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Straversi
09-20-2018, 05:46 PM
Congrats Steve. Seemed like I was reading your last few posts in warp speed..excited for your finish. Looks great!! I'm definitely going to think about your iphone mod. Have to get something going there as well.

One of the simplest mods done but one of the more useful. Since the idea came to me after I got the painted body back I almost blew it off. Glad I didn't.

-Steve

Straversi
09-20-2018, 05:49 PM
Outstanding car. The mods you made were great, although I wonder if I could accomplish the same outcomes. :-) What an inspiration. Love the color btw.

I'm a first time builder myself so if I can do it, so can you. I will admit that I have a very large scrap pile under my work table. Many of the modifications on the car are second and third attempts. Enjoy the process, even the failures.
-Steve

BadAsp427
09-21-2018, 05:10 AM
Steve, your car is awesome. This build thread was the very first one that I started to read when I started looking into the MK4. I was so impressed with what I was seeing you do that I knew this was for me. Thanks for the fantastic ideas.

Straversi
09-21-2018, 12:04 PM
Steve, your car is awesome. This build thread was the very first one that I started to read when I started looking into the MK4. I was so impressed with what I was seeing you do that I knew this was for me. Thanks for the fantastic ideas.

Carl, Thank you. That's about the greatest thing anyone has ever told me. I'm humbled.

I gleaned inspiration from Dave Hodgkins, EdwardB, Wareagle Scott, Gumball Chris and many, many others. Anything I have done that helped you take a step closer to your dream was my pleasure and honor.

Keep posting. We are enjoying watching your 20th anniversary edition come to life.

-Steve

RR20AC
09-21-2018, 01:31 PM
Fantastic seeing you and your car at Huntington Beach as a work in progress. You got an award then and now the quality of your build just shines through all that paint and body work that Jeff Miller did to try and cover it all up. Thanks for all the updates and can't wait to see some videos of you and your car out and about. Jim

cgundermann
09-21-2018, 05:38 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Love the ingenuity in your build - now go have fun!

Chris

Vspeeds
09-21-2018, 08:00 PM
Steve

You've created a gorgeous car. Your attention to detail is impeccable.

If ever you come up to visit you brother (and hopefully with your car), give me a call.

Eddie

BadAsp427
09-22-2018, 08:03 AM
Lots of small projects in progress as I get close to the finish line.

I mounted a driveline hoop from Metco. Luckily they had one in stock so I didn't have to wait for them to process a batch. Simple and straight forward installation.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=87933&d=1530208068

-Steve

Steve, I just did a search for the Metco drive line hoop and of course there are many different ones for different applications. Do you have the item/part # for this one? Thanks. Carl

Straversi
09-22-2018, 09:47 AM
Steve, I just did a search for the Metco drive line hoop and of course there are many different ones for different applications. Do you have the item/part # for this one? Thanks. Carl

The Metco part number is MDL2500.

-Steve

Straversi
09-22-2018, 09:49 AM
Steve

You've created a gorgeous car. Your attention to detail is impeccable.

If ever you come up to visit you brother (and hopefully with your car), give me a call.

Eddie

Thanks Eddie and yes, count on it. I’d love to see your project.
-Steve.

Papa
09-22-2018, 12:32 PM
Steve,

Absolutely fantastic and definitely one-of-a-kind. Excellent job!

Dave

BadAsp427
09-22-2018, 10:32 PM
Carl, Thank you. That's about the greatest thing anyone has ever told me. I'm humbled.

I gleaned inspiration from Dave Hodgkins, EdwardB, Wareagle Scott, Gumball Chris and many, many others. Anything I have done that helped you take a step closer to your dream was my pleasure and honor.

Keep posting. We are enjoying watching your 20th anniversary edition come to life.

-Steve

Steve, did you see my PM?

Jazzman
09-23-2018, 12:06 AM
I sure hope you will be bringing your beautiful car to Huntington Beach next year! (Yeah, I know, it's only a 30 minute drive!! :cool:) I just cannot wait to see your car. You did such a great job. It has been fun enjoying the build with you! So what's next for you?

wareaglescott
09-23-2018, 07:32 AM
Scott,
We received our sequential kits about a month apart and even though the major components were the same, you managed to get yours on the road a year and a half sooner. What that meant to me was that you asked, answered and documented just about every question I had before I got there. Thanks for paving the way.

