Rick's roadster build thread!

[rtbellah]

I am jumping the gun here a little - my kit completion date from FFR is 6-26...no word yet on delivery from Stewart. The anticipation is almost unbearable! I figured I would start with the pre-build efforts.

Parts ordered or already in my possession:
1. ROADSTER COMPLETE KIT
options included:
a. LS mounts and headers
b. wind wings and sun visors
c. power steering
d. hydraulic clutch kit
e. body cutouts
f. powder coated frame
g.3 link susp
h. moser 8.8 rear end
i. wiper kit
j.FFR GPS gauges
k. 17" Halibrands 9" and 10.5"
l. passenger rollbar (black)
m. trunk gas struts
n. 11.65 rear brakes
o. assembled side louvers
2. Blueprint Engines 427 LS w/TKX 5 spead
3. Nitto NT555 G2 tires (245-45-17 Front and 315-35-17 Rear)
4. Breeze lower rear control arms
5. Breeze radiator mounts and shroud
6. Breeze seat mounts

I started by getting a few tools I knew I would want/need:
- Eastwood dual voltage powder coat gun
- Eastwood Pro flaring tool
- Harbor freight 30" 3-in-1 box break/shear/slip roll
- pneumatic rivet gun
- IR DA sander
- Rivnut tool and Rivnuts
- 60 gal air compressor
- sandblasting cabinet
- HVLP and HTE spray guns

then I installed a 2 ton mini-split AC on the garage and fired up the welder to build my body buck and chassis dolly
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they can both be disassembled for easy storage.

My build plan includes
- DIY body work and paint (my father will assist and he was a body man for 50 years)
- roadster soft top
- Vintage Air AC/heat/def (gen II mini)
- E-stopp e-brake
- in tank fuel pump
- drop trunk
- RT turn signal
- firewall forward
- many other things....I'm sure the list will evolve as the build progresses.

looking forward to the build and the experience of owning my own "Cobra"
I also look forward to the advice and experience sharing from all the experts here on this forum.

Any obvious issues comments with my plan would be appreciated.

to be continued........
Rick

[egchewy79]

Welcome and congrats.
Looks like this has been well thought out.
Depending on how quickly you plan on getting to a roller stage, you may want to delay ordering your tires if possible so they don't age out prematurely.
Looks like this build will include most of the bells and whistles. You may consider IRS over solid axle if you're considering resale down the road and also for comfort.

[mosh1999]

I'll be watching your build closely. Haven't been able to find any installed pics using the FFR LS headers.

[mosh1999]

I'll be watching your build closely. Haven't been able to find any installed pics using the FFR LS headers. Chassis dolly of the year award right here.

[rtbellah]

Welcome and congrats.
Looks like this has been well thought out.
Depending on how quickly you plan on getting to a roller stage, you may want to delay ordering your tires if possible so they don't age out prematurely.
Looks like this build will include most of the bells and whistles. You may consider IRS over solid axle if you're considering resale down the road and also for comfort.

Thanks....I did consider the IRS option...I may kick myself down the road but I didn't think the difference for normal driving would be that significant. I was trying to control the budget a little as well! Also...I have the tires already - with COVID supply issues I figured I would get them before they were impossible to find or the cost went through the roof. I have them sitting in a climate controlled storage unit so I'm not too worried....besides - I want it rolling in 6 months if possible. We'll see how that goes!

Rick

[rtbellah]

I'll be watching your build closely. Haven't been able to find any installed pics using the FFR LS headers. Chassis dolly of the year award right here.

Thanks for the award! Had the steel already and lumber is outrageous right now so....work with what you got, right? I was a little concerned about the LS headers from FFR but rolled the dice - they seem to be pretty good with most things so hopefully the LS headers will be top notch. Will post some inventory pics when the kit arrives. BTW - I'm in Chandler - I noticed you were in AZ as well...good to know others in the area!

[mosh1999]

I'm just north of you, there are several Cobras in the Phoenix area. I'll be placing almost the same order as yours, but with the IRS.

[DANW]

Enjoy the build, take your time and think out of the box….
Dan

[CCK]

congrats! mine arrived yesterday (haven't updated my build thread yet).
your plan looks great and I'll look forward to following along
I'm on a 2 year plan so I'm sure you'll blow past me
there's nothing like seeing that steward truck with your (future) vehicle inside

best of luck
-CK

[AC Bill]

Is the time on the engine warranty already being counted down, or will Blueprint begin the warranty once the engine has been first started? Might be worth checking on how they work that aspect.

