Brian's Better Late than Never Reverse Build Thread

[Brian_B]

As the title indicates, this is a Reverse Build thread, as I have just completed my build. After completing the build, I thought I should share some images of how it turned out, and make myself available if anyone has questions and/or would like some detail on some of the custom features I included. Sorry I should have started this at the beginning, but better late than never.

Below is a summary build specification:

Complete FFR Mk4 Kit (Ordered 3/19/21 - Rcv’d 8/18/21)

• Powder Coated Chassis
• Body Cut Outs
• Power Steering
• IRS Suspension
• Koni Double Adjustable Shocks
• Front/Rear Red Wilwood Brakes
• 18" Halibrand Wheels
• Vintage GPS Gauges
• Carbon Fiber Dash
• Wind Wings
• Sun Visors
• Front/Rear Swaybars
• Brake Duct Mesh
• Assembled Side Louvers
• Wiper Kit
• Trunk Gas Strut

Engine/Transmission: BluePrint Ford 427 Fuel Injected Crate Engine (Ordered 4/5/21 - Rcv’d 9/20/22..this is not a typo…I was one of the ‘fortunate’ pandemic orders)

• Polished Front Accessory Drive with 100-amp Alternator & Power Steering
• Chromed Engine Wiring Trim
• TKX 5-Speed Transmission Specifications
• Mcleod Super Street Pro single disk clutch
• Hydraulic throw out bearing
• 0.68:1 Fifth Gear Ratio

Paint:

• Custom 2 Stage Randy Apple Red by Painthouse, Cypress-Texas, Black Stripes - Harley Davidson Black Metallic
• Bodywork and Painted by Sharks Customs, Plain City-OH

Additional Details:

• GASN SS Side Pipes
• GASN SS Headers
• Black Ceramic Coat Side Pipes, Polished Ceramic Coat Headers (Jet-Hot, NC)
• Falken RT660, 255/35-18 front tires, Falken RT660, 315/30-18 rear tires
• Powder Coated (Silver) All FFR Aluminum Panels
• Black Powder Coated all Chrome/Silver Exterior Components (wheels, rollbar, windshield frame, gas cap, wipers, quickjacks, everything…)
• Kirkey Lowback Vintage Seats (purchased custom Intatrim Automotive Interiors (UK) Solar seats (shadow stitched w/ standing Cobra, Door Cards, etc.)…great seats…but due to my height (6’4”)…I needed the Kirkey’s! The Intatrim pkg is for sale…
• Kirkey Seat Covers
• Eddie Motorsport Billet Aluminum Drink Holders
• Russ Thompson turn signal and drop trunk
• Forte's mechanical throttle linkage
• Forte's AC Pedal Pads
• Forte's Cobra Seat Heaters
• Mike Everson - Breeze Roll Bar Grommets
• Mike Everson - Radiator Aluminum, Russ Thonpson Turn Signal Bezel, Firewall Support
• Breeze Radiator Shroud, Front Battery Mount
• Breeze Power Steering Kit
• Breeze Roll Bar
• Blackout LED Headlights
• NRG Carbon Fiber Quick release steering wheel release
• Momo Prototipo Black Edition, Leather Steering wheel
• Cobradreams side view mirrors, driver and passenger side
• Ultra HushMat Heat/Sound Insulation, Firewall, entire front cockpit and trunk
• Replaced FFR carpet w/ Bently Black Carpet (including trunk), installed by Ronnie Price Automotive Upholstery (Cincinnati-OH)
• Crow Safety Gear 5-Way Kam Lock Racing Restraints, Driver and Passenger
• Wheel Spacers and ARP Studs
• Aligned by Performance Alignment, Cincinnati-OH

Custom Parts: ('B Barber Customs’ - I own my own business (govt R&D) and have my own CNC machines, composite layup facilities, etc…)

• Custom Composite Hood Scoop to replace FFR plastic one supplied for molded in application
• Custom Throttle Pedal
• Custom CNC Machined Brake/Clutch Resevoir and Coolant Overflow Brackets
• Custom CNC Machined Seat Belt Grommets
• Custom Carbon Fiber Center Console to match CF Dash (final fitting in process!)
• Custom Carbon Fiber Seats (next in line after the center console is complete)

Now I just need to wait until this Ohio winter ends so I can enjoy it!

[cv2065]

Great looking build Brian. Congrats! You should include some pics of the interior as well.

[Tango]

Dang it, as soon as I commit to “I am not doing Halibrand wheels”, I see something like you just posted and think…”yea that would work.” Great looking all around. I want details on what you did with the wheels and pipes (Standard gas-n black ceramic???…looks great)

[Brian_B]

The wheels were powder coated by RPM Powder Coating in Columbus, OH. I had them apply a Satin Black powder from Prismatic Powders.

The sidepipes are standard Gas-N. They were ceramic coated by Jet-Hot (NC), Extreme 1300 in 2002 Satin Black. I had them apply Extreme 1300 in classic polish to the headers and collectors.

The sidepipes and wheels are a pretty good color/sheen match.

[Brian_B]

Here are a couple 'in-process' dash pictures. I'll add some more interior pictures as I complete the finishing touches.

Overall, I went with a simple layout and then I'm adding quite a few carbon fiber details to make it unique and combine the classic w/ modern. I used '65 mustang bezels for the (left to right) ignition, lights, wiper and I included a traditional lighter where I can insert a USB charger when needed. I didn't want a USB port visible. The high beam switch is on a panel below the ignition (not visible). The hazard switch, speedo set, etc...is under the glove box...again on a panel to keep it hidden. I made a carbon fiber panel that attaches from the frame and to the front edge of the carbon fiber dash to stiffen it and provide a place to put these switches. I also closed out the carbon fiber glove box with carbon fiber. I think it 'finishes' it better than the bare aluminum approach in the directions.

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I'm making a custom carbon fiber center console (see picture). It has a running bead edge to match that on the FFR carbon fiber dash. It will just have 2 cup holders, kill switch and shift lever.
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I'm also planning on making custom molded carbon fiber closeouts to cover the square tubing, etc. on the sills under the doors...I don't like the aluminum sheet w/ carpet approach. So while functional, the interior still needs a few finishing touches.

Also, I attached a couple pictures of the custom fully adjustable CNC machined billet pedals I made...proved very helpful for my size 14 shoes!
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I'll try to dig up some more interesting in-process pics if there is anything of interest to anyone.