The vinyl looks awesome! How did you make that happen? Did you give someone dimensions?
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The vinyl looks awesome! How did you make that happen? Did you give someone dimensions?
For the trans tunnel cover, I just gave them the aluminum panel to wrap - it only took a couple of days. I can give you the guys contact info if you are interested.
For the cockpit wall, we did it all ourselves - first using the carpet as a pattern and then trimming the foam to exact size and wrapping it with the vinyl as described above.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
33 Weeks in
Week 32 was a wash with travelling to Chicago/South Bend to see the Bulldogs beat Notre Dame and then with Hurricane Irma coming through.
Week 33, however, saw a good bit of progress.
We finished the interior with the rest of the carpet (except the door sills) and mounted the seats.
I also got all of the lights mounted. I did have 1 freak out moment when both the left and right turn signal were activating the left rear light. I had tested everything before putting the body on, but was fearing having to go in reverse. Luckily, it was a dumb mistake that was easily fixed - i had connected the Right turn signal wire and right brake wire from the RF harness to each other and i guess it caused a strange circuit. Once I properly connected the Right turn signal wire to the right turn signal lamp and the right brake wire to the right brake lamp, everything worked.
All I have left is latches and mounting the winshield.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Looking good. The end is in sight.
-Steve
Mk IV #8901 - Complete kit, Coyote, TKO-600, IRS. Ordered 5/23/16, Delivered 7/14/16, First Start 8/13/17, First Go-Kart 10/22/17, Registered and Completed 10/18/18. Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...V-Coyote-Build Graduation Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Roadster-8901
Great progress. Are you planning on tackling registration before paint? It would be nice to get some miles on it prior to bodywork.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Good so you will be driving it down here November 11th I assume?
MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-build-thread
PHIL 4:13 INSTAGRAM - @scottsrides
Hey, nice build man! What was the resolution to the wheel body interference you were having a month or so ago, did that get sorted out?
Thanks!
It's better now, but still not perfect. I trimmed a little bit of the rear trunk lip (sheetmetal) and sanded a bit of the body dash lip to move the body a touch forward. But the biggest change was adjusting the wheel alignment. I did it by eye, so they are no where close to what they need to be, but they sit better in the frame. I plan on having a professional alignment very soon (before I put any miles on it) and then, if there is still an issue, Kleiner can fix it when he does my body work
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
34 weeks in
No progress this week, ugh.
I was out of town most of the week. These final few things feel like they are taking forever
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
35 weeks in.
Well, I am basically done. That feels strange to say.
I got the windshield mounted and a few other odds and ends installed. I'm holding off on installing latches to let Kleiner do that along with paint and bodywork - in the meantime I'll duct tape down the hood and trunk. I am aiming to start my registration process this week and hope to have it street legal for a few rides before it gets too cold. My birthday is in 2 weeks, so it sounds like a good present to me
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Looking good Joel. You're getting close!
MK4 Build #9035 Delivered 2/17/17, First Start & Go-Kart 6/2/17, Licensed 9/1/17
Paint - Lightning Blue Metallic, No Hood Scoop, No Stripes
Gen 2 Coyote Engine & TKO-600. Solid Axle, 8.8-3.55, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Dual Roll Bars
Heater and Glove Box, Drop Trunk, Wipers, Radio, FFR Vintage Gauges, Custom Dash
Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-Build-9035
As of today, I am legal!
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Congrats Joel!
Curious how the VIN assignment and registration works in Georgia. What did you have to do?
MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-build-thread
PHIL 4:13 INSTAGRAM - @scottsrides
Surprisingly easy. I had a police officer come to the house to do a VIN check (surprise, there wasn't one) to confirm it wasn't stolen. Then took that form, the Certificate of Origin and my proof of insurance to the tag office. It took them a little while to figure out how to get everything in the system, but walked out with a tag, registered as a 1965 Factory Five. I chose to not get a title (1. I don't plan on selling and 2. it saves a boatload on taxes and probably some more scrutiny). I believe my serial number is listed as the VIN.
I now plan on buying a vintage 1965 tag and can then submit a form to run that on the car (and just keep the current tag in the trunk).
The tag office supervisor was really nice. Once we got to talking she wanted to see pictures and started showing me pictures of when she visited the Ferrari museum in Italy. I evidently owe her a ride in the cobra.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Life is short, so start living it.
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-in-the-garage!
delivery date: 10/31/2017, first start 2/24/2018, title and registration passed 6/22/2018
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Very interesting about no title.
How is the timeline for paint looking?
MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-build-thread
PHIL 4:13 INSTAGRAM - @scottsrides
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Life is short, so start living it.
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-in-the-garage!
delivery date: 10/31/2017, first start 2/24/2018, title and registration passed 6/22/2018
Can't believe the registration process was that painless. What a relief! Hope I have the same luck.
I've put about 25 miles on the car and things are pretty good. I've been doing short rides and haven't gotten over 45mph until i'm confidant everything is working properly.
I had a small coolant leak that I think I have resolved and did get the P0116 code that others with the Coyote have seen. I spoke with Ford and should have something in the mail to fix it.
My only other issue is that my tach isn't working. I did double check that it is calibrated properly (to 4), but it doesn't move at all when the engine revs. I guess I need to run down all my wires and make sure a connection didn't come loose (because I am 99% sure it was working when I first got the engine running), but with the body on I havent got around to it. If anyone has any ideas as to what it could be, I'm all ears.