[rtbellah]

Is the time on the engine warranty already being counted down, or will Blueprint begin the warranty once the engine has been first started? Might be worth checking on how they work that aspect.

I don't have the engine yet but they start the warranty on install from what I understand....could be just a typical sales "brush off" but when I asked I was told they are a little flexible as long as your install is within a reasonable timeframe from the delivery...I guess I'll find out! I expect my engine around the end of august so hopefully I will be close to being ready for it to go in.

[rtbellah]

The call came in from Stewart! My kit should arrive between July 16 and July 18! Had a freight issue with my rear axle....they freight carrier called to arrange delivery and never showed. Now they say they can't find it! I will give them a week to track it down before I start nagging them. Got a couple "nursery" pictures from FFR though...she is resting comfortably waiting for Stewart to pick her up.
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The journey started years ago....the adventure begins very soon!


UPDATE: 7/7/2021
After giving Tforce freight over a week to locate my axle I decided to get FFR in the loop - just so they were aware. I shot them an email and within 4 hours FFR had initiated a replacement. Within 10 minutes of reading the email from FFR explaining the solution I got a call from Tforce - they found the axle! Not one to speculate but it sure seems coincidental that they found my axle after FFR poked the nest! Axle scheduled to be dropped here today - we shall see! Bottom line - FFR is absolutely AMAZING for jumping right in....best customer service I've seen in quite some time! Kudos to Dave Lindsey and Brent Mello at FFR!

[mosh1999]

Congrats, not long now!

[rtbellah]

Today is the day! Just heard from the driver....kit is about 2 hours away. My axle arrived (after being lost) so very soon I will have a car to go with it! Time to start getting dirty! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning!150904

[JohnK]

Christmas in July! Love it! I remember the excitement of D-Day (delivery day) like it was just yesterday. Congratulations, and welcome to the asylum.

[gbranham]

I really like your chassis dolly. Was thinking about doing something similar...to get it up higher off the floor. I have pondered the best way to get the built chassis off of the dolly, though...probably too heavy to lift with a couple of people (assuming engine isn't in yet), and I don't have multiple floor jacks....not sure how I'd get it off the dolly. What's your plan?

[460.465USMC]

Welcome aboard, Rick! Yeah, very impressive chassis and body buck! Wow! You obviously have some nice skills you're bringing into your build. And a bowtie 427? My man! Looks like you'll have a great build, and I'm guessing there will be some nice mods given your skill and build list thus far.

[rtbellah]

I really like your chassis dolly. Was thinking about doing something similar...to get it up higher off the floor. I have pondered the best way to get the built chassis off of the dolly, though...probably too heavy to lift with a couple of people (assuming engine isn't in yet), and I don't have multiple floor jacks....not sure how I'd get it off the dolly. What's your plan?

Thanks....my plan is evolving. I built the dolly just short enough so I could use a floor jack on the front and get it high enough (might have to use spacer blocks) to put my jackstands under the 4" tubes - repeat in the rear. After thinking for a while I thought maybe I would hoist it from the center (basically like the crane when they deliver it) using my engine hoist...still not sure if that will give me the height I need to roll the dolly out. The third option would be to use my quick jacks perpendicular to the frame tubes to lift and then roll the dolly out. I'm still trying to determine the safest/easiest way. Bottom line is where there is a will there is a way...I'll figure it out!:p

Here is the chassis dolly in action - I like having it higher - should save on the back!
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[rtbellah]

Welcome aboard, Rick! Yeah, very impressive chassis and body buck! Wow! You obviously have some nice skills you're bringing into your build. And a bowtie 427? My man! Looks like you'll have a great build, and I'm guessing there will be some nice mods given your skill and build list thus far.

Appreciate the kind words! I am most familiar with the bowtie powerplants so I went with what I know....still get to claim "427" badging - just with a lot more horsepower!:p

[rtbellah]

Christmas in July! Love it! I remember the excitement of D-Day (delivery day) like it was just yesterday. Congratulations, and welcome to the asylum.

Thanks...asylum is where I feel I belong now! The inventory task is excruciating! I've never checked so many bolt threads in my life! The delivery was awesome minus the downpour and the river in front of my house I used to call a road! Al from stewart was great and he backed the rear of the trailer right onto my driveway...only had to move everything 20 feet and didn't have to swim the river!

