The race is on - Namrups 65 Daytona Coupe build

[Blitzboy54]

lizard skin looks great Scott! Good luck with the carpet. I found it it be a very satisfying part of the build.

It's really coming together.

[Namrups]

lizard skin looks great Scott! Good luck with the carpet. I found it it be a very satisfying part of the build.

It's really coming together.

What are you doing this weekend?? Could use some guidence!!

[Namrups]

Completed the Lizardskin CI today. Next up carpet....

[Blitzboy54]

What are you doing this weekend?? Could use some guidence!!

I’m sure I can find my way out there.

[Namrups]

Getting excited! George is doing a fantastic job!

[Bob-STL]

Getting excited! George is doing a fantastic job!

I’m getting excited about this one, too!
It looks fantastic!

[burchfieldb]

That is looking really nice Scott! I am a long way from that.

[neilkuy]

Looks great Scott! these pictures are great motivation.

[Namrups]

Looks great Scott! these pictures are great motivation.

Thank you Sir!!

[Namrups]

Carpet installation complete!!





One tool that made the carpet install a lot easier was a carpet knife. The drawback to this knife is that it will slice you worse than a single edge razor blade!! It slices cardboard as easy as a razor blade slices paper. I used a Roberts SN10/215.



I also stopped at JoAnns Fabric store and bought a piece of 1" thick seat cushion foam. Seat cushion foam is heat and fire resistant. I used it help reduce the sound between the outer panel and the body near the sidepipes.

[Namrups]

Installed the headliner today and remounted body to chassis.

[Namrups]

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!

[JimStone]

What a beauty! Looks amazing. Congratulations!

[Namrups]

What a beauty! Looks amazing. Congratulations!

Thanks Jim!!

[460.465USMC]

Wahoo! Congrats, Scott. Seems like you made pretty quick work of getting it all back together again. You're going to be turning heads with that great-looking paint job. Enjoy!

[Rsnake]

Car looks amazing! My favorite color combination. You did a fabulous job and should be proud.

[Namrups]

Wahoo! Congrats, Scott. Seems like you made pretty quick work of getting it all back together again. You're going to be turning heads with that great-looking paint job. Enjoy!

Putting it together the second time was a piece of cake. I knew where everythng went!! Thanks for the shoutout!

[Namrups]

Car looks amazing! My favorite color combination. You did a fabulous job and should be proud.

Thank you Sir! Almost as proud as the day my daughter was born! Time to drive the hell out if it!!

[edwardb]

Paint looks great. Congratulations. You maybe could lower the ride height slightly and have a little less space above the tires in the openings. Not a criticism. Just something to consider. At least for mine, required me to be lower than the ride height measurement in the manual.

[Namrups]

The race is won!

I started my build log on November 16th 2021. I explained that the race was getting to drive my dream before the cancer took it away from me. I received enormous support from the local cobra owners and the forum members. The Factory Five family is truly unique and am humbled to be a part of it. I can now say that the race has been won. I have a few minor items to do on the car but I'm calling it complete. (They never are. I'm already thinking about changes! ) I have been extreamly lucky that the Leukemia has been, so far, held at stage zero. I want to thank all of the forum members who encouraged me, supported me and answered all of my questions. A special thanks to Paul B. for all of the help and guidence he gave me. An extra special thanks to Nicole Smith for highlighting my story on the website and to Dave Smith for the great conversations we had and for developing a business and a product unlike any other.

I'm not going anywhere and will continue to post and follow other build threads. I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me cross this finish line!

[ydousurf]

Scott, we’re all in the virtual winners circle with you celebrating, clapping, high-fiving and getting champagne all over that new paint job. I think we’re gonna need some towels! We’re all so proud of you and glad you crossed the finish line. Now go drive the hell out of it. Maybe keep the tickets to a minimum or get them for your favorite band! All the best and may safe roads always find you!

Doug

[Jeff Kleiner]

It turned out fantastic Scott! I’m super excited and happy for you and look forward to meeting you again somewhere down the road. Here’s a thought—-why don’t you make a trip to the London Cobra Show in a few weeks?

