MK4 #8442 Build

[rmiller64]

My name is Rick Miller from Ferndale, WA I posted earlier a introduction but thought I'd start a new build thread to document the progress now that I know serial number 8442 is on it's way. I made the trip out to Wareham on Friday to take the tour and see the MK4 before it ships via Stewart this next week. Thanks Dan for the great tour of the place and for answering all my questions.

Figured I could start posting some of the progress made since ordering the kit on August 22nd. Here are the details of the Complete kit order.

Powder coated Chassis
Cutouts
3-Link 3.73
11.65 rear brake kit, Carry on baggage so I could complete the rearend and don't want to have to do that again!
4 into 1 headers
Stainless side pipes
Heater/defroster
Wipers
Chrome Roll bar
15in Halibrand w/Goodyear Billboards
Vintage Gauges
Leather seats
Visors
Wind wings
331 stroker
Tremec T5

[rmiller64]

Rearend Completed this weekend Donor from a 1990 5.0 LX Mustang I purchased for the roller block, Tremec T5 and the rearend. Powder coated housing, Rebuilt the limited slip diff with new clutch pack and installed 3.73 gears. Summit 28 spline axles, new bearings, seals and dressed it up with a Ford Racing Diff cover.

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[DaleG]

Looking forward to following your build, Rick. Gotta love 15" wheels!

[j.miller]

Good lookin rearend.....just sayin;)

[rezell3d]

I'm glad I still have a little time before I get my kit. I have a project going on in my garage that I have to finish first. I'm putting power steering in my sand rail and getting it ready for this season. Should be out of the garage this week though.

[rmiller64]

I'm glad I still have a little time before I get my kit. I have a project going on in my garage that I have to finish first. I'm putting power steering in my sand rail and getting it ready for this season. Should be out of the garage this week though.

I'm thinking we should be getting a call from Stewart in the next couple days. Dan said the driver will contact before he leaves their loading dock and then again 24hrs. prior to delivery. I see that Sand Rail getting pushed out of the Garage soon.

[rmiller64]

Here are some pictures of the 331 Stroker build. Started as a 1990 roller block .030 over. Bored and Honed with deck Plates. Decked to .003 clearance. Scat internals with the Mahle pistons which don't have the oil ring passing through the wrist pin bore. with 58cc AFR 185 heads should be about 10.4:1 compression. You see that the windage tray had to be modified to accept the Cobra T-Pan. More specs as I update pictures or just ask.

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[Cashiocons]

Rick,

My name is David Cashio, I admire your start. Looking forward to following your build. My MK4 was due for 10/4/14 and almost identical to yours. Im using the coyote powerplant instead. Are you planning any modifications or alterations? Please keep us informed.

[rmiller64]

Rick,

My name is David Cashio, I admire your start. Looking forward to following your build. My MK4 was due for 10/4/14 and almost identical to yours. Im using the coyote powerplant instead. Are you planning any modifications or alterations? Please keep us informed.

Hi David, My first build so I'm going to keep it pretty simple. Kinda old school appearance is my liking. was going to do the glove box but Washington state requires defrosters so I'm installing the heater kit in place of the glove box. I'm doing the Breeze front battery box mount and their upper and lower radiator hoses. Fortes mechanical throttle linkage and his drive shaft loop. as far as modifications just the rear quick jack setup. Good luck with your build I took this picture last Friday at FFR of the Coyote motor. clean install.
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[rmiller64]

Some updates to the 331 build. Camshaft is a Comp Cams XE282HR duration @ .050 int. 232 exh. 240 Lift int. .565 exh. .574 lobe separation 112 Heads are AFR 185 with 58cc combustion chambers, Comp cams roller tip 1.6 rockers and Ford racing push rods.

[Cashiocons]

Rick, I noticed torque plates on your block, are you doing your own machine work? By the way, that is one sweet lookin engine. I called ff today they are loading my car, Stewart had two trucks there. Jay told me mine was first on the truck, last to be delivered. Can't wait.....

[rmiller64]

Rick, I noticed torque plates on your block, are you doing your own machine work? By the way, that is one sweet lookin engine. I called ff today they are loading my car, Stewart had two trucks there. Jay told me mine was first on the truck, last to be delivered. Can't wait.....

Machine work was done locally by a friend of mine that has been doing Ford stuff for 30 years. I bet I saw your roadster on the rack last Friday while I was there. Jolene said yesterday mine would be picked up Thursday and sent to Phoenix before going on the West coast crane truck. maybe it snuck on today's load. Where are you located?

stacked like cord wood. A truck was there last Thursday and took 6 cars away
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[rmiller64]

Had a little time the past few days to install the intake which is a an original 1965 S1MS-9424A Cobra Intake and sort out the pulley mess. Trying to stay close to original look I couldn't find any combination to fit 1965 pulleys to the late model driver side inlet water pump. Going to paint these aluminum pulley black to match the Hipo Alternator pulley. Will see how the Holley 750 DP Mech Sec. runs on the chassis dyno, may need to down size. Couple more evenings and will have the engine done and pushed to side with the rearend and transmission.

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[Gale K]

Rick,

Looking great!!!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Rick,
I'm assuming that you know not to follow the firing order cast on the intake when using the XE282HR cam.

Good luck with the build!

Jeff

[rmiller64]

Rick,
I'm assuming that you know not to follow the firing order cast on the intake when using the XE282HR cam.

Good luck with the build!

Jeff
Jeff,

Thank you! That just saved some head scratching I see it follows the 351W Firing Order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 About to install the plug wires

[rmiller64]

Great news!
Got the call that the Goodyear Billboards are back in stock at the N. CA Vendor and shipping today. Just need a set of wheels and a chassis to mount them on. Thinking that FFR 8442 is probably staying warm in the Phoenix Stewart warehouse over the weekend and should depart soon for a West coast ride up I-5

Let me know if it's stuffed up front of the trailer when they make delivery of 8439 to Wilmington, CA Rod

[FFinisher]

Great news!
Got the call that the Goodyear Billboards are back in stock at the N. CA Vendor and shipping today. Just need a set of wheels and a chassis to mount them on. Thinking that FFR 8842 is probably staying warm in the Phoenix Stewart warehouse over the weekend and should depart soon for a West coast ride up I-5

Let me know if it's stuffed up front of the trailer when they make delivery of 8439 to Wilmington, CA Rod


Hey!! I have 8443!

[David Hodgkins]

Looking REAL good! Nice start!