[rtbellah]

No rain in AZ? Only when I schedule delivery of my FFR roadster! Heavy rain and flowing water? No Problem...just unload directly on to the driveway! What a great day all around. Kit is here (most of it anyway - POL list is long) , inventory well underway, and my adventure has officially begun! The rain let up about an hour after delivery so I rolled her out for a little sunshine while I did some inventory.
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NEXT: complete inventory and formulate a battle plan. With so many key parts missing I will have to be creative with the attack plan. I will move most parts offsite until I need them (limited garage space) and start the long, tedious, frustrating, enraging, yet fulfilling and rewarding creation process. Lord help me! Inventory alone has been an eye opener!

CAN''T WAIT TO GET STARTED but at the same time the first step seems so daunting! Have I totally lost my mind!

[mosh1999]

Did you even get any sleep knowing it was sitting in your garage all night?

[Fman]

Congratulations, enjoy the build journey and remember to take it one bolt at a time... it all comes together in the end. Best piece of advice I got was build the car how you want it, make it your own creation.

And by far the nicest Body Buck and Chassis dolly ever built!

[rtbellah]

After completing my inventory and trying to put together an attack plan I've come to the conclusion that even though the kit is here I can't really start in earnest. Every assembly category is missing KEY COMPONENTS! I can't even assemble my coil overs! From the looks of it about all I can do at this point is assemble the front calipers (can't install them yet because I have no spindles). I suppose I will just strip the chassis of all the aluminum and get busy coating those...and maybe start grinding down the mold lines on the body. I have a 4 week sabbatical from work that I was going to take when the kit arrived - not much point until I get some of the POL list fulfilled....which is basically 2 pages long!

[JohnK]

That's a bummer. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get some of the key parts soon so the fun can begin. Getting the aluminum parts fitted and drilled and coated now would be a big step. Don't be in too much of a rush to rivet them in place permanently though. Being able to remove them will make suspension, fuel system, etc. assembly MUCH easier. Cleco's are your friend ;-)

[rtbellah]

That's a bummer. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get some of the key parts soon so the fun can begin. Getting the aluminum parts fitted and drilled and coated now would be a big step. Don't be in too much of a rush to rivet them in place permanently though. Being able to remove them will make suspension, fuel system, etc. assembly MUCH easier. Cleco's are your friend ;-)

Yeah...I added 100 clecos to my arsenal...hope that's enough! I think I will start with the aluminum. I need to grab a sheet to fabricate a few custom panels I have planned too - I want a lockable cubby between the seats on the back of the cockpit (similar to the Breeze cockpit cubby but not as big) a console between the dash and the tranny tunnel...just for starters! No doubt I will find a way to stay busy.

[frankeeski]

You need to fit, mark and drill every cockpit panel before you remove them and send them to be coated (if that's the route you're going). With them off you can then start running brake lines, fuel lines and the chassis harness. By that time your coated panels should be back and a number of them (not all) can go on so you can fit your engine and trans in. Everyone is always in such a rush to get it on 4 wheels.

[CraigS]

Just start assembling what you have. BOs are a pain but no reason to pause. No spindles? Ok but you have UCAs and LCAs and rack, so install them.

[rtbellah]

You need to fit, mark and drill every cockpit panel before you remove them and send them to be coated (if that's the route you're going). With them off you can then start running brake lines, fuel lines and the chassis harness. By that time your coated panels should be back and a number of them (not all) can go on so you can fit your engine and trans in. Everyone is always in such a rush to get it on 4 wheels.

That is the plan...I was just a little disappointed at the 2 PAGES of POL....not what I was expecting. I assumed there would be a few major components/assemblies missing but wheels, spindles, fuel tank, steering wheel, F and R springs, Pedal box, rear calipers, rotors, front lower control arms, gauges, etc, etc. I was just a little taken back. I'm not worried or stressed about it - but sometimes knowing how things are going to bolt up can assist with other preliminary steps. For example: I want to fabricate a lockable cubby but I would really like to have the trunk struts so I can gauge how I want to make it. This will be a blast to build and I will be patient and methodical in my approach but you are right - the quicker I put shoes on it the better! :p As a side note....how many folks use the provided hard lines for the brake lines vs. making from scratch with SS or Nicop?