-Steve

Wow I don't think I even realized our cars were 1 number apart! So cool!!

Straversi
09-23-2018, 08:51 AM
I sure hope you will be bringing your beautiful car to Huntington Beach next year! (Yeah, I know, it's only a 30 minute drive!! :cool:) I just cannot wait to see your car. You did such a great job. It has been fun enjoying the build with you! So what's next for you?

Thanks Kevin,
I’ve walked in and trailered in; it will be nice to finally drive in to the HB Cruise in. I’ll be there.

What’s next? Don’t know. I have a friend building a plane in his hanger. I’ll help him a bit to satisfy my need to build, without actually spending money.

I have a soft spot for 69 mustangs and 240Zs but I’ve promised myself not to take on anything old without a lift and until I learn to weld. There are also plenty of projects I could do on the 64 Cadillac but that’s a hole with no bottom.

For now, I’ll tackle 2 years of “deferred maintenance” around the house.

I’m going to SEMA next month. Hopefully I can get through the FFR booth with my wallet in tact.
-Steve

Boydster
09-24-2018, 08:03 AM
Nice work Steve. Machine looks really good.

Kool AC
09-24-2018, 01:53 PM
Beautiful job Steve. Followed your build from the start, lot of good information and many great modifications that I may pirate for my own build.

Doug

cnutting
09-24-2018, 06:03 PM
Very nice Steve, love the custom touches! I used a similar approach on my door cable for the side marker lights with the grommet and expando sleeve.

Enjoy the ride!

Chris

broku518
10-01-2018, 02:18 PM
Great looking ride, so shiny!
I did the safety loop as well, just needed to add couple spacers and longer bolts. This was due to spacers under my tko600.

Now, go out and get stuck in traffic to see how your cooling and brakes works. Also, test out the trunk space by getting some groceries ;)

Straversi
10-08-2018, 12:01 PM
We were invited to a wedding in Malibu Saturday. My wife had a commitment out of town, so I had to go solo.

There is a stretch of Mulholland Hwy between Hwy 101 and Pacific Coast Hwy, through Malibu that is one of the greatest driving roads on the planet. Even though the roadster is not registered (final BAR inspection Oct 18th) I couldn't resist.

I drove to the wedding up 50 miles of stop-and-go I-405/Hwy 101. This is the worst driving road on the planet, but a good opportunity to give the clutch, cooling system, foot box vents and seat vents a thorough test. All passed.

I made sure to arrive a couple of hours early to put down some fun miles before the wedding. Sunday morning I was able to log in a few more hours of canyon driving and took the coast road home. Collected a couple hundred smiles and thumbs-ups along the way. Just a great weekend. Everything on the car functioned flawlessly. The Coyote is flat-out awesome.

Thought I'd post a couple of photos for inspiration for those still building.

Mulholland HWY - Check out those hair-pins.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94830&d=1539016495

Pacific Coast Hwy
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94829&d=1539016482

-Steve

BadAsp427
10-08-2018, 04:37 PM
Incredible view.... and the background scenery is not too bad either...

stevant
11-13-2018, 07:38 AM
Checking off a few more projects.

When I had the body on for test fitting I realized that fitting the front splash shields was not something I wanted to do for the first time with a painted body. Since I have foot box vents I decided to install the splash shield with the body off, with cleco's for now.

Edit: I removed the photo. It was pointed out to me that I flipped the left and right splash shields. Oops. Didn't want my photo to lead anyone else down the wrong path.

So, at least I have my vent hoses in place passing through the splash panels. When I get the body in its final position I will trim the outside edges as needed. If I need to add material I'll use larger bulb seal or rivet pieces in place.

While I was working with the vent hose I decided to trim the Finish Line scoops and screen for the front. I trimmed the plastic scoop to fit the back of the body but the screen didn't look right so I reversed the order and shaped the screen first and then trimmed the plastic scoop to fit the trimmed screen.

