"The Black Mamba" build [Archive]

Erik W. Treves

06-11-2014, 08:56 PM

ok, so I had time to get my pictures uploaded...

Some lead up to the Journey! ...long....

.I was planning on another build and when I heard that there was talk about the 289FIA it seemed like perfect timing. It is no secret that I enjoy building cars and the creative process leading up to first start and enjoyment of the feedback after a wheel out of a completed project....driving these cars is fun too....lol... The Green Lantern and The Flash were/are fantastic cars...I felt conflicted driving one and not the other. The Cobra is my childhood dream car, but the 818 is such a neat car and begs to be pushed and to be honest gives me more feedback when pushed hard. The whole concept of the 818 is just awesome....I was actually getting ready to order another 818...then rumors of the 289FIA...I know! BOTH!!! well that plan was quickly veto'd by Household 06 (Military term for the "wife")...lol...I don't think I can ever be without a Cobra of some sort in the Garage...so....why not!

But now, with the 289, being that it is new for Factory Five and knowing the whole deal about the FIA car and all, I am not sure if an all out assault of over the top power and accessories would be correct or even well received....So for several weeks I struggled on how I could build another cobra and not do a "stock" build...I hate stock, but still be respectful to the purist nature of the 289 FIA. Several repetitive phone calls to Wayne and Tony of potential ideas...I know they were probably ready for me to decide one way or another....

When I was building the Green Lantern in Wayne's shop I had the pleasure of building along side him (yes I was cheating when he wasn't looking). Anyway he built a 408W Cobra called the Blackwidow...As the name would indicate... all black! no stripes! It was so simple, but geez that car looked awesome....So I knew I was going to build a Black 289.... but....I want to use a 289 CSX car as a guide...I didn't want another Blue one (though the one in the open house pic looks sweet)... red is nice, but the 818 was red....so which CSX....so another week on the internet and thumbing through books...I stumbled across CSX 2001 "The First Production Cobra"....and the color of the car was BLACK! though I understand it wasn't originally black and had a 260 Cid engine it...but it was black now and with a 289 in it....

So First Production Cobra ... Factory Five's newest Production Roadster .... Why that seems like the perfect fit!

So my plan after or at the open house is to order:

289 FIA Roadster
- Powder coated Chassis
- 3 link suspension
- Wipers
- Heater
- Wind wings
- Gauges
- Floor Mats

And while I have been waiting for the open house to draw ever nearer....

I ordered:

289 FIA wheels
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30019&d=1402535871

Correct oil pan
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30020&d=1402535872

Some VeryCoolParts power plant of course (347 stroker) Dyno'd at 431/431 - not pictured are the Webers!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30018&d=1402535870

I also spent some time my new welder and whipped up these valve covers

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30016&d=1402535869

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30015&d=1402535868

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30017&d=1402535869

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30021&d=1402535873

I was going to clean up the welds but the pics I saw of the originals...they all looked pretty raw...so....I put the grinder away.

Erik W. Treves

06-11-2014, 09:00 PM

I then worked on some small things and put together and painted my reservoirs

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30023&d=1402536194

Made a call to the "brake master" - Richard Oben and got my rear end all put together with some disk brakes and custom axles...and of course everything went right together and all hardware included...couldn't ask for more!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30013&d=1402535866

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30014&d=1402535867

Picked up an almost new WC t5 tranny, painted and clear coated

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30012&d=1402535866

David Hodgkins

06-11-2014, 10:32 PM

Eric, are you going with that tailhousing? I'd think you would want to go with the S-10 tailhousing so you could have a mid-shift...

SO JEALOUS!

:)

Erik W. Treves

06-11-2014, 10:37 PM

I am staying with the tail housing but putting a mid shift kit under the tunnel...that's the plan anyway :)

wallace18

06-12-2014, 06:51 AM

Looking good Erik! It should look awesome in black. Very nice job with the valve covers. They look like they came right out of a time warp. Cool!

Plebeian

06-12-2014, 09:46 AM

That's going to be quite a difference in power from your turbo 408. Should be easier to autocross though. Sounds like a fun project. Cheers.

David Hodgkins

06-12-2014, 09:54 AM

What we need here is some proper 289 INSPIRATION!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btqQrpnpXj4

:)

j.miller

06-12-2014, 04:40 PM

Very cool Erik.....I really want one....already have a 289 for it....finally getting the shop back in the black but it's hard to pull the trigger...da BAT

Erik W. Treves

06-18-2014, 04:52 PM

Got the call from Stewert...looks like we will begin the build process either Sunday or Monday!!!!

riptide motorsport

06-18-2014, 09:05 PM

Sweet!!! I'm jealous....

65 Cobra Dude

06-18-2014, 10:12 PM

Congrats Chief. I'll be watching this one from afar jealously. Not much to look forward to out here but going home and living vicariously through my friends.

Henry

Olli

06-19-2014, 04:59 AM

Stay safe Henry!

Olli

Erik W. Treves

06-19-2014, 07:05 AM

Yes Sir,

stay safe!!

vnmsss

06-19-2014, 12:18 PM

Vman7

06-19-2014, 06:45 PM

Erik, that money tree of yours in the backyard must be huge!.....lol

Looking fwd to the build:)

Erik W. Treves

06-19-2014, 09:11 PM

It's called two deployments to Iraq... Tax free money... Lol... Work hard play harder

Vman7

06-19-2014, 09:19 PM

It's called two deployments to Iraq... Tax free money... Lol... Work hard play harder

I hear that! :) I saved as much money as I could when I was in the NAVY, of course that money has been long gone, since that was back in the mid '80s

Keep us all updated with pictures, as I know you will :)

David

metalmaker12

06-19-2014, 09:37 PM

Very nice Erik!!! Nice talking with ya at open house.

Erik W. Treves

06-20-2014, 07:11 AM

Looking good Erik!

You're going pin drive (I believe), so that 8.8 is modified, correct? Curious as to the cost from Richard. Thanks!!

K
PS...Really good seeing you at Open House!! Will be following your build while we await delivery of our 289 FIA. :)

Karen,

yes pin drive which requires losing 2.5 inches per side of the 8.8 and then reversing the brakes and custom axles. I got the housing shortened in town here for a song, and Richard supplied everything else...I just bought the complete setup off his website http://www.northracecars.com/Brakes.html . He called Moser directly and had my axles custom made for my application....one shot, one kill...his stuff went in without any issue...