[rtbellah]

Just start assembling what you have. BOs are a pain but no reason to pause. No spindles? Ok but you have UCAs and LCAs and rack, so install them.

2 outta 3 ain't bad! No LCA's!:D ....and I'm waiting on my Breeze rack mounts.

[rtbellah]

Managed to accomplish very little this weekend - but progress is progress. Pulled my Body buck out of storage - assembled it and got the body securely resting on it. Started marking and removing all the chassis aluminum. Very soon I will relocate the body to my Dad's workshop so I don't have to roll it out of the way every time I want to work on the car. I moved all parts boxes to offsite storage...only a mile from my house so I can retrieve as necessary and not clutter up my workspace. Also got my CO2 laser up and running - going to try cutting some wind wings for a fellow forum member as soon as my acrylic sheets arrive.
I noticed that FFR doesn't really take into account the placement of the screws they used for the aluminum panels ....some panels that have multiple screws don't have the appropriate spacing - that was kind of disappointing given that the spacing is THEIR recommendation. Anybody else notice this?

[Blitzboy54]

Yeah...I added 100 clecos to my arsenal...hope that's enough! I think I will start with the aluminum. I need to grab a sheet to fabricate a few custom panels I have planned too - I want a lockable cubby between the seats on the back of the cockpit (similar to the Breeze cockpit cubby but not as big) a console between the dash and the tranny tunnel...just for starters! No doubt I will find a way to stay busy.

It's plenty. I only have 25 and never had an issue. Congrats and welcome aboard.

[rich grsc]

It's plenty. I only have 25 and never had an issue. Congrats and welcome aboard.
Correct, you only need one every 4-5 holes. Usually one on each end and one in the middle

[rtbellah]

Played around a bit with my new metal shear/brake/slip roll tool from HF. I cut the ebrake mount off the chassis and fabricated a cover for the hole in the PS floor panel. I would have preferred a smooth panel on the tranny tunnel but figured that with all the insulation and carpet over it you probably won't even notice the patch I made...much!:p
I also was able to get the PS footbox fitted and drilled - will finish the DS footbox and then prep all the footbox panels for powder coating. I plan to Lizard skin the cockpit so I'm really only worried about panels seen from the engine compartment for the powder coating. As for the E-brake?....doing the Estopp system so no brake handle.
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[rtbellah]

With all the drilling and riveting these kits require I decided to try a punch instead of drilling on the edges of the aluminum panels. Ordered one of these and I must say - better than drilling every hole! It punched the .040 aluminum perfectly and doesn't require any deburring afterward.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002T87CW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's only good for the edges (up to about 1.5 " depth) but it makes short work of the task.

[rtbellah]

Worked a little on the build today - fabricated my version of the cockpit cubby....I built the box to occupy the area between the roll bar mounts. Now I need to fabricate the door and cut the hole in the rear wall. My plan is to have a lockable compartment accessible from the cockpit and since I can't do the dash glovebox (installing AC) I am doing this instead.
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[phileas_fogg]

I also did a cubby between the roll bar mounts. Good to see you left a good amount of room to access the roll bar bolts; I made my cubby a bit wider, and access is a royal pain. Good thing you don't have to remove those bolts often, if at all.

I used some windlace from Virginia Classic Mustang to cover the edge of my behind-the-seat cubby.


John

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[rtbellah]

I also did a cubby between the roll bar mounts. Good to see you left a good amount of room to access the roll bar bolts; I made my cubby a bit wider, and access is a royal pain. Good thing you don't have to remove those bolts often, if at all.

I used some windlace from Virginia Classic Mustang to cover the edge of my behind-the-seat cubby.


John

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Hopefully I left enough....I decided that the roll bar bolts and seat belt anchors would be accessed more easily from the trunk - that is why I didn't go with the breeze cubby. I plan to have a 8 inch x 6 inch lockable door on mine sealed with small bulb seal.

