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President, Factory Five Racing
Happy 60th Birthday to Da Bat!
Happy 60th birthday to Jeff "Da Bat" Miller! Jeff has painted more Factory Fives than anybody I know, and has helped probably 10 times as many. In 2015, Jeff made me this cool custom surf board for the Huntington Beach Cruise-In. For more than 20 years, Jeff has been a fixture in the Factory Five community. He is one of the best painters in the car business, and a better man you won't find. Da Bat is 60 today!
Dave Smith, FFR 001
President
Factory Five Racing
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Woohoo! Happy Birthday Jeff. I've been a member of this community for barely half a year but in that time I've learned a lot from your posts and appreciate your contribution to the community. Celebrate well!
Steve
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Happy birthday Jeff. Hope you find that perfect balance of Rum and paint fumes to make the day memorable. Well, memorable is out of the question, let’s settle for fun.
-Steve
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OMG! Hide the rum kegs! Oh, anything else resembling an "libation". This Inland Empire should be on guard. Bats will be flying high tonight!!!
Happy Birthday you caped crusader. 
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Happy Birthday Jeff! Thanks to the many helpful replies to my questions and many others.
Regards
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Holy cow Jeff, I could swear you weren't a day over 80!! Happy Birthday brother!
I hope you have a wonderful day and that you are able to help us with these amazing cars for another 20 years! I can't thank you enough for all you do to help me and others. You are the best!
Regards,
Steve
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On a roll
Ah, 60! Remember it well... Enjoy your day, Jeff! Many more!
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
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Hey Jeff - Happy Birthday! Who knew you had the same birthday as Breeze Automotive which turns 20 today!
I always enjoy your sense of humor on the Forums. Hope to meet you in person some day!
Mark Reynolds
www.breezeautomotive.com 2005 FFR Mk3 Roadster, 302/340hp, MassFlo EFI, Breeze Pulleys, T5, Aluminum Flywheel, 3-link rear with Torsen Diff and 3.27:1 gears, Power Steering, Breeze Front Sway Bar, SN-95 Spindles with outboard SAI Mod, Breeze Battery Mount, QA1 Externally Adjustable Shocks, Quick Release Steering Wheel, Vintage Race seats, GM Arctic White, Sky Blue Scoop, Hidden Hinges, Billet Aluminum Side-view Mirrors, 2,183lbs wet. 1967 Mustang Fastback, Dark Moss Green, black interior, '67 14" styled steel wheels, 2000 Explorer 302 w 5.0 Cam, Quickfuel 450 CFM, 289 Hi-Po Dual exhaust, C4, lowering springs w Shelby drop.
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Happy B-Day! I am 61 and going strong. It is only a number. All the best to you.
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Originally Posted by
weendoggy
..Happy Birthday you caped crusader.
I thought that was only on Saturday nights?!
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20th Anniversary MK4 Roadster, #8752, 18 of 20, Delivered 12/03/15, 1st Start 01/28/2017, off to paint 4/13/2017, Forte 351w/ Holley EFI, Forte throttle linkage, TKO 600/Forte Hyd. Clutch, UniSteer Electra Steering, RT's turn Signals, many Breeze parts, Paint by the Jeff Miller. Finished on 10/08/2017. 500 mile inspection on 10/21/2017, 3000 mile inspection on 1/14/19.
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Happy Birthday man!!!! Have a great day!!!
I wish you many more!!!!
Kurt
If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough....
Build thread
MKIV complete kit # 9395 delivered 7/31/18
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Mk3.1 Complete kit #6846 Delv. 12/20/08-- Finished 2/11/11, 89 302 EFI,T-5, 3-Link, 17" Halibrands, Nitto 555 245-315 tires, widened drivers footbox w/ dead pedal, extended passengers footbox,Sapphire Blue Met & Wimbledon White stripes,radiator stone guard shield, Build blog
http://jimsffrcobrabuild.blogspot.com/
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" The journey is the reward" Chinese Proverb
FFR Roadster #5380
FFR Spyder GT #030
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Happy Birthday Batman! ��
Chris
Mark IV Roadster #7679
Coyote 5.0, T56, Hydraulic Clutch, IRS, Torsen Diff, Wilwoods, Hydraboost, ABS Power Brakes, Power Steering, & tons more extras.
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Happy birthday Jeff. You're always willing to share your wealth of knowledge and I love your comments too. Have a great day Batman.
FFR #4402 MKII Supercharged 308 445 RWHP Sterling Grey W/ Black Sapphire Stripes, Purchase 8/22/2008 Sold 12/04/2018
FFR #8249 MK IV "Milano" Kit purchased 10/5/2018 - In-Process with 3.27 IRS, Multiport, Fuel Injected Supercharged 347 Big bore with Coil On Plug running Holley HP engine management, 576 RWHP, 510 Torque
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?29980 Milano thread
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Happy 60 years young Jeff Miller
Great guy and amazing craftsman
F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands
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Cobrapreneur
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Happy Birthday Jeff! I really appreciate your input on the forum and hopefully will use your professional skills someday.
