MPTech's MK4, In Da House!

[MPTech]

Sorry, been in the garage all day making VROOM sounds!

Took the day off and went to breakfast with my friend, no hurry, Gary (Stewart driver) told me last week that he'd be at my place by noon. I texted him @ 9:30 (while I was at breakfast) and asked if he was on schedule, he said "no", he was ahead of schedule and would be at my place at 10:15! ****! I gotta get my butt home!
He pulled up @ 10!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040025.jpg

My first peek @ my car! Still can't believe it. (btw, I belive that's Todd's below mine, headed for Baton Rouge).
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040032.jpg

Helping him unload.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040048.jpg

Finally in my garage! Couldn't be happier!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040064.jpg

Some friends for Gateway Cobra Club, came over for beer & pizza. AND to talk cars / Factory Five!
Rick, Rich, Tom, Tim, and Gary. (good friends to have, all FFR owners)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040069.jpg

Mandatory, steering wheel /vroom vroom picture!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040070.jpg

[MPTech]

Sitting in my garage, FINALLY!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040071.jpg

And LOTS of boxes (still need to invetory them tomorrow, but I did go thru them and check them out). Not much backordered, both chrome roll-bars, 302 headers, and rear IRS bolts(s). not bad.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040073.jpg

BigLeo dropped by with his friend John and his Hemi powered ratrod. That thing is cool, it's a Hudson Teraplane.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040074.jpg


Thank You Dave Smith for making my dream come true! VERY Cool!

[LuckyWinner]

Congrats brother!!!! Now the fun begins. That must be some kind of feeling seeing it come off the truck. Hope I dont drive myself crazy before I get mine.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Congrats! And good on ya' for remembering the mandatory steering wheel pic ;)
Tell us about the seat :confused:

Jeff

[Rootbeer Roadster]

I remember this day well. You're in for alot of fun. Congrats

[MPTech]

Jeff, I picked up the seats from a local Cobra owner. He said they were in a B&B (if I remember correctly) and he replaced them. The price was good and there was no shipping, so I took a chance. I know I want high-back seats (I'll be selling my low backs that came with the kit, just haven't listed them yet). They aren't bad, but they are TIGHT.
Best I can tell the seat measures (outside width):21" (shoulders), 22" (waist), 21" (thighs)

Here's my choices (in order, based on size only) in the Corbeau seats:
#1: TRS 20.5" (shoulders), 19" (waist), 20" (thighs)
#2: LG1 20.5" (shoulders), 19.5" (waist), 20.5" (thighs)
#3: CR1 21" (shoulders), 19.5" (waist), 20.5" (thighs)
#4: A4 21.5" (shoulders), 20" (waist), 19.5" (thighs)

I'm just rough fitting these, with no seat mounts yet, just trying to get an idea.
Right now, the mystery seats are tight at the shoulders and the thighs (requires that they are not square to the floor, hitting on trans tunnel. I've heard the aluminum may be persuaded to push in to accomodate them. No way could you run a side-mount E-brake with these seats!)

Still investigating, let me know if you have any suggestions or additional information.

If anyone is interested, I created a comparison document, I'd be glad to email you if you PM me.

[BigLeo69]

i would hang on to the seats for a bit Mark

and check your waist size again:rolleyes:

[Ernie]

Congrats Mark. Hope the fun has begun. Wanted to ask if you have Todd's member name as I am in Baton Rouge and would like to get in touch with him.

[LuckyWinner]

Todds not in Baton Rouge he lives in West Monroe.

[Ernie]

Thanks LuckyWinner. I go to West Monroe for business, only 4 hours away. Would like to get in touch with him, if anyone knows how. Thanks.

[MPTech]

The driver told me he was heading to Baton Rouge, but maybe he was confused.
Monroe!! I spent a week there one day!
Actually, I spent MANY weeks & weekends there with work. I don't have a phone number for him, but I think his member-name is knucklebuster.

[knuclebuster]

Hey Guys,
Im here! Just been in the shop working on the car! Life is good! This is just what the doctor ordered. Ernie, whats up? If you come into the Monroe area, let me know and we'll get together. Lucky is going to be in the states next month and we have a little roadster soire'e planned around the 5th or 6th, you should come join the fun. The grill is gonna be smoken and the Daddy Cokes will be cold! Come up and join us. Lets dont hijack Marks thread, PM me and we can talk.

Todd