Sounds like the 818 isn't eating into the roadsters as much as I thought!

Keep the pics coming! It won't be long before you guys catch up with my current build...

:)

[Avalanche325]

Very nice looking engine. Nice old school look. I wonder how that intake flows compared to a modern one?

There was no vacuum advance on a HiPo, if you want to get technical about the looks. You probably already know that though.

[rmiller64]

Very nice looking engine. Nice old school look. I wonder how that intake flows compared to a modern one?

There was no vacuum advance on a HiPo, if you want to get technical about the looks. You probably already know that though.

Chris

I'll leave some HP on the table with this intake. Believe me I had to close my eyes when I layed the Intake gaskets to the heads then to the intake. I found a article awhile back when I acquired this original piece and they flow tested it with new technology and it wasn't to bad. if I need some extra HP I'll order up a Victor Jr. I have a 1965 Hipo dual point but have to draw the line somewhere. If I had a center pivot Carb to go with the setup then I'd have to go original all the way

[rmiller64]

Looking REAL good! Nice start!

Sounds like the 818 isn't eating into the roadsters as much as I thought!

Keep the pics coming! It won't be long before you guys catch up with my current build...

:)

Been following your Anniversary build David. looks really nice. I think I'll go with the Aluminum/Silver powder coated panels also.

[Cashiocons]

Rick,
I'm in Baton Rouge. Jim from Stewart called yesterday and told me he'll be here Thursday ( tomorrow ) at noon with my car. I can't sleep! Did you get yours yet?

[rmiller64]

Rick,
I'm in Baton Rouge. Jim from Stewart called yesterday and told me he'll be here Thursday ( tomorrow ) at noon with my car. I can't sleep! Did you get yours yet?

I called Jolene and made payment on Monday and it was passing Oklahoma enroute to Phoenix warehouse then transfer to crane truck. Unless the driver is crossing into British Columbia I'm probably the last in the trailer. I'm traveling in CA and the kid said that when he got home from School yesterday there was a stack of Goodyear Billboards sitting at the front door. Good luck with your build and post pictures of it's arrival

[rezell3d]

I wonder why I haven't heard anything from Stewart yet. I guess my kit will be on the next load. Crap.

[rezell3d]

AAHHH, My kit is in Phoenix. OMG OMG OMG!!! I can't stop smiling, lol.

[rmiller64]

AAHHH, My kit is in Phoenix. OMG OMG OMG!!! I can't stop smiling, lol.

Mine should also be there with yours but haven't had update since Monday Keep me posted

[rmiller64]

Spent most of the week in Sacramento on Business. While I was gone the Billboards arrived

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Finished up the Pulley alignment and powder coated Black. Added motor mounts.

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Went to the California Car Museum located in Sacramento and took a look at CSX3154

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[Cashiocons]

mine is on the top. not sure who the other one is for. by the way this was Thursday at 1 pm35068

[Cashiocons]

Jim told me the grey car was going to California.

[rmiller64]

mine is on the top. not sure who the other one is for. by the way this was Thursday at 1 pm35068

Congratulations and why are you posting and not out taking inventory Lol Hope to have a picture like this sometime next week.

Enjoy your build!

[Jeff Kleiner]

I'm pretty sure the one on the bottom is 2FAST4u's long awaited Mr. Bruce project.

Jeff

[frankb]

Cashiocons...I just took a peek at your photo and realized that your driver is the same one who delivered my kit back in June! I think he poses for this particular shot because he is in the same position in the photo I took...35102

[Cashiocons]

Rick, I see you have your body buck ready, did you use plans from ff manual? I just cut plywood panels this eve. Your braces look different, can you post a pick so I can copy it? Did you get your kit yet? Thanks

[Cashiocons]

Yeah I think so. He kept telling me when to take pics

[rmiller64]

Rick, I see you have your body buck ready, did you use plans from ff manual? I just cut plywood panels this eve. Your braces look different, can you post a pick so I can copy it? Did you get your kit yet? Thanks

Hi David

I did use the plans from the FFR Manual for cutting the ends then winged it from there with what 2x4's I had in the shop. The intent is to throw a sheet of plywood or OSB in the bottom for storage after the body is on it. Casters were $4 at HF

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[Cashiocons]

That's a good idea rick. Thanks so much

[kgkeys]

Cashiocons...I just took a peek at your photo and realized that your driver is the same one who delivered my kit back in June! I think he poses for this particular shot because he is in the same position in the photo I took...35102

Hah! I caught him on the ladder...
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[rmiller64]

Nothing to report on the build this week as I'm still waiting for the call from Stewart to say they are swinging by the house. Work took me to Monterey for the day yesterday and I stopped by Laguna Seca for a visit. although closed for the season there's a great gift shop and was able to navigate around track. There was a Skip Barber driving school going on

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[rezell3d]

Hey Rick, I got a call yesterday from their driver. His truck broke down in Phoenix. He won't be here today with my delivery. Tomorrow. CRAP!!! Another day?!!! CRAP!!!
I guess I will sweep out the garage again. LOL.

[rmiller64]

Hey Rick, I got a call yesterday from their driver. His truck broke down in Phoenix. He won't be here today with my delivery. Tomorrow. CRAP!!! Another day?!!! CRAP!!!
I guess I will sweep out the garage again. LOL.

Shoot and I was going to be monitoring e-mail and the forum for pictures this afternoon Keep me posted and remember to look for my car on that trailer. No calls here

[2FAST4U]

Hey Rick, I got a call yesterday from their driver. His truck broke down in Phoenix. He won't be here today with my delivery. Tomorrow. CRAP!!! Another day?!!! CRAP!!!
I guess I will sweep out the garage again. LOL.

I got the call too *sigh*. Now scheduled for Sunday at 5 pm.

Rick, hopefully you'll get yours soon

[rmiller64]

I got the call too *sigh*. Now scheduled for Sunday at 5 pm.

Rick, hopefully you'll get yours soon

Thanks Bill Following the detail of your build closely also. Have stared at your webers for hrs

[rezell3d]

Have stared at your webers for hrs

... and that's what she said.

[rmiller64]

Got the call from Stewart driver Jim that he will be here Friday afternoon. He dropped Rod and Bill's Roadsters in CA yesterday and headed to Denver, Spokane, WA Bothell, WA before empting the trailer here in Ferndale with FFR# 8442 It's going to be a great weekend!!