I bent the outer shape by hand and then used a golf ball, forcing it forward from behind to get the screen to take a more rounded shape.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84007&d=1523550055

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84006&d=1523550045

I followed EdwardB's lead and drilled and tapped my wheels and knock off hubs for the 10-24 x 3/4" set screws to hold the hubs in place. I was a little nervous about this modifications but it was easier that I thought.

I made a spacer ring out of .090 alum to take the place of the lug nut cover.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84179&d=1523912751

Several layers of HD tape to keep the drill motor from gouging the wheel paint. Even with the tape I almost dinged it. My first thought is always, what will this cost me if I screw it up. Fortunately, no harm was done.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84180&d=1523912761

Lots of cutting oil, frequent chip clearing and careful thread cutting.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84178&d=1523912739

I added a bead of construction mastic behind the hub as well. They feel pretty solid.

-Steve

Hey Steve,

How did you mount the two Finish Line vent screens for the front?

Thanks,

Steve

Straversi
11-13-2018, 12:19 PM
Hi Steve,
I posted that same questions and several members responded that if you are only mounting the screens, a good bead of silicon will do the trick.

Since I was mounting the screens and the vent scoops, I used a tube of construction adhesive that I had lying around. I followed that up with an additional layer of bedliner just for looks. It is rock solid.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97379&d=1542129140

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97380&d=1542129151

I have seen where some have added a couple of screws, but at this point I don't think it will be necessary.

-Steve

stevant
11-13-2018, 08:29 PM
Thanks Steve!!!!

Straversi
01-01-2019, 01:37 PM
I just hit the 1000 mile mark on the speedometer so I figured it was time for an update and a long overdue Graduation post (separate post).

My SB-100 registration process was uneventful thanks to Boat737 and others who have documented the process in great detail. I had my back up light zip-tied to my bumper since I hadn't determined its final location or if I was even going to keep it after the inspection. But, the brake and light inspector would not allow the temporary mount so I ran home and made a quick L-bracket that I riveted to the trunk floor. The light is minimalist (Grote DOT LED MicroNova clear).
Once installed, I decided to keep it in place. You don't notice it but it is amazingly bright when engaged.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97580&d=1542430003

With the BAR Inspector's "Smog Exempt for Life" sticker mounted, I had one last piece to fabricate, a small aluminum frame with a plexiglass face, to seal and cover the sticker on the firewall. Done! Registered and titled. With that, please Graduate #8901.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97581&d=1542430028

So now that I've been spending my Saturdays driving instead of building, 1,000 miles have accumulated quickly. So far, so good. Everything is functioning as expected.

I love this car! If I had to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing.

Love the Coyote/TKO-600/IRS drivetrain. Thank you Mike Forte.

I had a pretty good build plan in place when I started but I didn't have a strict budget or timeline and found myself at the forum's mercy to spend money on aftermarket options. Thanks to all of the forum vendors. I'm pretty sure I bought something from all of you and I am happy with the quality, service and responsiveness I received from all of the vendors. I won't list them all since they are all called out in this build thread as the components were installed.

I love the paint. Huge thanks to Jeff Miller! No matter what you do as a builder, the paint is what people notice first and last. Blue and white is not for everyone, but this is the car that I've seen in my head since I was a kid and now it sits in my garage. Still unbelievable.


Thank you to Paul (EdwardB). Your 20th anniversary build thread helped me and inspired me beyond description. Thanks to Dave Hodgkins, WareagleScott, Gumball, Jeff Kleiner and to the entire forum community. I would not have taken on this project if I hadn't come across this forum and realized that there would be an amazing level of help available if I got stuck.

Last of the thanks goes to Dave Smith and the FFR team. The MK-IV is a great car. If you buy one completed, you are getting an amazing machine. If you are fortunate enough to build one, what a fantastic experience.


