Quietly Building

[Erik W. Treves]

right at about 30 days into it....


http://youtu.be/js8KMoz0Xg8

[dallas_]

Sweet Erik.
Didn't know you were working on one of those too. Sounds really good.

[Erik W. Treves]

Somebody in town saw me in the 289 and that car at SEMA. The guy had the car for 3.5 years and just started (by somebody else)....I had to take it all apart and start over...everything I touched was not to MY style or finish....the only thing I haven't done yet is pull the motor and the 4 spindles....anyway....who knows...maybe I will one for me. Not sure how I feel building for somebody else

[riptide motorsport]

Too cool!

[kabacj]

ERIK!

Don't be so quiet!

We want to hear about your build. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

John

[Presto51]

Yeah Erik x2 what John said

Ron

[Kalstar]

Yeah Erik x2 what John said

Ron

X3. I'm all ears............and gut...and a*s......

Spill the beans, tell us more.

[tanderson1]

X3. I'm all ears............and gut...and a*s......

Spill the beans, tell us more.

x4, great to hear there is someone a ways ahead of me yet still building. I would love to see what parts you have choose and what pieces you have found difficult so far.

[WIS89]

Erik-

You have some mad skills! Please share some more of the build. Your 289 was/is legendary. Need a similar GTM fix.

More please.

Regards,

Steve

[ehansen007]

I know what I'm getting you for your birthday.. :)

[Erik W. Treves]

About 45 days in only really worked on it for 2 weekends since the first start..... just warm enough to day... and caught up enough that I was able to GO FOR A RIDE!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=39956&d=1427494068


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuURxsrl3nI

[Jeff Kleiner]

You're an beast E!

Jeff

[The Stig]

Wow. Nice work! I really envy you guys that have close to flat driveway entrances... :cool:

She looks and sounds great!

Mike

[kabacj]

Cool Erik! Nothing like the first drive!

I like that AIM dash too. Looks bright enough to view in full sun. Very cool.

[Erik W. Treves]

a couple more small pieces this last weekend....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40595&d=1428972120

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40596&d=1428972121

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40597&d=1428972122

[Erik W. Treves]

so ... a little more work today.... doors are hung and fit in the hole....wow wow wow...that was a pain in the you know what!~... rear hatch is in with latch as well. I have to do the hood latch next. After that, install all the poppers and on to the window tracks... RAMLIFT is installed and working great. It's a pretty penny but I think well worth it. I have decided to ditch the roof scoop, but I am going to order a wing from Shane. There is dust everywhere, but here it is again....

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40896&d=1430000871

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40897&d=1430000872

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40898&d=1430000873

[Erik W. Treves]

and here is the RAMLIFT....pretty neat!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40895&d=1430000870

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40900&d=1430001503


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2nRorpLXD0&feature=youtu.be

[wallace18]

Too Cool!

[beeman]

I would have a 2nd over-ride switch for that ramlift to prevent accidental activation at speed! BTW you make me feel like a snail with your build speed, keep it up!

[fact5racer]

I need that on my 818R!

[ehansen007]

Dude that is going to come in handy!

[Erik W. Treves]

A couple more updates....trying to get this thing out to paint.

door poppers ...popping...check...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA_iAfbJkY0&feature=youtu.be

side mirrors mounted

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41777&d=1431088741

Dash getting final mock up --- the vinyl on the dash just peeled right off!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41773&d=1431088735

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41774&d=1431088736


Tried to get out of the driveway....

nope!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41775&d=1431088737

YUP!!!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41776&d=1431088737

[Erik W. Treves]

Nothing like trying to tackle the side windows to SLOW THE HECK OUT OF MY PROGRESS..... I have about 40 hours in these things...but I think I final win! I have to get some hardware and spacers but they appear to work....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuhoZjzP4qM&feature=youtu.be

[wallace18]

Nice Job! I have found out that windows on any FFR kit are a challenge, IMO. Can't see any video though for some reason.

[VD2021]

The GTM door windows are the most challenging, and usually consume a large percentage of the time, if you wan them anywhere near "right". The glass shape not match the window opening, IMO, is the first hurdle. From there its slightly down hill.

Still waiting for the video...

[Erik W. Treves]

hmm... I can see it on my computer...let me try it again...

[Erik W. Treves]

I fixed the video I think.... you can find it here as well

https://youtu.be/tuhoZjzP4qM

[VD2021]

Outstanding! Now to the hard part.......getting a seal..