[rmiller64]

It's going to be a great Day! Jim will be here at 2:30pm

[2FAST4U]

Yahoo! Take lots of pics

[rmiller64]

Yahoo! Take lots of pics

Oh I will Bill

Only saw a few of your delivery on Sunday but haven't been to your album

[rmiller64]

Great way to end a week #8442 is in the garage with help from brothers Rob and Ron
Only 2 items on B/O Wire harness and the Roll bar
Enjoyed the visit with Driver Jim

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[2FAST4U]

Very cool pics! Let the fun begin

[carlewms]

Congratulations! Suggestion...inventory everything first!

[rezell3d]

You mean Santa Driver Jim.

[rmiller64]

You mean Santa Driver Jim.

Yah that's the Guy

[rmiller64]

Congratulations! Suggestion...inventory everything first!

Yes headed out into the Garage now to start inventory and prepare to move body to the buck tomorrow

Thanks Carl

[rmiller64]

Day 1 yesterday was inventory day and didn't find any missing items. Very impressed with the packing of the parts. Day 2 today got the body on the buck and installed the front suspension. No issues here other than cleaning the mounting holes with drill bit by hand to remove the powder coating.

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Had a friend stop by with a pair of restored 1965 license plates for the County I live in. Very nice bonus for the build.

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[chopthebass]

Nice garage! Have fun

[rmiller64]

Have the rearend installed. I did some extra work on taper of the axle tube where it fits into the housing so the 3- link bracket would fit properly on the axle tube. Followed the Breeze installation link here: http://www.breezeautomotive.com/images/pdf/3-Link-Banana-Bracket-Installation.pdf
I didn't weld all the way around the bracket but did plug weld the the cap with two 1/2 holes
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[rmiller64]

Nice garage! Have fun

Thank you

You think you have built them big enough and out grow them quickly. Let's see yours when it's completed

[rmiller64]

Been a couple weeks waiting for the panels to come back from powder coat. Went with Silver finish and like the way they turned out. Have the F panels and DS front foot box installed. pedal box and steering installed. also plumbed the fuel system. Going carbed but installed Mallory 110gpm 6.5 psi pump with mallory regulator with by pass return to tank Next up brake lines

[rezell3d]

That looks really good Rick. I like the silver panels. Hopefully I will get my rear end from Forte next week sometime. I was supposed to get my stainless steel tubes for my brake lines last Thursday. I ordered them from Inline Tube. They are way to slow. I don't think I will be ordering form them again.

[Cashiocons]

Lookin good rick. I'm jealous. I haven't been able to touch my roadster, other than inventory. Building a log cabin in the woods in Mississippi. But I'm watching your build closely. Keep up the good work(play)

[rmiller64]

Bouncing around a bit while waiting for the .090 FFmetal firewall to arrive to cut heater hole and send off for powdercoat I assembled the e-brake. With help from brother Ron we installed the flywheel, clutch, bellhousing and mated the T5. Plug wires are not cut to length yet so looks a little messy

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[2FAST4U]

Great progress Ray. You'll be on the road in no time

[thumper24]

Nice job, Rick... I gotta say, the silver powder coated panels are really starting to grow on me! Nice choice.

[jakester888]

Bouncing around a bit while waiting for the .090 FFmetal firewall to arrive

I bought & installed the hidden battery box. Love it.

[rmiller64]

January was a busy Month with travel, work and family and didn't get much accomplished on the build. Back at it here in Feb and finished up sheet metal and have the wiring held by zip ties.

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[edwardb]

Looking great! Just a quick hint. I see you have the back cockpit wall just cleco'd in place. I would suggest you not attach it permanently until you complete the trunk sheet metal. Otherwise you're going to find some of the rivet locations in the trunk panels are hard to get to unless you can get the rear cockpit wall out of the way. Both for drilling and to set the rivets.

[rmiller64]

Spent a few days in CA this week and was able to stop by Banshee (Kevin) place in Morgan Hill, CA to take a look at his Coyote build he just finished. In a short hour Kevin showed me some very nice detail features I will incorporate in my build Thanks Kevin. Returned home at 1:30 am this morning and had no plans for what happen today. Couple of my brothers Ron and Rodney stopped by to use my lift and to help with anything I had going on. with in a few minutes we decided the Engine was going in. Rounded up 4 old wheels and tires to roll the car out of the garage so we'd have more room to pick the engine with forklift and install. It was a nice sunny day and the engine slipped in about 15min.
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[rmiller64]

Looking great! Just a quick hint. I see you have the back cockpit wall just cleco'd in place. I would suggest you not attach it permanently until you complete the trunk sheet metal. Otherwise you're going to find some of the rivet locations in the trunk panels are hard to get to unless you can get the rear cockpit wall out of the way. Both for drilling and to set the rivets.

Shoot Ed I have been ref. your build the whole way and missed that one. It's in permanent now and getting ready for the Lizard Skin in the cockpit. Will probably get the trunk sheet metal in and spray all in one shot.

[sbak]

Great looking build. I was wondering what made you decide to put your battery up front. (Sorry if I might of missed that in the thread.)

[edwardb]

Shoot Ed I have been ref. your build the whole way and missed that one. It's in permanent now and getting ready for the Lizard Skin in the cockpit. Will probably get the trunk sheet metal in and spray all in one shot.

No problem. Just make sure when you lay out the rivet locations of the trunk pieces up against the cockpit wall that you can reach them with your drill and whatever you're using to rivet. Some tools can get closer than others.

[rmiller64]

Great looking build. I was wondering what made you decide to put your battery up front. (Sorry if I might of missed that in the thread.)

With a Small block there is plenty of room up front. The breeze battery box is a nice product. You can run a 500 CCA group 51 Battery. Less battery cable running from the front vs back

[sbak]

Thanks for the reply.. makes perfect sense. I like your engine and carb setup. I really was leaning toward the 15" Halibrands until I priced tires and mfgs. actually making them in those sizes.. Now I might be looking at 17's. Thanks for the updates on your build.

[rezell3d]

Hey Rick, your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it on the road.

[rmiller64]

Hey Rick, your car is looking great. I can't wait to see it on the road.

Thanks Rod, Hope to have first start in 2-3 weeks. You must be close to needing that 427 soon.

