Paul2stl #9122 Graduated

[Paul2STL]

Hi, everyone just received my MK4 kit from Stewarts lastFriday the 11th. The complete date wasJuly 8, but Don had 8 other cars on the truck to deliver and I’m in the Northwestso that put me at the end of the line. Anyway the delivery went smooth, Don was great he gave me a lot of infomost I already new like the two forums and the best colors for resale. I ordered a base kit during the 50/50 sale and got about 26 options. I will be numbering the car #12 because my order number from FFR was 122286 the day Iturned 12 years old. I found that to be pretty cool and not that I am superstitious or anything. Completed the inventory already and have a good list of back ordered items, which most have came in since it took so long to get my kit. Major items holding me back are IRS components, but they should be here soon. Ordered the fuel injection kit and assumed it came with the fuel tank, straps and filler tube. Well you know what they say about assumptions LOL. That was the one over sight on my part. I am really excited to get started and have majority of the parts on hand. The body is on a buck now, the buck I got from a fellow forum member thanks RR20AC. I have been following the forums for years so I do not have too many dumb questions. Not sure if I will start a build thread or not.
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[GoDadGo]

Congratulations & Welcome Aboard!

You Have Just Embarked On An Amazing Journey!

[RR20AC]

Glad to help Paul. We will be cruising before you know it! Jim

[cgundermann]

Congrats Paul!

[Bdmac58]

Awesome! Congratulations.

[DadofThree]

Congrats Paul! Welcome to the club!

[Papa]

Congratulations, Paul!

[Dougs Garage]

Want to say - congratulations, Paul! I was wondering if anyone else opted for a base kit like I did. Got mine with lots of options at 50/50 also. It might be more work starting from a base but that means more fun. I am in Las Vegas and have gotten through suspension and brake assembly on my MkIV. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions .I have solved a few issues by looking at other folks solutions. Saves time and money. If you come across a roadblock ,post it and most likely someone will have had the same issue. I am curious what powerplant you will be using. Doug

[Paul2STL]

Thanks everyone, my plan is to be driving in gel coat in a year, we will see LOL. Doug I am using a Coyote backed by a T-56. Got the whole set up from Forte. I chose the base kit because I knew with all the different options it would be cheaper then a complete kit, if purchased during the 50/50 sale.

[Paul2STL]

Well got some work done on the build the last two weeks. Started by pulling most of the raw steel parts that come in the kit to paint with gloss black POR-15 to match the frame. Everything went together as planned on the front suspension. Except for the upper A-arms that were sent with the ball joint, mount upside down. Realized is after had both balljoints on. I had a few coworkers over tohelp get the IRS center section in. That went in without too much trouble, torqued the bolts down, and moved on. Initially put the lower IRS arms in the wrong side but caught that pretty quick and fixed before moving on. Marking all the torqued bolts with red paint markers as I went along so as not to forget. I am using the stock 15 Mustang rear brakes so I had to do a little massaging to get them to work with 17” wheels and clear the weights. Post more on that as I read miss informationabout what would and would not work. Would have moved on to mounting the Wilwood pedal assembly but I am still waiting on the modified brake pedal from Whitby. I am using Whiby’s complete power brake kitw/Wilwood pedals. Ordered the kit from them at the end of May, received most of the kit two weeks ago, but still waiting on the pedal. Therefore, I pulled the components for the Coyote power steering out and mounted the rack npinion. Had to paint the spacers from the kit that I missed on my first pill of raw steel parts. While I had, the paint out I touched up partsof the frame that had been chipped from installing the IRS. Gloss black POR is a perfect match for that.

[Paul2STL]

Made some progress on my build cut some blocks out of 2x10sI had at work. Used the wood to stack upunder the back wheels and a couple on car ramps to get the height above thelift. Went pretty well, had about 3” underthe frame and about 1” under the front and rear wheels since the stand hadwings on it. Got on my butt and push itout with my feet. Had one of the guysfrom work help me load it on my trailer to take back to work. Took her off the block and down on her ownshoes for the first time. Got her readyfor the engine install that weekend. Pushedher all the way back in the garage and put her up on the stacked block in therear and sat the front wheels on 4x4s to get the engine hoist under. Had plenty of room in a 2-car garage to getit in without opening the garage door. With the Coyote and the T-56 matted, I had a couple of friends help getthe power plant in. One was pushing downon the tranny while we lowered her in. When it was almost in, we attached the headers then dropped it all theway in. Took about 2 hours from start tofinish, that thing fits like a glove in the engine bay. Did that a few weeks ago and have beenworking on wiring lately. Plan to pullthe engine back out and get all the engine panels

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On her own feet, I removed the heater, reservoir and radiator for the install.
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Pictures of the engine and trans ready to go in.
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Engine in tight fit but its in.
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[Straversi]

You are flying along and making it look easy. Looking good.
-Steve

[RR20AC]

Looking good Paul. I see you got the stainless brake lines in and you bumped out the heater box. Would like to come out when you have your first start. Let me know.

[cgundermann]

He's zipping right along!

[Paul2STL]

Glad to help Paul. We will be cruising before you know it! Jim
I will let you know Jim, but I have to get my fire wall fixed first. I cut it out an inch to far toward the center and the heater is to close to the CMCV valve. Plus I am going to pull the engine back out to get my engine bay aluminum panels powder coated. Any suggestions for a local powder coater? I was thinking about taking them to Kens in Parkland.