...Is there a monkey with a bandana on, inside of the quarter window, getting some camera time? :) LOL

[Erik W. Treves]

lol... the windows are pretty tight on the door frame so hopefully not too tight and I can get the seal in there and it stays sealed. I am guessing you leave the windows in for the body work?

[Presto51]

Outstanding! Now to the hard part.......getting a seal..

...Is there a monkey with a bandana on, inside of the quarter window, getting some camera time? :) LOL

Well actually the window seal problem as been successfully solved.

Here is RumRunner solution that works very well http://www.ffcars.com/forums/42-factory-five-gtm-forum/415705-window-treatments-gtm-327-a.html

He drove GTM #327 to last year's open house in the rain, and reported that he didn't have any wind, or water leaks from the windows :cool:

Ron

[VD2021]

Well actually the window seal problem as been successfully solved.

Here is RumRunner solution that works very well http://www.ffcars.com/forums/42-factory-five-gtm-forum/415705-window-treatments-gtm-327-a.html

He drove GTM #327 to last year's open house in the rain, and reported that he didn't have any wind, or water leaks from the windows :cool:

Ron


Ron,

Nicely done. I incorporated a Mopar part into mine. http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/doors.html

[Presto51]

Hey Vidal,

That proves that great minds do think a like :cool: Your MOPAR part looks great on your GTM

Ron

[Erik W. Treves]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3ZFKVNOmDs

[wallace18]

I recognize that shop. LOL. Enterprise, ALA???

[Erik W. Treves]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRriVXqcE0w

[Edgeman]

When getting in your car, put your head in first, put your right hand by the shifter or water fall, swing your bum in, bring your right leg in, twist your hips, sit down, then you can bring in your left leg. When getting out lift your bum up, swing your left leg out, twist your hips, bring your right leg out and push out.
When getting in head in first and when getting out head out last. Kind of like this guy getting out of the Lotus. Then your not trying to bend your next neck past your chest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8aJkf-VXio

[wallace18]

When getting in your car, put your head in first, put your right hand by the shifter or water fall, swing your bum in, bring your right leg in, twist your hips, sit down, then you can bring in your left leg. When getting out lift your bum up, swing your left leg out, twist your hips, bring your right leg out and push out.
When getting in head in first and when getting out head out last. Kind of like this guy getting out of the Lotus. Then your not trying to bend your next neck past your chest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8aJkf-VXio

I use the same deal to get in and out of my Type 65. LOL.

[Erik W. Treves]

Still trucking along...working through all the interior and cleaning up the whole car since it has been at the body shop... ran out of Dynamat , but most of the carpet is done....getting closer!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45376&d=1442191298

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45377&d=1442191299

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45379&d=1442191301

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45380&d=1442191302

[Erik W. Treves]

Getting a bit closer....first 2 coats of clear....hope to start assembly in about 2 weeks!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47307&d=1446910157

[wallace18]

Looking very nice!

[Erik W. Treves]

now to remember where everything went...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47776&d=1448071030

[wallace18]

Very nice!

[Erik W. Treves]

got quite a bit done this weekend... all lights are functioning...hood is all aligned and gaps set... complete dash is in and looks pretty darn cool...still waiting on new steering wheel... got the driver's door on ... still have to install the power windows....a lot of fun ahead though...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48242&d=1449014771

[LCD Gauges]

Silver is so sexy! Nice job, it's coming together quickly.

[Taz Rules]

I love that paint scheme!

[Erik W. Treves]

getting really close.... had to cut and reweld the pass door....and then where I cut it actually interfered with the power window...oh fun... after about 5 hours I got it to where I wanted it..... both door cards are now in... dash is done with the tweeters installed... had to cut my exhaust from shane to get them to look right out the back... got the door poppers all working and the emergency external release for when the battery goes dead. I have a little more adjustments to do... I think the rear of the body is off a tad .. a little more right tire exposed that the left... so I will have to move the exhaust over a bit and shift the body over. Stereo sounds awesome. Rear deck is installed and the glass fits on the rear which was nice. Some how my front glass got cracked..so I will have to order a new one. Still a lot of details to get knocked out... but it really is starting to look like something now... everything works! I found myself today taking a break in the car listening to the stereo for a bit.... lol..

