Henry's s/n 0002 Gen III Coupe Build

[65 Cobra Dude]

This will be my build post for my Gen III Coupe. More pictures to come. Picking up the kit:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62764&d=1484506599

Henry

[65 Cobra Dude]

The boxes!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62765&d=1484507385

[The Stig]

Hi Henry,

I'm really looking forward to following along with you on this one. I have a ton of interest in the new Gen-3 coupe.

Do you have a pseudo build plan that you're willing to share at this point?

Have fun with it.

Mike

[Hankl]

Raise your right hand and say after me,

"I (State your name), do swear/affirm, that upon acceptance of this "Revered Coupe Jacket", will willingly subject myself to all manner of frustration and abrasion that my FFR Type 65 will provide. I further pledge that any and all fellow Coupe builders will have free reign in using the cash available in my wallet as they see fit to improve my build plan. I will not look down upon our fellow Roadster builders, but rather take pity on those not talented enough to build a race car with a roof, So Help Me God!"



It is my pleasure to present you with the "Revered Coupe Jacket", Here's your sign!!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/hankl_album/straight_jacket_backFS-1.jpg

Hankl :cool:

[Mark Dougherty]

dont forget to get eric and John also

[65 Cobra Dude]

Awesome Hank!!! I am humbled!

Thx,

Henry

[65 Cobra Dude]

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She is home.

Henry

[65 Cobra Dude]

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Meats!

Henry

[65 Cobra Dude]

Rear suspension!

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Roller:

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Motor:

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Motor and Tranny:

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Driver's Footbox:

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Pax Footbox:

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[65 Cobra Dude]

Rear Brakes:
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[65 Cobra Dude]

Mike,

Stock Coyote build with the new IRS and 18' meats. Not sure of the color yet but plan is to bring her to the LCS this year.

Henry

[The Stig]

Mike,

Stock Coyote build with the new IRS and 18' meats. Not sure of the color yet but plan is to bring her to the LCS this year.

Henry

Wow... You'd better get busy! That's not that far away. I'm looking forward to seeing her!

Take care Henry!

Mike

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thx Mike, dang job keeps getting in the way!

Henry

[Mark Dougherty]

henry
how many clecos do you own

[GoDadGo]

henry
how many clecos do you own

If I were a betting man I'd say at least 500!

Correction, Probably 1,000!

[Hankl]

dont forget to get eric and John also

OK!

[65 Cobra Dude]

Do I sense a tad of jealousy Mark? ;) I have enough clecos to do the job! ;)

Henry

[Mark Dougherty]

ahhhh
that you do brother

[65 Cobra Dude]

Motor and tranny are in. Thx to Treves for his sanity check!

Front:
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Driver's Side:
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Thx,

Henry

[Vette1972]

Henry,
Things are looking great! Like the details. Thanks for the update.
Len

[Shooty]

What is the difference in headroom and legroom between the Gen 2 and Gen 3 cars?

Henry,

You have all of the dream parts that are on my build list. Great combination of items top to bottom!

Getting ready to either take a deal on a Gen 2 or sign up for a Gen 3. I am 6'2" , 230 pounds and want to know how I could squeeze into a Daytona.

Any Daytona drivers out there that are my size that validate headroom and legroom?

A big thanks for any advice.

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thanks Shooty,

The Gen III's definitely have more legroom/headoom and the entry/exit is much easier. The wheel well intrusion at the back of the doors is much less which makes it roomier. The decision between a Gen II and Gen III can be difficult. If money is an issue, Gen II's will be bargains because folks may want to upgrade to Gen III. If not, Gen III is the way to go IMHO. Do you have the knowledge, tools and ability to build one? If not, it may be a while before a Gen III goes up for sale. You see how far mine is and I already have someone that wants to buy it and I am not selling (yet:>)). Best bet is to look locally to sit in both versions to make an informed decision. I see in your other post your time frame is end of this year which gives you the time to investigate.

Henry

[Garry Bopp]

Shooty,

Where are you located? There are coupes all over the USA and coupe owners are generally quite happy to let someone sit in their car. FYI, I had a Gen 1 coupe that I drove for 18,000 miles of smiles. I'm 6'2", 210 lbs with a 33" inseam. I had the Kirkey low back vintage seat mounted on the floor as far back as it would go. I had plenty of legroom and when wearing a helmet, the helmet would just brush the headliner ... not an issue, but it was noticeable. The Gen 3 floor sits roughly 2.5" lower so that would be additional headroom. The Gen 3 door is 3.5 " longer which does help with getting in and out. I sold my coupe about a year ago and have the new Gen 3 on order. Pros & cons ... the Gen 3 frame is much stronger than Gen 1 & 2, but is no longer the round tube ladder style chassis that is more period correct. So the choice is up to you! If you would like to ask any questions, please send me a Private Message on this website and I will give you my cellphone #.

