John289
12-28-2022, 01:21 PM
After a productive 291 days of doing research and acquiring parts since placing my order, I picked up my 289 FIA kit last Tuesday December 20th with the help of Mike Everson (thanks again for the help Mike!). It went very smooth, and it was nice for my daughter and I to go on a tour during normal business hours. Having a ton of fun so far and having my daughter home from college and wanting to help has been great! I also want to thank the members of this forum and the vendors I have done business with; the information and guidance has been invaluable to a new builder like myself.
Basically, where I'm at currently is the inventory is done, that was interesting. All of the aluminum has been traced and removed. The F-panels have been installed as well as the upper front control arms, ball joints, and the power steering rack. The rearend is installed minus the coil overs due to the spacers not being included in the inventory.
I only have 22 items on the POL, which I thought was pretty good. What is somewhat concerning are the items that are missing that are not listed on the POL or on the Pack List.
I didn't receive the front spindles, hubs, lower control arms, steering arms, the aluminum hood scoop vent/grill for the 289, the drive shaft, and none of the
coil over mounting spacers. These are not listed anywhere. I was also short some of the large washers and a jam nut for the pan hard bars but was able to get those at Ace Hardware.
I know this will get resolved, I sent an email to FFR last Friday. The concerning part is what else am I possibly missing, and I may not know that I am until I get to a specific part of the build. Flipping through the manual while doing the inventory helped some. I also received aluminum for the 427, which I know many pieces are shared, but I didn't receive the 289 specific pieces like the splash guards and hood scoop vent.
I am glad they updated the manual to include the hardware type as it related to the hardware pack.
Below are my choices for the build so far, like most 289 builders it will be pretty traditional, think guardsman blue 289 street car with an FIA option package.
FROM FFR, COMPLETION DATE OF 12/17/2022, picked op 12/20/2022
289 COMPLETE KIT
POWDERCOATING ROADSTER CHASSIS
‘87-'95 STRAIGHT TUBES, STAINLESS
28 SPLINE 11.25" DRIVESHAFT
BODY CUT-OUTS
BOX 9A BLACK VINYL SEATS
FRONT LOWER ARMS - STANDARD WIDTH
3-LINK DELUXE REAR SUSPENSION
FFR 289 GPS GAUGE SET W/KIT
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER KIT
COMPETITION SIDE MIRROR
15x8/9" 5 LUG HALIBRAND REPLICA WHEELS
WIND WINGS
SUN VISORS
ROADSTER WIPER KIT
ROADSTER HEATER/DEFROSTER
CENTER DASH SUPPORT COMPONENTS
289 FIA STYLE (BUMP) TRUNK
POWER STEERING COMPONENTS w/COMPLETE KIT
ASSEMBLED SIDE LOUVER SET
MK4 FLOORMATS
FRONT BRAKE DUCT SET
RECEIVED FROM BREEZE AUTOMOTIVE:
Rod End Rear Lower Control Arm Kit
Engine Compartment Battery Mounting Kit
Radiator Fan Shroud
Hood Prop Rod Kit, Single, Passenger Side, (RH) Stainless Steel
Hood Prop Rod Kit, Single, Driver Side, (LH) Stainless Steel
Trunk Prop Rod Kit, Stainless Steel
RECEIVED FROM FORTE'S PARTS CONNECTION:
FORD BOSS 302 (355 HP, 346 FT-LB) M-6007-X2302E READY TO RUN
WEIAND INTAKE
HOLLEY SNIPER 550-510 EFI
HOLLEY 12-345 340 LPH FOX PUMP KIT
160 AMP ALT, BRACKET AND PULLEY
POWER STEERING KIT SB FORD
ALUMINUM BELLHOUSING KIT
1352-251 TREMEC HD T-5
FORK 5.0
EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC CLUTCH KIT MK IV WITH WILWOOD MASTER CYLINDER
MECHANICAL THROTTLE LINKAGE
COBRA AIR CLEANER KIT
COBRA VALVE COVERS
COMPLETE 8.8 3.55 TRAC LOC REAREND W/ 11.65 ROTORS 3/LINK
REAR DISC 11.65" KIT W/O AXLES
3 LINK BRACKET WELDED ON
HARRISON DEGAS TANK .5 GALLON
AC PEDAL PADS NEW STYLE WILWOOD 1.88" WIDE
CHAMP PAN 302 REAR SUMP
CHAMP PAN 302 PICKUP W/DIPSTICK
FORTE’S BRAKE/CLUTCH RESERVOIR KIT TRIPLE
209004BL -4 90 DEG PUSHLOCK
495005-BL-6 MALE/FEM UNION 1/8 NPT PORT
FORD 90 DEG OIL FIL ADAPTER 22MM/FL-820
FORD M-6731-FL820 COY-MOD FILTER
FORTE’S REAR DOT BRAKE HOSE SS SET
FORTE’S PARTS CONNECTION TREMEC T5 MID SHIFT CONVERSION
RECEIVED FROM REPLICA PARTS:
ROADSTER FIREWALL SUPPORT
UNDER DASH FILLER PANEL
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
DASH STEERING HOLE TRIM RING (NEED TO SWAP FOR RUSS THOMPSON TURN SIGNAL TRIM RING)
WEATHER PACK WATERTIGHT CONNECTOR KIT FOR LIGHTS
RECEIVED FROM RUSS'S ROADSTER SHOP:
Trunk Drop Box
FFR Throttle Pedal
K3TSS MK3/MK4 Turn Signal System
RECEIVED FROM MISCELLANEOUS VENDORS:
Acton Custom Enterprises, LLC. Splash Guard FIA
Amazon MOOG Steering & Suspension ES2150RL Tie Rod End (2)
Amazon Ford Fuel Tank Filler Neck Grommet Seal/Gasket F4ZZ9072DA