[rmiller64]

A productive weekend, Installed the Radiator with Breeze shroud, upper and lower mounts. Also used the Breeze upper and lower hoses. Had help from my brother Ron tackling the wiring and installed the MSD box. I opted not to use the remote solenoid and wired direct to the High Torque Mini Starter. Pics of this will follow.
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[Georg]

Hello Rick,
a very nice clean build you have here. looks really great and I' looking forward to follow more posts and pics.
Since I'm in the planning of my build, I have one question about the footboxes. I see that you don't make some modifications here. If you compare the DS and the PS footbox, would it be possible to just copy and mirrow the DS footbox to the PS for more space? I'm thinking about this for geometric appereance but as well with an additional "suspended ceiling" to hide the heating system and the MSD box for cleaner look. Would the clearance to the heaters and the engine block be enough - with a small block as you have?

Thanks for having a look here for me... Georg

[cgundermann]

Nice work Rick; your ripping through it! Like the silver powder coating and the Cobra oil pan!

[Ray W.]

Very impressive build! Very clean, with lots of great parts. Are you planning to paint it silver?

[rmiller64]

Hello Rick,
a very nice clean build you have here. looks really great and I' looking forward to follow more posts and pics.
Since I'm in the planning of my build, I have one question about the footboxes. I see that you don't make some modifications here. If you compare the DS and the PS footbox, would it be possible to just copy and mirrow the DS footbox to the PS for more space? I'm thinking about this for geometric appereance but as well with an additional "suspended ceiling" to hide the heating system and the MSD box for cleaner look. Would the clearance to the heaters and the engine block be enough - with a small block as you have?

Thanks for having a look here for me... Georg

Hi Georg

Thanks for the nice comments. Your mind will probably change many times during the planning stages. There are some great folks here with more fabrication skills than mine to answer your question about the footbox mod. Good luck with the planning and build

[rmiller64]

Nice work Rick; your ripping through it! Like the silver powder coating and the Cobra oil pan!

Hey Chris thanks Fortunate to have a brother recovering from heart surgery helping and keeping me motivated with the build. An extra set of hands and skillful mechanical experience is a big help. close to first start in next few weeks

[rmiller64]

Very impressive build! Very clean, with lots of great parts. Are you planning to paint it silver?

Thanks Ray 90% sure I'm going all Silver. maybe throw some white meatballs on there also

[rmiller64]

Wired up the 1965 Mustang Ignition switch yesterday and installed a mechanical oil pressure gauge. no water in radiator just wanted to see if it would fire. it was successful


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[rmiller64]

Filled radiator with water and fired it up for second time and brought to temp. Electric fan came on and I removed the cardboard from the radiator. My kid filming must have thought I said we were filming the shop bathroom door.

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[Jeff Kleiner]

Congrats on the milestone!

Jeff

[cgundermann]

Awesome!!!

[rmiller64]

Congrats on the milestone!

Jeff

Thanks for pointing out the Windsor firing order for the Cam I chose to run early on in the engine build

[rmiller64]

15" wheels arrived today and look Great Thanks Dave Smith! Will be getting these mounted up on Saturday


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[rmiller64]

My Brother Ron mounted and balanced the the tires today at his work on a Hunter Road Force machine. We came home and got them on the Roadster and sat it down on it's own feet.

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[rmiller64]

My Brother Ron got the first Go Cart ride for all the help I've received over the last month. I got the second trip down the driveway. Boy the Bill Boards sure pick up the sand and pebbles!


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[Ray W.]

You guys are making great progress on your build! Those billboards look amazing.

[rmiller64]

Spent the past week working on the Dash and wiring. Visited a Local Marine upholstery shop that was able too, I believe match the color and texture/grain of the FFR seats. I used a high temp spray adhesive to bond cover to the dash. I ordered the Mike Everson Steering Bezel & lower dash tray, also covered with same material and mounted the heater vents, LED courtesy lights hooked to the 65 mustang light switch, Odometer trip reset & Clock set buttons. Used a quart can to mold the ends of the dash and came out perfect.

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[rmiller64]

In preparation for the Alignment I set the ride height to 4 1/2" in front and 5 1/2 rear. Put it on the lift and checked that everything was torqued properly then loaded on the trailer for a short 3 mi drive to my brothers work for him to align. First greased all the fittings then he aligned with no issues.
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[rezell3d]

OMG Rick, I am so far behind you it ain't funny. I can't wait to get my car to that stage, but i guess I have to. I'm still working on the dash wiring, sheesh. What a nightmare. Congrats my friend.

[bcsellie]

Rick,

I ordered an MKIV with a completion date of 5/16/2015. I'm down here in Sammamish, but travel to BC often. Be great to see your setup some time. Blaine

[rmiller64]

Rick,

I ordered an MKIV with a completion date of 5/16/2015. I'm down here in Sammamish, but travel to BC often. Be great to see your setup some time. Blaine

Hi Blaine Welcome to the forum and congrats on your order. The easy part is placing the order the hardest is waiting for the delivery! The forum is full of information and there are several builds happening north of I-90

Welcome to stop by anytime I'll PM you my contact info.

[rmiller64]

I ordered the motors and fan blades from Grainger online. Machined mounting brackets and welded to 1/2 square tube. Need to determine the location in ref. to opening in the body before making brackets to mount to the 3/4 frame. I will wire direct to dash switch but may not use much as it's more of looks thing for me

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[rmiller64]

Took Jeff Kleiner's recommendation and installed Mike Everson's struts in the trunk. fast shipping, great instructions and perfect fit. Highly recommend during build while the body is off. Camera angle makes it appear to not be centered

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[rmiller64]

Long after the front suspension assembly has been completed I see Jeff Kleiner's post about pinning the upper ball joint to prevent it from backing out. I happen to be one that the ball joint threaded in by hand. Even with Blue Loctite and torquing I feel better about them pinned.

I did mine with Body off and turned wheel all the way left to access the left front area control arm.

I used 1/8 x 3/4 roll pin and as Jeff states easy to pull the pin if you need to change ball joint

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[Rotorcraft]

One more thing I will have to copy you on and do as well-

Nice work!

[rmiller64]

One more thing I will have to copy you on and do as well-

Nice work!

Jeff

Took 5 min. a side. I bought extra pins so I'll throw in pocket next time I come your way to visit. You use your 1/8" rivet drill bit and drill 3/8 depth and tap the pin in.

[rmiller64]

Having a lift has saved the back during the trimming of the body. Wheel wells trimmed back to 3/16" and rolled over, hood opening trimmed down to 3/16", dash edge just cleaned up maybe removed 1/8" rear bulkhead was trimmed rough from FFR I trimmed down to the min. that was there which was about 1/4" I used a 3" thin cutoff wheel on a air die grinder, made a nice clean cut then sanded with 36 and 80 grit.

