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".
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.
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.
I had a message over the weekend from a builder who had seen me mention that I put bodies on and take them off by myself. He said with this whole social distancing thing going on it was going to be a while before he could get a helper or two to come lend a hand and he was really wanting to get...
In a May 4, 2010 post Jeff Kleiner suggested a minimum of 3/4 inch thread showing beyond the jam nut on front upper control arms. Would this also apply to 2001 vintage FFR control arms which have a 3 3/4 inch sleeve? I am trying to adjust caster after installing power steering and first tried...
As more and more people get put in lock down it's nice to have a forum and projects like this to keep daily life going.
My occolating sander wasn't going to cut the small ajustments I needed on the hood. I got a orbital sander and some 80 and 120 grit paper. I only have a little to take off...
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