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October 2005 - Picture of the Month

BEST IN SHOW WINNER - 2005 FACTORY FIVE NATIONALS

Mike Gentile
FFR# 4260

Build Time 26 months well over 2300 hrs.
Engine-FMS 392 with AFR 185 Heads
Transmission- Tremek TKO, Mcleoud Steel Bellhousing, Ford King Roadster Clutch, and Pro Shifter
Rear End- Ford 8.8, FFR 3-link, Auburn Pro Posi Diff. FMS 3.55 Gear set, Moser Axles, and FNS Cover
Brakes- Roadster R-13’’Front 11” rear
Wheels- Team III 17x9.5 and 17x11 in the ½ polished version
Tires- BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KD 255/40/R17 and 315/35R17
Gauges- Autometer Ultralight
Fuel System- Aeromotive fuel pump,filter, and regulator feeding modified holley 750 vac sec.
Seats- Sube Roadster Classics Modified to fit closer to trans tunnel, installed seat htrs and covered in black leather
Door Panels- I made custom to match seats
Frame- Powder Coated silver vein with clearcoat
Aluminum Panels- All Bright dipped anodized
Steering- Flaming River rack with offset bushings and bump steer kit

Custom Made Parts & Features
( This is what drove my build time way up)
Custom Fuel Tank with sump- 19 gal capacity
Custom Fuel Lines- 5/8” SS feed line and ½” return ( this system will handle FI if I ever decide to change)
Custom Hand Built 1/8” Aluminum dash, brushed and satin clear powder coated
Custom Flip down panel under dash to expose fuse panel and relays
Custom all hand built wiring harness with all Delphi waterproof connectors
Custom Removable Trans Tunnel lid & carpet
Custom Radiator Fan Shroud
Custom oversized Aluminum pipes to and from Radiator
Custom Aluminum overflow tank
Custom brackets for rear to eliminate rear quick jacks, and brackets to eliminate exposed side mounting bolts
Custom Turkey pan that seals to hood
Custom Steering shaft cover
Custom Hood release
Tristates Hood and Deck Lid modified to hold up to gas springs
Custom Hood and Decklid hinges made from SS and Aluminum
Custom Battery box
Frame Mods for 315 rear tires
Welded all tube ends shut on entire frame
Custom side mirror mounting bracket
Custom Grille with bug screen
Custom wire looms, and coil bracket
Custom drive shaft loop
Custom 330,000 Stitch embroider Roadster logo inlaid in trunk carpet
Many hours and many more $ went into this build and the first drive was a feeling of a LIFETIME

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