[RR20AC]

Chris has one , mine was good then had some trouble which they fixed. So I can't endorse them

[cgundermann]

I have had really good luck with ~

http://www.premierpowdercoatinginc.com/

Chris

[rx7922]

Hi Paul, love the setup, i also want to get a t-56 transmission, question, for you though, with the coyote motor and the t56, what was the size of your driveshaft?

[mlewis]

Hi Paul. Impressive progress !! I revived my kit a week after you and I'm not nearly this far along ... I wanted to get a build thread going but have not had a chance.

I have a similar build, but going with the TKO-600

I plan to keep an eye on your build progress (and motivation).

Mark

[Paul2STL]

[QUOTE=rx7922;304319]Hi Paul, love the setup, i also want to get a t-56 transmission, question, for you though, with the coyote motor and the t56, what was the size of your driveshaft?[/QUOTe
The overall length from the trans housing to the diff flange is 9". The shaft tube itself is a little over 3". So with the slip yoke overall length should be around 13". I had it made by http://mitchelldifferential.com/ they make the ones FFR sells. Haven't received it yet, but will post pictures when I do.

[Paul2STL]

Hi Paul. Impressive progress !! I revived my kit a week after you and I'm not nearly this far along ... I wanted to get a build thread going but have not had a chance.

I have a similar build, but going with the TKO-600

I plan to keep an eye on your build progress (and motivation).

Mark

Thanks Mark, I will be pulling the engine back out and having things powder coated so two steps forward one step back. The good thing is once I get all my parts from the powder coater should be quick to build up to a point to first start. Hopefully by the 1st of February.

[Paul2STL]

Thinks, Chris I saw them on my search and they had some good reviews. Will have to go by there and get a quote. I narrowed it down to them or Forever Powder Coating in Olympia its a little farther, but I work on Ft. Lewis so not that far from there.

[Yama-Bro]

It's looking great and you are making some serious progress!

[Paul2STL]

Well it's been a while since my last post on the build. I have been making some progress, holidays and powder coating got in the way so my February 1st start date is out. Built my own battery box out of stainless sheet metal I acquired from work, turned out pretty good. Binding stainless sheet is no easy task without the right equipment.

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Managed to powder coat all my parts myself except for the fire wall, fan shroud and driver front foot box panel. They are just to big to cook in the $50 home oven that's in the garage. Did find a powder coater that did it for a decent price of $150 for all three plus powder cost, because I wanted a color they didn't carry in house. They gave me the left over powder which was good because I missed a few things from the first three rounds of powder coating. I think I powder coated over 50 parts. That took a lot of time cycling through all those parts, spraying base coat, cooking, spaying gloss and cooking again. Great money saving DIY project, but sure ate up a lot of build time. Put Lizard Skin sound control and heat barrier on the tuff to reach area when I spray. Another idea I got from Edwardb.

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The booth I made out of crate box from the Coyote came in handy. First parts coated was home made Coyote engine sling mounts in this pic.

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Put the body on for seat fitment probably could have waited, but wanted to see the body on with wheels on it and on the ground.

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Also received my drive shaft from Mitchel Differentials.

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[cgundermann]

Looking great! Very cool that you did your own powdercoating!

Chris

[RR20AC]

Heater box bump out and the lizard skin look great Paul. Can't wait to hear her roar.

[TheBabyBadger]

VERY. VERY. COOL. That engine just looks MEAN!

[WIS89]

Paul-

Everything looks great. Nicely done with the powder coating!

You are making swift progress, even with the time you put into the powder coating. I don't blame you for dropping the seat in; feels good to sit there and looking things over!

I have enjoyed following along!

Regards,

Steve

[Paul2STL]

Made some more progress the last week or so.

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Install my home powder coated aluminum panels along matching rivets I did. Powder coating over 160 rivets was a test of my patents. Had to do in two batches and found that too much clear coat would cause it to turn whitish color so for the second coat I did with out the clear. I had a professional powder coat the fire wall and fan shroud.

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I ran my 3/8 OEM nylon fuel line up the passenger frame rail and no return line in the engine compartment. Running a stock Corvette fuel filter/pressure regulator near the fuel tank in the rear.

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I rolled on Lizard Skin on some of the foot box panels that will be hard to reach once they where installed. Spraying the Lizard Skin will be a messy job so the less I have to spray in a hole (foot box areas) the better. An Idea that I got from (Paul) Edwardb and (Jim) RR20AC. I taking a lot of good ideas from both those guys. Their builds are top notch with a high attention to detail.

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And the fuse box and engine wiring set up for the Coyote. Cant wait to finally drop the engine in for good. That will have to hold off for now in the process of taping up the whole car to spray the four layers of Lizard Skin in the cockpit and trunk areas.

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Next update hopefully will be the Lizard Skin laid down and tape pulled off.

[cgundermann]

Very nice work!

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Thanks Chris,

I love your paint scheme, maybe I could see it in person sometime. I plan to be go carting in the spring and take it down to Da Bat for paint in the Fall.

[CraigS]

Your car is looking great. Do you know what the temp rating for the plastic fuel line is? It will be quite close to the header tube there.

[sbhunter]

Where did you get your fuel regulator/filter? I like the idea of putting it at the tank and not having a return line from the engine compartment.

