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KenWilkinson
02-21-2018, 12:27 PM
Got my delivery date. 5/12!
No fenders
302/T5 trans
powder coated
heat and AC
Will probably build similar to the SEMA version. Looking for wheels right now. Coker has the tires.
Engine is in build now.
Regards,
Ken Wilkinson
Rotonda West Florida
David Hodgkins
02-21-2018, 01:50 PM
Congrats Ken!
I upgraded your account for full access. Here are a few threads to help with pic hosting, and maintaining your thread title as you work the build:
Embedding pics:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?18962-How-to-use-the-Image-Gallery-to-embed-pictures-in-posts
Maintaining thread titles:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19402-Changing-The-Thread-Title-Guidelines
:)
rponfick
02-22-2018, 11:22 AM
Ken, welcome to the mayhem.
Ralph
KenWilkinson
05-16-2018, 11:49 AM
It's getting real folks. Got the axle from Mosler today. Truck is loading either this Friday 5/19 or Monday.
Axle picture. Can't figure out how to embed, will try below if doesn't work use this URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/a21CqnYfH8cBGXk32
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mburger
05-16-2018, 12:08 PM
Good news Ken. Won’t be long now.
David Hodgkins
05-16-2018, 12:37 PM
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Hi Ken, I added [img] tags around the rather long url below to embed the pic:
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Hope That Helps! (HTH)
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KenWilkinson
05-16-2018, 12:59 PM
AH ha! thank you!
wallace18
05-16-2018, 02:14 PM
That looks like the right one for sure. You can see the rear axle I have tomorrow when you visit.
Stillwater35
05-16-2018, 02:34 PM
AH ha! thank you!
Hey there - What came in your manilla envelope? Mine was sort of shredded from UPS and only had a brass breather valve in it. Did you get anything else from Moser? I want to make sure I'm not missing parts.
KenWilkinson
05-16-2018, 05:26 PM
Yes, brass fitting, Stickers (yeah!) and instructions. It is damp so I am letting it dry indoors. Do you want me to scan and send the paper stuff?
Looking at the picture of the differential it has a late model (2015 I believe ) flange on it. These flanges take a shaft with a rubber coupler at the end. My differential is the same, my question for anyone that knows is do we change it out for the older style flange? I assume that the driveshaft included in the kit is designed for the flat 8 bolt flange not the newer six bolt.
KenWilkinson
05-16-2018, 06:07 PM
Looking at the picture of the differential it has a late model (2015 I believe ) flange on it. These flanges take a shaft with a rubber coupler at the end. My differential is the same, my question for anyone that knows is do we change it out for the older style flange? I assume that the driveshaft included in the kit is designed for the flat 8 bolt flange not the newer six bolt.
Another view of the axle with flange - sigh, can't get the image again. Use this link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tro5RmGrbTliI3ro1
Someone tell me what is wrong below please.
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Stillwater35
05-16-2018, 06:14 PM
I’m going to call Moser and have them send it to me. Thanks for the offer though.
FFinisher
05-16-2018, 07:43 PM
Looking at the picture of the differential it has a late model (2015 I believe ) flange on it. These flanges take a shaft with a rubber coupler at the end. My differential is the same, my question for anyone that knows is do we change it out for the older style flange? I assume that the driveshaft included in the kit is designed for the flat 8 bolt flange not the newer six bolt.
You will use an adapter like on the IRS, The flange stays intact on the diff, and the driveshaft is the similar as used on older mustangs, It is a four bolt flange on the driveshaft. It may be the same driveshaft flange as older Mustangs, I have not compared the two side by side. But it looks the same.
65 Cobra Dude
05-16-2018, 08:09 PM
Congrats Ken,
Looking forward to meeting you and watching your progress.
Thx,
Henry
rponfick
05-17-2018, 09:43 AM
FFinisher, so did this "adapter" come with your kit? What does it look like? I am familiar with the procedure as on my old 3.1 roadster (solid axle), but this discussion is foreign to me. From your comment, I gather there is some type of adapter that connects the old style driveshaft (provided with kit) and the newer style rear axle. Is that correct?