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[rmiller64]

I used Edward's method and maybe others to secure the ********** side vents in place. Mcmaster 10-32 perforated mounts glued in with HSFR. now the decision to paint Guardsman Blue body color or leave polished stainless. Anyone have pics of Blue painted to share?

[rmiller64]

Taking a week of vacation to try and bite off a chunk of the body work. Here I blocked out doors and used rage gold to roll the door edge

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[rmiller64]

Performing Jeff Kleiner's Lic. plate bracket mod to fit the WASHINGTON 1965 plates
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[rmiller64]

This weekend I tackled the first gallon and half of Slick Sand on the Body, doors and lids top and bottom. 2 coats on bottom side and 3 on the tops. Prior to primer I blocked to 150 after the initial 80 grit after applying the Rage Gold. I bought a new gun with 2.4 tip. Everything I read on form is to not use the internal filter. Saw that there was a filter in the parts box so assumed the filter wasn't installed WRONG! that was an extra. Lesson learned should have disassembled the gun before I started. It plugged after the second quart and while the 3rd Qt had been catalyzed. Removed the plugged filter cleaned entire gun with Acetone and lost the qt as it started to kick. next is to mount the body to fit removable panels
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[rmiller64]

Spent the last week mounting the Body to the frame. pulled off body once for a few minutes to adjust the left 3/4 front frame 3/4 inch towards the pass side so the body would align and the quick jacks were centered in oval cutouts. I have the new style mounting brackets that mount body to the front maker lights rough fit hood and trunk on hinges and next will be the windshield before doors

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[rmiller64]

Spent half day fitting the side pipes after reading hours of posts. Both side have very different shapes when done. Took Jeff Miller's advice from a old post that said if the engine is setting level cut the body to fit side pipes, So I did. Thanks DaBat. Also followed his Body mounting procedure which many have endorsed

Taped cutout was the Right side and the installed pipe is left side where the cutout is 1 1/4 higher and angles back towards rear of body. both sides looks good. good thing I'm getting old because i look at one side and run to the other and forgot what the first side looked like LOL

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[rmiller64]

Breeze seat mounts installed. Nice product and would recommend with the mod to get seats off to get to back adj nuts. I believe Chris gets the credit for this http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/293456-breeze-seat-mounts-alternative-installation.html Thanks Jeff L (rotorcraft) for turning me on to it

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[Jeff Kleiner]

Looking good Rick!

Jeff

[NukeMMC]

I used Edward's method and maybe others to secure the ********** side vents in place. Mcmaster 10-32 perforated mounts glued in with HSFR. now the decision to paint Guardsman Blue body color or leave polished stainless. Anyone have pics of Blue painted to share?

Mine is just a hint darker than Guardsman, but here is what my DS ********** vent looks like painted.
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv190/nukemmc/Mk4%208189/20150804_055406_zpsuu4ccdyv.jpg

[carlewms]

Rick,

Thanks for posting all the body preparation photos in particular ... I am getting ready to tackle that in the next few months.

Looks great.

Carl

[rmiller64]

Thanks Nuke I have made decision to paint the side vents body color as yours are, Looks good

Jeff Thanks for your support and comments, There are many of your mods already incorporated - Rear quick jack mounts, O-rings behind front marker lights, Hood strut ball socket move one hole up to prevent bottom out, License place, Upper ball joint roll pin and probably a few more. Have a true appreciation for you guys that try to make some profit doing these. When done I may add bodywork to the long list I have of what I don't want to be when I grow up. Sheetrock, Concrete, Roofer etc.

Carl, If you haven't found Jeff and Steve's bodywork post it's good reading and provides good understanding of what needs to happen in what sequence

[Ram4x4sprt]

This is the smile you get when you take #8442 for your first joy ride!
https://www.facebook.com/ron.miller.1426/videos/10205015266482462/?l=7318245418576986019

[rmiller64]

This is the smile you get when you take #8442 for your first joy ride!
https://www.facebook.com/ron.miller.1426/videos/10205015266482462/?l=7318245418576986019

Did I leave the garage door unlocked again yesterday!

[rmiller64]

Incase anyone is wondering why the MKIV is out on the streets I did register and insure it last week so I could get some shake down miles on it before it goes to paint in Oct. Here in WA State it's pretty easy to register due to the SEMA Bill passed several years ago. I was in and out of the DOL office in 15 min. With the MSO and Complete Kit receipt from FFR I was able to license as a 1965 with my correct vintage plates. Since it's considered a classic a one time permanent registration was issued. In all the excitement of the drive I forgot that the Speedhut Speedo needs the 2-mile calibration which now has to wait until the rain goes away in a few days.

Here were the pictures I had to send to Robbin at Midwest Classics for insurance. Great guy to work with. Got it all done in one day.

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[Jeff Kleiner]

Congrats :)

Jeff

[rmiller64]

Congrats :)

Jeff

Thanks Jeff as you know still a lot of work to be done before completion.

[rlampman]

Rick your build is looking great! I am also in Washington and have vintage plates. I'll send you a PM. Would like to get more details on your Washington registration.
Rod

[bcsellie]

Hey Rick.....I also sent a PM regarding your registration for WA :)

[chopthebass]

Looking very nice indeed.

[Rotorcraft]

What a beautiful shade of grey!

Looking awesome :)

[Raceral]

Well, I just went through all your post... flipping awesome... Love the 15" wheels.... Great job

[rmiller64]

Well, I just went through all your post... flipping awesome... Love the 15" wheels.... Great job

Thanks Al Looking forward to following your next build

[rmiller64]

Been just about a month since my last post. Have put 325 shake down miles on while completing small projects. Work took me to N. Ca so I made a trip to ********** in Martinez, CA. Walked out with a goody bag that included 3/4 quick jack tubes and grommets for front and back. Raydot Mirrors for both sides, 4 meatballs & steering wheel center cap.

Here are some pictures

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[rmiller64]

Finished my bracket for the twin fans and will drop off at the powder coater this week and be ready to install when the body comes off for paint

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[rmiller64]

https://youtu.be/IOmpbzPab44

Dyno tuned the 331 stroker today. Carb is a new Holley 650 DP, First pass was lean so we increased primary jets from 67 to 69 and secondary 73 to 76. Also had a slight stumble on acceleration so opened up primary squirter from .28 to .31. Timing 34 degrees total mechanical advance.
made 350 hp @ 6100 rpm at rear wheel and 331 ft lbs torque. Calculates to 409 at the flywheel Rev limiter set at 6500.

