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I just started building my FFR Coupe 65. Was moving along pretty well until I got past the easy bolt on stuff. I'm having a bit of a problem understand the assembly manual in some areas. Looks like some of the components have actually changed since the manual was published. Anyway, looking to see if there are any builders in the North Texas area (Ft. Worth) that I can reach out to for guidance and help from time to time. Id love to find someone that already plowed the ground that Im struggling with. Thanks.
Jim Vangilder
edwardb
03-21-2022, 10:36 AM
Not in North Texas (obviously...) but happy to help if I can. PM and pictures work great. I'm fielding build questions almost daily. Have lots of details and pictures from my Gen 3 Coupe build.
Ltngdrvr
03-21-2022, 04:45 PM
Some of the pics in the manual (or guide actually) I've seen, are from earlier versions of the Type 65.
Look at them just as representations, not gospel.
You have to use some imagination to interpret what's there.
Thank you for the reply. I will surely be in touch. Right now, I'm working on the accelerator pedal installation. I think I will get it, but the description of the installation is anything but clear. When emailing FFR, my response is that it customized for each individual so the manual is intentionally vague. Well, it is way more vague that I am comfortable. However, from other pictures on the forum and a bit on youtube, I think I about have it. I guess in the long run, figuring these things out is more educational than just following directions. But for someone impatient like me, its very frustrating. Thanks for the offer, I will be in contact.
Rsnake
03-21-2022, 07:03 PM
JimV,
I have just finished 90% of my coupe and have the entire process on YouTube. Cobra Daytona Build
Hopefully it will help.
David Williamson
03-22-2022, 07:39 AM
Do a "Google" search for help, check some of the build sites here and post here for help. Someone here has the answer. Building a car is not like putting Ikia furniture together because they are all different.
Part of the fun is fuguring out how to build it. Like I have said before, anyone can write a cheque and buy a car but it takes a special type to build one.
David W
dstelter
03-22-2022, 09:12 AM
Hey JimV. Not in north TX but in Central TX. Just east of Austin. I'm in the finishing phases of my build now. My S/N is 169 and was delivered back in the summer of 2019. There is a ton of info on this site but you can always hit me up as well for Questions. Doug
Thank you. I will for sure take advantage of your efforts. Thanks again
FracAG1980
03-22-2022, 05:07 PM
I just started building my FFR Coupe 65. Was moving along pretty well until I got past the easy bolt on stuff. I'm having a bit of a problem understand the assembly manual in some areas. Looks like some of the components have actually changed since the manual was published. Anyway, looking to see if there are any builders in the North Texas area (Ft. Worth) that I can reach out to for guidance and help from time to time. Id love to find someone that already plowed the ground that Im struggling with. Thanks.
Jim Vangilder
Jim,
I am down in Sugar Land, TX and just got my Type 65 kit the end of January. I've gotten started and my Build thread is titled under FracAG1980. I'd be happy to share anything I do, but I am a novice at this and trying to find my own way through it all. I have the front suspension done to the point of putting on the spindles (missing a couple of parts). I've put the steering rack on and loosely the steering system. I have the passenger side footbox in place. While waiting on a few parts I am going to switch over to doing some body work and get the back half ready for sanding and filling. I had an issue getting the upper steering shaft to fit through the guide and was told to polish it with an abrasive cloth, which worked and now it slides right through. Thanks to this forum for helping me out with that. Lots of help on here.
Best of luck with your build and if there is anything I can do, you can always try me too.
Steve (FracAG1980)
freds
03-23-2022, 08:23 AM
I'm in Kingwood TX just NE of IAH airport. Visitors welcome.
fred
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TommyF
03-23-2022, 09:24 AM
Hey Jim Im in Keller Area, I have 2 gen 3 coupes on site now. One Street and one R car... Welcome to come by and take a look if you want.
Ltngdrvr
03-23-2022, 09:39 AM
I'm in Kingwood TX just NE of IAH airport. Visitors welcome.
fred
164399
@freds We're almost neighbors, I'm just north of Porter, back in the woods.
I might take you up on the viewing offer one of these days.
Do you know that every Friday night when it isn't raining or something worse, they have a get together in the Kroger parking lot in New Caney?
Usually quite a few pretty slick cars show up.
Bring your car out there one Friday and let me and everyone know, and you may have a few viewers all at the same time!
freds
03-25-2022, 05:38 PM
Thank for that info. I'll definitely do that What time do they generally start arriving? Also what's your name?
Ltngdrvr
03-25-2022, 07:10 PM
Thank for that info. I'll definitely do that What time do they generally start arriving? Also what's your name?
Curtis here.
I'm sure the lot is full now, usually start showing up around 6 pm in the lot just west of the kroger gas station.
Ltngdrvr
03-25-2022, 08:43 PM
Yup, went up to New Caney Kroger and the lot was pretty full of nice cars tonight, got my first up close look at a C8 Vette.
Couldn't stay long, have to get up at 4 am to go to work.
freds
03-26-2022, 10:14 AM
Thanks Curtis. I'll let you know on Friday am if I'm going to go (on April Fools Day)
freds
03-30-2022, 01:33 PM
Thanks Curtis. I'll let you know on Friday am if I'm going to go (on April Fools Day)
I plan on being there on April 1
(you'll recognize the car!)164789
Ltngdrvr
03-30-2022, 06:13 PM
I plan on being there on April 1
(you'll recognize the car!)164789
Great, I'll come check it out.
Don't think I'll have any trouble picking your car out...:rolleyes:
ChicagoS
05-22-2022, 02:53 AM
Did you ever solve the pedal location? Can you post a picture? Also, what did you do with the throttle cable? Did you have to drill a hole in the fire wall?
marekra
05-28-2022, 04:24 PM
I'm in east TX, just south of Tyler in Whitehouse.
Received delivery of my T65 on 5/1/22.
Currently working the suspension, fuel sys, wiring and rear axle.
Ottomayshunman
12-24-2025, 11:57 PM
Hello from Lubbock,
First time ever posting on the FFR forum, hopefully I’m doing this correctly. Extremely interested in building a Type 65 Coupe.
My wife and I are going to be in DFW the weekend of January 24th. Would love to connect with folks in the area while there if possible who have a Type 65 Coupe. Completed or project in the works.
Thank you!
Steve Shields
(806)544-7746