Erik W. Treves

06-20-2014, 04:53 PM

...so I have a T5, and the 289 had a toploader in it so the shifter was up a bit....so, I got a S10 tail shaft housing and top plate but then I would have to change to a GPS speedo..... the spec racer mod is above the tunnel....well....break out some beers and the welder....

I am not done as final location will depend on what feels good in the seated position...but not only did I move the shifter forward but it is offset...I noticed in several pictures that the shifters were biased to the driver's side...so hopefully this works and looks right... I think it will fit under the tunnel which is a plus! I kept the stock shifter and drilled a hole a low as I could stand..(I will cut off the rest of the stock shifter after it is all setup).I made a temp setup and hooked it all up...shifted great with no slop!..we'll see once I get it in the car!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30260&d=1403300659

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30259&d=1403300658

Erik W. Treves

06-23-2014, 06:42 AM

Got the call! Car will be here around noon!

WIS89

06-23-2014, 08:05 AM

OK Erik, lots of pictures!!

I am looking forward to watching you build. Pretty exciting stuff to be sure.

Regards,

Steve

David Hodgkins

06-23-2014, 09:54 AM

Congrats Erik! Looking forward to the delivery pics.

:)

Erik W. Treves

06-23-2014, 02:41 PM

well here it is "day zero".... also forgot to post a picture of my roller rockers upgrade I did to the crate motor....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30476&d=1403552209

Delivery went very smooth! I got the car into the garage and have decided I don't like where it is...lol... so I have some arranging to do. Got all the aluminum marked and will all go to powder coat in the morning so assembly should start at full speed on Saturday...although I have a Hockey Tourney so I may slow down a little this weekend....but we're off!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30477&d=1403552210

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30478&d=1403552211

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30479&d=1403552212

jimgood

06-23-2014, 02:57 PM

Erik, did you have your choice of gelcoat color or are all the 289s being made in black?

Erik W. Treves

06-23-2014, 04:46 PM

I didn't ask for black, this is how it came...

here it is at 3:37

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30486&d=1403559332

and then at 4:26...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30487&d=1403559333

the critical panels will all be Powder Coated...the rest will be epoxy painted....

THE BONES!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30489&d=1403559950

LesMurray

06-23-2014, 05:10 PM

Important question - are the footboxes aluminum or fiberglass?

David Hodgkins

06-23-2014, 09:07 PM

Les, they are aluminum.

NukeMMC

06-24-2014, 04:42 AM

You can get fiberglass footboxes from Acton but getting them to fit the FFR would be the trick. If you wanted to, you could always 'glass over the aluminum once it's installed to make it look a little closer, but the shape isn't quite right, so that would be polishing the cannonball.

LesMurray

06-24-2014, 09:02 PM

I guess one could seal the edges of the aluminum and get some flat off-white paint to make them appear somewhat like fiberglass.

Erik W. Treves

06-25-2014, 09:28 PM

So...starting slow...trying to figure out when to take a week off and go nuts.... I got most of my panels back from the coater today...they came out really good. Worked all day at my normal job and came home ...wife was still about 2 hours out from arriving home....so what to do with 2 free hours.....I had to keep stepping over the rear end and it was pissing me off...so... in to the car it went...problem solved!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30575&d=1403749076

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30576&d=1403749077

One box thrown out...only 20 more to go....

I will add one observation... I normally order just the basic kit....I am surprised how complete the COMPLETE kit is...The 3-link box had everything in it and all the bushings fit right in..no fuss!! I was working on 1 task and everything I needed was in the one box....very cool....

going to attack the foot boxes tomorrow I think so I can run the wiring and ready to drop the motor in maybe as early as next weekend.....we'll see....

MPTech

06-25-2014, 10:21 PM

Wiring going in and installing the engine next week??!! Holy S#!+ you work fast!
Cool build, love the Black theme (and super-hero tie-in of all of your builds).

Erik W. Treves

06-25-2014, 10:28 PM

well "hopefully" next week....we'll see... I have a hockey tourney this weekend...we'll see how my body feels after that :)

Jeff Kleiner

06-26-2014, 05:37 AM

Fun stuff E :) I saw the FIA at LCS last weekend...they've done a good job. Aside from the body, a bit of tin in the trunk area and the fuel filler piping (I predict that the 5 90 degree elbows will lead to slooooow fill ups) it is pure MK4. You are correct; the complete kit is just that. If you stick to their recipe it truly does have everything except for the drivetrain, battery, rolling stock and paint. As always I'm loving the updates so keep 'em coming!

Jeff

Erik W. Treves

06-26-2014, 07:30 PM

Still only picking at it this week...pass side foot box installed.... about another hour on it.....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30626&d=1403828830

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30627&d=1403828831

Here you can see the black foot box and the vertical aluminum panels...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30630&d=1403828942

maybe not exact....but pretty close....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30629&d=1403828922

Erik W. Treves

06-29-2014, 07:58 PM

Still haven't committed a full day to it....had a Hockey tourney this weekend and had to paint a truck...so I got about 40 minutes to work on it this weekend....

Really making time until some of my back orders show up. Will finish up the driver's tomorrow and start on the brakes.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30721&d=1404089705

Erik W. Treves

06-30-2014, 08:53 PM

Another hour and half at it today...lol....it's killing me! emptied out a few more boxes, got the pedal box together, brake masters, steering shaft (have to find those stupid washers), hung the last corner of the suspension. Have to pick up a power rack in the morning and then on to routing brake lines and fuel lines. Will get the rest of the aluminum in the engine bay done this week to include mounting heater and windshield wiper motor...starting to look like something though!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30769&d=1404178664

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30770&d=1404178665

Erik W. Treves

07-02-2014, 07:15 PM

Finally got a full half day off from work.... got a lot of progress now...

Front brake lines are run, power steering rack installed, all three master cylinders installed, gas tank assy completely installed, gas pedal installed and then cleaned the garage up.... not bad for about 4 hours worth of work.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30840&d=1404346353

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30842&d=1404346354

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30841&d=1404346354

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http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30846&d=1404346358

rec1971

07-02-2014, 11:26 PM

First off thank you 4 ur service 2 our country,,,would u know if the 289 fia body will fit on a competition chassis??love them valve covers,,,what size brakes r u gona use(f&r)

Jeff Kleiner

07-03-2014, 06:48 AM

E,
When using FFR spindles the UCSs mount in the vertical holes. I see that you have yours installed in the horizontal mounting position as would be done with donor spindles. You trying something different on purpose?

