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jwsnake56
02-23-2016, 04:30 PM
Hello Factory Five Racing community. I'm excited to be starting out on a project that has been on my bucket list for a long time. I will celebrate my 60th birthday this summer by building a Mk4 roadster with my youngest son who is 17. We will be attending the May builders school and receiving our kit at about the same time.
As I'm mostly retired (with two boys still at home - 17 & 19 years old - there's lots that still keeps me busy) I should have plenty of time to devote to the project.
My build strategy is to use stock Mustang power 250 - 300 hp with a T5 tranny, stock front disc brakes and the FFR rear brake upgrade, stock steering rack, FFR vintage GPS gauges. Nothing real exotic - pretty much a stock kit but with a focus on a high quality build.
Without a doubt I will rely on this forum community for advice, guidance, and support. I thank you all in advance as I have already gotten a lot of great ideas for setting up my work area just from lurking around and observing what others here have done.
Hopefully I will give back some to the community as well...
John S.
Canton, OH

Greg Hoy
02-23-2016, 04:38 PM
Sounds like a great father son project. Enjoy the build!

Greg Hoy
Factory Five

David Hodgkins
02-23-2016, 04:59 PM
Congrats John! I'll be following the build for sure!

Welcome to the forum!

:)

bil1024
02-23-2016, 05:31 PM
Welcome to the family!

WIS89
02-23-2016, 08:23 PM
John-

I am building mine with my two boys, and I wouldn't want it any other way! There are few things in life that bring me more pleasure than spending time with my boys. Getting to spend time with them building an awesome car is just about perfect!

Best of luck with your build, and let us know how things go. Enjoy the build school; lots of solid information to help you along!

Regards,

Steve

gtaroger
04-09-2016, 11:43 AM
Welcome to the forum.I have the speedhut GPS speedo and I love it.Roger

Turbroe
04-15-2016, 06:55 PM
Welcome and best of luck man.

JRL16
04-16-2016, 03:14 AM
Welcome to the club. Mine is getting delivered next week to Toledo area. Good timing with our builds. We should be helpful to each other. Good luck.