Ralph
FFinisher
05-17-2018, 10:08 AM
It is a round steel adapter that bolts to the flange on the axle, then has a bolt pattern that matches the driveshaft. Yes the adapter and the bolts come in the kit.
TDSapp
05-17-2018, 10:41 AM
Ken,
You have to close the and then start the /img] tag with a [. You also only need the URL for the image and not the <img tags or the closing />.
So the URL will look like this....
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fc0eSXWXAgchgGYtCPVskFC8uMiMjTChTuMJ0wDHVtO3W3CJAi ZKxh24qI8uMlTf2zJHjfVXXokxX5yFyCUMbPttaTt4o1Rce-Ud06LzlxlvLtQSmuyeLLWeGZpwvmMximUM8I-7=w2400 (The entire URL will be there... the Forum shortens the long URL with the ...s and make it look better.)
Just put the [ IMG ] and [ /IMG] tags around it. (No spaces in the tags... I did that so they will show up.) You might have to "Go Advanced" and then hit "Preview Post" a few times until you get it right. But after that first time of getting it you will never have a problem again. It also helps that most forums work the same way.
[IMG]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fc0eSXWXAgchgGYtCPVskFC8uMiMjTChTuMJ0wDHVtO3W3CJAi ZKxh24qI8uMlTf2zJHjfVXXokxX5yFyCUMbPttaTt4o1Rce-Ud06LzlxlvLtQSmuyeLLWeGZpwvmMximUM8I-7=w2400
KenWilkinson
06-08-2018, 12:51 PM
Contacted by Jolene at Stewart! I'm on the truck -BUT- last off. I'll take that. ALLEN the driver says here by 6/18. A Monday. A great way to start the week!
mburger
06-08-2018, 02:30 PM
Very cool Ken!
KenWilkinson
06-17-2018, 09:09 AM
Arrived Saturday at 6pm. Two days early! Missing 6 or so boxes, that the driver has checked off. Hmmm...
Will start inventory Monday June 18th. Anyone in the area is welcome to drop by.
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KenWilkinson
06-25-2018, 07:38 AM
In case you were wondering... Missing 5 boxes that were marked on the truck. Missing key components as backordered.
Can't start the front suspension missing the spindles and brakes.
Can't start the shocks. Missing threaded shock body part
Can't start rear suspension, missing those parts.
Heavy sigh. No update on backorder or missing boxes yet from FFR
wallace18
06-25-2018, 08:23 AM
Ken I can tell you from experience this is not out of the ordinary for a new kit from FFR. One of the things that go with these kits is back ordered items. FFR wishes they could send everything the first time. It eats into their profit margin having to ship all these POL parts. They are at the mercy of their suppliers. I understand how irritating it can be, but patience is one of the keys to building a kit car. Paint and do what you can by skipping around. Pre-drilling aluminum is a good way to get stuff done ahead of time. TW
KenWilkinson
06-30-2018, 02:15 PM
Kind of expensive wind chimes :cool:
All parts in raw steel and suspension that I have are painted. Suspension in two coats. I used Eastwood rust inhibitor first then Eastwood 2K Rat Rod Black Satin. Matches the black satin of the chassis exactly. Looks like they were powder coated! Awesome.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Pcm5sH28VkpXzgX8
wallace18
06-30-2018, 03:32 PM
Looks good Ken!
mburger
06-30-2018, 04:24 PM
Looks great! Some early morning on the weekend I’d like to take my Mk1 over to check out your progress. Weather is always an issue as you know this time of year.
KenWilkinson
06-30-2018, 05:39 PM
today would have worked! Next weekend, I'll be in Columbus Oh for the Good Guys show there. Drop by early evening too if you wish. I think you have my cell number. Not much to show yet, missing key parts for lots of the kit. But you can look and see how it starts out....
rponfick
07-06-2018, 01:28 PM
Ken, I can identify with your post of missing boxes and items. It seems to match the same things missing in my shipment. When you have a critical part missing that is needed to start each major area of assembly, I guess you can always sand fiberglass.