Jeff

Erik W. Treves

07-03-2014, 07:31 AM

Just following the guidance I was given. Pin drive lowers with two piece spindle. This is how the car at the open house was setup. Good eye btw!

I am using the stock size GT brakes up front and T-bird rears. THe 15 inch wheels just clear the calipers.

Not sure about the chassis ... the body sits on a MK 4 frame...my GUESS is that it could fit with a little tweak here and there.

Jeff Kleiner

07-03-2014, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the clarification Erik. After I posted the question above Ron E told me that when Jim S. built the FFR car he determined that the FIA's narrower track and wheels would allow using the 2 piece spindles if it was assembled in this configuration.

Really enjoying watching you bring this together!

Jeff

Erik W. Treves

07-03-2014, 04:56 PM

Thanks Jeff.

Anyway...Got a FULL day to work on it..happy days!

All 4 corners are done and if I had tires I would be a rolling chassis. Brakes are all run...waiting on some B.O.'s so I can bleed them. Firewall is mounted and installed heater box. I have started to install the cockpit aluminum. Expect to have the rest of cockpit done tomorrow. Need to start on the dash as well and run the fuel lines. Will probably get that done first tomorrow.

Anyway..here you are your pics at about 2.5 days worth of work....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30886&d=1404423907

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30885&d=1404423906

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30884&d=1404423905

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Erik W. Treves

07-04-2014, 05:40 PM

happy 4th

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30918&d=1404513418

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30919&d=1404513419

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30920&d=1404513420

Erik W. Treves

07-05-2014, 03:35 PM

Moving a little slow after last night ... spent a few hours out on the car...need a nap.

E-Brake, Rad, Wiper motor all installed. Have to pre-drill some more panels for the coater tomorrow and finish up my mid-shift conversion..

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30948&d=1404592175

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30949&d=1404592176

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30950&d=1404592177

Erik W. Treves

07-06-2014, 06:21 PM

Working through some of the smaller details now...and since I am waiting on some back orders, I am just trying to ensure I have nothing from keeping me from reaching the finish line quickly....

Worked on validating the mid-shift conversion. Put the tranny only in the car and was presently surprised that it all fit under the tunnel! AND I didn't have to cut any on the back bone to get it up there. I am still waiting on the correct shifter handle...

Also mocked up the reservoirs where I think they will finally end up. I think it looks pretty good.

Worked some more on the dash as well...no pics of that though...

My wife did manage to catch me finally making "VROOM VROOM" noises as I was shifting away trying the mid-shift conversion... too funny...I asked her grab a few more pics with me in the seated position so you can see how your hand lays on the shifter....it is moved forward and biased to the driver side.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31020&d=1404688744

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31021&d=1404688745

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Wayne Presley

07-07-2014, 07:48 AM

The car is looking great Erik. Now quit slacking and get to work on it!

MPTech

07-07-2014, 09:25 AM

ehansen007

07-07-2014, 09:40 AM

The car is looking great Erik. Now quit slacking and get to work on it!

Yeah, no kidding. He's a maniaaaac, maniaaaac, on the flooooooorr, and he's building..... you get the picture. I really love how good the cars get after you've built a few of them. This is no exception.

65 Cobra Dude

07-07-2014, 10:09 AM

Looks great Chief. Now be honest, were you making vroom-vroom noises???

Henry

Erik W. Treves

07-07-2014, 05:37 PM

Henry....emmm...I mean Sir....

you caught me it wasn't Vroom Vroom..... it was "mmmmmm" (shift noise) "mmmmmm" and repeat :)

Erik W. Treves

07-08-2014, 06:57 AM

Great job so far Erik, I'm enjoying your build thread and the progress.
May I ask a couple questions? Just trying to figure out how much changes with the 289.

The 289 only comes as a complete kit, correct?

Is that the stock 289 dash, or did you modify it? (the extra panel with the clock?) It looks like the FFR donor-style dash, with the pre-drilled holes and didn't the 289 have a more horizontal configuration or was that just the FIA? (not critiquing, just trying to understand the difference) btw, I like the clock / extra panel. Also like your mid-shift configuration. I installed the S10 mid-shift and think the shifting is REALLY comfortable there. Did you install an aftermarket/short-shifter? It improves the smoothness and positive gear changes.

I never saw the wiper motor mounted there, but I really like it. Was that also a custom mod by you? Nice install.

Can you let us know any other custom touches? Since yours is the first build, trying to differentiate the FFR changes with you mods.

Thanks for sharing and please continue to post, COOL build! :cool:

RIght now you can buy the car as a complete kit only...which is OK IMO, it really is complete...has everything. The dash is the stock dash that I added the little piece to the bottom. I am after CSX 2001 (1st production 289 cobra), so the layout is what it is..just trying to copy that car best I can. The actual shifter is stock, but I corrected for the long throw by changing the pivot point on my mid shift kit, so it does all the "extra" work. Result is that I now have a short throw :)

The wiper is my own piece and copied off the forum for a while back.

I have done a few custom things to it, but will wait till the end when everything is done before I start listing it so I don't have to keep track of the ones that didn't make the cut.

thanks!

jolsen42

07-11-2014, 04:53 PM

Erik W. Treves

07-11-2014, 06:32 PM

Haven't touch the car since last weekend....so I took today off and got busy...the day was made perfect by the arrive of some "VeryCoolParts".....made my day....the car is looking pretty close to CSX 2001 I think.....I took some styling cues from some other CSX cars as well... anyway... here are the pics to prove it happened>

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31218&d=1405120820

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31217&d=1405120820

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31216&d=1405120819

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Erik W. Treves

07-11-2014, 06:32 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31211&d=1405120814

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31210&d=1405120813

Erik W. Treves

07-11-2014, 06:35 PM

Erik, I don't know how accurate you want to be but the dash "chin" is not centered, but offset to the left. Here is an original.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/jolsen42/new-1963-shelby-slab_side-redinterion-7863-3518193-3-640.jpg

This is my dash. It's hard to tell from this angle but it's also offset to the left.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/jolsen42/021_zps56ea70d1.jpg

John O

hmm...that might explain why I was thinking something was up...there are not a lot of pictures of CSX 2001 and none straight from the back...It looked to me that it was centered but the tunnel was narrower ...that is an easy fix!!

Erik W. Treves

07-13-2014, 05:03 PM

Did a lot of detail work and re-checking of items since I am going pretty quick...hit a road block/speed bump today when I went to put the drive shaft in and my pinion flange is bigger than the bolt circle than the FFR supplied drive shaft....took the wind right out of my sails...so I decided to clean the entire garage and put all my tools away and just do a "reset" day....

