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Old 08-01-2011, 06:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Sergio please graduate #7018
I've been dreaming about building/owning one of these since I saw one while in college in 1991. It took me 20 years but It's now a reality. Thanks FFR and the guys on this forum for helping me along the way.

FFR #7018 is a complete MK3.1. The engine is a bored out 5.0 EFI with Edelbrock performer heads and a Cobra SVO intake. IRS with pin drive suspension and Vintage Halibrand wheels and Mickey Thompson tires and a T-5 transmission. I installed a heater and seat heaters and an iPod stereo in the cockpit along with many other options.

Arrived from Stewart Transport 9/11/09
Basement finished 3/14/10 (it was part of the deal...)
Rolling chassis 4/4/10
First start 2/4/11
Licensed 5/27/11

My wife was awesome through the whole dreaming, planning and build stage. The best part is when I get home from work, she says "Let's go for a ride".








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Old 08-01-2011, 09:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You've done a beautiful job. Congrats on completing her. Now you can enjoy the ride and the attention!
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Very nice build, congrats. Some day I hope to be there

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Old 08-01-2011, 12:14 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The car looks great. You added a lot of detail and it shows. Congratulations.

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Old 08-01-2011, 12:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats! Great job on the build. Love the fat 15's and for some reason, those colors

Enjoy driving her in a beautiful part of the country.

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Old 08-01-2011, 12:34 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Beautiful car! Congrats...didn't I just see this as the POM as well???
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:04 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Very Nice! Congrats on the POM !
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:09 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Beautiful work! Congrats on the completion.
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Congrats on the POM dude! I can't believe you are already graduated. Damn, I need to get mine done!
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:20 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Very, Very Nice!!
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:25 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Very Nice! You cant go wrong with that color combo. I noticed your original 65 license plate... I want one! (great addition to a perfect build). Nice photography as well. I hope to see your car in person some day at a local event.
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Old 11-07-2011, 03:54 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Very Nice! You cant go wrong with that color combo. I noticed your original 65 license plate... I want one! (great addition to a perfect build). Nice photography as well. I hope to see your car in person some day at a local event.
This is where Doug said he got his.
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Old 11-07-2011, 05:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Doug: Congrats on the build! Looks like you have two "keepers", the wife and the car. Go and enjoy before the snow starts.

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Very nice!!

Congratulations. Can't wait to get on the road.
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