[rtbellah]

Not too much time on the car this weekend...built my box for a Vintage Air Gen2 mini...fitted with the mock up and cut the firewall.
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[nucjd19]

To answer a couple of questions:
1. I used the supplied brake and fuel hard lines rather than the NiCopp that a lot of folks use. I figured I would start with the ones that came with the kit and if I really screwed up then I would go down the rabbit hole of cutting and flaring my own. I had no problems and everything bent fine with a standard line bender. The Fuel line though being so large wanted to kink so had to go slow with that one. The one down side is a junction point between 2 lines under the car. If you go the NiCopp route then it can be a a single continuous line with no junctions to the rear of the car.
2. Agree with FFR screw placement. It was a bit hap hazard and jammed up my OCD when I was laying out my rivets. With that being said most won't be seen so there's that :)
3. My kit Delivered in 12/20 and my POL was 2 pages as well. Not quite as extensive as yours though. Fear not, FFR will get you everything. It took a total of 6 months to get the last item of my POL. I seemed to always have something to keep me busy while waiting for parts and I ended up building from the rear forward and doing a ton of fitting panels, Aluminum prep and drilling. That really ate up a lot of time.
4. You win the most impressive dolly and body buck award. If your build is anywhere close to those( which I suspect it will be) then it will be a real treat to watch your rig progress.
EDIT: Forgot to add...... The number of Clecos you use are so personal and fun. I would throw in a ton on a panel. My buddy who would help a little drove him insane but I could not help it. If there was a hole it had to be filled LOL!

[CraigS]

If you lack a cleco just use a rivet. As long as you use al rivets w/ al mandrels they are real easy to drill out.

[Railroad]

Buy a box of tek screws. These are what F5 uses to hold the panel in place for shipping.
They are also self drilling and taping. The rivet will fill the hole fine. Just do not let your drill/impact hammer after the screw tightens down. The head will snap off and the screw cannot be drilled out.

[rtbellah]

Agree with FFR screw placement. It was a bit hap hazard and jammed up my OCD when I was laying out my rivets. With that being said most won't be seen so there's that :)

LOL!:D Yeah, my OCD really kicked in too! Seems like it wouldn't be hard to program the laser to cut screw holes that were consistent with the recommended spacing just for initial shipping instead of the random placement. I am currently focused on fabricating all the aluminum customization and doing panel fitment so the screw holes are definitely bugging me.

[rtbellah]

Just do not let your drill/impact hammer after the screw tightens down. The head will snap off and the screw cannot be drilled out.

Should I not ask how you know this?:p

[Railroad]

Should I not ask how you know this?:p

You saw right through my shadowed advise. Fortunately, I only snapped 1 off. That is when I found out, it cannot be drilled out. I was installing my carbon gas vent filter housing, so no big deal. I too loved the look of my perfectly spaced rivets, but soon found they are covered to never be seen again. An uh-oh on the rivets is not something to be depressed over.

[rtbellah]

Well...it's a bittersweet day. Good news - I received my first shipment of POL items....Bad news is nothing in this shipment is really useful this early in the build. I can only hope that I will soon get a box with coil springs, spindles, tie rod ends, calipers, and gas tank...those are top on my need ASAP list. I really don't "need" them yet since I am fitting aluminum but I sure would like to get some stuff bolted on the chassis.

[hineas]

I feel your pain. It took us about 6 months to get all the essential parts. For us, the longest was the steering wheel and that just came last week. We still are missing the driver's roll bar, but that is a different story since we were sent two passenger roll bars and didn't realize it until just a few weeks ago...

[rtbellah]

I feel your pain. It took us about 6 months to get all the essential parts. For us, the longest was the steering wheel and that just came last week. We still are missing the driver's roll bar, but that is a different story since we were sent two passenger roll bars and didn't realize it until just a few weeks ago...

Funny thing...I got both of my roll bars but the DS has a big booger in the powder coat. Still waiting for FFR to get back to me about replacing it. I haven't heard anything for over a week so I'm wondering if the roll bars are just one more item in the "hard to get your hands on" list? :confused:

[rtbellah]

dinked around a little tonight...fabricated a mock up for my lockable cubby...used 3/8 inch bulb seal around the opening and the hatch compresses for a weathertight seal. Not sure if I will powder coat the door or cover with leather to match....but it will be nice to have lockable cockpit storage.
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[hineas]

That cubby looks great. We are doing the open cubby, but you are making me second guess our decision!

I inquired again about a replacement roll bar tonight. We will see what they say. You are right, it is probably another "hard to get your hands on" item.

Keep up the good work!

[D Stand]

Looks great. Where did you source the lockable latch?

[rtbellah]

Looks great. Where did you source the lockable latch?

Thanks. The latch came from Amazon...it's good enough for now but I might try to find a stainless steel one down the road.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MS7CCNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used .063 aluminum for the door so it would be stiff enough to compress the bulb seal. Seems to work well. I think I may try the same to make a blank dash as well since my AC interferes with the standard gauge placement.