Here is a photo and quick video of my completed car at one of my favorite spots. Not a bad place to be on New Year's Eve, 2018.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99965&d=1546366356

Short video.

https://youtu.be/Co8R7ivWN9I


Last Thoughts:

As I was packing up my receipts and documents I came across this magazine. I find it fitting to end this thread with the magazine that got this all started for me.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99959&d=1546362735

I had never bought or even seen a Kit Car Magazine before, but I saw this in a grocery store and the caption "You Can Do It" grabbed me. I bought it, read it cover-to-cover about a 100 times. I think I fished it out of the trash a dozen time as my wife couldn't believe I still wanted it. But this was the beginning of a great experience for me. This magazine unveiled the brand new Mark-IV, explained the SB-100 registration process, showed me that the wiring was doable and described the FFR community with a write up on the 4th annual Huntington Beach Cruise-In.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99964&d=1546362805

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99963&d=1546362793

I think that was 7 or 8 years ago. When Dave Hodgkins showed me that you could modify these cars for the big and tall, there were no more barriers to overcome.


Lastly, thanks to my wife Dana. What was that...., order another one? Thanks dear!

-Steve

Papa
01-01-2019, 01:56 PM
Again, Steve; beautiful car and equally beautiful New Years' weather. I'm jealous! It was -4 degrees this morning here.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99967&d=1546368718

Enjoy the car and all those thumbs-up. You've earned it!

Dave

PeteMeindl
01-01-2019, 09:22 PM
Wow - looks fantastic, Steve! A setting to match the car, too! Congratulations.

Paul2STL
01-01-2019, 10:58 PM
Steve,

Your car just looks gorgeous. I just skimmed through you build again and you did some awesome modifications. Your picks are making so excited about picking up my car this week from Jeff's same color but with silver strips. I have Gas-n-pipes on order also. Your picks are wanting me to order the bumpers also. Thanks for helping me spend more money LOL.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99427&d=1545527298

Straversi
01-02-2019, 12:01 AM
C
Steve,

Your car just looks gorgeous. I just skimmed through you build again and you did some awesome modifications. Your picks are making so excited about picking up my car this week from Jeff's same color but with silver strips. I have Gas-n-pipes on order also. Your picks are wanting me to order the bumpers also. Thanks for helping me spend more money LOL.


Thanks, I love the silver stripes, BTW. Regarding spending money, I’m just returning the favor.
-Steve

Straversi
04-01-2019, 12:39 PM
I've been noticing an increasingly strong gas odor each time I drove the car recently. It was coming from the fuel tank area but no drips. My gas gauge has never worked properly so dropping the tank has been on my list of things to do for a while but the smell made it a must.

When I dropped the tank, I immediately noticed fuel around the fuel gauge sending unit. Popped off the retaining ring and yep, the gasket had a nice twist in it.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104878&d=1554138974

I got a replacement at my local auto parts store. They only sell the gasket and retainer ring together $21. Thankfully the replacement gasket is slightly thicker so I don't think it will fold over like the original. I put a little gas on the gasket to lubricate it so the twisting retaining ring wouldn't grab it. I did that the first time around too but obviously it didn't work.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104879&d=1554138989

While I had the fuel level sending unit out, I put my ohm meter on the pins and cycled the float. It showed the proper 15-158 ohm range so I put it back in.

After I had it all back together my fuel gauge started working properly. Not ready to claim victory over the gas gauge yet but maybe the float was stuck or my connection was bad.


Side note: I covered my access panels when carpeting my trunk (looks pretty) thinking it's not that tough to drop a gas tank, should I ever have to get to the fuel pump. Easy to drop an empty gas tank, yes. Full gas tank, PITA. If I were to do it again, I'd keep those handy little access panels in place.

-Steve

Fixit
04-01-2019, 05:53 PM
If I were to do it again, I'd keep those handy little access panels in place.

You must not be a subscriber to Mr. Murphy... :rolleyes: As many of us know there will never be a fuel pump or sender problem when the tank is empty!!

Straversi
03-04-2020, 05:33 PM
I've been wanting to get a Snapless Tonneau from Phillip and Kay Deal for a while. I emailed them and they sent me a measuring guide to ensure a great fit.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123581&d=1583360252

I marked out my dimensions per their instructions, but I realized my high-mounted seatbelts were going to cause an interference with their cover.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123580&d=1583360238

I mocked up a possible solution on butcher paper, turned it into a dimensioned drawing and sent it to Kay and Phillip with photos. I asked if they would do a custom cover. They said they would be happy to accommodate my request as soon as the holidays were over. I was in no rush.