I did manage to work on the dash some....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31269&d=1405288443

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31268&d=1405288442

wallace18

07-13-2014, 05:29 PM

Looks like you got stuff to keep you on track while waiting on the drive shaft fix. Everything is looking first rate. Very nice job!

Erik W. Treves

07-18-2014, 08:22 PM

Kinda of a slow rainy day here...

Got all the grounds attached to the car for behind the dash, the lights, horns, fan ....

installed horns, finished off wiring the dash with the exception of the russ Thompson turn signal kit. Mocked up the pass side pipe so I could check something... bolted up the water pump...received my pulleys... they came in as underdrive (rrrrrrr)... I guess we'll see...they will have to powder coated....ordered a ton of crap from VeryCoolParts as well...I am focused now of getting it started! pretty close really...if I had the parts I needed, I could start it tomorrow I think...but I guess I will clean up some tomorrow and redo my hit list to see if there any other things I can do...might just throw the body on it and mount everything up just so I can get ahead....

anyway...just 2 pics tonight..

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31487&d=1405732411

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31488&d=1405732413

Erik W. Treves

07-19-2014, 05:01 PM

Another slow day...did a lot of small things you can't see...put plugs in the car so I am getting close to starting...cleaned up my throttle cable bracket and put in a return spring. Have to fill up the diff tomorrow. Only a couple pictures worth posting today...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31494&d=1405807199

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31493&d=1405807198

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31492&d=1405807197

Erik W. Treves

07-21-2014, 04:39 PM

Not too much to report today...felt like I just walked around in circles today in the garage...finished up on the dash...just waiting on the glove box to start covering...not pics of that yet...I did start placing things on the body so I get it off to paint...wipers and gas cap. I couldn't find a gas cap deflector that was correct so I made one.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31549&d=1405978354

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31550&d=1405978355

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31551&d=1405978356

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31548&d=1405978353

Erik W. Treves

07-23-2014, 09:00 PM

Got some infusion of VeryCoolParts the other day and was home early so Figured I would see if I could get a little closer to FIRST start.

Fuel log installed along with distributor ... old school meets new...I went all -AN fittings, but kept all black so it looks like regular hose...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31700&d=1406167114

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31701&d=1406167115

Fuel pump installed and oil sender as well

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31702&d=1406167116

will have to eat my spinach in order to hold this Generator/alternator in place to build a custom bracket....good grief!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31699&d=1406167113

MPTech

07-23-2014, 10:31 PM

VeryCoolParts INDEED! I have stack envy Erik! That setup looks so good :cool: and I like the black -AN fittings. looks more period correct.

That engine is the jewel of the engine bay!

not familiar with the generator, but it is a honker.

still trying to figure out, is the leaf spring functional? (I see coil shocks, so I'm thinking no.) but like the look

great build! keep posting!

Jeff Kleiner

07-24-2014, 05:19 AM

I didn't know you played tennis Erik.

Thanks for taking us along on this ride. You know over the years it's become acceptable to kind of "free form" build the 427 style cars with more modern components but to me the with the FIA the builder almost has an obligation to lean to a more period correct theme. You're doing a great job of incorporating the new while paying homage to the original cars' history.

Cheers,
Jeff

Erik W. Treves

07-24-2014, 06:49 AM

leaf spring is not functional...Thanks for comments...I played around with the generator and it is going to be a trick to get it to fit and look right....weekend project.

Erik W. Treves

07-26-2014, 08:53 PM

You ever have one of those days where you spent all day working on the car and I turn around and it looks like you didn't do anything.......

I had one of those days....

It's all those little detail things to copy CSX 2001 that are KILLING me...It is almost like building a LOCOST 7.....everything has to be made....

I am SO CLOSE to getting this thing started...missing a few -AN fittings and some line....and have to hook up the battery...and we're off....

today ... completed mock up of the entire cooling system and alternator/generator bracket. Also mounted the degas/surge tank...not sure the leaf spring will get done...not too much room now....

to me it is pretty darn close....tomorrow I am going to mount the fuel pressure regulator and order the few fitting I need....would really like to get this thing started next weekend!!!

anyway here ya go...looking pretty close.....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31835&d=1406425916

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31836&d=1406425917

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31837&d=1406425919

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31838&d=1406425921

Erik W. Treves

07-27-2014, 06:47 PM

I got quite a bit done today....the front dress is all on the motor, put coolant in the motor. Worked some on the dash and finalized the shifter....took a bit longer to do than I though...hope to have it started next weekend!... making it look "old" sure does take a while....I am normally running at this point...but I think it will be worth it....the shifter conversion seems to be working well...a bit longer throw than I would like..but easily adjustable.

Anyway..I would put more pics of the motor, but other than everything being painted and hose clamps...not much different....the dash is looking better!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31865&d=1406504466

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31864&d=1406504465

Movieman

07-27-2014, 08:26 PM

Good read! Best of luck!

Erik W. Treves

08-01-2014, 03:36 PM

http://youtu.be/qFIu5onGziI

David Hodgkins

08-01-2014, 04:20 PM

Are you kidding me? That sounds awesome! You're so fast Erik!

:)

WIS89

08-02-2014, 11:06 AM

Are you kidding me? That sounds awesome! You're so fast Erik!

:)

David-

Not just fast, but quality work as well! It is a pleasure following along, and I can't believe Erik is able to move so quickly while doing a first rate job too.

It has been fun to see Erik's work, and that engine sounds great.

Keep the great updates coming Erik!

Regards,

Steve

frankeeski

08-02-2014, 06:50 PM

Are you kidding me? That sounds awesome! You're so fast Erik!

:)

I'm going to tell you what we're really all thinking Erik.

We All Hate You!!!!!!!!

You are doing a great job though.

Erik W. Treves

08-02-2014, 10:27 PM

lol... thanks guys... I get uniquely focused during these builds...As long as you stick to the plan it goes pretty quick.

Mark Dougherty

08-03-2014, 09:03 AM

Eric
Great job
outstanding work

It helps motivate you also when Dave Smith says he will put your car in the FFR booth at SEMA.
:)
Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing it in the FFR booth This Year.

Erik W. Treves

08-08-2014, 09:31 PM

Started interior ........and...... it's a roller!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32318&d=1407551424

Wayne Presley

08-08-2014, 09:45 PM

Congrats Erik

Erik W. Treves

08-08-2014, 10:07 PM

thanks .. your support has been awesome!!

