Hello from the frigid Minnesota north country

[aarvig]

I've been lurking a bit on this site. Finally bit the bullet and joined up. I like what I see with the Factory Five cars. The MK4 has piqued my interest the most. I have always thought it was the coolest looking car around.
Currently, I am building a Vans Aircraft RV-9A two seater all aluminum, flush riveted airplane. I've been working on it for a few years, loving every minute of the build. Over the last 3 months I have lost 2 friends in plane crashes. It has really got me thinking about how much I want to continue my flying habit. My wife really wants me "hang it up" with three little kids at home.
I kindly informed her that if I was going to sell the plane project I would have to replace it with something that flys low. (Hot Rod) Enter Factory Five.
Looking forward to learning a lot about these awesome cars.

[Dave Smith]

Aarvig! Ive been dark on this site for as while being waylaid with FFR work. I can tell you that after 17 years of meeting the coolest people on the planet and seeing amazing cars built from our chassis parts, and a thousand adventures, I can say with a lot of confidence that you'll definitely have fun here and meet some great people. Dave Smith President

[adubbelde]

There are several Roadster builders in MN. I'm sure some of them will chime in here. I've been lurking for years and hope some day to build a Factory Five. I'm in Crsytal/New Hope.
Alan

[Coach LII]

CCCCCold indeed! But think of all the warm summer nights you will be enjoying when you are tearing up and down the boulevard. I am in the research/planning/dreaming stage for a 33 hot rod, and live in Chaska. I would like to get in touch with you to discuss what plans you have for your build. Dan.

[aarvig]

Thanks for the welcomes. And one from the big guy himself!

[first time builder]

Getting a reply from Dave is better than Santa Claus !!!

Kenny

[wc2783]

My father and I ordered a MK4 complete kit first of December and it will be arriving at the house in less than a week. We can't wait to get started and have been planning for about a year. If you are ever in the Lakeville area you are more than welcome to come by and see it. I need to start getting on this site more as I frequent the FFCARS site more. I'd have to say I hate this cold weather but I think it just comes with the territory living in Minnesota.

Wes