[cgundermann]

Thanks Chris,

I love your paint scheme, maybe I could see it in person sometime. I plan to be go carting in the spring and take it down to Da Bat for paint in the Fall.

Your welcome over anytime - I’ll be done with my car this next week, but, I’m headed down to Havasu for six weeks...

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Where did you get your fuel regulator/filter? I like the idea of putting it at the tank and not having a return line from the engine compartment.
I bought it as a kit from Mike Forte along with my Engine and Trans package. He suggested the kit since my car is a base model from FFR you don't all the fuel system parts you need. I like the way it looks also compared to 2 hard lines coming into the engine compartment. You can get the filter/regulator and lines from Summit. Common stuff from the LS swaps, but will work with Coyote since the regulator is set at 58psi and Coyote needs a minimum 55psi. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-33737

[Paul2STL]

Your car is looking great. Do you know what the temp rating for the plastic fuel line is? It will be quite close to the header tube there.
Craig, Thanks for looking out. It is rated at 375 degree distortion point. That's direct heat applied. I was worried at first, but when I connected the fitting I used a heat gun directly on the hose and slide it the hose on. I had to get it pretty hot to get it to start and melt. I have about 2 inches if not more, should be enough air space to keep temps down on the line itself. Coyote sits a little more forward than a small block. Now is this all in theory so I will keep an eye on it when I run the engine.


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[RR20AC]

Car is looking great Paul. That trailer should work well for you too. Thinking about a wench setup and may go with a mid pedestal with a snatch block. Then just remove it after the car is up the ramp. Would solve the cable dragging over the lip. Hope I didn't make to much racket leaving yesterday. Take your time spraying that lizard skin. It is so thick that it slings out of that gun compared to spraying.

[Paul2STL]

Picked up a trailer to haul the roaster to auto cross and car show events.

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Had her loaded up for her first trip. Since it has been so cold here I took her into work to spray the Lizard Skin. I am fortunate to have a nice heated maintenance bay to get the job done over the long holiday weekend.

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Here a shot of it after the first two coats of Sound Control. It was a messy job, but I am very please with how it turned out. Thanks goes out to Jim (RR20AC) for the loaning of the spray kit and the tip for double taping along the edges. The difference this make in the cockpit is huge. I rode in one with it and one with out, makes the car feel solid. No doubt I will be using this in future car projects.

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Another shoot of the cockpit again a messy job and with a lot of prep work. The results are awesome. Now just have to wait 24 hours for it to fully cure. I am giving it 36 hours, planning to pick her up on Monday. I left the trailer in the opposite bay so it will be easy to roll her up into the "Cobra Cave". Then assembly will be quick I have everything ready to put her back together. Except for the dash, I need to start working on that once I get her all back together.

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[RR20AC]

Looks like a great setup. Can't wait to race you at auto-x♨️

[Paul2STL]

Dropped the engine/trans combo with drive shaft in for good.
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Mounted the headers using Stage 8 locking bolts and some Permatex Copper Anti-seize lubricant. Went in even easier this time had help from one of my coworkers.
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The transmission sits a little leaning toward the driver side. Is this normal for Coyote builds with a t-56? Not worried to much about it just wondering if there is something I did wrong. Mounted the transmission with out any spacers that gave my drive shaft the straightest shot towards the rear diff..

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Attached the aluminum flange of the drive shaft to the adaptor provide by FFR. Used some blue lock tight and torqued down the bolts.

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Fill the trans with Redline ATF, used about 3.5 quarts. I've read that it should take 4, but with the trans leaning toward the fill plug it started to drain out at 3.5. Should be good will check again when the car is completely level, right know on jack stands so don't have it exactly level.

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Once it was filled I sealed up the shifter with a little RTV and tightened down the bolts. Got a 427 shifter style shifter that had to be drill out so the bolt could pass through to tread into the Tremec shifter. Put it in the bench top drill press worked out great.

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Hope the next update will be a video of the first start if every thing goes as planned.

[Ducky2009]

Looks great Paul. Making good progress.

[Paul2STL]

Time for another update. Getting closer to official first start and go cart. Did a try at starting last weekend and ran into problems. Not so much with the engine but with the transmission. I did get the engine to run for a few minutes but shut her down right away when i realized i had no engagement with the clutch. At that point I was so mad thinking i would have to pull the engine and transmission. So took a brake from that and worked on some wiring and other little things. Well on Monday I went out to try and see what the problem was. Disconnected the slave cylinder, I'm using a hydraulic clutch set up from Forte Parts Connection. And realized that the clutch was disengaged no matter how far the fork was moved back. Then I thought maybe I shouldn't have put the Ford clutch fork arm pivot ball on the transmission that came with the bell housing and left the Tremec one on the transmission. So call Mike to confirm and sure enough this has happen before to other that received an pivot ball with the bolt kit from Ford he was sending with the kit he put together. Must have missed it on the forum. All is good know and read for first start and possibly a go cart.

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Here are some pics of the problem and what the fork did to the clutch. Just scraped it a little so should be fine.

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The black ball is the one that came on the trans. The shinny one came from Ford since I used a Ford bell housing thought hey that should be used with this set up. WROMG you know what that say about assumptions, they are the mother of all F#$%ups. About 1/2" kept the clutch engage all the time.

