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Officially In the Pool
Just a quick note of thanks for all who've posted here. The conversations, opinions and advice are invaluable.
After much reading, studying, research, planning, favors, late night dinners, doing lists after lists of various things, making dates, pure dedication and blind obedience, my dear wonderful wife said go for it. I am blessed.
Anyway, 'ordered my first kit car yesterday. A MKIV, IRS, Wilwood brakes, etc. It should show up around mid September. I look forward to reading, learning and building!
Thanks again!
Rich B.
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Welcome aboard to the madness. I think building a roadster is a lot like playing golf. Some days you are hitting the ball good and other days you want to throw your clubs in the lake. But the first time you fire that engine up and go cart it up and down the street, that is the excitement of hitting a hole in one. You will want to share it with everyone. Congratulations on becoming one of us.
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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Congratulations... Let the fun begin... Remember, you have a family here to help if you ever need... Looking forward to seeing your build thread...
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With the right attitude towards the cars and builds, this is a riot.
33 Hot Rod #1133. LS/TKO600
Delivered 6-17-19. Started work 7-3-19. First start 9-6-19. First drive 9-24-19
Titled 2-28-20
MkI.IV 2643k
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Congrats. Enjoy your build.
JRL16
Mk4 delivered 4/28/16. First start 10/15/16. First gocart 11/10/16. Engine Factory 427W. 750 carb. Tremec TKO600. 2015 IRS. Power steering. Whitby power brakes. Wilwood brakes. 18" wheels. Falken tires. Sway bars front and rear. Forte hydraulic clutch and mechanical throttle linkage. Scott's Hot Rods triple reservoir. Ceramic coated headers. Gas’n sidepipes. Heated seats. Herb Fraser walnut door panels. Wipers. Console.
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David aka Ducky2009
Welcome Rich. It's been a great experience to build and great to have.
Just a note. Add your signature (with details) so when you have a question, people responding will have a better idea of you build details and won't have to ask as many questions for clarity.
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
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No one has told him we get to help spend his money on all the upgrades. Just send your credit card information to the major vendors on the forum and we will do the rest. Oh, and when your wife asks "Isn't it done?". Just smile and say it's never done.
Scott
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Congrats!!!! Welcome to the fun.
Let us know where you are. Part of the fun is meeting other owners and getting that extra pair of hands when needed. I just met up with two other FFR owners yesterday for autocross. Met them on the forums.
Psssst..... "Kit car" is sort of a dirty word. They bring up images of Bradly GTs and other re-body nightmares. Replica, since you are building a car from the ground up.
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Welcome. I'm living proof of how valuable this forum can be.
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I know! It does have a negative connotation. I'm calling it a "Custom High Performance Hand Built Motor Car designed to Race Car Specifications, Reliability and Durability." Basically a light weight super car hidden under an English inspired roadster body. The body itself is designed by famed racer and automotive icon Carroll Shelby himself.
And, since I'm a member of this board and an engineer, I can claim that: "The entire project is assembled not by just mechanics, but also a full time dedicated Senior Level Professionally Licensed Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager. The effort is backed by a team of highly experienced advisors (i.e. this Forum). Additionally, the Engineer is present during the entire process, supervising and inspecting each and every component and it's assembly." Not even a single rivet or drilled hole goes without an Engineers hands on inspection." LOL Heck, I may even stamp the frame with my license number. LOL :-)
Originally Posted by
Avalanche325
..........Psssst "Kit car" is sort of a dirty word. They bring up images of Bradly GTs and other re-body nightmares. Replica, since you are building a car from the ground up.
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Originally Posted by
RBachman
I know! It does have a negative connotation. I'm calling it a "Custom High Performance Hand Built Motor Car designed to Race Car Specifications, Reliability and Durability." Basically a light weight super car hidden under an English inspired roadster body. The body itself is designed by famed racer and automotive icon Carroll Shelby himself.
And, since I'm a member of this board and an engineer, I can claim that: "The entire project is assembled not by just mechanics, but also a full time dedicated Senior Level Professionally Licensed Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager. The effort is backed by a team of highly experienced advisors (i.e. this Forum). Additionally, the Engineer is present during the entire process, supervising and inspecting each and every component and it's assembly." Not even a single rivet or drilled hole goes without an Engineers hands on inspection." LOL Heck, I may even stamp the frame with my license number. LOL :-)
Wow, You have not even received your "kit" yet and it's all ready worth 10x what mine is worth just because.....
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David aka Ducky2009
Originally Posted by
RBachman
I know! It does have a negative connotation. I'm calling it a "Custom High Performance Hand Built Motor Car designed to Race Car Specifications, Reliability and Durability." Basically a light weight super car hidden under an English inspired roadster body. The body itself is designed by famed racer and automotive icon Carroll Shelby himself.
And, since I'm a member of this board and an engineer, I can claim that: "The entire project is assembled not by just mechanics, but also a full time dedicated Senior Level Professionally Licensed Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager. The effort is backed by a team of highly experienced advisors (i.e. this Forum). Additionally, the Engineer is present during the entire process, supervising and inspecting each and every component and it's assembly." Not even a single rivet or drilled hole goes without an Engineers hands on inspection." LOL Heck, I may even stamp the frame with my license number. LOL :-)
And on a positive note..... Having your background will allow you to plan ahead, research, and ask questions (as any good Project Manager would) before committing to your final design details. Good luck!
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
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Originally Posted by
RBachman
I'm calling it a [I]"Custom High Performance Hand Built Motor Car designed to Race Car Specifications, Reliability and Durability." Basically a light weight super car hidden under an English inspired roadster body. The body itself is designed by famed racer and automotive icon Carroll Shelby himself.
I love it! I'm going to use this