Received the kit in Sept. 2005 and had it on the road in gelcoat August 2006.
Nearly 17k miles and three years later, it's finally painted! As you might guess it was built to go not show. I first have to thank my wife for supporting this crazy idea of mine. My brother who helped me countless weekends. It would not be the car it is had it not been for his help. My buddy who painted it for the cost of materials. Can't say thank you enough. Thanks to FFR for a great product and great support the couple of times it was needed. And I have to mention our wonderful vendors.......
Mike Forte, most of my driveline came from him. Great guy.
Breeze, Whitbys, Finishline, Herbs Door Panels, Alex's Custom Roadster Interiors, FFMetal, Mike's Replicaparts,and probably some I'm forgetting.
I really attempted a budget build, and while over, it has come in close to 27-28k so not bad. Finally thanks to Bill for this forum and all it's members. The willingness of the people here to help and share ideas and solutions has blown me away from day one. It has saved me more than once, and given me great ideas........that I shamelessly used! Thanks everyone!
Very nice job! Love the badges too.
Now go have fun!
Arch
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FFR# 6530 non donor, IRS, small Block w/carb build. GraduationPOM3000 Mile Trip 3500 Mile Trip
Built to be driven. The mission statement for the build was - build a comfortable and fun long distance driving machine that is capable of spirited street driving and the occasional track outing.
MKIII Delivered 4/05, Graduated 8/07, 351W, Carb, 3-link, 4x4's w/Gas-N Pipes, Disks, 15" Team III, T5Z, 3.55 Rear, Indigo Ink and Titanium by Ron Randall at Metal-Morphous
Shell Valley Daytona Coupe, 550HP 347, T56 Six Speed.
"It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every ten minutes. It's so damn wonderful you can’t believe it." -Automobile Mag. Oct. '04
Very nice. What paint is that? Beautiful deep paint job.
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FF6854 - Completed 7/12/12 SOLD 8/28/2012
Levy 5-link, Levy Billet LCA's, Willwood 6/4's, Levy DA Konis, SAI mod
LR narrowed 8.8, Comp Bumpsteer. Stage 5.5 408W, Super Alloy T-5+, Ron Davis Cooling System, LR Custom Headers and Sidepipes. Performance Automotive Paint.
Build pics below: http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/03SC/
Knew I would forget something,!
The paint is Ford Redfire Metallic, code G2.
Thanks everyone for the compliments, I'm real happy with how it turned out.
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FFR #7124 Mk 3.1, Levy 5 link, LCA's & brakes, 17" Halibrands, electric PS, SAI, Eibach springs, BOSS 427w, webers, hood louvers, tilt front. Delivered 12/23/09, 1st start 02/19/12. 1st go cart 03/03/12. Titled 10/3/12.
"I'm basing it on a collective interpretation of these particular cars. And whatever the hell I like". The Federalist Patriot Build blog: www.myersfamilyffrbuild.blogspot.com
Sweet and clean looking build...congrats enjoy the "Co*ra Funs"
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charles roybal MK III #4372 Kieth Craft 408W 527 HP Quick Fuel 780 carb 3-link,VPM Sway bars & 3-link mod, mid shift TKO 500, mod 8.8, team III. \"COBRA ,JET BLACK,FUNS\",KK Donuts
Great job, welcome to our world you are now a Jedi knight.
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**** INITIAL SUCCESS OR TOTAL FAILURE ****
93 Notch donor,302 Trick Flow intake & heads/17"Rivet Bullit rims 10.5 + 9's w sumi's/3 link/Tubular LCA/ picked up donor 12/2006.Ordered kit 08/30/07.picked up kit11/03/07.Its a roller on 11/25/07.Engine in 12/29/07.First Start 07/03/08.First Go-Kart 10/09/08.Off to the NYSDMV bar exam Sept 9th, 2009. Planned Completion target date June 30,2015(retirement date).Certified Graduation date on Sept 20,2009.
Great Job, everything is so clean that you did, you should be very proud of your labor. X2 go light em up now! Time for some sideways miles!
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3.1 IRS Complete Kit #6616, June 08 delivery; 347 stroker; TKO 500 Mid Shift; SAI & Bumpsteer Mods; Manual Rack;
" At 60 there is no time left to delay your Dreams "
1 thing, however, what's up with the crooked steering wheel badge? Everything is all nice and clean, and then there's a crooked steering wheel badge. Had too many celebrating when you put it on or what? I'm not trying to be critical or anything, it just looks wrong.
Enjoy the rides,
Joe
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"Autoholism: An incurable addiction medicated daily with car porn."
"It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every ten minutes. It's so damn wonderful you can’t believe it." -Automobile Mag. Oct. '04
1 thing, however, what's up with the crooked steering wheel badge? Everything is all nice and clean, and then there's a crooked steering wheel badge. Had too many celebrating when you put it on or what? I'm not trying to be critical or anything, it just looks wrong.
Enjoy the rides,
Joe
It's right, the wheels where just turned when I took that pic. It's where I run the steering wheel that most consider wrong. Gives an unobstructed view of the instruments when running straight down the road though. Once I explain it, some have understood and liked it, others not so much. Works for me.
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FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
289 FIA currently in work with Mr. Bruce, 331, dual quads, T-5, and IRS http://www.bills289fia.com
I understand the position of the wheel gives a clearer view of the instruments (which I approve of), but wouldn't simply turning it completely upside down have accomplished the same thing, without looking like it might have been done by mistake?
I remember reading somewhere that some of the older drivers used to like the center spoke pointing up so they know when the wheel was centered. Even most of the modern F1 wheels have a line marking the center, for the same reason.
Again, congrats on a great looking build.
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Life got in the way!
Sold my kit to JoeE.
Already planning to start again.
It's right, the wheels where just turned when I took that pic. It's where I run the steering wheel that most consider wrong. Gives an unobstructed view of the instruments when running straight down the road though. Once I explain it, some have understood and liked it, others not so much. Works for me.
Interesting. I just thought maybe you lost your ability to see straight after a night of "Dang, 600 hours and now it's done! Celebration time". Now that you explained it, it's easier to accept. I have OCD, so that would sink my boat. If it floats your boat, that's all that matters!
Joe
Oh, nice looking original ride, again. Now it's time to go cruising and come back with all the "that car makes me ______" stories.
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"Autoholism: An incurable addiction medicated daily with car porn."
"It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every ten minutes. It's so damn wonderful you can’t believe it." -Automobile Mag. Oct. '04
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Doug
Arrival: 11/26/06 (My Birthday) Roller: 4/20/08 First Start & Gokart: 10/18/08 Body back on for the first time since delivery: 1/18/09 Registered: April 2010 Graduation: When it's finished!
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celebrating when you put it on or what? I'm not trying to be critical or anything, it just looks wrong.
If it floats your boat, that's all that matters!
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