Hope some of your items have appeared.
Ralph
KenWilkinson
08-09-2018, 09:36 AM
Still waiting on Key parts. :mad:
I got parts for rear brakes so that is completed and the new diff cover installed. I had to grind the inside of the cast diff cover (aluminum) to fit over the internal bosses. No biggie, but not expected.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1YrKRAMWe8uREtWJ7
Note the front driver side shock. It is not plated correctly. I have a call in to FFR to find out what to do about it.
wallace18
08-09-2018, 09:46 AM
Still waiting on Key parts. :mad:
I got parts for rear brakes so that is completed and the new diff cover installed. I had to grind the inside of the cast diff cover (aluminum) to fit over the internal bosses. No biggie, but not expected.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1YrKRAMWe8uREtWJ7
Note the front driver side shock. It is not plated correctly. I have a call in to FFR to find out what to do about it.
Have them replace it. Send them a photo.
KenWilkinson
09-07-2018, 12:14 PM
latest updates
Got parts in the last two weeks. Finished the front suspension, Steering rack installed, Rear brakes, and Rear suspension completed. Yesterday finished the peddle box. Ordered Tires and rims from Coker.
Engine done except for accessory drives. Got my T5, Bell housing, hydraulic clutch.
Thinking i might work on the gas tank tomorrow just to get a big box out of the way.
Once tires are on, I'm boost the truck into the air and do the emergency brake and hydraulic brake lines.
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OnlyAndy
09-07-2018, 01:28 PM
Have a question on rear brake. Have a 33' on way and had hoped to get it this week. Now Fri no call, no car. Maybe next week. Question,,, I have a 96' 8.8 rear end and have gone over it and all looks good. Cleaned up and painted with new calipers etc... But now I am hearing the calipers need to be on FRONT side of axle, not REAR where they are now. For parking brake install ????? I notice Your calipers on on front side, may be this is true???? I can change over, saw video on this, but prefer to leave them as is..... Oh what to do..... Thx
Stillwater35
09-07-2018, 01:57 PM
Have a question on rear brake. Have a 33' on way and had hoped to get it this week. Now Fri no call, no car. Maybe next week. Question,,, I have a 96' 8.8 rear end and have gone over it and all looks good. Cleaned up and painted with new calipers etc... But now I am hearing the calipers need to be on FRONT side of axle, not REAR where they are now. For parking brake install ????? I notice Your calipers on on front side, may be this is true???? I can change over, saw video on this, but prefer to leave them as is..... Oh what to do..... Thx
Take a peek at this thread for all things rear-end on the truck.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?27481-Truck-Rear-Axle-Assemblies-S197-(not-Fox)
Mick_d
09-07-2018, 02:06 PM
It only took 3 and a half months to get missing parts?
KenWilkinson
09-07-2018, 02:59 PM
It only took 3 and a half months to get missing parts?
Yup.
herb fraser
09-08-2018, 05:05 PM
Yup.
you guys are lucky, I am still waiting on parts ! (:
KenWilkinson
09-08-2018, 05:25 PM
ordered in December 2017
ready to ship on May 21st
ship date nearly a week later
ACTUAL ship and received June 16th
Dwell waiting for parts until two weeks ago.
Wonder if Hot Rod Magazine is waiting on parts for their build?
herb fraser
09-13-2018, 07:02 AM
Now that's funny !,
Wonder if Hot Rod Magazine is waiting on parts for their build?
KenWilkinson
09-19-2018, 02:23 PM
Big day for the 35 Pickup today eh?
Tires arrived today. Missing front spinners :(
As cast aluminum, Rocket Racing wheels.
Tires are Coker
600R16 EXCELSIOR STAHL SPORT RADIAL
750R16 EXCELSIOR STAHL SPORT RADIAL
front to back respectively
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KenWilkinson
09-19-2018, 02:24 PM
Oh, the wheels are as cast Igniter
Sigurd
09-19-2018, 03:26 PM
Nice looking wheels! I guess you can make black lins across Florida with anything more than 50 hp.