Erik W. Treves

08-10-2014, 06:19 PM

Started fitting the body...everything is pretty much right on.....dash is coming along as well

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32360&d=1407712562

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32361&d=1407712563

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32362&d=1407712564

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32363&d=1407712565

Gumball

08-11-2014, 11:06 AM

As a guy who is quickly approaching five years (this coming October) on a Roadster build, your progress amazes me.

Wayne Presley

08-11-2014, 11:15 AM

Yeah, not bad for an Army guy :-)

Erik W. Treves

08-11-2014, 09:45 PM

Yeah, not bad for an Army guy :-)

Hee hee...given the right set of "technical manuals"...

Mark Dougherty

08-12-2014, 06:23 AM

you know
for some as vertically challenged as yourself, you do good word
;)

Erik W. Treves

08-12-2014, 06:55 AM

thanks Mark

Wayne Presley

08-12-2014, 07:30 AM

Yeah, not bad for an Army guy :-)

you know
for some as vertically challenged as yourself, you do good work
;)

That's some east coast speed machine love.... :cool:

dagall

08-12-2014, 10:46 AM

Man, That is looking good. Question about the side pipes. Are they supposed to stick out like the Roadster pipes or will they tuck more under the body when your done?

Erik W. Treves

08-12-2014, 05:56 PM

here is the original

32435

NukeMMC

08-12-2014, 08:30 PM

Man, That is looking good. Question about the side pipes. Are they supposed to stick out like the Roadster pipes or will they tuck more under the body when your done?
I believe the FIA rules required the sidelines to not be outside of a plumb line from the body's width. Eric's basis for his build is CSX2001, which was not an FIA car, but was raced in Europe and had FIA and comp-spec work done. As you can see by his pics of CSX2001 above and in earlier posts, he is keeping things very close.

Erik W. Treves

08-12-2014, 09:50 PM

Thanks...I am trying to stay as close to the original as I can...I took some departures in places..the tires for one. I could have gone with original tires, but they are very expensive and handle like crap...I will plan on driving the car afterwards..so the Hoosiers seemed reasonable and they don't look too bad...the radiator upper hose is on the opposite side than stock..but the FFR radiator was free with the kit... lot's of little things here and there, but I am TRYING to stay as close to the core as possible.. the black wheels...I think this is a personal choice here as well. The Meatballs will be vinyl and not painted. The emblems on the nose and trunk are $300 a piece...I am going to have to think about that for a bit... anyway...it may not be perfect or exact, but I think I have given it my best and hopefully the end result will be my best car...though the Green Lantern is a hell of a car!

kkcalm5

08-15-2014, 12:40 PM

Erik
first gotta say very nice work.
I am looking at a 33 HR build in the near future and am liking the 289, may have to rethink.
question: there has ben lots of talk on the boards of the problem with fittmit of the body and panels on the 33 and MK4
How is the fittmit on the 289 since you have one of the first and are at that stage.
thanks
kevin

Erik W. Treves

08-15-2014, 07:16 PM

no issues with any of the panels or the body...

Erik W. Treves

08-15-2014, 07:35 PM

Working through the final details before paint...I covered the tunnel...it looked great all day...it has developed a small crease just below the shifter..so I may have to recover... but overall I like the look... I also changed out the yellow lenses for period correct clear and then got colored bulbs... roll bar should be here tomorrow so I should be able to weigh the car and setup the suspension...have to get moving. I have to carry the car down to House Of Power and get some VeryCoolParts dyno tuning for these webers...the thing fires right up and sounds awesome...I hope we're close! I snap a pic tomorrow with the scales and roll bar.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32529&d=1408148791

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32531&d=1408149030

Raceral

08-15-2014, 08:46 PM

I'm getting that tingle up my leg

Erik W. Treves

08-15-2014, 09:10 PM

TMI...lol

Mark Dougherty

08-16-2014, 06:35 AM

eric

grear progress so far

Erik W. Treves

08-16-2014, 03:23 PM

Went for a short drive around the block today....drives nice....WAY louder than my turbo car...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32543&d=1408220450

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32544&d=1408220451

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32545&d=1408220452

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32546&d=1408220453

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32547&d=1408220454

Erik W. Treves

08-25-2014, 08:48 PM

dyno time (311 HP /386 TQ) AND DROPPED OFF FOR PAINT!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32834&d=1409017913

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRRJbkQFT3E&feature=youtu.be

Mark Dougherty

08-26-2014, 04:29 PM

hey
look at that
A Wayne P siting
You know its right if he tunes it

Erik W. Treves

08-26-2014, 10:39 PM

Now that I have 5 minutes and have had a good night sleep, I figured I would debrief the trip to "house of power"...

So kinda of a whirl wind trip..Hit the road Sunday afternoon and back to the house monday night...

Once again..thanks to Wayne Presley! I have to say, I followed his recommendations to a tee and did not deviate...this paid off huge when it came down to the mustard.

The car fires right up and has excellent idle characteristics. Responds excellent to throttle and sounds awesome. I spend a lot of time sync'ing the carbs and Wayne gave it the thumbs up when he rechecked it. The Mallory dissy worked perfect right out of the box as did the crane ignition.

The car has a VERY broad power band from 2000-5000. The carbs did come setup rich. We did not have the jets to get the AFR down to where we needed, but made a change anyway to see how the car would react. It reacted in a very predictable manner, which was really neat to see, since I am fuel injection guy...too easy...more work than pushing a few buttons, but still easy... I had Wayne order me up some smaller jets and will make the change...my guess is that I will pickup a little up top.. The cam is just the limiting factor I believe at this point. No big deal since most of my driving is in the 2000-5000 range.

Body is at paint...so this weekend I will finsih up installing the interior and getting everything finished.

I was able to get 4* caster and 1* camber out of the Hotrod spindles with pin drives...but that's it! I will probably leave it like this...might make a slight adjustment..but looks good.

anyway...I will add more as i think about it....

once again!!!!

THANKS WAYNE!!!!!!!!

Jeff Kleiner

08-27-2014, 05:31 AM

Really great numbers Erik! All those torques will make it so much fun to drive :)

I was able to get 4* caster and 1* camber out of the Hotrod spindles with pin drives...but that's it! I will probably leave it like this...might make a slight adjustment..but looks good.