[Blitzboy54]

Funny thing...I got both of my roll bars but the DS has a big booger in the powder coat. Still waiting for FFR to get back to me about replacing it. I haven't heard anything for over a week so I'm wondering if the roll bars are just one more item in the "hard to get your hands on" list? :confused:

Same, I had multiple PC roll bars with nicks and scratches. They were very good about taking them back. I ultimately asked for mild steel (so I could put my own finish on them) which they obliged. Also as an additional gesture they gave me a credit for the inconvenience. All in all FFR always seems to make it right.

[rtbellah]

Another POL shipment arrived today and unfortunately nothing to get too excited about. I now have my spindles, rotors, and pedal box....but no rear calipers, lower control arms, or springs. I just don't understand why tie rod ends, springs, control arms and calipers are so hard to get....at this point if FFR would refund the money for those parts I could go to the nearest NAPA and get those parts (or even upgrade) without too much trouble. In the meantime I just keep plugging away on panel fitment and fabrication. Getting very frustrated....almost wish I had bought a completed car....almost! :p

[edwardb]

06-26 completion date to now (9-14) would have been possible to close out the POL in the past. But not now. Unfortunately. And all the reasons have been widely discussed. Patience is still the key. I know from experience, not easy. I was 6+ months getting all the parts for my truck build and I've seen/read others reporting about the same. Sounds like you're making progress. I agree some commercially available parts being on the POL is a little hard to understand. But they'll get you the parts. Other things, like control arms, very unlikely any parts store would have anything close. Hang in there. The final result will be worth the wait. Buying someone else's work make have given faster gratification. But there's nothing like building and finishing and driving your own.

[rtbellah]

As I tinker around with aluminum panels and wait for suspension parts, I received a notice that my engine/tranny are on their way....will be here friday! My plan was to have a rolling chassis by now but plans have been turned upside down due to the POL wait.(I know I'm not alone in this position) On the plus side - FFR sent me a replacement for my DS rollbar because the one that came with the kit had a big booger in the powder coat - Kudos to the guys at FFR for that. Soon I will have a beautiful 427 LS sitting in my garage...something else to look at to keep me motivated!:D

[rtbellah]

Got a call last week to schedule my engine/tranny delivery. Set an appointment for today (Friday) between noon and 4. Got a call at around 3....they don't have it/can't locate it! I went thru this with my rear axle delivery a while back and it was resolved in about 10 days - but this is a little more concerning. There is a little more value involved obviously and it's not like Blueprint engines can just pull another one off the shelf to replace it if it is truly lost. I am so furious right now - if the freight company calls to schedule the delivery they better damn well have the item...how is it that amazon can track even the smallest packages with high accuracy regarding delivery 90 % of the time but these freight companies lose large, crated, and very expensive items all the time. Based on my experience they are 0 for 2...dirst my rear axle and now the engine/tranny and that's just in the last 3 months. I am not in the shipping industry but it sure seems to me like something is awry - like careless or deceptive business practices, incompetent workforce, complete disregard for customer service, etc....I could go on for hours! I will say it again - I don't care how long it takes to ship as long as it is communicated honestly up front...and don't schedule a delivery until you have the item in the local terminal. I will NEVER understand how they can justify that! OK...I'm done venting - not like I can install the engine anyway since I don't have my suspension parts.

[txboiler]

BPR sent my fedex freight. Is that who they use for you; if so I am surprised because I use them for work and have had great experience. FedEx should have a shipping coordinator you can reach out to and they will be able to provide you all the details where the freight is.

Hope you get it soon!!

[rtbellah]

BPR sent my fedex freight. Is that who they use for you; if so I am surprised because I use them for work and have had great experience. FedEx should have a shipping coordinator you can reach out to and they will be able to provide you all the details where the freight is.

Hope you get it soon!!

Yes...it is Fedex freight. I plan on reaching out Monday to get to the bottom of it.

[rtbellah]

UPDATE: Fedex says they found my engine so it should be delivered tomorrow afternoon!:) With a few suspension parts I could really start making some progress!

[mosh1999]

Glad to hear that.

[rtbellah]

Engine is here! Wish I could fire it up...for now I'll just have to settle for looking at it!:)
Blueprint engines 427 LS
Dyno numbers are 630.4 HP/594.6 pounds torque....pretty happy with that!
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