I did make a 3D printed badge to cover the 5.0 emblem on the engine cover.
Full pics here:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post297939
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Is it possible to get a title later if needed for a potential sale?
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Thanks. That makes sense.
So after chatting with WarEagleScott, it appears I had the wrong calibration for my tach. It should be at .5 rather than 4. I made that adjustment tonight and it now moves. Idle and revving appear about what they should, but when I turn the car off, it stays at 1000
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
The gauges stay at the settings being read when you turn the key off. if you turn the key back on, they will go to zero. Not an issue.
Did you get your alignment taken care of? Curious if you could get the 7 degree Caster without modifying the length of the adjuster. I could only achieve 5 degrees, but plan to cut/shorten the adjusters.
MK4 Build #9035 Delivered 2/17/17, First Start & Go-Kart 6/2/17, Licensed 9/1/17
Paint - Lightning Blue Metallic, No Hood Scoop, No Stripes
Gen 2 Coyote Engine & TKO-600. Solid Axle, 8.8-3.55, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Dual Roll Bars
Heater and Glove Box, Drop Trunk, Wipers, Radio, FFR Vintage Gauges, Custom Dash
Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-Build-9035
Ducky, before you cut, check to see if the adjusting nut is centered. On one of my UCA assemblies, the adjusting nut was spun down one threaded rod about 1/4" before any threads were engaged on the other rod. I don't know if it would have mad e a difference but it seemed like I would have less adjustment.
-Steve
Mk IV #8901 - Complete kit, Coyote, TKO-600, IRS. Ordered 5/23/16, Delivered 7/14/16, First Start 8/13/17, First Go-Kart 10/22/17, Registered and Completed 10/18/18. Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...V-Coyote-Build Graduation Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Roadster-8901
Interesting, I guess I won't worry about it.
I did get my alignment done professionally and they hit my specs: -.5 degrees Camber, 7 degrees caster and .04" toe. I did not cut the arms and I assume they didn't either or else they would have said something.
I went to a place called Gran Turismo East in Chamblee. I know they align a lot of race cars there and came recommend.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
MK4 Build #9035 Delivered 2/17/17, First Start & Go-Kart 6/2/17, Licensed 9/1/17
Paint - Lightning Blue Metallic, No Hood Scoop, No Stripes
Gen 2 Coyote Engine & TKO-600. Solid Axle, 8.8-3.55, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Dual Roll Bars
Heater and Glove Box, Drop Trunk, Wipers, Radio, FFR Vintage Gauges, Custom Dash
Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-Build-9035
Mk IV #8901 - Complete kit, Coyote, TKO-600, IRS. Ordered 5/23/16, Delivered 7/14/16, First Start 8/13/17, First Go-Kart 10/22/17, Registered and Completed 10/18/18. Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...V-Coyote-Build Graduation Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Roadster-8901
I got to take my parents on their first ride on Sunday. It was great seeing them with wide smiles the whole time.
I couldn't ask for better parents and they also helped out a bit financially with the project. One of the reasons I pulled the trigger so quickly after starting my research is to ensure my Dad would still be around to enjoy it. He didn't end up helping with the build quite as much as I had anticipated, the joy on his face yesterday was what I was looking for.
I'm still chasing down a small coolant leak. I have the breeze lower radiator hoses and it appears to be coming from where the rubber hose meets the aluminum tube, I've confirmed my worm clap is tight and even disconnected and reconnected the hoses to make sure the flare was seated properly. Still leaking and not sure what else to try.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Random question; Are you planning on a hood scoop or not? I know that's still gel coat, but that picture above looks really clean without.
Last edited by bigtedaf08; 11-04-2017 at 10:31 AM.
Enjoying the build thread. Ordering my kit next week. It wouldn’t be the prettiest solution but as a farmer I often put a second clamp on hoses to stop leaks. Rotate the clamps 180 degrees from each other.
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
I took the car to Caffeine & Octane yesterday. I've been attending for about a year now, but this was the first time I've been able to bring the roadster. It was great to meet a few other owners and prospective owners and generally show off the car - I do have to say it was a bit intimidating to put your work out there on display (especially in when its still in gel coat and I had duct tape holding the trunk and hood on). I got a lot more questions about the coyote engine than I expected, and only 1 "is it real?". My fiancee was there (she helped a good bit along the way) and was able to talk about the build as well - I was pleased that she felt pride in it as well and that car guys respected her enough to talk to her about it. I said early on that the social aspect of driving a car like this was not something I was looking forward to, but it wasn't so bad
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
Looks good. Is your hood still the same size as it was when you received it from FFR or did you do some trimming?
Started dreaming of a Cobra around 1987
Purchased Complete Kit 6/9/2017, Delivered 9/4/2017, Rolling Chassis 3/30/2018, Engine Dyno'ed 3/4/2022, Engine installed 8/27/2022
Click here for my build thread
Serial #9158
Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines
MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread
For driving around, did you attach it with the hinges or did you just tape it with duct tape, like you said?
Started dreaming of a Cobra around 1987
Purchased Complete Kit 6/9/2017, Delivered 9/4/2017, Rolling Chassis 3/30/2018, Engine Dyno'ed 3/4/2022, Engine installed 8/27/2022
Click here for my build thread
Serial #9158
Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines