New Guy - Raleigh (Willow Spring area)

[Ron C.]

Folks - I am a non-Mk4 guy at this moment. Studying and thinking on taking the leap, building a Mk4. Where I need some help is this - I need a guy with a Mk4 in the Raleigh area who would be willing to talk for an hour or so about his build experiences; I'd like to see his car; I won't ask to drive it, but I want to look at the details of the finished product, and talk about how you got there.
I have a Mustang, and I have worked on cars for decades doing all manner of work from simple maintenance to engine, driveline, brake and suspension rebuilds. So if you have a good car and would love to give me a little of your time and wisdom, please respond by email to: roncodd@nc.rr.com Thanks, much. Ron Coddington

[68GT500MAN]

Welcome to the forum Ron. I am not in your area, but I am always willing to talk about my builds and FFR.
Doug

[skullandbones]

Welcome to the forum, Ron C. With that name you should be able to build beautiful hot rods with very little effort. I would suggest that you consider the quality of the product more than the individual builds. The quality will vary with the ability of the builder and their resources such as how much money they pour into it. The real acid test is what you have to start out with. In this case, the MKIV is the fourth iteration of a very good kit. A lot of the bugs are worked out. Plus FFR has the best chassis in the industry for this car. It sounds like you have the skills to do most of the tasks. The only think I lacked was the experience of working with aluminum and the knowledge of which tools to use for what application with that metal (especially if you are fabricating some things). That's where the forum will help you a lot and on a continuing basis not just a one time visit. I don't care how well prepared you are for this project, you will find it tedious at times. I've seen a few breeze right thru one but those are exceptions not the rule. You are smart to get as much input as you can. Knowledge is power! Good luck, WEK.

[Ron C.]

No relation to the fabled Boyd Coddington. Sorry. But thanks . . . good input. I have already downloaded the assembly manual and have begun tt browse through that. My better half tells me I over-analyze things prior to jumping in. But it's a bundle of bucks to launch this kind of project, and I need to count the cost up front. If I start and get bored or frustrated with it, there really is no turning back. Once gun goes off on this marathon I am going to have to run right to the finish line. Already in my thinking I have a ton of questions. And I won't start 'til I get some solid sense of the answers to them. This Forum should help a bunch.

[riptide motorsport]

Welcome!! Free bump.