[carlewms]

Rick,

Congrats on the successful Dyno run. I caught up on reading your thread and, therefore, added some items to the to do list.

Thanks for sharing!

[rmiller64]

Rick,

Congrats on the successful Dyno run. I caught up on reading your thread and, therefore, added some items to the to do list.

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you CARL. From following your build I can't imagine that I have something you hadn't already thought of

[cgundermann]

Looks outstanding Rick!

[rezell3d]

You did real good Rick. I am so far behind you now. Ran into financial difficulties and had to stop all work on my baby. I haven't touched it in over 6 months. Almost had to sell it.

[rmiller64]

Delivered 8442 to my Painter in Surrey BC Canada for a PPG Guardsman Blue Wimbledon White finish. Just a quick 30 mile drive from Home. 40 yr Corvette restoration/repair shop and has had it's share of C**** Replicas. Sharing shop floor with a FFR collision repair and complete paint.

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[David Hodgkins]

Rick, do you mind if I move this thread to the roadster build threads forum?

:)

[rmiller64]

Rick, do you mind if I move this thread to the roadster build threads forum?

:)

Go ahead Dave. I'll start a paint thread for this stage of build. Happy New Year

[rmiller64]

Last week the body shop tuned up some of my bodywork then I went up this weekend and disassembled off the chassis with help from my brother Ron. Should have color when we return from Barrett Jackson Scottsdale this weekend.

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[rmiller64]

In final primer ready for paint this week

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[rmiller64]

I just returned from a week of work out of town and a stop at ********** for I hope the last time. so here are some paint progress pictures.

Underside color and cleared

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[rmiller64]

Wimbledon White sprayed and stripes laid out

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[rmiller64]

Guardsman Blue paint

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[rmiller64]

Clear applied and ready for pickup tomorrow. went to bank today and filled my pockets with Loonie's

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[rmiller64]

Early morning start to Canada. Back home and unloaded in Garage

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[Yama-Bro]

I just read your whole thread. Awesome build. I love the 15" rims and billboards. What brakes are you running? The standard kit brakes? Also, do you have manual steering and brakes? Looking great!

[rmiller64]

I just read your whole thread. Awesome build. I love the 15" rims and billboards. What brakes are you running? The standard kit brakes? Also, do you have manual steering and brakes? Looking great!

Yama

Using brake package that came with the Complete Kit. Both Manual brake and steering. Wanted more traditional look for this build and won't put a ton of miles or cross country driving. We'll see how the Bill Boards work out but the first 350 miles in Primer seemed drive fine. next option would be Avons

[rmiller64]

Putting the Bling back on drilled the 1/8" holes for the emblems and got a nice snug fit, just a dab of clear silicone on the back of each one.

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[carlewms]

Rick,

The body looks stunning ...

Where did you source the badges for above the vents on the side of the car?

Thanks,

Cqrl

[rmiller64]

Rick,

The body looks stunning ...

Where did you source the badges for above the vents on the side of the car?

Thanks,

Cqrl

Hi Carl

All badges and many other parts in the build came from **********. My work travel takes me to N. CA once a month so I become a regular walk in customer. If you call you'll talk to Taylor, Great Guy

[rmiller64]

Today I prepped and taped for the Lizard Skin Sound Insulation Applied 2 coats 1hr apart. Will wait 24hrs per instructions and apply Heat Ceramic Insulation to the Cockpit area only. Will be ready for Carpet installation next in both Cockpit and trunk.

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[carlewms]

Rick,

Looking very nice ... how long did it take to prepare for painting?

Carl

[rmiller64]

Rick,

Looking very nice ... how long did it take to prepare for painting?

Carl

Carl, I probably had 4 hrs from time I started until I applied first coat of lizard skin.

Just realized you asked about Paint Carl I probably had 40 hrs before turning over to the painter and they put another 30 hrs before paint

[WIS89]

Rick-

I like the tags! I was surprised to see the '65 decal; will that always remain visible, or will it get covered up for each new year?

I am enjoying watching your progress. Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Steve

[rmiller64]

Finished off the Lizard skin today with the application to the Ceramic heat insulation.

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[rmiller64]

Rick-

I like the tags! I was surprised to see the '65 decal; will that always remain visible, or will it get covered up for each new year?

I am enjoying watching your progress. Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Steve

Steve

It's is a very easy process in Wash State to register a Kit. Since it replicates the real deal I was able to register it as a 1965 Mk IV roadster and purchased a one time exempt lifetime registration which allows for the set of original 1965 License plates and the tabs stay on year after year. I run the same setup on both my 1965 Mustangs. This one has the original plates since purchased new. Sent off to Darrly's License plate restoration in PA back in 1990 and have run tabs since on front and back plates

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Thanks for the nice comments

[rmiller64]

My brother Ron came over today and wired the twin fans with a relay controlled by a toggle switch on dash. it's more for looks but does move some air if needed.

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

[rmiller64]

Received the Metco MDL2500 safety loop tonight and installed in 10 Min. 4-post lift made it easy. Very impressed with the engineering and quality of this product. Kudos to Rick and Kristi for a great safety piece.
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[rmiller64]

Spent the weekend making and installing trunk carpets from paper templates. The carpet is from Home Depot and closely matches the FFR stuff. $18.00 for 3 yards. The lower bottom piece was dropped at the upholstery shop with the transmission tunnel to have edge binding sewn on. It was glued in with Weldwood Landau Top & Trim Contact Cement

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[rmiller64]

Pictures of the cockpit carpets. will update when the transmission cover comes back from edge binding at upholstery shop

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[rmiller64]

Finished up the Carpets and installed the seat belts. Used the ********** bezels on shoulder harness. I purchased what is called No Non Sense hardware to hold the floor mats from working forward Pretty easy to install.

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[edwardb]

It's really coming together! Looks great. Can you provide a link or part number for those floor mat clips? I like those.

[wallace18]

Interior looks great!

[rmiller64]

It's really coming together! Looks great. Can you provide a link or part number for those floor mat clips? I like those.

