Will the FFR Vinyl mk4 dash work in the 289? I believe yes but 99% has cost me money plenty of times.
Thanks
Victor
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Will the FFR Vinyl mk4 dash work in the 289? I believe yes but 99% has cost me money plenty of times.
Thanks
Victor
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
Dave B. from factory five just called me and told me the dash would not fit.
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
I have the 289 kit but didnt use the supplied dash. I bought a blank aluminum MK4 dash panel for the 289 so I could located my own guage openings. The MK4 blank aluminum had to be trimmed slightly at the edges but it fit fine. I’m wondering why the vinyl dash doesnt fit. Did Dave B from FFR tell you why it wouldn’t fit?
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
He didn't tell me why he just said it wouldn't. They have a 289 specific dash with the regular gauge layout but it isn't available in the vinyl.
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
He might mean the 289 FIA dash? If so, yes that is a completely different gauge layout. I used that, but most seem to use a more street style layout.
I would think that size-wise any dash that fits the MKIV would fit the 289. You might want to call him again to clarify.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
I've sent him another email to triple check.
We had 2 separate phone conversations regarding it and he says the mk4 dash is not the same as the 289. I have sent an email for one more round of verification, it's late in the day but I will let you know what he says.
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
Confirmed. Engineering says it does not fit.
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
That’s what I used on my 289
“Privateer”
289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)
Which did you use?
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.
Gentlemen,
Erik Treves is the fellow that I'd reach out to.
He has built many Factory Fives including the very 1st 289 which was displayed at SEMA to debut that model back in 2014.
Mr. Treves one of the best hobbyist builders out there so I know he'd know for sure regarding what will and what won't fit.
Steve
Black Mamba 289:
https://youtu.be/uUG1T951QI8
Last edited by GoDadGo; 07-29-2020 at 04:13 PM.