You didn't say whether camber is + or -. I retrofitted one recently, also a power steering car, and was running out of adjustment at similar settings. By shortening the rear adjuster sleeve approximately 1/4" I was able to achieve my desired -.75* camber and +7 degrees caster.

Cheers,
Jeff

Erik W. Treves

08-27-2014, 06:56 AM

+3 caster. :) not sure how it would drive with - caster>?

BTW ..that was - 1* camber...

Good news is I don't have to rip off my front end !!!

stack

08-27-2014, 11:14 AM

Great work Erik. It is going to be some car.

stack

rec1971

08-31-2014, 10:48 AM

may b I missed it in post ,,,,but what size tires,,,,an where would u get them ??

Erik W. Treves

09-01-2014, 08:16 AM

tires are 245/60/15 and 275/60/15

rec1971

09-01-2014, 11:06 AM

could u fit a305-315 size tire o your car?? or r these tires about as big as u could go??did u get the tires from a hoosier dealer?? like 2 know more about tires??? looks like a awesome car,,,have u decided on paint???what about a wrap??

Erik W. Treves

09-01-2014, 05:48 PM

No wrap...it will be black. Do a search..tons of info on tire sizing. Tire width is a factor that needs to be taken in account as well as overall diameter...Tires can be bought on Summit Racing.

Erik W. Treves

09-01-2014, 07:53 PM

Pretty much finished up the rolling chassis...interior is all in and dash is fully functional. I just have to wipe everything down one more time and begin the waiting game on the paint....guess I will just clean the garage next weekend....need to start working on getting it titled as well...

here is the dash...I need to add the labels for the switches...(Spare "diff", "wiper", "Aux", "Hazz") and then BATT.

on the dash...top left toggle is lights, top black knob is heater blower w/pull for heat, bottom black knob is gauge dimmer...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33063&d=1409618760

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33061&d=1409618758

WIS89

09-02-2014, 12:03 PM

Erik-

Spectacular! Everything is just perfect, and your build has been so fast as well. It is really a great model for others to emulate.

I have really enjoyed following your build, and can't wait to see her all buttoned up.

Really well done!

Regards,

Steve

Erik W. Treves

09-02-2014, 12:47 PM

Wow.. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the journey

Erik W. Treves

09-07-2014, 06:50 PM

As I wait for paint....

the real one...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33327&d=1410133962

my attempt...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33325&d=1410133791

carlewms

09-07-2014, 08:48 PM

Eric,

Very nice...dash and your recreation of the sub panel look great.

Carl

ehansen007

09-08-2014, 09:05 AM

What's that medallion? Would be cool to get that too but could be a tough find. Looks like a masons badge or similar.

Erik W. Treves

09-08-2014, 06:14 PM

St. Christopher..I ordered one from Germany ...so still working it

Gumball

09-12-2014, 09:35 PM

Eric,

I'm having some difficulty with wheels and tires on my Mk3 and noticed that the pic you have in post 98 looks similar to the issue I have. When I did my bodywork, I was able to shift the body over a little to account for what seems to be a normal misalignment of the older FFR bodies in relation to the front wheels. With the 17" wheels I was originally using, the 245 tires had a nearly vertical sidewall and they were at the edge of acceptable in relation to the fender flare. I picked up a set of the FFR 15" wheels and just had Avon CR6ZZ tires mounted on them today. Unfortunately, these new tires (also 245 in the front) have a much more pronounced sidewall bulge and look like that pic in post 98.

It appears that in post 102 you've corrected some of the protruding sidewall, but it could just be the angle. Did you do anything between those pics to align the body or move the tire in (negative camber, perhaps)?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated... I'm thinking my best bet will be to order a set of custom backspaced wheels from Richard Oben at North Racecars.

Erik W. Treves

09-12-2014, 10:13 PM

I re-centered the body for one...but I did the alignment, which was the biggest change.

Erik W. Treves

09-12-2014, 10:16 PM

Just a small update...

off to paint via VeryCoolParts transport....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33492&d=1410577832

Got my Christopher Medallion....couldn't find the exact one...this one is pretty close though...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33493&d=1410577834
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33327&d=1410133962

2FAST4U

09-14-2014, 12:23 PM

Awesome job! Simply awesome!

Erik W. Treves

09-14-2014, 02:27 PM

Thx Bill!

metalmaker12

09-20-2014, 02:06 PM

Sweet machine!!!

jolsen42

09-25-2014, 09:13 AM

Bill, love your avatar.:D

John O

Awesome job! Simply awesome!

Wayne Presley

09-25-2014, 04:09 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/20140924_155208_zpsuzumw8sl.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/20140924_155208_zpsuzumw8sl.jpg.html)

getting closer

dagall

10-02-2014, 01:57 PM

Patiently waiting for updates...NOT.

Erik W. Treves

10-02-2014, 07:39 PM

Still in paint...I put 2 zip-ties on the car last weekend,,,,no pics of that though...lol

Mark Dougherty

10-06-2014, 01:59 PM

the clock is ticking Erik

Erik W. Treves

10-06-2014, 05:36 PM

I know..I know...I hadn't noticed the date until you said something...lol.......I don't have any finger nails left....I been asking>?!?! it was supposed to be done last Friday...then it was supposed to be in primer last Friday...Wayne was going to check on it.... Good news is that EVERYTHING else is done. I literally just have to put the body on and all the lights and such and I am done provided I don't damage anything in the time being....you're talking 2 days max....and we are doing finally assy down at Wayne's Shop, so that should make it go even quicker.... I am hopeful I get a call Wed that I can start heading down that way for the weekend. I have been doing nothing but looking a naked cobra for weeks now and the weather has been awesome!!! figures :D

Wayne Presley

10-14-2014, 11:10 AM

Primed and clean
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/20141013_205439_zps8li5h27i.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/20141013_205439_zps8li5h27i.jpg.html)
paint mixed
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/20141013_205930_zpsl25pydzv.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/20141013_205930_zpsl25pydzv.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/20141013_205609_zpsaobxy0eu.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/20141013_205609_zpsaobxy0eu.jpg.html)
First coat of black

Black and clear

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030041_zpsea3a9e1e.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030041_zpsea3a9e1e.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030044_zps0115e483.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030044_zps0115e483.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030043_zps6c3312db.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030043_zps6c3312db.jpg.html)

It's really shiny right out of the gun, no sanding or buffing done at this point.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030045_zpseea45c44.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030045_zpseea45c44.jpg.html)

2FAST4U

10-14-2014, 12:16 PM

Looking fantastic! Your build is an inspiration!

