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jbow03's MKIV Build
Excited to jump off on this project! rebuilt multiple cars growing up and interested in doing something similar with my kids. Then I realized here on this forum that we could have a similar experience without having to deal with as much grime, broken bolts, rusted body panels, etc. that I remember growing up!
Thanks to the community to make us feel comfortable enough to jump off in to this journey.
Alright, here we go.
ORDER DATE: 4/7/2023
COMPLETION DATE: 6/3/2023
DELIVERY DATE: 6/11/2023
Kit Details:
-Complete Kit MKIV
-Steel Exhaust (black ceramic coating later)
-IRS Rear End (3.55)
-Power Steering
-25th anniversary wheels
-Vintage GPS gauges
-Dual role bars (powder black)
-Vinyl pre-cut dash
-5.0 from 2001 Explorer (in progress)
I saw a post one time that said, you can never have the car too high to work on it... I'm worried I may have taken that too far!
Missing lower control arms, so I need to see what I can get working on until they come in.
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Congrats! I ordered my MkIV Complete kit 4/18, and made my final payment yesterday. Completion date is July 1st, and Stewart will pick it up shortly thereafter. I'm curious...where did you get the bronze 25th Anniversary wheels? I thought they were no longer available. I really want a set!
Built an early MkIII years ago, sold years ago.
Got Corvettes out of my system, and now back after 18 years to build a MkIV.
MkIV Complete Kit Ordered 4/18/23, Delivered 7/11/23, 427 Stroker (in the process of building it now), EFI System - Edelbrock Pro Flow 4, TKX, IRS, Wilwood Big Brakes
Here to learn, contribute, and have fun!
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Ok, initial inventory is finally done! The original shipment from Stewart plus 1 UPS box got me to where I am today. Just missing:
-Certificate of origin
-Nameplate
-Aston Lemans Cap
-Headlight Mounting Parts
-Steel Side Exhaust
-Fuel Filter
-Fuel Filler neck
-Amber Front Turn Signal Light*
-1/2 Rollbar Box*
-Emergency Brake Cable*
-Green Indicator Light*
*these items were noted as shipped but I couldn't find in the boxes.
Excited to get to work!
Last edited by jbow03; 07-03-2023 at 08:51 PM.
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@gbranham- Bronze wheels came from FFR. Two of them are scratch & dent but I needed them for the look I'm going for.
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IRS went in today.
I struggled knowing which bolts were the correct ones to use. Any feedback from pics would be great.
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