Hi Paul

I found on ebay while searching for Lift A Dots. Come to find out they are just a few miles from my home so I just stopped by. Here is the web page http://www.nwtarp.com/common-sense-fasteners/ Jim Watt is the owner and very helpful He recommended Double tall for the thickness of Floor mat and had in black which the website doesn't show. The chrome backers are heavy duty but might not be need. He charged me $6.00 including sales tax for set of 4. I'd be happy to pickup and USPS to you if needed just PM me. Northwest Tarp & Canvas 360-656-6550

[rmiller64]

Interior looks great!

Thanks Tom

I'm following your latest build and love the Soft Top and Dual quad setup. Your flying through the build but after 6 of them you've got if figured out. A 289 FIA is next on my bucket list with a 331 and weber setup

[rmiller64]

All hands on deck today to put the body on for the last time I hope. Family and Neighbors helped as we had to hook up the defroster hoses to vents. My brother Ron and I installed the hood, trunk lid, doors and windshield. Tomorrow after Easter brunch I'll get the side pipes and hangers and finish off the door sill trim and carpet.

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[rmiller64]

Today I installed the side pipes and oil cooler. I bought 10ft of Black nylon braided hose from Summit but don't think it's long enough so returned and ordered the 15 ft length about all I have left is the elephant ears. Heading to Portland, OR for work this week and going to Hillsboro to pickup a set of Alex's wheel well liners

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I'll be connecting the oil cooler lines to a Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter, Aluminum 3/4-16 in. Thread, -10 AN O-Ring Inlet/Outlet fully Opens at 180 degrees

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[rmiller64]

This evening I install all 4 elephant ears A little trimming on front and they fit very well, Rear fit perfect. Used a large head 1/8 rivet. easy to drill out if they need to be removed

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[rmiller64]

Returned from Portland, OR with the Alex's Custom Interior Wheel Well Liners and installed this evening. They are a nice product. Only had to trim a 1/4" off the leading edge on the fronts to get them to fit to my satisfaction. They are held in snug with 5ea - 1/4 push trim buttons drilled through the elephant ears. The fronts are held with a angle bracket pop riveted to the 3/4 tube in front.

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[skullandbones]

Between post 164 and 165 you must have had a change of heart or you are building two different cars. I could have sworn you put the kit wheel well guards in and then magically, the others are installed. What happened? Inquiring minds must know!

BTW: the second set does give it a much more finished look.

One more thing: is your oil cooler mounted on the bottom to the body or just to the aluminum on top with the four screws?

Thanks,

WEK.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Between post 164 and 165 you must have had a change of heart or you are building two different cars. I could have sworn you put the kit wheel well guards in and then magically, the others are installed. What happened?

The "Alex" pieces go over/on top of the kit's splash panels. As he said in post #165 they attach to the elephant ears.

Jeff

[rmiller64]

Between post 164 and 165 you must have had a change of heart or you are building two different cars. I could have sworn you put the kit wheel well guards in and then magically, the others are installed. What happened? Inquiring minds must know!

BTW: the second set does give it a much more finished look.

One more thing: is your oil cooler mounted on the bottom to the body or just to the aluminum on top with the four screws?

Thanks,

WEK.

Hi Wek

Post 164 was the install of the kit supplied elephant ears. 165 I installed over top of them the Alex's Custom interiors 1/8 ABS liners. they go all the way around . easy install

The cooler is installed with the 4 screws on the top through the aluminum shroud. It does sit flat on the bottom but won't drill the 4 holes thru the bottom chin. It's fastened solid as it is now. waiting for the -10 black nylon hose to arrive early this next week to install

[rmiller64]

The "Alex" pieces go over/on top of the kit's splash panels. As he said in post #165 they attach to the elephant ears.

Jeff

you explained in much fewer words Jeff didn't see your reply before I answered Wek

[GoDadGo]

They do clean things up and give you a very finished look.

[rmiller64]

They do clean things up and give you a very finished look.

yes and when the wheels and tires are back on and car is sitting on the ground you don't even know they are there. good protection even though I installed 1 gal of herculiner under coating to the under body side

[rmiller64]

Finishing up little things and getting ready for graduation. Installed the oil cooler lines, about 12' total. The right side loops around the top of the opening and joins up with the left and is connected to a 180 degree billet sandwich thermostat.

Installed a set of Lucas headlights today that have H4 bulbs. great quality purchased off ebay

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[WIS89]

Rick-

Liked the wheel well liners; they really do finish up that whole area.

I also like the headlights. They look to be a decent quality product, and give it that authentic look.

Graduation can't be too long now. I look forward to seeing her all buttoned up!

Regards,

Steve

[rmiller64]

Delivered 8442 to local detail shop for SunTek Clear Bra on the entire front up to the hood opening and over sized rear spat area. Film won't show in pictures but took this shot after removing the lights and quick jacks to make the job easier. 5 year warranty and has self healing properties

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[rmiller64]

Used AC Headlight Aimer to adjust the Lucas Tri Bar headlights Felt like an Optometrist doing an eye exam

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[rmiller64]

Installed Brake Vent screens today. Trimmed them down and left tabs on all 4 sides to apply Clear silicone to hold them on.

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[rmiller64]

Getting ready for graduation pictures and put Cobra in race uniform

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[carlewms]

Looks like a couple of Photos of the Month worthy submissions ...

[wallace18]

Wow! I really like those pics.

[RR20AC]

Best I have seen, congrats Rick. I would like that pic for my shop.

[WIS89]

Rick-

Some great pictures; the car looks great!

I meant to ask you if you would mind sharing the info on the headlights. I know you said eBay, but do you have any additional info? Thanks!

I am looking forward to seeing your graduation post!

Regards,

Steve

[rmiller64]

Thank you everyone for the comments on the pictures. More to follow when I use something other than my Iphone as a camera

[rmiller64]

Rick-

Some great pictures; the car looks great!

I meant to ask you if you would mind sharing the info on the headlights. I know you said eBay, but do you have any additional info? Thanks!

I am looking forward to seeing your graduation post!

Regards,

Steve

Thanks Steve

Very happy with the Quality of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucas-PL700-7-Halogen-Headlights-Set-of-2-with-bulbs-NEW-IMPROVED-/360488873351

[Jazzman]

Re: the Lucas Headlight: Are they really bright? Is the light output more yellow/white or closer to blueish/white? I was considering trying to do LED headlights, but these look very interesting.

Thanks!

[rmiller64]

Re: the Lucas Headlight: Are they really bright? Is the light output more yellow/white or closer to blueish/white? I was considering trying to do LED headlights, but these look very interesting.