Jeff

[DW66]

Jeff, I was thinking the same thing. Scott there will be a group of us heading through New York on the 19th. We are spending the night in Buffalo and headed to London the morning of the 20th. There are 3-of us from Massachusetts driving, 1-from New Hampshire driving and 1-from New Hampshire trailering. We are already picking up two others in New York. 1-driving and one driving if the weather is good. If not he will trailer. You are more than welcome to hook up with us. The more the merrier. We did this last year and had a blast. If you have any interest feel free to call or text me.

Dave. 781-953-0358.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Scott,
When I made the suggestion I was thinking that you might be able to join in with Dave and the group coming from the northeast.

Dave Smith has once again charged me with organizing several cars to feature in the Factory Five display during the Saturday show—-if you come we’d love for your Coupe to be one of those!

Really hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!

Jeff

[burchfieldb]

Looks amazing Scott congrats. It would be great to see you in London if you come.

[Namrups]

Scott, we’re all in the virtual winners circle with you celebrating, clapping, high-fiving and getting champagne all over that new paint job. I think we’re gonna need some towels! We’re all so proud of you and glad you crossed the finish line. Now go drive the hell out of it. Maybe keep the tickets to a minimum or get them for your favorite band! All the best and may safe roads always find you!

Doug

Thanks Doug! Appreciate the support.

[Namrups]

The London Cobra Show ...... Always wanted to go. Now you guys have got me thinking. Dave I will contact you in the next couple of days. Jeff, If I do go, I would be honored to be a display car.

[DW66]

Sounds good Scott call anytime. Certainly take Jeff up on the offer. I was in the booth last year and was honored as well. If you know anyone else from your area that wants to join in they are more than welcome.

Dave

[lewma]

The race is won!

I'm not going anywhere and will continue to post and follow other build threads. I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me cross this finish line!

Awesome Scott!!!! That's a great car you've built!

[Namrups]

Awesome Scott!!!! That's a great car you've built!

Thank you Sir! Truly a labor of love.

[Joel Hauser]

It really looks great. I love that color combination. Congratulations. I can't wait to come up to your place to see and hear it live, in person, and loud.
Joel

[Skuzzy]

Congratulations! Beautiful car. Well done sir, well done.

[Namrups]

It really looks great. I love that color combination. Congratulations. I can't wait to come up to your place to see and hear it live, in person, and loud.
Joel

Thanks Joel! Looking forward to giving you a ride.

[Bob-STL]

Your car looks great!
Well done!
Congratulations!

[Namrups]

Your car looks great!
Well done!
Congratulations!

Thanks Bob!

[Cutter 54]

Scott, we’re all in the virtual winners circle with you celebrating, clapping, high-fiving and getting champagne all over that new paint job. I think we’re gonna need some towels! We’re all so proud of you and glad you crossed the finish line. Now go drive the hell out of it. Maybe keep the tickets to a minimum or get them for your favorite band! All the best and may safe roads always find you!

Doug

I second these thoughts and words. Well said.
Scott you are an inspiration to all in your determination, grit and humility. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey with us, your fellow hot rudders and Earthlings. All the best and drive with plenty of caution and GUSTO! Ed K, Long Island.

[Namrups]

I second these thoughts and words. Well said.
Scott you are an inspiration to all in your determination, grit and humility. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey with us, your fellow hot rudders and Earthlings. All the best and drive with plenty of caution and GUSTO! Ed K, Long Island.

Appreciate your support Ed!

[Shakey]

Congratulations! Car looks awesome! It's crazy how much work you get done in between me checking your build thread. Thanks for all the motivation!

V/R

Shakey

[Namrups]

Congratulations! Car looks awesome! It's crazy how much work you get done in between me checking your build thread. Thanks for all the motivation!

V/R

Shakey

Thanks for the support Shakey!

[David Williamson]

Another RED one... love it and it looks amazing, way to go. Now enjoy driving it.
David W