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MK4 # 9181 - Complete Kit - 408 EFI, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 2017-10-06
Build Thread - http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...499#post299499
I'll be back at the office working tomorrow; however, it does feel good to have an engine back in my little shop.
In addition, I installed a new front tire and bearings on my Kawasaki Mean Streak to get it ready to sell.
While I hate to ditch the bike, this block swap has eaten up some previously earmarked cash.
I can't wait to have that 2nd/1st start and that 2nd/1st Go-Kart Drive!
Thanks All & I Hope To Post A Youtube Soon!
Where??? I don't see no stinking pictures!
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
Sorry Kyle,
I didn't have time to take any pics or videos this weekend because I had to help my brother with his boat plus change the U-Joints on Baby Go-Dad's ride.
The goal is to get the driveline linked and in the car over the Mardi Gras weekend at the expense if missing the Mardi Gras Blow Out @ Hub-City Dragway.
Uggggg; Decision, Decisions!
Steve
https://www.hubcitydragway.com/schedule.html
https://youtu.be/jfSstNEZjFo
Last edited by GoDadGo; 02-05-2018 at 07:59 PM.
I'm starting to think he's just pulling our chains about this engine...two days, no pics...hmmm...
Just kidding GoDad
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, First start 6/13/2024, Go Kart 8/19/2024
Click here for my build thread
Serial #9158
Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines
it's unforgivable, really.
James
FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100
maybe we should post our own photos instead
Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount
If Brute Force doesn't work, you're not using enough of it.
Basic Stuff: MK4 Complete Kit #8439, Wilwood's, 17" Halibrands. Extra Stuff: Stainless brake and fuel lines, Breeze cooling, Battery mount, SS Roll Bar. Old Fart Stuff: Heater, Seat Heaters, Footbox Fresh Air, Stereo, Keyless ignition, Power Steering, Hyd Clutch.
Young & Dumb Stuff: 427w Dart, TKO600, 3 link Moser M9/Ford 9", 3.5:1, Eaton TruTrac Posi. Graduation Thread
HaHaHaHaHaHa. You forgot the red & the italics.
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
Oops. Right you are. A real Faux Pas it was. (Sorry Steve, don't know if that's Cajun or French.)
If Brute Force doesn't work, you're not using enough of it.
Basic Stuff: MK4 Complete Kit #8439, Wilwood's, 17" Halibrands. Extra Stuff: Stainless brake and fuel lines, Breeze cooling, Battery mount, SS Roll Bar. Old Fart Stuff: Heater, Seat Heaters, Footbox Fresh Air, Stereo, Keyless ignition, Power Steering, Hyd Clutch.
Young & Dumb Stuff: 427w Dart, TKO600, 3 link Moser M9/Ford 9", 3.5:1, Eaton TruTrac Posi. Graduation Thread
Come On Guys,
Remember I'm The Reformed Chevy Guy (Now All DDDDart) So It Take Me LLLLonger to DDDDo SSSStuff LLLLike TTTThat!
Besides, I still use a Phlip Fone (Louisiana Spelling Thank You) so the picture resolution isn't the best.
Steve
Ya' know, Steve keeps telling us that it's a Dart and no longer refers to it as a Chevy. Even now calling himself "reformed". Hmmmm, y'all do realize that Dart produces Ford based blocks too, right? He's not calling it a Dart Chevy.... Starting to make me wonder if Go Dad is using this technicality as a way to return from the dark side and is holding pictures close to the vest 'cause he's afraid if he posts them one of us is going to call him out when we notice that the distributor is in the front rather than on the "wrong" end.
Jeff
Jeffski,
You know that I'll https://youtu.be/SJ2hJezvd2I
Steve
Got to do everything for theses Southerners
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
Update:
> We have a delay of game and that's okay.
> My 85 year old mother had some health issues, but she's home an on the mend.
> I hope to swing some wrenches soon; however, it all depends on how quickly my Mom gets back on her feet.
GoDad, X2 for mom, they are irreplaceable... Will be looking for the telltale signs of a photoshopped 7 litre in that kart...lol
Hope your mom has a speedy recovery
Rick
#8475 Complete Kit Delivered Nov 2014, started Nov 2015, Street Legal Apr 2016, Paint and Interior Completed Aug 2017, 390 BBF, March accessory kit, MSD Atomic EFI and Ready to run, TKO 500 with MidShift kit, hooker headers, 3 link, track lock with 3.55, sway bars, power steering, wipers, heater
Sending good wishes southward for Mom.
Jeff
Mom takes top priority.
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
Update:
> We have a delay of game yet again.
