Jim, the pedals look great! Is Bruce going to mock up the gas pedal also? It is going to be something! I'm glad I saw this after the sale was over or I might have had to get that pedal set.
Yo Mikey, the Kirkham pedal assembly will mount on top of the footbox (see above). The only thing that worries me is if Bruce will lose a couple spacers... LOL. If you compare pics of "original" CSX cars you'll see where the column pokes through the footbox. The deal with Bruce is just let him do his thing as he knows what's right more than you (or I) do...
PS: Trying to talk Pomroy into going to check out ALMS Winter Testing at Sebring in Feb since we aren't doing the 12 Hour this year. Cruise over if you can.
The goal for the trunk is to try and do something like this. Not sure how close we will be able to get. This is the trunk of a 289 Kirkham owned locally.
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
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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
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
Cold, rain, snow, you better believe it, nastiest winter I can remember. Trunk tray is next on the list, and you'll even be able to put a spare tire in it . I'll have a complete step by step photo log of all the modifications to Jim's car once everything is polished and finished up.
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FFR 7216 MK 4 Non Donor
3 Link Ford Racing 3.73 8.8 Posi with Yukon Axles. 4 wheel discs Brembo rotors and Hawk HP plus pads.
Ford Racing 302 340 HP T5Z 5 Speed Stainless Headers and Side Pipes. Holley 670 Street Avenger on Edelbrock Performer RPM. MSD Pro-Billet Distributor
Delivered 04/11/10 7:30 pm Roller 05/08/10
Engine installed 08/07/10 First Start 02/19/11
Street Legal 06/13/11 at 4:30 pm! Graduation 1/1/12
Back up my hard drive? How do I put it in reverse?
Jim, please keep posting, I love what you are doing and you are inspiring more people than you probably realize. Looking great!
I'm going to have to take a drive out there once my car gets here and your nasty weather goes away.
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FFR coupe #190 SOLD
RCR GT40 SOLD to Fast and Furious 5 producer
Kirkham #690 (289 FIA) w/427w and TKO 600
1966 GT350 clone w/Boss 347 and TKO 600
1966 Bronco w/289 and 3 speed
1967 Mustang convertible rust bucket (soon to be GT350 clone)
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Jim, you're a wild man!! Do you hear me? You are a wild man!!
John O
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FFR1293-289 slab side Mr Bruce body, 289 hi-po, Tremec TKO, 3-link 3.55 rear, spoked pin drive wheels, under car exhaust. A facsimile of CSX 2367.
What is the part number of the RCI fuel cell? I need to add this to my build sheet.
Thanks
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
Hope all is well Bruce!! And thanks for the part number.
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
Awesome!! Love the changes and the attention to originality!!
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
One more important question: Where will the battery go? Behind the passenger on the floor like the originals?
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
battery mounts in front of passenger side footbox, as per originals. related story from LeMans years ago, cars in race were NOT allowed a "jump" start, Shelby crewman had battery hidden under raincoat, cables snaked down sleves, car into pits for gas/tyres/service, wouldn't start, crewman reaches under hood, "touches" battery, car fires rite up.
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
How difficult will it be for Bruce to make that change?
And what side louvers do you use?
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
Bill - I'm not sure about how that flare change is incorporated. I suspect it is not hard though. Whenever I talk to Bruce about something it never seems difficult for him to do it. He can work some fiberglass and has an eye for the way the lines should be so it looks "right".
I'm not sure what louvers came in the kit from FFR but if they are the same as what came with my mkII I'll be calling Finishline and end up paying too much for theirs. Bruce has the car and all kit parts in Pittsburgh.
I can't wait to see what the car looks like sitting in the driveway with a Lemans top and flip front. I seriously considered building a coupe someday, now I'll have both.
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Bill D
FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
nuthing to the flairs, just have to settle on the tyre sizes and wheel backspace, this car is going to be over the top, like Jim says, best of both worlds, coupe with a flip front end, easy engine access, and removable hard top for the sun/ rain. or take the top off and have a period correct roadster with all the vintage stuff under the hood.
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