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Installed side pipes getting ready for the first start and go cart.

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Seats and harnesses install along with roll bar, not planning to run the chrome FFR roll bar just temporary. Bought the rake and shorter one from Breeze.

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Added a power port and switch in the trunk. The switch controls the LED lights and has a volt cage also.

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[cgundermann]

Sorry to hear about the glitch Paul; love your setup in the trunk.

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Sorry to hear about the glitch Paul; love your setup in the trunk.

Chris
Thanks Chris, got the idea from Jim. But wanted to have an on off switch for the lights in the truck.

[Paul2STL]

Here is a video my wife shot and edited. This was after a good break in on the engine and fixed a few leaks . The Speed Hut oil pressure sending unit stopped working. Also I was sent a celsius reading temperature gauge. Guess I’m calling Speed Hut to get replacements. Did get a mil light come on after the break in and few starts. It turned out to be a coolant issue, I’m guessing it was a air pocket in the system since it was a little low. Reset the light and hasn’t came on again after adding some coolant. Other than that has ran smoothly. This thing is freakin fast!! Enjoy the video!
https://youth.be/EErbusyeYYo (https://youtu.be/EErbusyeYYo)

[cgundermann]

Congrats Paul! That’s awesome...

[Mark Eaton]

Wow, great work!

[RR20AC]

Sounds great Paul. Great video. My oil pressure gauge failed too, and the temp gauge is Celsius. I left the temp gauge as is and they did send out a replacement for the other. The pollen is really bad right now and you can see in your video how much there is.

[Straversi]

Congratulations. Sounds great.

[GoDadGo]

Your Progress Is Impressive!

[Paul2STL]

Sounds great Paul. Great video. My oil pressure gauge failed too, and the temp gauge is Celsius. I left the temp gauge as is and they did send out a replacement for the other. The pollen is really bad right now and you can see in your video how much there is.

Jim, thanks I call Speed Hut today and they said they could change the gauge out for $15. I just have to send it back. They put me on hold to talk to someone about the pressure gauge for over 30 minutes. I was tired of waiting so just hung up. I will call them tomorrow again and see if they will send a new one. Yeah the pollen is bad it got all over the car. Not happy about that, but I love how fast this thing is. The Coyote has an instant response.

[Paul2STL]

Congratulations. Sounds great.

Thinks I wish I had roads to drive on like you in your first drive video. I did a Go Pro video on the same ride like yours but did like how it turned out.

[Paul2STL]

Your Progress Is Impressive!

Thanks, Steve

[erstanl]

Paul2STL, looking earlier in your build there are some great pictures of the front suspension. Wondering what spindles you are using? Are those FFR's?

[Paul2STL]

I’m using the Factory Five spindles I got them as an upgrade to my base kit. I have a set of the 94-98 Mustang ones that I was going to use, but got the FFR ones when they had the half price sale. Better geometry with the FFR set up.

[Paul2STL]

Well its been a while since a good update. I have been putting time to other indevors. I planned to do a Comp dash lay out from the very beginning. I thing the biggest challenge was getting the glove to the correct shape. I wanted the upper curve to match the curve of the body.
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I decided to make my own glove box out of fiber glass, tried making aluminum glove box but that was a fail. Used insulation board as a die for laying the fiber glass sheets. Came out pretty good for first time making anything out of fiber glass.

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It came out pretty rough.

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Cleaned it up and trimmed to the correct size then painted.

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Leather was installed in the interior of the glove box. It came out a little wavy thinks to the contact adhesive that sticks immediately.

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And here is the glove box with the door attached.

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[Ducky2009]

Haven't seen anyone use fiberglass. Adding new choices for the newer builders to consider in their own builds. Nice work!

[Yama-Bro]

Nice! what did you use to make the door? Is it just the left over piece that was cut out of the dash?

[Paul2STL]

Haven't seen anyone use fiberglass. Adding new choices for the newer builders to consider in their own builds. Nice work!
Thanks David, I saw it some where on one of the forums before. One of my coworkers suggested it to me. It was definitely a practice in patience’s to get it just right. Also thanks for the hazard switch you sent.

[Paul2STL]

Nice! what did you use to make the door? Is it just the left over piece that was cut out of the dash?
No, wasn’t usable once I cut it out would have been nice if I could. It was a little challenging to get the exact shape of the cut out, but 1/8 smaller. I used two pieces of .040 aluminum sandwiched together. With 1/8 foam under the leather on the front panel to match the rest of the dash and just leather on the inside one. Basically copied what Edwardb did on his last Roadster build.

[Paul2STL]

Roadster #9122 is almost ready to have its body mounted. I finished covering the dash in blackleather. It was a tedious process ofcutting the dash building the fiber glass glove box and getting everything tofit just the way I wanted. I think itpaid off.
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Here is the glove box I made decided to line it with leather. I used some of the 1/8 foam on the rear wall of the glove box. Probably should of just lined it with leather and no padding.

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Tried to keep the wiring as neat as I could.

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I have a question or would like everyone’sinput about mounting the body. I plan totake the car down to "The Bat" in California in October for paint. Should I mount the body and all the piecesalong with it like latches, quick jacks, windshield, trunk latch etc...? I know Jeff would do all the fitting and thatwould probably include mounting door and trunk latches. I would like to license and title it before Itake it to him. I do not need aninspection done here in Washington, so having it all together is not necessary. Therefore, should I mount the body and somewhatfit it with all the components or just wait until I take it down to Jeff?

