After a long wait I finally got my wheels and tires on. Rolled outside for the first time looking like its ready to run (even though its not) I was excited to see what it would look like. Seeing it in the corner for so many years not being able to get far enough away from it to really "see" the lines etc. It was a good christmas present!
__________________
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
Man that is one very STUDLIE car you have built... I wish there was a way you could get by without the louvers in the side as they are a dead give-away that there's something in the boot other than a case of Budweiser...
Just amazing...
__________________
Regards - Randy Racecar Fab/Support GT40 331 - Weber IDAs, G50 5spd 69 Camaro SS 4spd 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - 44.2 MPG daily driver 2002 Avalanche 2500 - Avian Target
My GT-40 Build Site: http://www.GT-FORTY.com
Man that is one very STUDLIE car you have built... I wish there was a way you could get by without the louvers in the side as they are a dead give-away that there's something in the boot other than a case of Budweiser...
Just amazing...
Yah I was really on the fence about them, couldn't really get around them though. Somedays I like them, but yah kinda gives it away.
1987 Buick Grand National (All original with only 16k miles)
1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport (Currently undergoing a frame off restoration)
1965 Buick Riviera 401 car, unrestored survivor, driver.
2005 F150 FX4, Supercrew (Daily Driver)
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan (Beater)
well its been slow progress lately, however got the motor back from the machine shop finally. Made the rest of my spacers and adapters for the clutch. finished some work on my intake, working on dry sump/serpentine layout now. Plumbed the chassis back to the engine bay just needs motor set back in to complete exhaust/plumbing. Ordered axles from the driveshaft shop
In the front is actually running out of room quick. Gas tank, radiator, battery under one fender, dry sump tank under the other, Ac suitcase (yes I said AC Sacramento makes for a miserable hotrod summer). So its pretty well used up in the front.
Awesome is such an overused word. It should be reserved for stuff like this.
.
__________________
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
I'm really liking the way that you spread the front out and lowered it.. This is going to be a Riddler contender if you take it there!!!
Well thats something I would be proud of, I don't think its going to be quite that level but that's a hell of a compliment. I never really think of it as a "show" car but I'm sure it will win at my local drive in!
Well thats something I would be proud of, I don't think its going to be quite that level but that's a hell of a compliment. I never really think of it as a "show" car but I'm sure it will win at my local drive in!
If you don't win your local show I'll come around and slap them in the back of their head for being idots. It really is a cool ride. I can't wait to see your first burn out video.
So... the update. Thrashing on it, trying to get it driveable by July 7 to have at a show where I will be doing a shop display. Stripped it all the way back to the frame to finish up some welds, and now its going back together for real. Fenders may be falling off but I'm ready for a test drive!!
Here is a shot of the pipes coming off the turbos
Wiring galore, everything plugs in in sections and groups so I can pull it all and loom it nice later once its for sure what I want
Trying to button up plumbing on dry sump/turbos/everything else. Why is plumbing so expensive?
finished up designing my hood hinge system, just needs some dialing in
Actually started it yesterday, I have been pulling midnighters for a few weeks now to get it to this point. I have a tendency to get an ocd kinda groove. But now it runs.... I had a very long list of worries that have kept me up at nights but it went fairly well. I spent some time today tuning the idle so I can at least start it up without it falling on its face. Pretty good day!
I simply love your work, using the space under the running boards to run plumbing, true genius! Keep the updates coming. Congrats on first start.
Patrick
__________________
Well, it occurs to me that perhaps not all of the modifications I made are technically 'street legal'
Eddie, this car is going to be one of the top rods in my book... I've never seen anything quite like it and your fabrication skills coupled with your insight are incredible...
Congratz on the first start!!!
__________________
Regards - Randy Racecar Fab/Support GT40 331 - Weber IDAs, G50 5spd 69 Camaro SS 4spd 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - 44.2 MPG daily driver 2002 Avalanche 2500 - Avian Target
My GT-40 Build Site: http://www.GT-FORTY.com
I simply love your work, using the space under the running boards to run plumbing, true genius! Keep the updates coming. Congrats on first start.
Patrick
Thanks for the compliment, but it wasn't so much genius as necessity. Not a lot of room in this thing, its pretty funny but when you stand back and look at it without a seat in it, it doesn't really look like it has a place for a driver. Too much going on. I wanted to keep it without a tunnel just to really emphasize the effect of being mid engine. There will be a smallish hmp for the frame structure and wiring down the middle. The shifter will actually cantilever out over the center with open air under it. Should confuse some people!!
Eddie, this car is going to be one of the top rods in my book... I've never seen anything quite like it and your fabrication skills coupled with your insight are incredible...
Congratz on the first start!!!
Thanks, definitely felt good to start it and at least be able to know that it isn't a hopeless dream
Welcome to FFCars! The
representations expressed are the representations and opinions of
the FFCars.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the
opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Factory Five
Racing, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. This website
has been planned and developed by FFCars.com and its forum members
and should not be construed as being endorsed by Factory Five
Racing, Inc. or Ford Motor Company for any
purpose. "FFR", "Factory Five", "Factory Five Racing", and the
Factory Five Racing logo are registered trademarks of Factory Five
Racing, Inc. FFCars.com forum members agree not to
post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is
owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages
posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these
messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason
whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your
messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with
respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s).
Thank you for visiting the FFCars.com Forum dedicated to Factory
Five.
FFR 7124
Linear Mode
