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schndav
08-25-2016, 07:45 PM
A 3 year project with my now 17 year old son. We learned a lot together and it was a terrific journey. We had our share of problems and frustrations but a significant feeling of accomplishment when we overcame them. For me, it was as much about the journey as the destination.

Although I've not posted here before, the forum was invaluable. The FFR guys were also a great help. Family, friends & neighbors were always supportive and chipped-in when they could help. Special thanks to my wife for her patience and support as well as giving up her garage space for the better part of three years. (Sorry about those marks on the kitchen table when we were assembling the pedal box and rotors.)

Configuration: Coyote 5.0L, TKO600, Moser rear-end with 3-link suspension, power steering. The rest is pretty much standard for the kit with a few "optional" items from community members like Russ Thompson's turn signal stalk.

We are trying to jump through the hoops to get it titled and licensed but the Houston weather has not been cooperating the last couple weeks. Too rainy to get it on the trailer to get the master technician inspection and over to a certified weigh scale. Hopefully we will be on the road in the next week or so. I bet my neighbors are getting tired of us doing laps around the neighborhood circle. :D

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wareaglescott
08-25-2016, 07:57 PM
congrats! How about a picture of the engine compartment?

carlewms
08-25-2016, 08:06 PM
Congratulations! Very nice looking paint job and the neatest part of this is its a father and son build.

schndav
08-25-2016, 08:10 PM
Thanks. Here you go. We just added a 4-in. tube in front of the MAF as we had some idling issues and would occasionally stall coming to a stop. A friend thought that the MAF was seeing some turbulence and not sending the right signal. Unfortunately his HPTuner failed so we could not check it with the computer. Added the tube anyway and it really seemed to help. First pic is before and second pic is after we added the extra intake tube.

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ram_g
08-25-2016, 08:29 PM
Very nice! Where did you get it painted?

Also - won't help with the rain, but you don't need to trailer it anywhere. For $25 (IIRC) your local county tax office will sell you a 30 day temporary tag that you can use to drive the car anywhere. No inspection needed for that, just proof of insurance. I used it to drive around when I was looking for that elusive master tech.

Jeff Kleiner
08-26-2016, 05:27 AM
Nice color combination! Enjoy it :)

Jeff

KDubU
08-26-2016, 06:16 AM
Very nice, congrats! Second the cool color combo.

schndav
08-26-2016, 06:32 AM
Very nice! Where did you get it painted?

Also - won't help with the rain, but you don't need to trailer it anywhere. For $25 (IIRC) your local county tax office will sell you a 30 day temporary tag that you can use to drive the car anywhere. No inspection needed for that, just proof of insurance. I used it to drive around when I was looking for that elusive master tech.

It was painted by Walter da Cruz - A1 Auto Restoration

Thanks for the tip on the temporary tag! That saves me a lot of hassle. I got the insurance last week.

edwardb
08-26-2016, 07:00 AM
Looking great. Congratulations! Lots to like with that build. Very cool you were able to do it with your son. Lifetime memories there. :)

GoDadGo
08-26-2016, 09:11 AM
Congratulations!

cgundermann
08-26-2016, 09:21 AM
Looks great; your son will never forget the time together!

clancypm
08-26-2016, 09:34 AM
looks great

ram_g
08-26-2016, 10:53 AM
Thanks for the tip on the temporary tag!

I have another potentially useful tip re: registration; I will PM you.

RickP
08-26-2016, 11:15 AM
That is a sweet looking car. Congratulations on your accomplishment.