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GT Trooper
05-24-2015, 07:50 AM
I've been pretty busy with work this spring but finally got the roadster registered Friday. Everything was straight forward at the Secretary of State and I was in and out within two hours. They assigned a VIN and advised I should have plates within six weeks.

While I totally enjoyed the build process, getting out and really driving the last two days has been a blast. I even drove over to Woodward Ave. yesterday to have a burger and cruise for a while. Great conversations and lots of questions.

My dad and I drove from Michigan to Factory Five to pick up my kit in April of 2013. I would say I finished January of this year.

Some details:
- Ford 533 Stroker (460 based) by Ford Performance Solutions
- Performance Automatic Super Comp w/transbrake C4
- Hurst Quarter Stick shifter
- Hurst line loc
- Pro Systems 950 cfm - A1000 pump, Aeromotive filters and regulator
- Ford 8.8, 3.27's, Eaton Detroit Truetrac
- Speedhut - Legacy guages
- Paint by Rick Moosekian at Motor City Solutions
- 15" FFR Replica wheels / Goodyear Billboards

Thanks to edwardb for being very nice and answering my questions over the last two years and Mark for my first Cobra ride.

Emmitt

Hope you enjoy the pics:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20140913_151132_zpsqzdcjrir.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140913_151132_zpsqzdcjrir.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175757_zpsysfudpp7.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175757_zpsysfudpp7.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175648_zpsdn6nkzbd.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175648_zpsdn6nkzbd.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20150523_145058_zps6fxbd883.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150523_145058_zps6fxbd883.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20150523_145050_zpsfab2fm3t.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150523_145050_zpsfab2fm3t.jpg.html)
Garry Bopp
05-24-2015, 08:11 AM
Awesome looking car! I love black cars and yours is exceptional. Monster performance as well!

Garry
Boydster
05-25-2015, 09:09 AM
Gorgeous machine. Congratulations!!
GT Trooper
05-25-2015, 06:33 PM
Thanks guys! I appreciate it.
toddhack
05-25-2015, 06:53 PM
Awesome car....I love the all black look...you should be proud.
Cobradavid
05-25-2015, 07:07 PM
Beautiful! I see a hint of stripes. Can you post more pics of them?

David
karlos
05-25-2015, 08:29 PM
Badass. Great job...congratulations on a fantastic looking car!
edwardb
05-25-2015, 09:05 PM
Hey Emmitt! Thanks for the props and congratulations again on your awesome build. And thanks for the lead on the paint shop. It's always been a pleasure to talk with you, and glad to see you're getting that thing legal. SOS came to my house about a month ago with the VIN tag so I'm finally 100% legal as well. Hope to see you out there this summer.
chopthebass
05-26-2015, 10:05 AM
Awesome! I'd love to see gold spinners on those black wheels. Saw it on one guys build and looked interesting.
That's a hell of an engine!
GT Trooper
05-26-2015, 05:44 PM
Beautiful! I see a hint of stripes. Can you post more pics of them?

David

Here ya go:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175854_zpsucvm8r7n.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141019_175854_zpsucvm8r7n.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/20140814_115128_zpskxlesoal.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140814_115128_zpskxlesoal.jpg.html)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/GT_Trooper/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8744_zpsb7uofwxc.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/GT_Trooper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8744_zpsb7uofwxc.jpg.html)
GT Trooper
05-26-2015, 05:49 PM
Awesome! I'd love to see gold spinners on those black wheels. Saw it on one guys build and looked interesting.
That's a hell of an engine!

Had I gone with all black that would have been a good look (reminds me of a Backdraft). With the color combo as it is, I think it would throw things off a bit.

Thanks for the compliments!
chopthebass
05-27-2015, 08:58 AM
How did you fix the hood scoop? Can't see any fixings. Looks clean!
GT Trooper
05-27-2015, 05:20 PM
How did you fix the hood scoop? Can't see any fixings. Looks clean!

Can't say that I did it. Told my painter that did not want rivets so he told me that he would "glass it on".

Thanks!
carlewms
05-27-2015, 05:38 PM
Incredible looking set of wheels ... I am looking at ghosting the stripes as you did so your photos were timely. I am thinking silver with ghosted anthracite strips to match the wheels.

Thanks
mjazzka
05-27-2015, 06:48 PM
This is probably the most minor part of the car, but I really like the tires. They have the perfect "wear" on them to really give the car an edgy look.

Congratulations!
Rotorcraft
05-27-2015, 06:50 PM
excellently awesome... very well done...
karlos
05-27-2015, 09:48 PM
Wheels are powder coated, I assume? And you must have sent the exhaust out for coating as well?

What an awesome car.
KDubU
05-28-2015, 05:52 PM
That is very nice. Really like the subtle stripes.
smokinss
05-28-2015, 07:19 PM
Congratulations on the fine build. That must be a ground pounding ride with that monster motor.
GT Trooper
05-28-2015, 08:17 PM
Wheels are powder coated, I assume? And you must have sent the exhaust out for coating as well?

What an awesome car.

Yep, powder coated. Pipes and shields were sent out for coating too.


Congratulations on the fine build. That must be a ground pounding ride with that monster motor.

Thanks! It's loud, fast and hot! I love it!
karlos
06-02-2015, 07:06 AM
One more question on the exhaust: did you have the headers coated to match the side pipes? If not, how does the transition between the coated/uncoated surfaces look? The headers are mostly hidden so maybe it doesn't really matter...

Thanks again.
wallace18
06-02-2015, 07:17 AM
Great looking car!
GT Trooper
06-02-2015, 04:37 PM
One more question on the exhaust: did you have the headers coated to match the side pipes? If not, how does the transition between the coated/uncoated surfaces look? The headers are mostly hidden so maybe it doesn't really matter...

Thanks again.

The headers came from F5 already coated and they have the silver finish. You cannot see the transition from the exterior.


Great looking car!

Thanks!!
David Hodgkins
06-02-2015, 04:45 PM
That thing is WICKED.
:)
Joe Procopio
06-03-2015, 06:53 PM
Great Job, That car is stunning!
RogerB
06-03-2015, 07:28 PM
Nice Job!!
Courtnie Provencher
08-30-2016, 02:14 PM
That thing is WICKED.
:)

Dave over here stealing my lines :p
Your car is absolutely stunning! You should be proud of this gorgeous build.
So many details to point out, I don't even know where to begin. Just overall beautiful!
GT Trooper
08-30-2016, 07:24 PM
Dave over here stealing my lines :p
Your car is absolutely stunning! You should be proud of this gorgeous build.
So many details to point out, I don't even know where to begin. Just overall beautiful!

I really appreciate your compliments. I recently did an interview at the Dream Cruise last week with the car. Have a look if you are interested:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?21855-Nice-interview