Just recieved a Customers Coupe last night. It really has very little work completed. I will be checking whats done and removing a couple of things that will be changed. I will update this thread with pictures and info as I move along. Please note this car will be a track car so no frills. I will build it with the thinking that someone might want to use it on the street, so it will have all working lights, horn, directionals etc. I will wire it for heat and wipers, but it will have neither. Here are a few pictures of what I am starting with.
Mike
Thanks for documenting the build - I just received my kit, and look forward to seeing and learning from your experience.
-wayne
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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
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Finally found some time to pick away at the Coupe. I spent most of the weekend drilling all the aluminum that I could. Also mounted most of the front suspension and steering.
This Coupe will have power brakes. I have psoted some of the pictures of that install.
Here is the power booster with one of my Custom Spacers installed.
Very nice Mike. I looked on your site and did not see the power brake booster spacer plate, is that new, or a one off. Do you plan to offer it? My booster barely clears the firewall bearing, even installed on the inside.
Rob
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FFR#2296, 428FE, TKO, IRS (Sold) FFR#0189CP 331/Victor Jr heads and intake
Thanks John,
I have about 1/4" clearance now, with the bearing on the inside of the firewall, and the booster is against the firewall. I like the idea of a bit more clearance. If I recall, the bearing came with several shims which I could install inside and gain more, thanks for the idea.
Rob
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FFR#2296, 428FE, TKO, IRS (Sold) FFR#0189CP 331/Victor Jr heads and intake
If I were to do it again (Mk4 Roadster ), I would do the body first over a bare frame. Fitting the body/doors/hood on the chassis is essential. Doing this on a freshly powder coated, fully suspended chassis has its challenges.
Michael, what specs on the drivetrain? You gonna sell this when done?
Thx, Randy
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FFR Coupe - 5.0 FAST EZ EFI w/Weiand Intake, AFR165 heads, R Model valve covers, AC/Heat, FR500 Wheels, Nitto tires, Gen II rear glass soon.
FFR#3334 - SOLD
FFR#5424 - SOLD
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), I would do the body first over a bare frame. Fitting the body/doors/hood on the chassis is essential. Doing this on a freshly powder coated, fully suspended chassis has its challenges.
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