This will be the thread documenting the build of my newly ordered Mk4 Roadster. It should be FULL of pictures with an extensive build log similar to my GTM Build hear: GTM Build Post
We made the decision to sell the Mistress(FFR 1046) which we have owned for 14 years and was built into a purpose built Autocross car. It was the first running/driving FFR in Ca! It went to a new home in Michigan and will be used for the purpose it was built. The Changes to the Mk4 put me over the edge from converting FFR1046 back to road duty so we decided to just starting fresh and let our old girl keep doing what she does best... go fast between the cones.
We are very excited about this build... WOOT!
The details of the car will be:
Complete Kit
IRS
Vintage Guages
Leather Seats
Bumpers and Overiders
427 Windsor
(need to figure out what tranny to run)
FFR 17 inch Halibrand style wheels
Paint by Ken Pike, Street Rod Painter!
Transported by Stewart Transport
I'll get started on the thread once she arrives.. but just had to post...
Cool news Dave, I'f you're going to be on vacation when it arrives I can unload it for you
I have some stuff to bring by this weekend if you're going to be around. See you soon.
Don
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Cool, looking forward to following along. If only I had procrastinated another month or two on 3144 I'd have done a Mk IV instead and been able to race you to completion!
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I remember your first build and the subsequent changes and modifications the car went through in all of that time....Cannot wait to watch your new build up.........
Sincerely,
Bill S.
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Can't wait to see the progress on the build, should be most excellent indeed!
_Scott
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Engine Installed July 4th, First start July 5th 2009
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On the Road July 2011
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David,no way can i let the mistress walk away without saying something,it was the first ffr i'd ever seen and i was hooked, what a sorted out brute it was (is) remember hearing that whine from a block away,it was once asked on the other forum what was the most significant c---a ever built and in my mind it was always the Miles car csx 2431,as much for the testing it was put through,the modifications, as its race wins,to our little company, factory five racing, the mistress should be held in the same esteem,Pat.
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Excellent!! Looking forward to watching the build progress!!
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Glad to have you back in this forum. This is going to be fun to watch. Can't wait to see what innovations you have instore, or develop, for this build.
A nice Stack Fuel Injection system would be sweet as well.. Or are you going for more of the FE look with the new FMS 427 (Windsor) Valve covers, Turkey pan etc?
Anyway you wanna slice it - this will be the Roadster build to watch!
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Dave and Mary - Congrats! I can not wait to watch as your build progreesses. As far as the transmission, why not try one of Gordon's super alloy T-5's? He says they can handle the power and cost about what a TkO 600 does. That way I will know someone who has tried out a configuration similar to what I want to build (427W, levy sa t-5, IRS,) except I still want to go 15" wheels/tires.
Congrats Dave and Mary. I look forward to watching your build.
Didn't you do intensive frame analysis on the Mistress? I can't remember if it was you or James. Regardless, it would be very interesting to test the Mk4 frame and compare it to the older frame.
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Congratulations Dave!!!
I got my first FFR back in 1998 and the new MKIV is everything I could have hoped for.
With the talent and class applied to your other cars, this one will be awesome!
Look forward to viewing your build.
You and Mary have been an inspiration for years. Thanks for your continued journey with FFR and sharing that exploit with us. Looking forward to seeing the build.
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We made the decision to sell the Mistress(FFR 1046) which we have owned for 14 years and was built into a purpose built Autocross car. It was the first running/driving FFR in Ca!
David
By any chance, is 'the Mistress' a black car? I wish I could remember more details, but one of the first pictures that really got me interested in the Factory Five concept was a black cobra titled 'Mistress'.
I too am looking forward to the build. The Mistress was one of the first FFR's I had seen up close and the demo you and Mary put on over in Las Vegas (2003) was what put me over the top.
Doug
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Dave & Mary,
When you start documenting your new build it would be really cool if you could include some of the history and evolution of the Mistress. Those of us who date back to the old Cobraforum days know much of the story but the guys who haven't been around quite as long have no idea how significant this car (not to mention the two of you) is in the Factory Five world!
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This will be a treat for all.
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