and Gen III can be difficult. If money is an issue, Gen II's will be bargains because folks may want to upgrade to Gen III. If not, Gen III is the way to go IMHO. Do you have the knowledge, tools and ability to build one? If not, it may be a while before a Gen III goes up for sale. You see how far mine is and I already have someone that wants to buy it and I am not selling (yet:>)). Best bet is to look locally to sit in both versions to make an informed decision. I see in your other post your time frame is end of this year which gives you the time to investigate.
Henry
Shooty,
Where are you located? There are coupes all over the USA and coupe owners are generally quite happy to let someone sit in their car. FYI, I had a Gen 1 coupe that I drove for 18,000 miles of smiles. I'm 6'2", 210 lbs with a 33" inseam. I had the Kirkey low back vintage seat mounted on the floor as far back as it would go. I had plenty of legroom and when wearing a helmet, the helmet would just brush the headliner ... not an issue, but it was noticeable. The Gen 3 floor sits roughly 2.5" lower so that would be additional headroom. The Gen 3 door is 3.5 " longer which does help with getting in and out. I sold my coupe about a year ago and have the new Gen 3 on order. Pros & cons ... the Gen 3 frame is much stronger than Gen 1 & 2, but is no longer the round tube ladder style chassis that is more period correct. So the choice is up to you! If you would like to ask any questions, please send me a Private Message on this website and I will give you my cellphone #.
Garry
I sure miss my coupe!
F5R1004503SP 2004 Challenge Car, 331 Stroker
Coupe # 031, 422" Windsor stroker by Southern Automotive (Dash autographed by Peter Brock)***SOLD***
Unique 427 Roadster, 482" Aluminum FE by Southern Automotive***SOLD***
henry .. you are going to want to flip that shifter the hole opening is forward.
FFR 1879, Blown DSS 306,REDLINE management, VeryCoolParts Tuned 460RWHP
FFR 818S, The Flash, Chassis #5, 2.0L, LSD, Electromotive TEC-S, VCP Tuned, 278RWHP 265 RWTQ
FFR 6651, Green Lantern, 408W Crate, Hellion 66mm Turbo, JGS Waste gate / Blowoff valve, Tec-GT management, VCP Tuned, 575 RWHP, 690 RWTQ
FFR 8335, Black Mamba, 289 FIA CSX 2001 tribute car, 347, 48 IDA webers, VCP Tuned, 311 RWHP 386 RWTQ, 3-link, Trigo's
FFR 0004, Gen 3 , Hawk Coupe, Coyote twin turbo, 683 RWHP 559 RWTQ, IRS, VCP Tuned. "not too shabby"
US ARMY Maintenance Test Pilot (CW4 Retired)
Already done - thx Chief!!!
Henry
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FFR 1879, Blown DSS 306,REDLINE management, VeryCoolParts Tuned 460RWHP
FFR 818S, The Flash, Chassis #5, 2.0L, LSD, Electromotive TEC-S, VCP Tuned, 278RWHP 265 RWTQ
FFR 6651, Green Lantern, 408W Crate, Hellion 66mm Turbo, JGS Waste gate / Blowoff valve, Tec-GT management, VCP Tuned, 575 RWHP, 690 RWTQ
FFR 8335, Black Mamba, 289 FIA CSX 2001 tribute car, 347, 48 IDA webers, VCP Tuned, 311 RWHP 386 RWTQ, 3-link, Trigo's
FFR 0004, Gen 3 , Hawk Coupe, Coyote twin turbo, 683 RWHP 559 RWTQ, IRS, VCP Tuned. "not too shabby"
US ARMY Maintenance Test Pilot (CW4 Retired)
Henry,
Could you please post a picture of how the shifter is now located when you get a chance?
Olli
Shifter flipped and driveshaft installed:
Shifter_driveshaft.jpg
Henry
That's some really good progress Henry. Also, is that a Litespeed in the background?
Thanks Jacob and good eye. It's an Eddie Merckx built by Litespeed to his specs. Great bike to ride. I also have a Guru carbon fiber bike that is super lite and fast with Zipp 600 wheels and Dura Ace components.
Henry
Thanks for posting the "flipped" shifter picture.
Olli
Finished the fuel system today and ran the rear brake lines to the front. Did not hook up to master yet because the pedal box needs to come out one more time. Also put the air filter system on and the pax header. Alternator needs to come off to put on drivers header.
Fuel .jpg
Fuel2.jpg
Brake1.jpg
Brake2.jpg
Air_filter.jpg
Pax_header.jpg
Henry
Henry, Things are looking great and moving along well it appears! Really nice build. Thanks, Len
1972 Corvette Stingray 350 c.i. Manual Steering & Brakes
2003 H-D Softail Deuce 88 c.i. TwinCam
Gen 3 Coupe Dreamer
Enjoying your build a lot. Keeping my eye on the new Coupe. One question though. Isn't that kind of a lot of the slip joint showing there on the transmission output? Looks like the driveshaft is 1 or 1-1/2 inches too short. Is that the Factory Five standard issue for the Coyote/TKO/IRS combination?
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.
Good catch Ed. The Coyote, IRS driveshaft is not complete yet.
Thx,
Henry