A few weeks later the cover arrived, perfect fit!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123579&d=1583360230

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123578&d=1583360222

I also sent them a sketch of a small flap and asked them to make and ship loose so I could install after everything was in place.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123582&d=1583360899

Worked like a charm.

It was a true pleasure to work with Phillip and Kay. Great people and a great product.

Thanks
-Steve

Kmcallahan
04-25-2020, 02:37 PM
I've been wanting to get a Snapless Tonneau from Phillip and Kay Deal for a while. I emailed them and they sent me a measuring guide to ensure a great fit.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123581&d=1583360252

I marked out my dimensions per their instructions, but I realized my high-mounted seatbelts were going to cause an interference with their cover.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123580&d=1583360238

I mocked up a possible solution on butcher paper, turned it into a dimensioned drawing and sent it to Kay and Phillip with photos. I asked if they would do a custom cover. They said they would be happy to accommodate my request as soon as the holidays were over. I was in no rush.

A few weeks later the cover arrived, perfect fit!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123579&d=1583360230

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123578&d=1583360222

I also sent them a sketch of a small flap and asked them to make and ship loose so I could install after everything was in place.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123582&d=1583360899

Worked like a charm.

It was a true pleasure to work with Phillip and Kay. Great people and a great product.

Thanks
-Steve

Steve,
Your Design and their build came out great. that is a good looking cover.

BadAsp427
04-25-2020, 04:21 PM
Phillip and Kay do a great job with these covers. I will tell you that when you adjust your bungee cords, adjust them TIGHT. If you leave them too loose, and it is raining, they will puddle and not drain the water off. The first time mine was in the rain, the cover worked great, but the puddle was almost disastrous. I found the by having them tight, the water would flow off much better rather than puddling.

Not tight enough, any longer without draining it off and I think it wold have collapsed.
127192

With them tight, you get something like this.
127193

Straversi
04-25-2020, 10:35 PM
Thanks, that’s good advice. I appreciate it
-Steve

Straversi
07-01-2020, 03:02 PM
Someone posted the link to these new Coyote coil covers from Ford Racing (M6067-M50CAM). I like the raised fins in natural aluminum.

Couldn't help myself.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130880&d=1593633280

I like the look and I hadn't spent any money on the car recently and that's just not right...

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133878&d=1597858900

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130881&d=1593633291

-Steve

GTBradley
07-01-2020, 04:35 PM
That is a perfect addition!

PeteMeindl
07-01-2020, 04:37 PM
wow - yeah, that does look good!

edwardb
07-01-2020, 08:39 PM
Very nice. Those are great looking covers and fit into your very nice engine installation perfectly. Now if only Ford would have something like that for the Gen 3 Coyote. If that's even possible. :eek:

Vspeeds
07-02-2020, 01:50 AM
Perfect

Straversi
07-02-2020, 09:54 AM
Thanks all. Can’t even call it a project since they just snap on, but the result made me happy none the less. Paul, you are right, Ford should offer something for the Gen 3 but I think you handled it as well as can be. You just gotta see the beauty in those Gen 3 performance numbers and be happy.
-Steve

Caddy Dad
07-02-2020, 12:45 PM
I've been wanting to get a Snapless Tonneau from Phillip and Kay Deal for a while. I emailed them and they sent me a measuring guide to ensure a great fit.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123581&d=1583360252

I marked out my dimensions per their instructions, but I realized my high-mounted seatbelts were going to cause an interference with their cover.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123580&d=1583360238

I mocked up a possible solution on butcher paper, turned it into a dimensioned drawing and sent it to Kay and Phillip with photos. I asked if they would do a custom cover. They said they would be happy to accommodate my request as soon as the holidays were over. I was in no rush.

A few weeks later the cover arrived, perfect fit!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123579&d=1583360230

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123578&d=1583360222

I also sent them a sketch of a small flap and asked them to make and ship loose so I could install after everything was in place.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=123582&d=1583360899

Worked like a charm.

It was a true pleasure to work with Phillip and Kay. Great people and a great product.

Thanks
-Steve

Cover looks great. Do you have any contact information for Phillip and Kay?
Thanks!