[Straversi]

Looks nice.

Call Jeff Miller now and discuss your plan. He'd prefer that you don't install hood and door latches and a few other items. He can explain why. Don't know if you can register without latches but I'm sure you can work something out.

Just picked mine up from Miller and couldn't be happier.
-Steve

[Jdav]

While Miller would probably prefer an unmolested body, I'd recommend getting to to a driveable shape so you can put some shakedown miles on it. That way, if you find any issues, you can correct them without having to worry about scratching your brand new paint. Granted, I had my hood duck taped on for probably 100 miles with no issues, so you might be able to find a happy medium :)

[Higgybulin]

Roadster #9122 is almost ready to have its body mounted. I finished covering the dash in blackleather. It was a tedious process ofcutting the dash building the fiber glass glove box and getting everything tofit just the way I wanted. I think itpaid off.
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Here is the glove box I made decided to line it with leather. I used some of the 1/8 foam on the rear wall of the glove box. Probably should of just lined it with leather and no padding.

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Tried to keep the wiring as neat as I could.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=89259&d=1532295715
I have a question or would like everyone’sinput about mounting the body. I plan totake the car down to "The Bat" in California in October for paint. Should I mount the body and all the piecesalong with it like latches, quick jacks, windshield, trunk latch etc...? I know Jeff would do all the fitting and thatwould probably include mounting door and trunk latches. I would like to license and title it before Itake it to him. I do not need aninspection done here in Washington, so having it all together is not necessary. Therefore, should I mount the body and somewhatfit it with all the components or just wait until I take it down to Jeff?

Nice job on the dash!! Where does the grab bar come from?
Higgy

[Paul2STL]

Steve, Jdav thanks for the input. I think I will mount the body, windshield, lights and quick jacks. All the body pieces will be duck taped in place. I’m going to give Jeff a call just to double check.

[Paul2STL]

Higgy,
Bought the grab handle from a marine supply place. It’s the polish aluminum with clear coat.
https://www.eddiemarine.com/shop/deck-hardware/handles/grab-handles-smooth/grab-handles-smooth-billet-aluminum-10

[Paul2STL]

Well found some time to mount the dash and adjust everything. It is pretty tight behind the dash with all the Coyote, Ron Francis, and additional fuse box. This is the look I was after, took a lot of work but I think it paid off.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90937&d=1533737155

Also decided to do the Kleiner mod on the license plate light. I didn't want to cut my plate up. This is an extra plate I had that was already chewed up at the bottom to trimmed it to fit as of now. I plan to cut more material off the light to get the plate up higher so I don't have to cut up my good plate. Also found this license plate frame on the other forum does anyone know where to buy this frame? I looked on Shelby's, Superformance and the company that made it but no luck.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90938&d=1533737187

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90936&d=1533737152

[Yama-Bro]

Your dash turned out great! Good job.

[RR20AC]

Very nice Paul. Is that a push button start above the key? I'll look around for that frame. I didn't do a grab bar but would have been helpful on all the hard launches. The competition dash is different and if will be fun to compare when we are all on the road together. I'm used to the tach and speed between the wheel now an not sure if it would distract me to look at the center of the dash. Is it going to be on the road soon before paint? we'll all have to go for a run if so. Jim

[Paul2STL]

Very nice Paul. Is that a push button start above the key? I'll look around for that frame. I didn't do a grab bar but would have been helpful on all the hard launches. The competition dash is different and if will be fun to compare when we are all on the road together. I'm used to the tach and speed between the wheel now an not sure if it would distract me to look at the center of the dash. Is it going to be on the road soon before paint? we'll all have to go for a run if so. Jim

This weekend I plan to prep the body for install. Yes the plan is to get it licensed, registered and on the road before paint. No puss button start just the horn. I have a puss button start but not sure if I am going to use it. If I do it would probably be out of sight.

[Paul2STL]

Making some progress toward mounting the body. After a few trial and errors I finally got the Breeze roll bar fitted correctly. She slides right in with no pushing or pulling on the tubs. Once the body is mounted she should slide right in. I mig welded the hoop slugs to the hoop itself then tack welded the down tub. I took it to a fab shop and they tig welded the leg up for $30. Thought that was a pretty good deal. Then had it powder coated chrome. Was hoping it was a little more mirror like. From ten foot away it looks really shinny like true chrome.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90935&d=1533737150

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90934&d=1533737149

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90951&d=1533745138

[Ducky2009]

Making some progress toward mounting the body...... Then had it powder coated chrome.

Looks great Paul.

[Paul2STL]

Thanks David

[Paul2STL]

Another update. Worked on preping the body for install. First thing was to mount the louver mounting studs to the body that I got from McMaster Car. Used Evercoat Fiber Tech to secure them to the body. I had this laying around from work so I it would be good enough to hold the studs.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91194&d=1534116613

Used the paint stick method to hold in place while I lay on the filler.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91193&d=1534116590


Had to trim the stock hole up quit a bit to get the shape to match the louvers. Its still rough, I will let the painter finish it.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91179&d=1534113131

[edwardb]

Looking really good. One hint: The bulb seal isn't supposed to be on the rear cockpit wall between the trunk sides. The aluminum back wall by itself, with carpet, is already a tight fit. Could ultimately affect the fit of your body.

