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Thread: MKIV Roadster Re-build after accident!

  1. 08-23-2022, 12:04 PM #81
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    Fresh out of the paint booth! Cut/Buff then final assembly...Hopefully, driving this weekend

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  3. 08-23-2022, 04:13 PM #82
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    I saw Jacksonville mentioned. Is that where you are? There are a few of us in the area that get together for cruises.
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  4. 08-24-2022, 12:01 PM #83
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    Cool, I am in Ponte Vedra Beach! PM when you guys meet up!
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  5. 09-01-2022, 04:44 PM #84
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    I guess the first build was consider College Graduation, now she has her Masters!

    My paint guy driving it out of the body shop into the Floirda sunlight for the first time...then I drove it home!

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    Thanks for all the help on this forum to get her back together and all the kind prople that sent me parts! Such a great group of people!

    It is a total blast to drive!

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    Colors were the toughest to pick but I went with:

    M6873 ford black
    stripes are Lambo Titanium Metallic Silver
    Glasurit Paint system
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  7. 09-01-2022, 08:26 PM #85
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    Looks awesome! Congratulations - a lot of work went into the rebuild!

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  8. 09-02-2022, 09:03 AM #86
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    She looks beautiful
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  9. 09-02-2022, 12:41 PM #87
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    Looks super! I bet you're glad to have her back, and the silver lining of choosing a new colour!
    FFR MKIV 8309, FMS 306 Crate w/Edelbrock EFI, T5, 3.55 Three Link, Wilwood Brakes
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  10. 09-02-2022, 04:09 PM #88
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    Amazed how bad it looked on the flat deck, yet the damage wasn't really as bad as it looked.

    Did you learn of how the accident happened? Looks like it spun off the road, or was it in a collision?
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  11. 09-02-2022, 09:45 PM #89
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    Hey Bill, buddy said he was taking it out for a ride early in the morning, cold tires and a little dew on the road...went to merge onto the highway and lost control, spinning off the road and impacting a light pole at the very end of the skid. Definitely, the pic on the flatbed looked bad but these cars were definitely designed very well. Damage was surprising not too bad! I do love the car in black and silver and it drives GREAT! Thanks for everyone's help getting it back on the road!
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  12. 09-03-2022, 12:30 AM #90
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    G'day Ed,

    Thanks for the rebuild log. I have really enjoyed following along. Love the colour and change to single roll bar. Happy motoring.

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  13. 09-03-2022, 09:56 AM #91
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    Bravo on keeping this thing in the road. Just curious, how much do you think you saved over a new build? 25-30%?
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  14. 09-03-2022, 09:29 PM #92
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    I have a personal auto hobby shop and personal mechanic and I did a lot of the work myself with my kids. We actually calculated it and we saved about 48% over a new build, and saved A LOT of time. Most of the build time was waiting for parts!
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  15. 09-03-2022, 09:33 PM #93
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    She fits right in!!

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  19. 09-05-2022, 06:16 PM #95
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    I do have a ton of detailed pictures and videos of the rebuild in a google album. If anyone thinks it may help with their build, I can PM you the link. Thanks again everyone!!
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  20. 09-07-2022, 02:25 PM #96
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    That is quite a collection. Congratulations on all fronts.
    Build 1 MK4 #10008 - Delivered 03/03/21, Graduated 7/20/22 - Sold 6/6/24
    Build Thread #1 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
    Build 2 MK4 #11061- Delivered 08/24/24
    Build Thread #2 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...006#post562006
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  21. 09-09-2022, 07:43 PM #97
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    Thanks!
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  22. 11-14-2022, 09:32 PM #98
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    First time in public...Ponte Vedra Car Show. Well received!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-PV View Post
    First time in public...Ponte Vedra Car Show. Well received!

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    Great thread! Car turned out real nice! I was digging the Camaro in the back ground of some of your pics!!
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  24. 11-15-2022, 09:12 PM #100
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    Thanks Higgy! If you are talking about the blue and white Camaro, it's a 1970 1/2 Split Bumber RS/Z28. It's my daughters Highschool car. She helped me rebuild the motor when she was in Middleschool and drove it every day to highschool! Warmes my heart knowing that my kids love cars as much as me

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  26. 11-18-2022, 11:06 PM #101
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    Ed,

    Glad to see it’s all come together. Been fun following your progress. I’m enjoying mine also.

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  27. 11-23-2022, 10:52 PM #102
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    Thanks! It was a journey, but the finished car was well worth it! Kids really enjoyed getting it back on the road!
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  28. 11-23-2022, 11:15 PM #103
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-PV View Post
    Thanks Higgy! If you are talking about the blue and white Camaro, it's a 1970 1/2 Split Bumber RS/Z28. It's my daughters Highschool car. She helped me rebuild the motor when she was in Middleschool and drove it every day to highschool! Warmes my heart knowing that my kids love cars as much as me

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    Nothing better!!

    Would love to see more pics of her car!
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    Our for a spin on a beautiful winter afternoon in Florida!

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