I did the IRS axle inspection today. The width caliper to caliper is 1/4" too narrow, that's less than an 1/8" off per side. I'm choosing not to take the whole back suspension apart for an 1/8". Pulled the CV boots and everything looks good
I also reset the ride height. I'm going to get the alignment done next week.
I'm headed to the DMV tomorrow morning to get the Coupe registered and licensed. All the paper work and inspections have been completed. Keeping my fingers crossed...it is the DMV after all.
All legal and registered and I got some plates so I can go run around the neighborhood. Boy is that a load off my mind. I got my SB100 in 2009 and have been back three times to pay annual registration fees (and late penalties). Last time I was there I was told I had to get it registered before the end of the year because they were running out of room on the form...I'm serious, they said I would have to start over if I didn't get it completed prior to January 2013.
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FFR 4859GT 414W, Tremec TKO 5spd. IRS w/3.55 and Torsen diff. 13" dual-piston front & 12" rear disc brakes. 03 Cobra wheels, 275/40 & 315/35 tires. Possibly the only person in the world that is currently building a Spyder GT.
"A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'"
Congratulations Chris...you certainly kept up a pretty good pace there for the last 12 months...nicely done. Be sure to stay on-line...us slower folk will still need guidance
Marc
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It's just a matter of time.
FFR Coupe # 434. Power Brakes, 347ci, Carb, 15 inch Hallibrand pin drive, SAI, 3-link
All legal and registered and I got some plates so I can go run around the neighborhood. Boy is that a load off my mind. I got my SB100 in 2009 and have been back three times to pay annual registration fees (and late penalties). Last time I was there I was told I had to get it registered before the end of the year because they were running out of room on the form...I'm serious, they said I would have to start over if I didn't get it completed prior to January 2013.
Livermore, I'd love to run over there but I still have some work to do before I really take it out on the road...radiator shrouds, wheel well aluminum, pontoon supports, speedo doesn't work AND I think I may have a head gasket problem...I'm pumping out a lot of water on very short runs around the neighborhood.
Used to have a couple Bultacos. My favorite was a Pursang.
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FFR #28 Challenge Series & FFR #28 Type 65-R Coupe
2011 Western Endurance Racing Champion
2010 West Coast Champion
Dropped my engine off at the engine shop last night!
Will drop my tranny next for a referb. Then I'll be able to put my drive train together and put in the frame.
John
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Building when I can, sigh....
Coupe #386,17" Team III 245 FR 315 RR, 3-link, T5, 4 wheel disk, power brakes/steering.
I received the manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCOO), the nameplate with my serial number, a set of four rear taillights and a pair of upper control arms for the front suspension.
The Type 65 Coupe serial number 586 build begins soon!
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Ordered Type 65 Coupe Complete Kit Aug 29, 2012 - The 50-50 $ale!
Standard Width IRS; Halibrand Wheels, Front 17x9, Rear 17x10.5 . . . .
Kit Arrived: Oct 9, 2012
Build Started: Oct 28, 2012
First Start: _
Go Kart: _
Paint: _
Installed the radiator, fans, and upper radiator hose.
Working on the coolant expansion tank and lower rad hose.
I got the coolant tank from RockAuto.com. It's from a 1999 Ford Windstar minivan. I ordered it Monday afternoon and it got here today. Pretty fast service.
Paul
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FFR 4859GT 414W, Tremec TKO 5spd. IRS w/3.55 and Torsen diff. 13" dual-piston front & 12" rear disc brakes. 03 Cobra wheels, 275/40 & 315/35 tires. Possibly the only person in the world that is currently building a Spyder GT.
"A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'"
I drove the crap out of mine. Been cloudy and rainy and generally crappy, it was 70 and sunny today so it was on. 150 miles or so, coming up on 1000 miles so maybe I can get some graduation photos up since its been done for 1.5 years now.
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Complete Coupe #485
Delivery to first legal drive in one year
5/12/10-5/12/11
Belize blue pearl with Arctic White stripes
331ci, T5Z, .79 5th gear, Wilwoods, and 3 link with 3.73s
The last thing I did to mine, was to free up the brakes and get it rolling again. Light surface rust on the rotors caused just enough friction for it not wanting to roll.
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FFR roadster 5187k
FFR Coupe 319
1968 Shelby GT500 convertible
1993 Mustang Cobra R model
About a half inch of snow last night ended it. At least I got a good cruise around town in Thursday night!!
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Rob
FFR5372CP (chassis #146), Levy Racing Stage 4 (347ci), Levy light-weight clutch assy,Fr500's, Wilwoods, BRE mirrors, Lotsa Damplifier and Still LOUD!! :) 2nd farthest North Coupe (that I know of) http://www.ffcars.com/forums/album.php?albumid=122
Nonsense ... don't wash it ... it's road "patina!"
Garry
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The Bopp Shop
Coupe # 031 with 422" Windsor by Southern Automotive (dash autographed by Peter Brock)
Mk III # 5021 (SOLD)
Unique 427 Roadster with 482"FE by Southern Automotive
Opened 23 boxes. Took inventory. Took 2 days to do that.
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Ordered Type 65 Coupe Complete Kit Aug 29, 2012 - The 50-50 $ale!
Standard Width IRS; Halibrand Wheels, Front 17x9, Rear 17x10.5 . . . .
Kit Arrived: Oct 9, 2012
Build Started: Oct 28, 2012
First Start: _
Go Kart: _
Paint: _
Opened 23 boxes. Took inventory. Took 2 days to do that.
Very cool Wayne. I like your blog. Now I know what "kh6wz" is. You may want to be extra careful in your garage.... Don't let the Coupe and Prius touch. You know, electrons and positrons and what not.
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An expert on the historical significance of cottage cheese.
Yeah, I know.... somewhere in my profile I say something about not desiring to talk about the other car.....
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Ordered Type 65 Coupe Complete Kit Aug 29, 2012 - The 50-50 $ale!
Standard Width IRS; Halibrand Wheels, Front 17x9, Rear 17x10.5 . . . .
Kit Arrived: Oct 9, 2012
Build Started: Oct 28, 2012
First Start: _
Go Kart: _
Paint: _
Nothing fancy, I was basically checking out all my "engineering" and wiring skills.
Ford never made a distributorless 351W so it's not just a plug-n-play process.
I'm planning to go-cart on Halloween so I still have a lot of work left to do.
Paul
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FFR 4859GT 414W, Tremec TKO 5spd. IRS w/3.55 and Torsen diff. 13" dual-piston front & 12" rear disc brakes. 03 Cobra wheels, 275/40 & 315/35 tires. Possibly the only person in the world that is currently building a Spyder GT.
"A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'"
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