[Paul2STL]

Got alot done over the last three weeks. I am titled and licensed with over 250 miles on her. What a blast it is to drive and a challenge to keep it under the speed limit. The Coyote revs so high the pipes are screaming at 5000 rpms. Worked out some of the bugs and got the alignment pretty close. Did get a P0116 code for coolant range issue, talked to Ford techs and said it was know issue with the crate motor computers. Just not ready to send it back to get flashed yet, I think I will wait till the rain starts here in the Northwest. The plan for paint is to trailer it down to California for Jeff Miller to lay down the paint. Going with a Ford color Deep Impact Blue with Ingot Silver strips. I didn't put on any door and hood latches or mount the hood per Jeff's instructions, don't want to add more work for him that I would end up paying for.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92754&d=1536303395

Need to still finish the nose aluminum in powder coat, fix the running lights and hook up the oil cooler lines.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92756&d=1536303417

The dash, center cover and glove box turned out awesome. Had the sifter boot and brake boot sewn with the same leather I covered the dash with. Turned out great but a bit pricey.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92755&d=1536303408



https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92760&d=1536304603

Plan to have the Coyote and valve covers painted to match the body in some way just not sure yet what parts will get what color. I know I will get the valve cover plastic painted Deep Impact Blue the main cover just not sure yet. I have time so we will see.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92758&d=1536303454

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations From Way Down South In New Orleans!

Major milestones are always worth celebrating & this is one of them!

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

http://gatewayno.com/culture/culture.html

[KDubU]

Congrats! She looks great. What colours you planning?

[mlewis]

Very nice !!

[DadofThree]

She Looks Fantastic!

[FlyingCobra]

It looks great, Paul!

[cgundermann]

Great job Paul; enjoy!

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Congrats! She looks great. What colours you planning?

I'm going with a dark blue from Ford. Deep Impact Blue they used it on the Mustang, F-150 and other vehicles until 2016. Strips will be Ingot Silver from Ford also.

[Paul2STL]

Well I have been going over colors the last week or so visiting dealerships to see colors in person. I have nailed down my main body color to Lexus Indigo Ink Pearl Strips will be either white or silver strips, still havent made up my mind on the strips. I thinks this has been one of the hardest decisions to make on the whole build. You put all this hard work into making it look so nice under its skin and then bam its covered all up with the body. So your color choice has to be just right, because you always see it first. I copied a photo of SCracer's car from the other forum. I just love the way this blue pops in the sunlight. I know this color has been used a lot on these cars, but it is the best color in my opinion. The Deep Impact blue had a purplish look in shaded areas. There was other blues that where like that also.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=93196&d=1536888360

And another of a Lexus SC 430

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=93195&d=1536888346

[cgundermann]

Beautiful!

[Paul2STL]

Beautiful!

Thanks Chris, I was planning to go to the car show at Groits this past weekend, but didnt know we could enter Cobras in it. Congratulations on the awards. Also I had plans to meet up with Brett (Dthquazi) that morning and checked out his build progress. Some good road up in Maple Valley.

[cgundermann]

Thanks! Brett and I have been communicating about a carbon fiber dash and also should be hooking up soon...

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Time for paint! Made down to Temecula to drop off my car to Jeff Miller. Long trip down but will be worth it. He already fitted the doors and trimmed the trunk. Body is off and ready to get worked. Made my mind up on paint color, saw a cobra in the shop with Lexus spectra blue mica and loved the way it popped in the sun. Stripes will be Honda polished metal to match the rims. Should be done by the first of the year.
96022ra

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[cgundermann]

Very very cool Paul! Very exciting...

Chris

[Paul2STL]

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99015&d=1544858445

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99017&d=1544858480


This is a shot Jeff sent me on the 5th. He said it would be done wet sanding and buffing by the 19th. I am planning to head down after the new year to pick her up. Can hardly wait. Was hoping to get it back for my birthday and Christmas, but the boss said it would be less stressful if I just wait. So that's the plan. The colors are Lexus Spectra Blue Mica with silver strips. Jeff said he would surprise me with the exact color of the strips. Will find out later I am sure. I just love the way it looks the blue came out it just gorgeous and really pops in the sun. Will post more pics once I get her back home.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99018&d=1544858517

This is a shot of what the engine cover will look like. He didn't send a pic of mine but it will look very close to this one.

[j.miller]

Hey Paul....had to get a monster truck body painted and shipped . Your body is sitting on the chassis and this morning I'll start wrapping it up and get you a few more pics...da Bat

[RJD]

Beautiful! That looks absolutely gorgeous. Nice color choices.

[Straversi]

Say what you will about da Bat’s eccentricities (the list is long) but the man can paint and he stays on schedule. Beautiful job Jeff. Congrats Paul.
-Steve

[Paul2STL]

Hey Paul....had to get a monster truck body painted and shipped . Your body is sitting on the chassis and this morning I'll start wrapping it up and get you a few more pics...da Bat

Thanks Jeff for the up date. Can’t wait to see it in person. The silver is perfect.

