Some things learned driving the coupe

[David Williamson]

Between finishing off a list of items on the coupe and painting the house here are some things I learned while driving the car.

If you are using a clutch cable get the Ford part, the difference is huge.
Mount the brake and clutch pedal pads using the holes so they are offset to the left. Unless you have really thin feet the space is tight.
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Make the steering wheel removable, I am 5-10 175 lbs and getting in and out was not easy. I have the Kirkey high back seats and it was really tight.
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I had some issues getting the AC working. First the fan was not running, traced that to a faulty trinary switch then the compressor was not getting 12 volts, traced that to a disconnected wire at the evaporator. I had cut the passenger foot box cover when I built the car so access was easy, just had to drill out a few rivets.
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And we added a few more to the "to do" list
The trunk area gets really hot under the glass hatch when the sun is shining so I am going to get it tinted.
The visibility backing up is poor so I am adding a back up camera.

To quote others these cars are never 100% done, always something to add or modify.
David W

[John Dol]

You are going to enjoy the back up camera. Love mine as rear visibility in these is horrible especially once you’re strapped in. I did the removable steering wheel recently and it does help a lot.
John

[Francky]

I have my trunk glass tinted but you can also install a plexiglass separation between the cockpit and the trunk area.
It will help with the eat and will keep your belonging secured in the trunk.