289 USRRC/FIA ordered 09/09/2021, order fullfillment date 3/26/2022

[Skyking]

Hello everyone.

This is my first post ever, anywhere. Please bear with me. I have looked at this project off/on for 10 years. I am looking to do a loose homage car, Viking or Guardsman blue. Wimbledon white stripes, meatballs, wheels. This is what order looks like:


289 complete kit
Powdercoated chassis
Straight tubes, stainless
BP 347 EFI, vintage look, TKX, alternator only, ordered.
Cutouts traced.
289 FIA trunk.
Vintage race seats.
IRS
15x8/9'' Halibrand replica wheels.
Front, rear swaybars.
Battery cutoff switch.
Heater,defroster.
Center dash supports.
289 gauge set, considering Smiths.
15" IRS Koni double adjustable shock set.
IRS 11.65" rear brake kit.

Looking for body work, paint in Evansville, IN area.
Plan to follow FFR Youtube build videos on gapping, cutouts myself, first thing, then send body out on buck and casters, and continue build.

Debating sending out aluminum panels for powder coating versus painting some at home, Sharkhide others. In my climate there is always concern for powdery corrosion, which I experienced with airplanes.

I am worried about long backorder lists and delays. Oh well.

I only work 15 days a month. Wife is less mobile these days, took up embroidery. I needed a new project.

Wife says it will be a blast. Yay.


Barry

[cnutting]

Congrats and welcome to the 289 club!

[Skyking]

Thanks!!!

[KDubU]

Congrats Barry! You’re in for some fun, 289’s are beauties.

[chuckster]

Awesome, welcome to the 289 brotherhood.

[2FAST4U]

Congrats! Sounds like a great build

Bill D

[WIS89]

Barry-

Welcome to the 289 club and the Factory Five family! I think you will find that folks here look out for each other, and are great resources for nearly anything that may come up on your build.

If you are interested, there are a couple of really fine build threads here that you can really gain some keen insight from, and really help you with your project. I think you will find that those folks are always ready to help and provide solid feedback for you.

I wish you the best of luck with your build, and I look forward to following along! Welcome to the family!!

Regards,

Steve

[Chainsaw]

Welcome to the 289 Club Looks like you’re close behind me on fulfillment date (2/5/22). Will be good to have someone to run neck-and-neck with.

[Jtlindauer]

Congratulations Barry! It sounds like it is goin got be a darn good build. I look forward to seeing the progress. I think I am going to be pulling the trigger on mine soon.

Jason

[magicmarto]

Jeff Kliner is your guy for paint and body work, Bloomington, IN. He is on the forum.

[Vspeeds]

Congratulations Barry! Looking forward to seeing your build. If you ever have any questions, reach out.

15 days a month. What a great lifestyle. Are you a Jakey?

Eddie

[mgk172]

Good luck Barry! It was great meeting at the Build School.

[Skyking]

Yes it was, Mike! I had a great time. A real confidence builder. The instructors were very experienced and fun.

[Skyking]

Hello.

Jeff does beautiful work. I haven't contacted him yet; he is about 2 hrs away. Posters have reported there is a 2 year wait time.

[Skyking]

Thanks Eddie,

What's a Jakey?

[Vspeeds]

Thanks Eddie,

What's a Jakey?

It’s an old school term for fireman. Got its name in the east coast because of the J shaped street call box key.

[Skyking]

Thanks. I get it now.

Dad was a firefighter for 43 years, retired as battalion chief.

[NMyGT500]

Congrats on the new purchase. I'm a newbie as well and I just ordered a Mk4. We have the exact same fulfillment date. I'm gonna have to keep tabs on you and see how the build goes since our kids will be the same age.

[Skyking]

Congrats to you too!!! Continuing the wait.