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Happy Birthday Jeff.
And thanks for being there for the birth of my Yellow roadster.in 2006. You didn't want to paint it yellow but said OK when I let you pick the gray race stripe, the best decision we both made, and for the repairs and color match when I put her into the tire barriers at Thunderhill, she now looks better than new.
It is not every vender you develop a close friendship with, thanks for being one of the best.
John
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I can't believe I built it, and it runs!
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Happy birthday Jeff.
Thanks for doing my car.
I hope to actually meet you someday.
#8619. Picked up 5/27/15, First Go Cart 7/16, Finally Legal 5/18
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Happy Birthday Jeff ! Enjoy your day. After all these years, I still fawn over the paint and custom work you did on my roadster. All the best.
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Oh, to be just 60 again....... I remember it well... Enjoy young man. Its all Good.
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Jeff
Happy Birthday 60 where’s has the time gone the next thing you know you will be signing up for Medicare
Congratulations
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
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Happy Birthday, Jeff! Thanks for keeping my buddy on the road with "The Yellow One"!
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***
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Happy Birthday Jeff thanks for painting car. I get many compliments on the paint.
MKIV #9122 Ordered kit 5/24/17 received kit 8/11/17 MK4 Base kit +,First Start 4/7/18, First Go-Cart 4/22/18, In gelcoat, licensed and driving 8/11/18. Coyote gen2, T-56, 2015 IRS 3.31, 17" Halibrand replicas w/Nitto NT555 G2, Withby Motorcars power brake kit W/Wilwood pedals, 04 Cobra front brakes, 15 Mustang rear brakes with mods, power steering. Paint Jeff Miller Da Bat, Lexus Spectra Blue Mica W/Toyota Silver Sky Metallic strips. Build thread:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...Paul2STL-Build
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I remember when I turned 60...barely. Happy Birthday buddy.
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.
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Not a waxer
Sixty...that's all? How is it that I'm older than you but you look so....hmmm?....so...ummm...what I'm trying to say is...well,words (nice words) are escaping me right now and besides that Mom always said if you can't say anything nice...so we'll just leave it at...Love ya' Brother and I hope you've had a great Birthday weekend 
Captain O
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Mr. Miller,
Happy 60th From Slidell Louisiana!
60 seems so young since I'm now 56.
Hope to meet you one day.
Steve
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Sorry to show up late for the party. Hope you had a terrific birthday celebration. I'm looking forward to possibly getting my car to you for paint this year.
Rick
Mk4 with Mr. Bruce FIA body, 331 w/ Speedmaster Stack Injection, Full Width Roll Bar with high brake lights by i.e.427, IRS, ABS, PS, PB, FAST FI, First start 3/30/20, First go-kart 7/5/20, paint by Ken Pike
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Originally Posted by
EZ$
Sorry to show up late for the party.....
I don't think you're late, Jeff must be havin' one heck of a party elsewhere, hasn't showed up to this one yet.... Oh to be 60 again.... LOL
Last edited by FF33rod; 03-31-2019 at 09:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by
FF33rod
I don't think you're late, Jeff must be havin' one heck of a party elsewhere, hasn't showed up to this one yet....
Oh to be 60 again.... LOL
Oh! I've been here. Answered every post then hit "enter" and nothing shows up. …..60 year old trained baboon. I'll tell you what ! If I had to post to get rum I would have figured out the problem !....da Bat
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Not a waxer
Originally Posted by
j.miller
Oh! I've been here. Answered every post then hit "enter" and nothing shows up. …..60 year old trained baboon. I'll tell you what ! If I had to post to get rum I would have figured out the problem !....da Bat
I just figured you weren't here 'cause you still have quarters and ain't getting out of the ride until they're all gone
O
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Happy Belated Birthday Jeff! Thank you for all of the painting tips and support in the past.
Dave
Mk 3.1 - #6882 - 5.0L 302 - FiTech EFI - 3-Link - 3.08 Ratio - 15" Wheels
Greenhorn and doing the best I can
My photos are at:
My Flickr acct
Videos are at:
YouTube Videos
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Happy Birthday Jeff! Thanks for all of the paint & body advice that you have given to us amateurs over the years!
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Happy Belated Birthday Jeff! Sorry been out traveling so am slow to catch up!
Ralph Button
FFR 1436 (PROUD Owner of an Original Mark I)
400,013 miles as of 11/1/2009
417,840 miles as of 8/12/2010
435,021 miles as of 12/19/2011
Now a well broken in 347 engine
523,145 miles as of 7/29/2014
601,165 miles as of 6/1/2018
615,215 miles as of 4/23/2022
"It's not about the destination, it's the about the journey. And where is your journey taking you?"
"... Not all who wander are lost!... --J.R.R. Tolkien
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Happy Birthday to the man that almost painted my car, but was still instrumental in revealing the paint codes for the black 33 he did to get my coupe done!
Cap'n
John
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