68GT500MAN

10-14-2014, 12:58 PM

Erik, They airbrushed an image of Wayne on the side! I hope you get is fixed before SEMA.
Doug

ehansen007

10-14-2014, 01:37 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030045_zpseea45c44.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030045_zpseea45c44.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

Yeah you need to buff this out and quick.

Erik W. Treves

10-14-2014, 05:38 PM

it's my WW II nose art....you like it :)

2FAST4U

10-14-2014, 06:12 PM

Your build is going to be a hard act to follow

Wayne Presley

10-16-2014, 01:48 PM

Here's a shot out in the sun, still has not been cut or buffed.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/20141014_144518_zpsavdhhvhs.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/20141014_144518_zpsavdhhvhs.jpg.html)

wallace18

10-16-2014, 01:52 PM

Very nice. That looks like Florida. Is my guess right?

Wayne Presley

10-16-2014, 03:02 PM

Very nice. That looks like Florida. Is my guess right?

Ha, no he's right here in Enterprise

2FAST4U

10-16-2014, 06:57 PM

Damn, that paint looks deep enough to dive into. Excellent job!

Erik W. Treves

10-16-2014, 07:33 PM

:D :D see ya tomorrow Wayne!!!!

Wayne Presley

10-17-2014, 03:35 PM

looks awesome on the chassis

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030067_zpsb748cc18.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030067_zpsb748cc18.jpg.html)

Wayne Presley

10-19-2014, 08:21 PM

99% done

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/P1030070_zps6a74cd89.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/P1030070_zps6a74cd89.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/IMG_1101_zpsf7137115.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/IMG_1101_zpsf7137115.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/IMG_1107_zps6aeb090a.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/IMG_1107_zps6aeb090a.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/IMG_1098_zpsf43d39d2.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/IMG_1098_zpsf43d39d2.jpg.html)

2FAST4U

10-19-2014, 08:54 PM

Bee-u-tee-full!

Mark Dougherty

10-20-2014, 06:44 AM

Looking good guys
It should be a hit At SEMA
Eric
are you still going to be in the Factory Five booth

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 07:38 AM

Don't know where... Would be nice.. But just happy it's going!

RM1SepEx

10-20-2014, 08:03 AM

Looks awesome Erik, great paint, very "deep"

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 06:34 PM

Well, finally home after a long day ... Can not thank Wayne enough for helping me across the finish line....I DON'T DRILL IN TO FRESH PAINT....he gets it right the first time so he got the honors....could not have finished up the car without him!! THanks Brother!!!!!!!

ANyway, here it is back home...have a few minor details to knock out... trunk/Hood seals, put the meatballs on, repaint the side pipes, and flip the quick jacks so they don't cut you wide open...The paint is fantastic and I think it puts a nice wrap on the whole project and idea.... I am still tore about painting the wheels black to match the original...but I like the way it looks... anyway..thanks for hanging with the journey to this point....A final shout out to Dave, Tony, Sally, and the rest of my Factory Five Family...after the 5th kit....this is finally the car (289) I have always wanted as a kid....AND NOW I HAVE ONE!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34883&d=1413847946

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34884&d=1413847947

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34885&d=1413847948

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34886&d=1413847949

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 06:36 PM

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34887&d=1413847949

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34889&d=1413847950

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34891&d=1413847951

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34893&d=1413847952

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34894&d=1413847953

2FAST4U

10-20-2014, 07:08 PM

STUNNING

Where did you get your brake scoops?

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 07:15 PM

Came with the kit!

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 07:24 PM

oops.. forgot one....looks better wrapped by the body!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34896&d=1413851002

2FAST4U

10-20-2014, 07:47 PM

Thanks. And the hood scoop insert as well?

Your car will be a hard act to follow. You've set the bar very, very high. Congrats on making a masterpiece

Erik W. Treves

10-20-2014, 07:57 PM

Thanks Bill! Yeah... scoop came from FFR as well.

wallace18

10-21-2014, 06:07 AM

Stunning Job! Very cool project. I hope to see it in person some day.

kkcalm5

10-21-2014, 10:13 AM

Man that looks FANTASTIC!!
Now you have me, again, rethinking my wanting to build a 33 HR
Again FANTASTIC !! job
Kevin

Erik W. Treves

10-25-2014, 11:40 AM

OK..well here are the last shots before SEMA....looks pretty darn close...the meatballs on the trunk and hood are not big enough I think....but oh well ...looks good...some more showing off :D

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35076&d=1414254765

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35077&d=1414254766

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35078&d=1414254767

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35079&d=1414254768

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35080&d=1414254769

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35082&d=1414254770

Erik W. Treves

10-25-2014, 11:41 AM

this one looks like a hot wheels car

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35083&d=1414254771

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35084&d=1414254772

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35085&d=1414254773

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35088&d=1414254776

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35089&d=1414254777

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35090&d=1414254778

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35091&d=1414254779

see ya at SEMA!

Jeff Kleiner

10-25-2014, 01:31 PM

I said it was perfect in an earlier reply but I'm gonna' say it again...PERFECT!

Jeff

Erik W. Treves

10-25-2014, 01:44 PM

Thanks Jeff.!

68GT500MAN

10-25-2014, 09:27 PM

Great job Erik. Reading Dave Smiths post about SEMA it sounds like I will find your car in the FFR both. I can't wait to see it in person.
Doug

Erik W. Treves

10-26-2014, 08:30 AM

I can't wait for it to leave the house....it makes me nervous having it in the house....lol....

dagall

10-27-2014, 08:54 AM

Very Sweet. This is most definately my next build. You have built an awesome looking car.

Erik W. Treves

11-10-2014, 08:51 PM

MISSION COMPLETE!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35591&d=1415670611

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35590&d=1415670610

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35592&d=1415670612

Wayne Presley

11-10-2014, 09:05 PM

A couple more
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/IMG_1219_zpscbd9ea44.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/IMG_1219_zpscbd9ea44.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/green%20lantern/IMG_1182_zps43c3a019.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/green%20lantern/IMG_1182_zps43c3a019.jpg.html)

2FAST4U

11-10-2014, 09:12 PM

A perfect "10" build

skullandbones

11-10-2014, 10:19 PM

The Black Mamba build did not disappoint at SEMA. Glad I got to meet and talk about the car with you. It was the show stopper in the FFR booth. Every time I stopped by it was surrounded by people. That's going to be a hard act to follow!

Thanks,

WEK.