> My 85 year old mother in back in I.C.U.
> While she is in good spirits, things are not going as well as we had hoped.
> As she always says, "Old Age Aint For Wimps" and this lady is no wimp.
> Remember that life is short, so remember always what is truly important.
Take Care Gang & Hug Your Mom & Dad If You Are Fortunate Enough To Still Have Them!
Best wishes
Steve, hoping for the best brother. Hope your mom gets well soon..
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
Steve, best to you and your mom. As far as I'm concerned, mom's are the center of our universe. We all revolve around her.
Jay
Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8658. 04 of 20. 3.31 IRS.
Forte 427 Dart, TKO 600, Quick Fuel 780 carb. Delivered 9/2/2015, First start/Go Cart 2/18/2017.
Road Legal August 31, 2017
All of my best wishes are coming to you and your family my friend. Stay focused on Mom and don't worry about the insignificant stuff like cars.
Jeff
Family always comes first, Steve! You've got your priorities right (well, except for that bowtie thing, HeeHee!)
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***
Hope your mom gets better
Someone at the nursing home once told me that the only thing golden about your golden years is your urine
Rick
#8475 Complete Kit Delivered Nov 2014, started Nov 2015, Street Legal Apr 2016, Paint and Interior Completed Aug 2017, 390 BBF, March accessory kit, MSD Atomic EFI and Ready to run, TKO 500 with MidShift kit, hooker headers, 3 link, track lock with 3.55, sway bars, power steering, wipers, heater
Sending prayers from here to your mom Steve. May she be back on her feet soon.
MK4 delivered 2/24/2017. Complete kit #9023,IRS, Power Steering, Leather, heater, 17" wheels, sway bar ft & rr, tremec 600 and Gordon Levy Racing SBF 427. First start and go kart 8/19/2017. Graduated 1/15/2018
MK4 #9230 complete kit delivered 1/27/2018. IRS, PS, leather, Tremic 600, SBF 427. Graduation 10/15/2018
MK3 #5253 donor bought unfinished. SBF 331, T5 Trans.
We can pray for each other, Dad. My mother in law checked into Hospice for her last ride before "Graduation". You will be in our prayers, as will your Mom and all her doctors and nurses. May God's Angels remain extra close to y'all!!
Last edited by Jazzman; 02-28-2018 at 12:01 AM.
Jazzman
MKIV #8745 "Flip Top" Roadster, Custom Tilt front, Coyote Engine, Tremec TKO600, Custom Interior. Best of Show winner, Huntington Beach Cruise In 2018.
1967 Ford Mustang Coupe build thread updated 1/22/2021
Roadster Frame Dolly Plan
Thinking and praying for you and your family. Hang in there.
-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
Steve: Prayers and best wishes are with you. Spend time with Mom while you can! Family first. The Cobra can wait.
FFR MK4 #8317, 393 Cleveland, Lunati VooDoo solid roller, CHI 3V heads and intake, TKO 600, Std roadster seats, 8.8 3.55 diff, 17" Halibrand replica wheels, Ford "Magnetic Metallic", silver ghost stripe. (Sold 10/16/21)
Best wishes and good Karma to your family, Steve. Us guys gotta take care of the family...
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
Steve-
I will add Mom to the good thoughts I have been sending your family! Hang in there, and we will look forward to watching your build when you get back to it, however long it takes!
Regards,
Steve
Steve, I know what you are going through. My Mom is 92 and has been in and out the hospital a lot in the past year or so. Family definately comes first and prayers don't hurt. I'll say a few for you.
Purchased and un-assembled Mk3 in 2016. 5.0, Aluminum heads, Performer RPM Air gap, Quick Fuel 650 carb, BBK headers T5, 3.55 rear solid axle, Koni Shocks, PS with Hydra-boost. Also own two restored vintage Mustangs, two Model A fords, 1941 Chevy truck and several other hot rods.
Maria Is Getting Stronger!
Every Step Forward Is Great News!
Thanks For Praying For Her All!
She was joking about doing her best to not die on my birthday, which is today.
A positive attitude is key, and clearly you both have one. Keep it up! btw - Happy Birthday!
Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount
Maria is home and we are tag teaming her home care requirements.
While I'm not very motivated to work on my car as you would expect, I did sneak in a little time to do a fuel line re-configuration from the pump to the carb.
I plan to mate the engine to the transmission during the week as long as my Mom's condition continues to improve.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers because we all know that The Factory Five Family is more than the cars that we build, much more.
Last edited by GoDadGo; 03-04-2018 at 04:27 PM.