Straversi
07-02-2020, 02:16 PM
Cover looks great. Do you have any contact information for Phillip and Kay?
Thanks!

Phillip Deal
wpdeal@gmail.com

460.465USMC
07-07-2020, 10:39 PM
Next up is the EdwardB's clutch switch bracket. All I can say is thanks and thanks again. Don't know what i would do if I was building this without the EdwardB build thread. I have it printed and in a binder.


Hi Steve. Really enjoying your build thread! I've already documented a number of tips I will consider once my kit arrives, and I can start the build.

I like you idea of printing Edwardb's build thread. I've read all of his build threads, and (like everyone else) really benefited. Is there an easy way to print like you mentioned above? I found the printable version option, but it doesn't include the pictures, which a man with a small mind (me!) definitely needs. How did you print his build for your binder? Page by page?

Straversi
07-08-2020, 12:47 PM
Hi Steve. Really enjoying your build thread! I've already documented a number of tips I will consider once my kit arrives, and I can start the build.

I like you idea of printing Edwardb's build thread. I've read all of his build threads, and (like everyone else) really benefited. Is there an easy way to print like you mentioned above? I found the printable version option, but it doesn't include the pictures, which a man with a small mind (me!) definitely needs. How did you print his build for your binder? Page by page?

Glad you found something useful in my thread. It's been a while so I don't remember exactly how I printed Paul's and others' but I just went to Page 1 of my build thread and hit "Ctrl" "P" and it looked like it was set up to print the entire 53 page document. I use Microsoft Office on a PC.
-Steve

Straversi
08-18-2020, 12:49 PM
I loved the Terlingua Racing Team emblems that Hotyacht added to his car in New Zealand. Loved the story he shared about the exploits of Shelby and his buddies out in the Terlingua desert. Reposted below.

Copied from Hotyacht's graduation post. "The badge on the side is the Terlingua Racing Team logo as used by the Shelby team on their Mustangs - there is a great story behind the logo and how it came about - https://terlinguaracingteam.com/terlingua-racing-team-history/ "

As much as I admired Hotyacht's emblems, I opted to pay tribute with a grill badge. Fabricated the backing plate and angle bracket and bolted the pieces to my radiator screen. I haven't made anything in a while and really enjoy making simple brackets with a jig saw and file.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133795&d=1597771854

I like the look and I like to share the story.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133798&d=1597771887

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133799&d=1597771895

-Steve

wareaglescott
08-19-2020, 07:22 AM
Nice addition Steve. Looks great.

ZachT
10-15-2020, 12:28 PM
Great thread. Thank you for
your documentation! Can I ask how the finish on your aluminum panels is holding up? I really like the look of the brushed aluminum and would like to do something similar.

Straversi
10-15-2020, 03:47 PM
Great thread. Thank you for
your documentation! Can I ask how the finish on your aluminum panels is holding up? I really like the look of the brushed aluminum and would like to do something similar.

Thanks Zach,
Glad you enjoyed the thread. I have several thousand miles on the car now and the aluminum panels still look great. I finished mine with Alumaclear. Others use Shark Hyde. Both products work great.
Good luck with your build. Reach out anytime.
-Steve

Straversi
10-04-2022, 01:41 PM
7000 miles and loving every minute. I changed the oil at 5000 and gave the car a thorough inspection. One loose bolt on my rear sway bar but everything else looked good.

I had a rattle in my driver's side Gas-N-Pipes side pipe. I called Georgie to see if I could buy a replacement. He said he would just send me a new one. Didn't ask how long I'd had it; just said he'd replace it. Then Covid hit and stainless became scarce. Georgie got behind on his existing backlog so he asked if I could be patient. Of course, I understood and eventually Georgie sent me a new side pipe. Just a shout out to a great vendor! He was eager to help me but wanted to take care of all of you waiting for your orders.

We are very lucky to have great vendors that support this community.

-Steve

wareaglescott
10-04-2022, 02:47 PM
Glad you are still enjoying it!

Tooth
10-04-2022, 03:52 PM
I'm really glad you posted this. I'm early on in my build and this amazing build just gave me some inspiration.

Thank you!