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Desertrat
07-03-2022, 05:59 PM
Time to graduate Factory Five Racing MK4 Roadster #9889.
Thanks to all of you on the forum, it is a really great source of knowledge. I always found it reassuring to know that whatever questions I had or whenever I ran into a roadblock, there was always others out there who had the solutions.

Build started September 2020, completed, registered January 2022

Base kit
Powder coated chassis
3 link suspension
Body cut outs
FFR seats
15” Halibrand style wheels
Power steering
Heater
Stainless steel side pipes

Drive Train:
Blueprint Engines 306 ci efi 391hp crate engine
Transmission TKO 600 5 speed
Holley fuel injection
Moser 8.8 diff
MSD distributor/ignition
Hydraulic clutch

Interior:
Center rear view mirror
FFR carbon fiber dash with glove box
Russ Thompson turn signals
Relocated emergency brake
Thermo Tec insulation in interior and trunk
Foot box fans
Drivers seat adjuster
Seat heaters
Stainless steel dead pedal with headlight hi/lo foot switch
Cruise control
Oil pressure warning light
Fuel pump anti theft kill switch
Passenger grab bar
USB and accessory power points
Wiper / washer switch
Volkswagen hazard switch
Memphis Bluetooth radio
Waterproof Rockville slimline speakers
Rear fuse panel
Trunk courtesy light and door operated switch
Storage cubby
Trunk lid 60lb gas springs
Upholstered door panels

Exterior:
Side wing mirrors
1 3/4" roll bars
Roll bar trim rings and grommets
Factory Five wind wings
Factory Five sun visors
Factory Five carpet kit
Paint Ford Viking Blue; Stripes Toyota White
Truck bed liner on underside of body and outward facing aluminum panels

Engine Compartment:
Firewall brought forward 1”, upgraded to 1/8” thick aluminum
Fan shroud
Radiator adjustable mounts
Battery forward box
Pegasus Racing radiator stainless steel mesh protection
Mechanical throttle linkage
Windshield washer reservoir and pump
3/8” fuel supply and return lines
Breeze offset bump steer kit

golfobsessed71@gmail.com
07-03-2022, 06:38 PM
Congrats and looks beautiful... enjoy.

Looks like AZ?

Desertrat
07-03-2022, 06:46 PM
Thanks.. yep AZ... those seats get awful hot in the sun!

Papa
07-03-2022, 06:50 PM
Well done! Nice classic styling. Time to drive it and enjoy it.

golfobsessed71@gmail.com
07-03-2022, 07:02 PM
Thanks.. yep AZ... those seats get awful hot in the sun!

Oh I know, took mine down to Litchfield park for lunch today and was a bit hot to sit in and shift on the way back.

KDubU
07-04-2022, 08:15 AM
Beautiful blue! :D Congrats on getting her completed.

NYMike
07-04-2022, 02:25 PM
Congratulations! It’s beautiful.

Theshandman
07-06-2022, 02:45 PM
Man-o-manischivitz! She's a beaut! Congrats!

rthomas98
07-06-2022, 03:10 PM
She is a beauty. Time to enjoy the air, speed and sound.

nucjd19
07-06-2022, 08:13 PM
Love the color! I have a similar build and can only hope it turns out as well as yours :)

Blue Viking
07-08-2022, 04:29 PM
Looks great, congrats! Going with Viking Blue as well, no stripes, no scoop.

cgundermann
07-08-2022, 08:28 PM
Well, what a beauty! Nicely done - now you get to enjoy her! It never gets old driving these magnificent beasts!

Chris