You must not be a subscriber to Mr. Murphy... As many of us know there will never be a fuel pump or sender problem when the tank is empty!!If I were to do it again, I'd keep those handy little access panels in place.
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You must not be a subscriber to Mr. Murphy... As many of us know there will never be a fuel pump or sender problem when the tank is empty!!If I were to do it again, I'd keep those handy little access panels in place.
John D. - Minneapolis 'Burbs
1965 El Camino - LT-1, 4L60e, 4wh discs, SC&C susp.
2013 F-150 Platinum - Twin Turbo 3.5
2018 Mk4 Roadster w/ Coyote - #9365 - Build Thread Delivery 7/3/18, 1st Start 1/4/19, 1st Road Mile 5/5/19, Legal 6/18/19, In Paint 2/25/21, Done (?) 4/2021
I've been wanting to get a Snapless Tonneau from Phillip and Kay Deal for a while. I emailed them and they sent me a measuring guide to ensure a great fit.
I marked out my dimensions per their instructions, but I realized my high-mounted seatbelts were going to cause an interference with their cover.
I mocked up a possible solution on butcher paper, turned it into a dimensioned drawing and sent it to Kay and Phillip with photos. I asked if they would do a custom cover. They said they would be happy to accommodate my request as soon as the holidays were over. I was in no rush.
A few weeks later the cover arrived, perfect fit!
I also sent them a sketch of a small flap and asked them to make and ship loose so I could install after everything was in place.
Worked like a charm.
It was a true pleasure to work with Phillip and Kay. Great people and a great product.
Thanks
-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
Phillip and Kay do a great job with these covers. I will tell you that when you adjust your bungee cords, adjust them TIGHT. If you leave them too loose, and it is raining, they will puddle and not drain the water off. The first time mine was in the rain, the cover worked great, but the puddle was almost disastrous. I found the by having them tight, the water would flow off much better rather than puddling.
Not tight enough, any longer without draining it off and I think it wold have collapsed.
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With them tight, you get something like this.
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Mk4 20th Anniversary #8690 (#8 of 20) Purchased 8/18/18----Build Started 8/19/18
Build Thread Click Here / Registry Entry Click Here / BluePrint Engines 347ci / TKO600
Carb/Heater/Heated Seats/Cruise Control/Drop Trunk & Battery/Custom Cubby
Thanks, that’s good advice. I appreciate it
-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
Someone posted the link to these new Coyote coil covers from Ford Racing (M6067-M50CAM). I like the raised fins in natural aluminum.
Couldn't help myself.
I like the look and I hadn't spent any money on the car recently and that's just not right...
-Steve
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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
wow - yeah, that does look good!
2018 Factory Five Mk IV, Gen 2 Coyote, Tremec TKO 600 5 speed, complete kit, standard brakes and rear axle;
Delivered: 5 Sept 2018
First start: 31 Aug 2019
First go-cart: 22 Sept 2019
Basically done except paint: May 2020
Graduation: June 2021
Very nice. Those are great looking covers and fit into your very nice engine installation perfectly. Now if only Ford would have something like that for the Gen 3 Coyote. If that's even possible.
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.
Perfect
build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds
Build School: July 14-16, 2017
Kit purchased: July 25, 2017
Kit delivered: September 13, 2017
First Start: December 22, 2018
Body painted and kit completed and drivable: July 2019 (but still not done)
CA SB100 Registration: January 2020
Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications
Thanks all. Can’t even call it a project since they just snap on, but the result made me happy none the less. Paul, you are right, Ford should offer something for the Gen 3 but I think you handled it as well as can be. You just gotta see the beauty in those Gen 3 performance numbers and be happy.
-Steve
Last edited by Straversi; 07-02-2020 at 02:19 PM.
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
Phillip Deal
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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
Hi Steve. Really enjoying your build thread! I've already documented a number of tips I will consider once my kit arrives, and I can start the build.
I like you idea of printing Edwardb's build thread. I've read all of his build threads, and (like everyone else) really benefited. Is there an easy way to print like you mentioned above? I found the printable version option, but it doesn't include the pictures, which a man with a small mind (me!) definitely needs. How did you print his build for your binder? Page by page?
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24. Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit. Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin. Build Thread.
Glad you found something useful in my thread. It's been a while so I don't remember exactly how I printed Paul's and others' but I just went to Page 1 of my build thread and hit "Ctrl" "P" and it looked like it was set up to print the entire 53 page document. I use Microsoft Office on a PC.
-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
I loved the Terlingua Racing Team emblems that Hotyacht added to his car in New Zealand. Loved the story he shared about the exploits of Shelby and his buddies out in the Terlingua desert. Reposted below.
Copied from Hotyacht's graduation post. "The badge on the side is the Terlingua Racing Team logo as used by the Shelby team on their Mustangs - there is a great story behind the logo and how it came about - https://terlinguaracingteam.com/terl...-team-history/ "
As much as I admired Hotyacht's emblems, I opted to pay tribute with a grill badge. Fabricated the backing plate and angle bracket and bolted the pieces to my radiator screen. I haven't made anything in a while and really enjoy making simple brackets with a jig saw and file.
I like the look and I like to share the story.
-Steve
Last edited by Straversi; 08-18-2020 at 01:01 PM.
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
Nice addition Steve. Looks great.
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
Great thread. Thank you for
your documentation! Can I ask how the finish on your aluminum panels is holding up? I really like the look of the brushed aluminum and would like to do something similar.
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
7000 miles and loving every minute. I changed the oil at 5000 and gave the car a thorough inspection. One loose bolt on my rear sway bar but everything else looked good.
I had a rattle in my driver's side Gas-N-Pipes side pipe. I called Georgie to see if I could buy a replacement. He said he would just send me a new one. Didn't ask how long I'd had it; just said he'd replace it. Then Covid hit and stainless became scarce. Georgie got behind on his existing backlog so he asked if I could be patient. Of course, I understood and eventually Georgie sent me a new side pipe. Just a shout out to a great vendor! He was eager to help me but wanted to take care of all of you waiting for your orders.
We are very lucky to have great vendors that support this community.
-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
Glad you are still enjoying it!
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
I'm really glad you posted this. I'm early on in my build and this amazing build just gave me some inspiration.
Thank you!