Thanks!

Bright yellow/white i'd say They have new style H4 bulbs that insert from the back of the light. Have not drove in the dark yet

[carlewms]

Jazzman,

BTW I looked at LED headlights for my roadster (all the other lights are LED) but so far have not found ones that are either affordable or have a more yellow white (instead of blue white) color.

If your interested this is the link to https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-headlight-bulbs-conversion-kits/ where they do have conversion kits which would allow you to convert these over to LED (they have H4 conversion kits).

Carl

[WIS89]

Rick-

Thanks for the lead on the headlights!

Regards,

Steve

[aseweepay]

Absolutely phenominal, Rick....thanks for sharing....

[carlewms]

Check EdwardB's 20th anniversary build thread ... He found some very nice LED headlights from Watson-Works.com.

[rmiller64]

Time to post the official graduation thread for my #8442 Mk4 Roadster. The car was legal and insured early in the build process (before Go Cart) as WA State DOL didn’t require an inspection. I went into DOL with my MSO and complete kit invoice from Factory five along with my 1965 restored plates. I paid my taxes and lifetime collector registration. Title came in the mail about 2 weeks later showing 1965 MkIV Roadster.

Building a Cobra replica has been a dream for the past 30+ years. The week before my 50th B-day August 2014 I did a google search and found Factory Five and once I watched Dave Smith’s sales video on the MK IV I was sold. The online order form for a complete kit was quickly completed taking advantage of the 50/50 sale. The next 2 months gave me time to think about how I wanted the car to look and which Small block ford I would use, More on that in a bit.

At the end of October when the kit was ready for Stewart Transport I jump on a flight cross country from Bellingham, WA to Boston. BIG thanks to Factory Five group especially Dan G. for spending a ½ day with me giving me the tour of the manufacturing process and taking pictures of 8442 in the shipping rack. Kudos to them for making a quality product that’s accessible to us average guys. I also want to thank the many forum vendors – Fortes, Breeze, Dark Water Custom, **********, Russ Thompson, Mike Everson, FFMetals, Herb Frasier – who helped me spend my money, but more importantly provide great service and products. Big thanks to all my forum friends for their support, Paul-EdwardB, Jeff Kliener and now good friend Jeff-Rotorcraft in Snohomish, WA and Finally my brother Ron Miller who in Jan 2015 had a heart attack and triple by-passes. He spent many hours over the next 3 months in my shop completing cardiac rehab with 1/8" drill bits, pneumatic rivet gun, soldering iron and wire crimpers in hand.

My goal for the non-donor build was going to be an authentic look without going overboard on modifications. Engine choice was to be a carb’d 331 stroker small block Windsor. T5 5-speed, 3 link w/ 3.73 gears, mechanical throttle linkage, heater, FFR low back Leather seats, single chrome roll bar, Stainless side pipes, 15” Halibrands with GoodYear BillBoards. Purchased wiper kit but decided during build not to install them.

For the engine, I decided to go 331 vs 347 stroker which I had built for my 65 Mustang a few years back. Started at a friend Tyler Kings machine shop with a 1990 302 block installing the Scat stoker kit with Mahle pistons. Bottom end finished up with a Canton Main Cap Girdle and Canton Windage Tray. Oil pan is aluminum Cobra T-Pan that I’ve had for 30 years. The top end has a Comp Cams 35-522-8 Extreme Energy hydraulic roller cam, AFR 185 heads and an original 1965 Shelby S1MS-9424A Cobra Intake and new Holly 4150 650 DP Carb. Valve covers are also vintage Aluminum Cobra. Belt drive is stock 1965 v-belt pulleys. Oil cooler from ********** and 185 degree sandwich thermostat controls oil flow (not needed but sure looks good along with twin fans).

The rest of the drivetrain is a Ford Racing billet flywheel, Stock bell housing, Ford Racing clutch, Tremec T-5 , Metco Motorsports safety loop, Ford 8.8 Trac-Loc solid rear with 3:73 gears and Summit axles and Ford Racing Axle Girdle cover.

The chassis came powder coated from FFR, all aluminum panels were Silver powder coated, Lizard skin sound and thermal insulation in the cockpit and trunk, .090 firewall from FFMetals. Breeze front Battery tray and Breeze upper and lower Radiator hose were installed

The electrical system is kit provided Ron Francis wiring harness, stock FFR lighting all around except for Lucas Tri-Bar headlights. Speed hut gauges and LED foot well courtesy lighting. Ignition and light switch is 1965 Mustang. Kit provided toggle switches control turn signal, hi/lo beam, emergency flashers and dual pusher fans.

The paint is by Corvette Specialties in Surrey, BC Canada. The color is Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon white strips. The body is undercoated with Herculiner and Alex custom Interiors provided the wheel well liners. Sun Tech Clear Bra was applied to the entire front nose up to hood opening and fronts of the rear fenders for chip protection from the sticky BillBoards. Other interior highlights are Herb Fraser custom door panels made from left over dash material that matches the leather seats. Russ Thompson accelerator pedal Mike Everson under dash tray, steering dash bezel and trunk lid struts.

I have logged 700 quick miles so far and look forward to the rest of the spring and summer driving weather.

With one FFR under my belt I have a strong desire to build a FFR 289 FIA car with 331 and IDA 48 weber setup.

Happy building everyone!

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[Raceral]

Very nice.. went back and looked at it all

[edwardb]

Rick -- Congratulations and it looks really great. And POM too! Thanks for the shout out. It was a pleasure to help what little I did and especially to see such a beautiful outcome. Now go enjoy it!

[David Hodgkins]

An outstanding build! Beautiful result. I like everything about this build. Very happy to see that you plan to do another.

Congratulations, and have fun on the road!

:)

[rmiller64]

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Update. Fast forward 2 1/2 yrs. I didn't get a chance to build the 289 roadster that I wanted but found another go fast project that maybe the only 1954 Cessna 180 Skywagon painted factory scheme in Guardsman Blue and Whimbledon White. Enjoy both hobbies equally

[Joe390]

The Cessna and the Cobra have it covered...both in the Sky and on the Ground......I enjoyed reading your build Rick.....When my MK4 kit arrives on January 10,2019...…I have a better idea what to expect with my MK4 build.........!!
Thanks....Joe Mazza

[429 SCJ COBRA]

Does anyone know where to find a 8.8 differential cover that has the Cobra inbossed on it ? I seen one once