Transmission Mount bracket and signal light issues

[rick8928]

FFR Tech,

Came across several issues this weekend.

1. While completing my engine/transmission ('04 Mach 1 DOHC/Tremec 3650) install into my Mk 4 # 7329 (picked up from the factory on Sept 25, 2010) yesterday, ran into a problem with the transmission mount. I was able to bolt the A frame at the apex to both the frame and the modified transmission mount, but there was nothing to bolt the base of the legs to. A post on ffcars.com today resulted in a reply with pics which confirmed my suspicion that my chassis is missing brackets on the main tubes to which the A frame is supposed to be bolted. How do we resolve this? I neither own a welder, nor do I know anyone who does.

2. Far less critical, I discovered that the mounting posts for the 4 red tail lights and 2 amber front turn signal lights are all spaced 1 6/8" apart. However, all the holes in my body are drilled 1 7/8" apart. Is this by intent? What is the preferred fix: slot 1 hole or both; fill one hole and redrill?

Thanks in advance,
Rick
rick8928@gmail.com

[Brian Z]

I have sent you an e-mail. We are working on a solution for the brackets.

Best regards,

[rick8928]

Brian,
Mark Dougherty showed up today with his welder, and fixed me up some brackets. He also answered a list of questions I prepared and gave me some great build tips. He was awesome! All in all, I'm in much the better shape for having had to go through this fix, as a lot of ambiguity has been eliminated. Thanks to Mark and Factory Five for some great support.
Rick
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[Brian Z]

Rick,

Glad to hear Mark came down and helped you out! He is a FFR expert and a great friend. Good luck with the rest of your build!

Kind regards,

[BLTFRDTUF]

Rick,
Glad to hear your back on track. Cant wait to see your go cart video soon.

Denny