Back to Work at Factory Five

[Dave Smith]

Factory Five Crew Back to Full Speed After 14th Annual Open House

I walked around this morning and was amazed how fast the crew was able to put things back together and get back into full-speed production following our big Open House event. Mad Dog is plowing through over 500 photos and we'll have a full report on Saturday's event up shortly, as well as expanded details on the 818 project now that the design competition is over.

For now, here are some pictures of the place as we clean-up and get back to work.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00097.jpg
Rick Masters is back at tech support helping guys build their cars.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110611-00079.jpg
Just one of 50 cars at this year's Open House. This one was part of a contingent from Texas who drove up! Dig on the license plate (blanked out the number) distinguished flying cross.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00106.jpg
Chris F. is back welding Mk4s.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00104.jpg
Jessie is shipping parts at full speed.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00103.jpg

We shipped a GTM out in a crate (below) and Stewart Transport is here to pick-up some kits.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00102.jpg

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00101.jpg
Brian F. is busy packing kits.

[Dave Smith]

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00098.jpg
Jason L. works with Mad Dog on the Open House post.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00095.jpg
The new showroom looks awesome from my office window. Hmmm...which car should I take for lunch?

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00092.jpg

The suspension demos get loaded into the showroom after Jason (below) puts a shine to the new floor.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00090.jpg

[Dave Smith]

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00088.jpg
The 25 Hour Endurance Racer is scheduled for some work shortly.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00086.jpg
Jesper Ingerslev and Jim Schenck talk 818.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00085.jpg
The warehouse is returning to kit stock rather than car parking.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00082.jpg
Here's a cool stable of race cars and a street car.

[Dave Smith]

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00081.jpg
Rick Masters parks Jim's Challenge Racer.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00113.jpg
My favorite signed door returns to the showroom.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00112.jpg
A good job is when you can park your car next to your desk.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00109.jpg
R&D becomes temporary vehicle parking as we sort things out.

[Dave Smith]

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00108.jpg
Project 818 table in the background.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/june11/images/IMG-20110613-00107.jpg
Another Type 65 Coupe takes shape first thing this morning.

[Rscocca]

It was a pleasure to meet you and finally put some faces to all the names, I had a great time and look forward to next year, sooo how do you take your coffee

[Jeff Collins]

Bob
It was great to meet you at the open house, we were the early birds. Your car is awesome, hope you had a good trip home.

[Jeff Collins]

I really like Jim's car, it just looks right to me. Ole #65 is my favorite coupe door too.

[riptide motorsport]

Great job, great life!

[Rick Masters]

We had a blast at the open house great to see the cars and guys.
Rick@FactoryFive

[MPTech]

Congratualtions on another successful event, despite the weather!

I wish I had your view from MY desk and your parking problems!!! ;)

My goal is to make it up there some day for an open house and factory tour!!

Cool job, THANKS for doing it!!!!

[MrJeffreyB]

I'm not sure if I am more jealous of you guys that get to work at FFR or that you can go to work in jeans!

Wish I had not missed the Open House. Looks like a fun time was had despite the weather...