Garry

[Erik W. Treves]

henry .. you are going to want to flip that shifter the hole opening is forward.

[65 Cobra Dude]

Already done - thx Chief!!!

Henry

[Erik W. Treves]

:) ...

[Olli]

Henry,

Could you please post a picture of how the shifter is now located when you get a chance?

Olli

[65 Cobra Dude]

Shifter flipped and driveshaft installed:

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[Jacob McCrea]

That's some really good progress Henry. Also, is that a Litespeed in the background?

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thanks Jacob and good eye. It's an Eddie Merckx built by Litespeed to his specs. Great bike to ride. I also have a Guru carbon fiber bike that is super lite and fast with Zipp 600 wheels and Dura Ace components.

Henry

[Olli]

Thanks for posting the "flipped" shifter picture.

Olli

[65 Cobra Dude]

Finished the fuel system today and ran the rear brake lines to the front. Did not hook up to master yet because the pedal box needs to come out one more time. Also put the air filter system on and the pax header. Alternator needs to come off to put on drivers header.

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[Vette1972]

Henry, Things are looking great and moving along well it appears! Really nice build. Thanks, Len

[edwardb]

Shifter flipped and driveshaft installed:

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Henry

Enjoying your build a lot. Keeping my eye on the new Coupe. :rolleyes: One question though. Isn't that kind of a lot of the slip joint showing there on the transmission output? Looks like the driveshaft is 1 or 1-1/2 inches too short. Is that the Factory Five standard issue for the Coyote/TKO/IRS combination?

[65 Cobra Dude]

Good catch Ed. The Coyote, IRS driveshaft is not complete yet.

Thx,

Henry

[65 Cobra Dude]

Brakes are complete, steering rack is in, pedal box is complete including custom throttle stop and modified pedal. The headers are at the powder coater. Wiring is next!

Henry

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[Vette1972]

Henry,
Things are looking great. What's your reasoning behind the throttle stop?

Thanks for the update. Len

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thanks Len,

The Coyote pedals have been know to break if you mash them. I have replaced more than one pedal for that very reason (not mine of course :>)).


Henry

[Vette1972]

Thanks Len,

The Coyote pedals have been know to break if you mash them. I have replaced more than one pedal for that very reason (not mine of course :>)).


Henry

That's a good reason! Good tip to pass along Thanks!

[65 Cobra Dude]

Sorry it's been so long since an update. I am working the wiring now. Computer is set as well as Coyote and Ron Francis fuse boxes. Also have P/S pump and AC compressor mounted. Reservoirs mounted and steering shaft mounted.

Thx,

Henry

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[Paul G]

Nice pics and tips, our insanity will probably start late this week or next week, the kit is on it's way via Stewart Transport/

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thanks Paul and congratulations. The build is a blast. I'll be watching yours. My only regret is my other job keeps getting in the way ;)

Henry

[Jeff Kleiner]

...My only regret is my other job keeps getting in the way.

Henry

You need to talk to your boss about some time off. Hopefully that will go better for you than it does for me---of course it's a well known fact that my boss is a horses a$$ :)

Jeff

[65 Cobra Dude]

Good one Jeff!!! Yeah, my boss is tough... See you in 3.5 months.

Henry

[Gringo]

Henry, Thanks for all the info and pictures. My coupe should be here late this month.
I have a question, what size clecos do I need?
Thanks,
Gringo in Idaho

[65 Cobra Dude]

Congrats on getting your Coupe Gringo. You need both 1/8 and 3/16" clecos. Mostly 1/8 but a few (10 or less) 3/16 help out..

Henry

[R Thomas]

Is it me, a picture angle, or does the Passenger side of the engine sit higher than the driver side?

[65 Cobra Dude]

Nah, it's a combination of the angle and the intake cover is not all the way down. There is a bunch of wires on that side that I have since culled. I'll post some more pictures this weekend. I have done quite a bit since those pics. I am very very close to first start.

Thx,

Henry

[WIS89]

Is it me, a picture angle, or does the Passenger side of the engine sit higher than the driver side?

With a nod to Happy Gilmore... "Nah, it's because you only have one shoe on!"

Sorry, I had to.

To be serious though, I think it is an optical illusion.

Regards,

Steve

[65 Cobra Dude]

First start today. I'll get a video on this week. I know I have been delinquent in posting but work keeps getting in the way. All the interior aluminum is in but one piece and the rear hatch and battery trap door is in. Wiring is close but dash is at powder coater and should be back this week. Ready to go cart once I put the brake fluid in and bleed the brakes. Hard to keep up with Erik Treves but trying. I have to admit I am a little gun shy because of the recent blown Coyotes But I bought the 2015 adapter which allows me to put the filter on the block so I should be OK...

Thx,

Henry