[Paul2STL]

She is all back together and ready for pickup. Cant wait to see her in person. I can see the finish now and its going to be a awesome summer.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99238&d=1545187706

Engine cover has a few more accessories I need to add.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99239&d=1545187720

Would like to add the rear bumper with nudge bars and front nudge bars, but right now the budget is blown so that will have to wait.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99242&d=1545187975

[Dthquazi]

Car looks great! I bet your excited.

[WIS89]

Paul-

Fantastic, the car looks fantastic!! Congratulations. You must be busting to see her. There is no way I could wait that long to go pick her up!

The color combination is terrific. That blue is going to look amazing in the sun. Great choices!

Please post some more when you get her home. Now try to relax and be patient until you get her home...

Merry Christmas!

Regards,

Steve

[cgundermann]

Absolutely stunning Paul!

Yes, it’s going to be a very fun summer in the great Pacific Northwest!

Chris

[SSNK4US]

Wow!! It’s beautiful!!! Congrats!!! You must be so proud and excited!!!

(And another beautiful creation by da bat)

Kurt

[rsw81]

Wow! What a beautiful build and an impressive rate at which you put it together!

Quick question: I'm debating the TKO600 vs T56. Some others have mentioned needing to modify the trans mounting bracket to get the T56 to work with a Coyote. Did you find this to be the case? Is your shift rear- or mid-shift? I like the idea of the T56 6 speed, but am not up to welding anything, which is why I am leaning toward the TKO600.

[Joe390]

Impressive Build...!

[Paul2STL]

The only thing I modified was just trimming the trans A frame bracket a little so it doesn’t push against the bottom of the trans. The drive shaft has to be custom made but it wasn’t much more then the ones FFR sells. The T-56 has a design to be able to move the shift position. That is on the newer models from tremec.

[Paul2STL]

Paul-

Fantastic, the car looks fantastic!! Congratulations. You must be busting to see her. There is no way I could wait that long to go pick her up!

The color combination is terrific. That blue is going to look amazing in the sun. Great choices!

Please post some more when you get her home. Now try to relax and be patient until you get her home...

Merry Christmas!

Regards,

Steve

Thanks Steve,


I was planning a darker blue Indigo, but when I got to Jeff's shop I saw this color in the sun and it just popped. I new I had to have that blue. And I saw the Lexus indigo in sunlight with a shadow and kind of had a purple haze to it. I didn't want that. I will post some picks when I get her back together and new pipes on her.

[Paul2STL]

Absolutely stunning Paul!

Yes, it’s going to be a very fun summer in the great Pacific Northwest!

Chris

Thanks Chris,

Hopefully in the spring we can all get together and go on a cruise around the sound.

[TexasAviator]

Well done and very quick work of this car. i am just behind you awaiting paint. Hope your registration process is painless. I am driving my car in gelcoat for the time being. Excited for you!

[Paul2STL]

Well done and very quick work of this car. i am just behind you awaiting paint. Hope your registration process is painless. I am driving my car in gelcoat for the time being. Excited for you!

Registration was a breeze. Was driving in gel coat by August 10 and have now have 500 miles on her. Would have been more but weather shorten my drive season.

[Paul2STL]

Made the 1100 mile trek down to Temecula, CA to pick her up from The Bat Cave last weekend. It was perfect weather down there 70 degrees and sunny, so jealous. The paint turned out even better in person then in picture. The blue really pops in the sun. Jeff did a awesome job and I don't think I could of even come close with the detail and value that Jeff does with anyone local. I shopped around a few places locally they wanted a lot and had never done a Factory Five kit. After seeing (Jim) RR20AC car in person that Jeff had done, it was a no brainer, down to Temecula it was.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100543&d=1547268917

Loaded her up and headed back north the same day. Couldn't wait to get her back home and start on the last phase of the build. It was a marathon of a trip, made it down to Temecula in one day. Picked her up the next morning and was headed out of town by 2:00. Got to Stockton, CA that night, woke up the next morning early and made it back to Tacoma by 8 p.m. Got her in the garage and up on jack stands.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100533&d=1547268611

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100530&d=

On of the first things I put on was a engine cover emblem and replace the SS bolts on the cover I had previously add with chrome button head screw.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100546&d=1547268982

[GoDadGo]

The Car Looks Phenomenal & You Pulled Off A Fantastic Execution Of A Modern Powerplant!
The fact that you incorporated your body color in the engine compartment really sets it off.

[wareaglescott]

Looks awesome!

[Boydster]

Beautiful machine.

[KDubU]

Looks stunning! That is a long run to get a beautifully painted roadster but worth the trip.

[edwardb]

Looks absolutely amazing. The way you dressed up the Coyote looks great too. Congratulations.

[FlyingCobra]

Looks great! Also love the underhood accents.

[Marv]

Beautiful ! The Bat is the only way to go!

[cgundermann]

Look forward to seeing it in person soon Paul!

Chris

[j.miller]

Hey brother ! Pleasure. You get an "Iron Man" driving award ….or at least a "participation ribbon". (Just a word) don't leave the fender covers on any longer then they need to be for the first few months. CHEERS, ...da Bat

[wallace18]

Super job!

[Yama-Bro]

Looks awesome! Good job!

[WIS89]

My goodness, she looks amazing!! Great color choice, and great choice on painter too.

On a slight tangent, where did you get your fender protector?

Congratulations on a really beautiful build; you should be very proud of what you have completed!!