68GT500MAN

11-11-2014, 02:05 PM

Eric, your build looked even better in person. I talked to many prospective builders each day wanting to know the difference between the 289 and MKIV.
Doug

Erik W. Treves

11-11-2014, 07:15 PM

Sweet. ..thanks...I got my car back today...as promised ...I did a burn out and drove it 3 miles...still smiling!

2FAST4U

11-11-2014, 07:48 PM

Erik, did you make the rear view mirror mount? And do you have it attached through the dash hoop?

Thanks
Bill

Erik W. Treves

11-11-2014, 08:57 PM

Bill,

yes I made it. No. I don't mount them to the hoop. I am afraid of a crack developing.

2FAST4U

11-11-2014, 09:00 PM

Thanks Erik

Erik W. Treves

11-11-2014, 09:35 PM

Bill, and to be fair...Wayne Presley made it :) We were dog piling the car that weekend. But it did not come with the kit.

2FAST4U

11-11-2014, 09:39 PM

Thanks Erik. I'm going to copy yours if you don't mind

Erik W. Treves

11-11-2014, 10:00 PM

no issue....I copied an entire car :)

Erik W. Treves

11-13-2014, 09:11 PM

http://youtu.be/uUG1T951QI8

Tarmac

11-13-2014, 09:49 PM

Fantastic build and car Erik. Well done!!!

Paul

rmiller64

11-13-2014, 10:34 PM

Very cool video Erik Just started MKIV build this weekend and already want to do a 289 FIA. Was there any thought to get in it and drive it home from Vegas? you would have stayed warm for a few hrs heading South East.....

Erik W. Treves

11-13-2014, 10:37 PM

You Know I Could Have but I didn't have plates for it.

Erik W. Treves

11-29-2014, 03:32 PM

Got some tool support for the Mamba at SEMA...would have been nice to work on the car on the lift!....bottom looks pretty good too!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36101&d=1417292855

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36103&d=1417292971

2FAST4U

11-29-2014, 03:34 PM

What a great car! I am soooooo envious

Erik W. Treves

11-29-2014, 03:37 PM

Thanks Bill...you'll get rolling on yours! I am hopeful to get some video of the car at full song tomorrow..got the wideband hooked up ready to adjust the Webers for some cooler weather and calibrate the speedo!

FFinisher

11-30-2014, 07:47 AM

Congrats Eric!

Hope you and the family had a nice turkey day!

Erik W. Treves

11-30-2014, 03:27 PM

http://youtu.be/p8xLN6T5bZA

dagall

12-01-2014, 08:39 PM

Great vid. Thanks. Sounds great.

Erik W. Treves

12-07-2014, 06:08 PM

Spent Friday and all day today....got a good 150 miles out of the car...tuned all the cruise rpms....man am I tired of drilling out jets on the webers....I miss my fuel injection!!!! I tuned it a little on the lean side for now since it was 55* out today...it should richen up nicely in the summer. It does pop a little on decel..but it drives great and seems to be happy! Found a few things that I needed to fix, adjust, and tighten...but all normal stuff with a new build... drives great though! it is loud! I got spoiled with the turbo :p I expect that I am getting around 14-16 mpg since I don’t have vacuum advance....oh well...the webers do seep gas from the base gaskets after shutdown...seems to be pretty common, but I need to see if I can fix that...I was told “good luck”... I will keep after it. Anyway.,... removed the wide band... wiped it all down...ready to go out in public now....looking forward to New Years!!!!!! Dare I say.... it’s done!..... I burned down Wayne phone....sorry brother....I miss my fuel injection and the internet wasn't much help at all....your help was dead on perfect!

ehansen007

12-08-2014, 11:27 AM

the webers do seep gas from the base gaskets after shutdown...seems to be pretty common, but I need to see if I can fix that...I was told “good luck”

It's all part of the nostalgia!!! Makes it look and smell authentic too. :)

Erik W. Treves

12-08-2014, 01:08 PM

Yep pretty much.....it runs pretty darn good though

Erik W. Treves

12-15-2014, 07:57 PM

It's all part of the nostalgia!!! Makes it look and smell authentic too. :)

well found these gems... NO MORE leaks and now my carbs don't boil over after shutdown....SWEET!!!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36551&d=1418691362

dagall

12-17-2014, 10:36 AM

Again, the car looks awesome. I hope to build one just as nice soon. How are the Hoosiers on the road?

Erik W. Treves

12-17-2014, 06:59 PM

They are pretty darn good so far...no complaints....need some more miles once it starts warming up

ehansen007

02-17-2015, 12:32 PM

I know we talked yesterday and I've tried talking you into the black wheels but if I build this car I'm calling black wheels first! LOL. That way I can look like and hang with Bruce Meyers (who owns the original) when I see him at Cars and Coffee! :) It would be awesome to have Erik's on each coast with the same car. I could only hope to build it as good as yours. Maybe you can come out and help!

http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Awards-111.jpg

Erik W. Treves

02-28-2015, 05:37 PM

It does look good!.... I will have to get them sprayed .....

bwwooster

03-01-2015, 01:07 PM

It's nice to know about those Weber mounts. I'll have to file that away for future projects-- it makes sense that it's coming from an aircooled VW page!

Another stunning result, by the way!

first time builder

03-01-2015, 07:42 PM

ABSOLUTELY UN REAL !!!! I do have two questions, is that a Corvette fill tank for radiator? Is there an alternator inside the generator housing?

Kenny

edwardb

03-01-2015, 08:41 PM

I've read through your build thread several times. Turned out great and you do in hours what takes me days... I'm thinking about another build. Would be my third. 289 FIA is what I'm thinking about. Most everything fits together with what I've already learning with the Mk3 and Mk4 Roadster builds. But learning about 15 inch wheels and tires. Tell me more about the Hoosier tires you used. Exact size, model, where you bought them. etc. Is this a street tire or supposed to be a racing tire? Most of what I've seen for Hoosier tires are bias belt vs. radial. Is that the case? What's your experience with how they handle? I'm finding what everyone else has found. That tire selection for 15 inch wheels is really limited.

On that note, saw from the pictures that Factory Five mounted Goodyear Polyglas tires on their demo build. Took me awhile to remember where I'd heard that before. Then I remembered it was well known muscle car tire from the 70's. I was around then (for sure) but in those days couldn't afford anything that had those mounted. Also a bias belt, and quite expensive sold as throw-backs for cars from the era. Not sure those are what I'd want on a real driver.