KenWilkinson
09-20-2018, 09:04 AM
50 HP? boy you are mean! ;-)
KenWilkinson
09-21-2018, 10:44 AM
Plenty of room to work underneath.
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herb fraser
09-23-2018, 05:05 PM
Great idea !
looks solid !
Herb
KenWilkinson
09-23-2018, 06:37 PM
Got the idea from one of Tom Wallace's friends.
Rleon
09-23-2018, 06:48 PM
Ken,
Looking good! I'm very jealous! Keep up the good work!
KenWilkinson
09-24-2018, 10:01 AM
I lucked out. Getting the engine ready for the transmission. Dial indicated the flywheel, dead nuts on. Dial indicated the bellhousing, almost dead nuts, I don't need to use offset Dowel Pins!
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I hope this luck continues :-)
wallace18
09-24-2018, 11:24 AM
Don't you love when it works out that way, LOL.
KenWilkinson
03-29-2019, 12:04 PM
painting some parts. Air cleaner is a sample of the final color for the body. Top of cab will be Wimbledon White (a 1964 Ford color) and below the beltline Ecurie Ecosse Blue (this is a Standox copy for Lotus called Lotus Racing Blue). Found a local jobber that supplies Standox paint so I don't have to travel to the UK!
The Firewall is Wimbledon White and Kia Titanium Gray. It's a warm gray to complement the warm white.
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wallace18
03-29-2019, 12:33 PM
All that looks great Ken!
Straversi
03-29-2019, 12:46 PM
Love this old school style
-Steve
Robodent
03-29-2019, 12:53 PM
Looks great !!!
I have the same caddy air cleaner I drilled some 2.5 “ holes in the front of it and plan to paint to match my truck with some air brush art work on it. 104667
KenWilkinson
04-05-2019, 07:06 AM
Finished Firewall painting. 2nd attempt got it right this time. Steering column, wheel and power steering (electric) all installed.
I need to make a bracket for the PS controller. Trip to Home Depot will do it.
Started electric today. Looks messy but everything is labeled.
Ready to install the engine any day now.
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wallace18
04-05-2019, 08:49 AM
Looking good, you are getting closer every day now!
Robodent
04-05-2019, 01:08 PM
Making progress
Your firewall looks sweet
Great job
65 Cobra Dude
04-05-2019, 10:16 PM
If you need help with the engine Ken, gimme a call!
Henry
KenWilkinson
04-07-2019, 08:58 AM
PM sent.
KenWilkinson
04-20-2019, 08:10 AM
I needed help from my neighbors. But the engine is in!
Thanks to Henry Renard (65 Cobra dude), Robert Vendette, and Dave Erickson! It made the job easier to have many hands.
Going...
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in!
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Henry is musing something
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Power Steering and Oil Filter were in the way. I'll get a shorty filter, but the Oil Pan will need a strategic dent made into it.
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Robodent
04-20-2019, 08:37 AM
Looking good. Great progress ken. I used a Moroso double sump pan and fit perfect with the electric steer unit.
wallace18
04-20-2019, 02:46 PM
Ken you may just have to reclock the P/S. Way to go!
rponfick
04-21-2019, 12:33 PM
I had to search for a shorter oil filter. Finally settled on NAPA 1335.
Also had to grind a little off the motor mount for PS to fit.
Ralph
KenWilkinson
04-21-2019, 01:16 PM
The new manual says Purolator L17019.
Of course, I'd built the engine first, before the manual arrived. Will try to clock the PS tomorrow before I resort to strategic denting. :rolleyes:
KenWilkinson
01-21-2020, 12:34 PM
so, had trouble with grill (long story) replaced with 32 Deluxe Grill. Top hose, ok. Bottom wow, what a pain. Reached out to others for assistance, rolled my own solution. Here is the pictures, in case someone wants to duplicate. Unseen or hard to see is a short 6 inch steel tubing and a rubber adapter (1.5 to 1.750 inch).
Still not crazy about it. Worried about rubbing the hose between the springs. We'll see..
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121034 . Top at water pump, also cut back.
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