Thanks for sharing your progress with us, but I have a single complaint... I would like to see some more pictures when you can. Different views, different angles, some more detail, etc. She's too nice not to show her off!

Regards,

Steve

[RR20AC]

Paul, I can't believe you did that trip so quick. Brutal. Color is perfect. I'm sure we'll be carving up the roads soon. Just have to get RXBill to post some of his build. da Bat has definitely made his mark in the Pacific Northwest.

[SSNK4US]

Looks absolutely amazing!!!!

Shoulda stopped by and let me drool on your way home lol

Kurt

[Paul2STL]

Hey brother ! Pleasure. You get an "Iron Man" driving award ….or at least a "participation ribbon". (Just a word) don't leave the fender covers on any longer then they need to be for the first few months. CHEERS, ...da Bat
Awesome a participation ribbon I am so lucky thanks Jeff. Yes sir, note to self remember this is very fresh paint. Thanks for looking out

[Paul2STL]

Thought about contacting some California guys, but did have much time to stop and chat because I would of taken a lot days to get back. Trust me I thought about it.

[Paul2STL]

Look forward to seeing it in person soon Paul!

Chris
Chris,
cant wait to show you and to finally see your in person. Maybe Jim you and I could get together and share some build stories.

[cgundermann]

Chris,
cant wait to show you and to finally see your in person. Maybe Jim you and I could get together and share some build stories.

Sounds like a plan!

Chris

[Paul2STL]

Been working on finishing up the build. Installed the trunk carpet and used binding around the drop trunk. Still need to touch up the cross bars that run through the drop trunk and add another LED strip in the trunk.


https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100995&d=1548035536

Installed the windshield, that went pretty quick since I had it mounted in gel coat. The roll bar was a little ok a lot more challenging. The roll bar holes had to be widened since the painter filled them in a little. Grinding on fresh paint was very stressful. The body sits a little lower then what I had in gel coat. On the Breeze roll bar the bolt that holds the main bar to the slip bar is right under the body. After a hour of work it was all done. The rear bumper and over riders are from a mark III that I got of Craigslist. A little polishing and they look great. Still need to adjust the rear end. The trunk isn't closing quit right, or at least how it did when it came back from paint.


https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=101045&d=1548124325

Installed the front over riders and fog lights. The fresh air vent ducks was a challenge. I copied what Straversi did on his front mounts that attach from the over rider bolts to the marker light. There wasn't enough room for the duct to fit around the opening. I had to cut off a 1/2" of the ark of the bracket to get them in. Sorry didn't take a picture of it. When I get into a working groove I don't think about taking pictures. I think the front is looking awesome. I just need to finish out the aluminum in the radiator opening then the front will be all done. I was looking for clear marker lens that fit the FFR light. Does anyone know where to find them that work with our lights.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=101043&d=1548124281

Wheel well splash panels are almost finished, just waiting for the filler to dry that holds the studs for the bottom of the splash panels. Copied what EdwardB did and made all the panels removable. They are held in by 8-32 screws that are threaded into the 3/4 square tubs on the side of the trunk. I have been making good progress and hope to be on the road and graduated by March.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=101053&d=1548126800

The wheel boxes for the wipers are installed. I used 1" PVC pipe cut at the correct angle to get the wheel boxes to sit right. Had that worked out in gel coat. I love the way the defrost vents look. They are from ********** for anyone interested.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=101048&d=1548124385

[cgundermann]

Your trucking along Paul! So close...

Chris

[WIS89]

Paul-

She looks great, and I think you are right about that blue popping in the sun! The finishing touches are also coming along nicely; great find on the nudge bar!

I have one tip, and this is just my own personal experience, so please do whatever you are comfortable with... I think you will need to put some tires on the car before you drive her anywhere. Again, this is just my experience, you may have a different idea going, which may affect it, so ... :cool:

I appreciate the added pictures, and seeing how you are wrapping her up. You have really built a beautiful car! Do you happen to remember where you got the fender protector?

I look forward to seeing the rest of your finishing touches. Congratulations again on a really beautiful build!

Regards,

Steve

[Paul2STL]

Paul-

She looks great, and I think you are right about that blue popping in the sun! The finishing touches are also coming along nicely; great find on the nudge bar!

I have one tip, and this is just my own personal experience, so please do whatever you are comfortable with... I think you will need to put some tires on the car before you drive her anywhere. Again, this is just my experience, you may have a different idea going, which may affect it, so ... :cool:

I appreciate the added pictures, and seeing how you are wrapping her up. You have really built a beautiful car! Do you happen to remember where you got the fender protector?

I look forward to seeing the rest of your finishing touches. Congratulations again on a really beautiful build!

Regards,

Steve

Thanks Steve,

Usually I appreciate input form people on suggestions, but I don't think I will need those tires things you speak of. They are heavy and just get in the way. ;)

I know that pictures help a lot of people on ideas of what they like or mods that they would want to do. I got the finder protector from my wife for a Christmas gift. I believe she picked it up on Amazon. It is made of a soft rubber, almost like yoga mat.

[Straversi]

You’ll be on the road soon. Those last details take a long time but they are what stand out the most. You are doing great work.
-Steve.

[Paul2STL]

Thanks Steve,

I know your car looks killer, so coming from you I appriciate that. I love some of the mods you did in your car.

[Tarmac]

The car looks fantastic... and I stickied your build thread for the future.

Paul