figtuna
04-07-2017, 08:06 PM
Goodday ladies & gents
Admission: I am a Daytona Coupe nut! I have been an enthusiast since I was a boy in the sixties when my parents bought me an HO racing set that came with the tan colored Daytona Coupe (which I sill have!). That being said I have ordered the required straight jacket as suggested by the forum members and Hannibal Lector mask to protect the ones I love from serious injury!
I have been secretly scheming the build and gradually introducing the concept of the build by leaving pictures of the coupe in my wife’s magazines (Christmas Story) and talking more about the car openly! Yes these are the measures of a desperate man!
Okay! My intentions are honorable and I need the divine wisdom of the forum members to move forward with my bucket list endeavor.
I love to work with my hands to create something of my own design. I enjoy turning my own wrenches, knowing that I did it and can proudly go forth into the day with my head held high. (I wax poorly in my prose).
Seriously, I have been researching the build for sometime and I’m trying to get a reality-check of the scope of the project. So far, I’ve determined the focus of the build. I want a coupe that I can drive comfortably without a lot of horsepower. I think people who want to dump HP into a build are not familiar with the concept of drivability or power-to-weight ratio. I was talking with a guy that has a Hellcat and says that he can’t drive it on wet streets or on cold tires and that car has electronic traction control….where’s the fun in that? I would like enough power to go from 0-60 in less than 4 sec.
Here is my basic package of major components:
1. FFR Daytona Coupe –Gen III (Complete kit)
2. Ford Coyote engine
3. Wilwood brakes
4. AC/Heater
5. IRS
6. Rear axle 3.55
7. Tremec TKO-5 tranny
8. Paint
9. Power steering
10. Power brakes
11. Halibrand wheels (18x9” fr & 18x11’ Rr)
For each of the above I could use the forum member’s profound wisdom. The only absolute above is the kit itself! I’m trying to avoid catastrophic cost due to an oversight and minimize setbacks so, for example, someone with experience might recommend a Windsor 351 over the Coyote engine. The clutch and bell housing assembly is another expense. Dual-disc vs single-disc assembly and the additional parts needed. When FFR states that the customer needs to provide the drive train, that entails more than the engine, clutch assembly and the tranny… that’s just too vague for me to wrap my brain around and hope that I cover all my bases and avoid major expenses.
The other challenge I have is my small 2-car garage but good bench space. There won’t any vehicles parked in it during the build but it’s not a deep garage and the ceiling is 10 ft. Any suggestions here are welcomed. I at least have decent bench space.
Tools: I have tools and I have nearly everything listed in the FFR coupe build manual with the exception of the jack-stands. What tools, not listed, did you find handy for the build. Things like creepers, jacks, or other items that can make the job easier is always a blessing.
Perhaps my biggest challenge…my wife. She’s not so keen on the project so expenses have to be kept under control. I do not want to constantly go to her and tell her I need to spend more money for parts. She knows that I’ve been planning this project and knows that it is important to me…I don’t want to disappoint her. Maybe if I convince her to go and attend the build school with me, she’ll get a better perspective and scope of the build?
One thing that I pride myself on is that I love a challenge. Sixty two years of age is only a number….hell I’m hitting my prime! :cool:
Happy motoring and thank you in advance for everyone’s feedback.
Stephen
Admission: I am a Daytona Coupe nut! I have been an enthusiast since I was a boy in the sixties when my parents bought me an HO racing set that came with the tan colored Daytona Coupe (which I sill have!). That being said I have ordered the required straight jacket as suggested by the forum members and Hannibal Lector mask to protect the ones I love from serious injury!
I have been secretly scheming the build and gradually introducing the concept of the build by leaving pictures of the coupe in my wife’s magazines (Christmas Story) and talking more about the car openly! Yes these are the measures of a desperate man!
Okay! My intentions are honorable and I need the divine wisdom of the forum members to move forward with my bucket list endeavor.
I love to work with my hands to create something of my own design. I enjoy turning my own wrenches, knowing that I did it and can proudly go forth into the day with my head held high. (I wax poorly in my prose).
Seriously, I have been researching the build for sometime and I’m trying to get a reality-check of the scope of the project. So far, I’ve determined the focus of the build. I want a coupe that I can drive comfortably without a lot of horsepower. I think people who want to dump HP into a build are not familiar with the concept of drivability or power-to-weight ratio. I was talking with a guy that has a Hellcat and says that he can’t drive it on wet streets or on cold tires and that car has electronic traction control….where’s the fun in that? I would like enough power to go from 0-60 in less than 4 sec.
Here is my basic package of major components:
1. FFR Daytona Coupe –Gen III (Complete kit)
2. Ford Coyote engine
3. Wilwood brakes
4. AC/Heater
5. IRS
6. Rear axle 3.55
7. Tremec TKO-5 tranny
8. Paint
9. Power steering
10. Power brakes
11. Halibrand wheels (18x9” fr & 18x11’ Rr)
For each of the above I could use the forum member’s profound wisdom. The only absolute above is the kit itself! I’m trying to avoid catastrophic cost due to an oversight and minimize setbacks so, for example, someone with experience might recommend a Windsor 351 over the Coyote engine. The clutch and bell housing assembly is another expense. Dual-disc vs single-disc assembly and the additional parts needed. When FFR states that the customer needs to provide the drive train, that entails more than the engine, clutch assembly and the tranny… that’s just too vague for me to wrap my brain around and hope that I cover all my bases and avoid major expenses.
The other challenge I have is my small 2-car garage but good bench space. There won’t any vehicles parked in it during the build but it’s not a deep garage and the ceiling is 10 ft. Any suggestions here are welcomed. I at least have decent bench space.
Tools: I have tools and I have nearly everything listed in the FFR coupe build manual with the exception of the jack-stands. What tools, not listed, did you find handy for the build. Things like creepers, jacks, or other items that can make the job easier is always a blessing.
Perhaps my biggest challenge…my wife. She’s not so keen on the project so expenses have to be kept under control. I do not want to constantly go to her and tell her I need to spend more money for parts. She knows that I’ve been planning this project and knows that it is important to me…I don’t want to disappoint her. Maybe if I convince her to go and attend the build school with me, she’ll get a better perspective and scope of the build?
One thing that I pride myself on is that I love a challenge. Sixty two years of age is only a number….hell I’m hitting my prime! :cool:
Happy motoring and thank you in advance for everyone’s feedback.
Stephen