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48343&d=1449446824
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48340&d=1449446678
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48339&d=1449446444
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48338&d=1449446442

[Erik W. Treves]

SO close to done it's killing me

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48850&d=1450827130

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48849&d=1450827128

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48848&d=1450827126

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48847&d=1450827124

[pstevens]

Way to go buddy. Sounds good from Perry down here in Panama City Fl.

[Aceflo]

It's looking awesome. When you get this close, it's hard NOT to want to work on it. (at least it is for me when I'm working on projects).

[Erik W. Treves]

Well........ It's done

still a few very minor adjustments left to do...but got a healthy 26 miles on it today... runs really good, although 1st gear all of a sudden is now popping out under high acceleration...you can hold in gear just fine and no grinding...wondering if the cable shift is mis-adjusted some how.. all the other gears are fine. Under light /normal load it stays in fine... strange...anyway... that's the ONLY thing that went not as expected. Motor is strong (Wayne's tune is awesome), AC and heat still work great. Windows don't get sucked out, hydraulic ram lift works awesome, you can even hear the stereo, but who wants to listen to that when you have a nice set of KOOK's Headers back there running at full song...I still have a few more shake down miles to go... but I say done enough....

So a little story on this car.... it was purchased by the current owner to be built by another individual... that was 4 years ago. They went their separate ways and this car sat in boxes (not the original boxes I might add)....The owner contacted me; obviously frustrated about not being able to have his car built... I decided to tackle the car with the only limits being that I build it how "I" would build my own... love that! Fantastic person and a gentle heart...off I went...

You can see on this thread I moved along a pretty good pace. I thought I would be done a few months ago but the painter kinda jammed me up in delays... the other thing that really hurt and I took it completely for granted until now.... All of my previous builds have arrived with parts in their original FFR boxes.... Can I tell you how hard it is to identify parts you have never seen before, without marks on them, and picture to match them to!!! I can't even begin to count the number of hours wasted trying to identify what went where and which pieces of the Vintage AC unit I had and did not have. This is where Tony and Dan from Factory Five came in!!! Saved the Day! Dan knows this car inside and out! Thanks Dan! Tony just makes the world go round over there and he was always available...thanks buddy!

So anyway, after a little work, a LOT OF BEERS, several calls to Wayne Presley, and some perseverance.... I saved this GTM from certain death in the recycle bin... I have to say... I think it turned out really nice and seems to drive really nice (even with the small issue with the tranny)... I think the popping out of first will actually keep the car from being looped...lol.... I still LOVE my 289 FIA from FFR.... not sure I would trade that car for this one...lol...but the shape and sleekness of the GTM cannot be ignored....nice car for sure!!!

so now that I have filled you screen with my ranting and raving...lol... here ya go...

this is the weight with me in it. I weigh 151 with all my clothes on...so subtract that out...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49227&d=1451440006

SO the cross weight with me in it all adjusted out...pretty close to perfect...a little heavier driver puts it right at 50 - 50.1%

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49231&d=1451440009

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49230&d=1451440009

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49229&d=1451440008

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49228&d=1451440007

[Edgeman]

Very nice! I really like the color combo. Enjoy!

[mlkwd1]

Beautiful car and amazingly fast build. Nice job.

[Erik W. Treves]

Thanks!

[Jeff Kleiner]

I got one of those "Started by someone else who jumbled up all of the parts" projects to build a few years ago but at least it was a roadster which I'm quite familiar with. It still kinda' sucked though. Going in to a disorganized GTM as a virgin would have been tough...really tough! You done good my friend! :)

Jeff

[kabacj]

Well done Erik. Great looking car.

I really like the Aim dash setup. I am thinking about installing that in my car.

I agree with you that some cable adjustment should fix your first gear issue.

Your fast build (even with the disorganized parts from your second hand kit) just goes to show how quickly this car can be built.

Now what are you going to build?

[wallace18]

Super job! I can't imagine the build without getting it all from FFR to start with. My hat is off to you.

[TAG GTM]

Congrats Erik.....Beautiful car and great work!

[Cattrax]

Nice job. You have my admiration. I am working on a GTM kit that someone else started. Not sure I saved enough to make it worth while. I have 8 unmarked boxes and plastic tubs of parts. Plus when something does not work, no telling what they did. Much of the previous work does not follow the manual in the name of "custom build" and it looks like the shop hastily finished a few items and threw the body on to make it look like they were farther along. Enough of my rant.
Congrats!
Ken

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Very nice!!!