CJ Pony Parts 289/302/351 Radiator Hose Clamps Hardware Only 1966-1973 (8)
CJ Pony Parts 1965-1973 V8 Chrome Air Cleaner Blue Base W/ 302 HI-PO Decal
CJ Pony Parts 1967 COBRA POWERED BY FORD SHELBY AIR CLEANER DECAL
CJ Pony Parts OIL FILLER CAP DECAL
CJ Pony Parts 64-66 FORD BLACK PUSH ON OIL CAP
Cobra Performance GRAB HANDLE
Cobra Performance AC VIN PLATE
Cobra Performance 289™ SIDE EMBLEM (2)
Cobra Performance COBRA NOSE & DECK EMBLEM (2)
********** Accessories T-5 Black, shifter knob with 5 speed pattern
********** Accessories Shifter Handle T-5 289 FIA
Metco Motorsports Driveshaft Safety Loop, Factory Five Mk III & Mk IV Roadster
Summit Racing Howe Racing 22320S - Howe Ball Joints (2)
Tony D Branda COBRA Carroll Shelby Motors License Plate Frame (2)
Tony D Branda 1965-67 Mustang Shelby "289 High Performance" Air Cleaner Decal
Tony D Branda AC CENTER STEERING CAP Tony D Branda COBRA Manufactured by Shelby American Plaque
FUTURE NEEDS/WANTS TO BE PURCHASED:
Amazon/Moss Motors/ebay PL700 Tri-Bar Headlamps – PAIR
Amazon FATMAT/KILMAT 50 mil Sound Deadening Mat
Battery Shop of New England Crown Battery or Equivalant 51-XD Group 51 Starting Battery Top Post Only
Breeze Automotive Installation Kit for New Steel Frame “Classic” Seats
Forte's Parts Connection BBK Shorty Headers SBF 5.0, BBK-15150 (Ordered)
Cobra Herb's Custom Door Panels with Large Pockets (Need to confirm fit to 289 doors)
Summit Racing H3R Performance MX100B - H3R Performance MaxOut Fire Extinguishers
Town Fair Tire Attleboro, MA, COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T - SIZE: P245/60R15 (2) and P275/60R15 (2)
Tubular Automotive/Boig Quiet pipes for FIA/USRRC FFR Roadster Drops Sound approximately 10 db,
drop off when pipes are received from FFR
Tubular Automotive/Boig Lower Cooling tube for Roadster with SBF and/or Windsor engine in aluminum, FFR Radiator
Tubular Automotive/Boig Upper Cooling tube for roadster with SBF and/or Windsor engine in aluminum w/o filler neck
Thanks for reading!
Basically, where I'm at currently is the inventory is done, that was interesting. All of the aluminum has been traced and removed. The F-panels have been installed as well as the upper front control arms, ball joints, and the power steering rack. The rearend is installed minus the coil overs due to the spacers not being included in the inventory.
I only have 22 items on the POL, which I thought was pretty good. What is somewhat concerning are the items that are missing that are not listed on the POL or on the Pack List.
I didn't receive the front spindles, hubs, lower control arms, steering arms, the aluminum hood scoop vent/grill for the 289, the drive shaft, and none of the
coil over mounting spacers. These are not listed anywhere. I was also short some of the large washers and a jam nut for the pan hard bars but was able to get those at Ace Hardware.
I know this will get resolved, I sent an email to FFR last Friday. The concerning part is what else am I possibly missing, and I may not know that I am until I get to a specific part of the build. Flipping through the manual while doing the inventory helped some. I also received aluminum for the 427, which I know many pieces are shared, but I didn't receive the 289 specific pieces like the splash guards and hood scoop vent.
I am glad they updated the manual to include the hardware type as it related to the hardware pack.
Below are my choices for the build so far, like most 289 builders it will be pretty traditional, think guardsman blue 289 street car with an FIA option package.
FROM FFR, COMPLETION DATE OF 12/17/2022, picked op 12/20/2022
289 COMPLETE KIT
POWDERCOATING ROADSTER CHASSIS
‘87-'95 STRAIGHT TUBES, STAINLESS
28 SPLINE 11.25" DRIVESHAFT
BODY CUT-OUTS
BOX 9A BLACK VINYL SEATS
FRONT LOWER ARMS - STANDARD WIDTH
3-LINK DELUXE REAR SUSPENSION
FFR 289 GPS GAUGE SET W/KIT
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER KIT
COMPETITION SIDE MIRROR
15x8/9" 5 LUG HALIBRAND REPLICA WHEELS
WIND WINGS
SUN VISORS
ROADSTER WIPER KIT
ROADSTER HEATER/DEFROSTER
CENTER DASH SUPPORT COMPONENTS
289 FIA STYLE (BUMP) TRUNK
POWER STEERING COMPONENTS w/COMPLETE KIT
ASSEMBLED SIDE LOUVER SET
MK4 FLOORMATS
FRONT BRAKE DUCT SET
RECEIVED FROM BREEZE AUTOMOTIVE:
Rod End Rear Lower Control Arm Kit
Engine Compartment Battery Mounting Kit
Radiator Fan Shroud
Hood Prop Rod Kit, Single, Passenger Side, (RH) Stainless Steel
Hood Prop Rod Kit, Single, Driver Side, (LH) Stainless Steel
Trunk Prop Rod Kit, Stainless Steel
RECEIVED FROM FORTE'S PARTS CONNECTION:
FORD BOSS 302 (355 HP, 346 FT-LB) M-6007-X2302E READY TO RUN
WEIAND INTAKE
HOLLEY SNIPER 550-510 EFI
HOLLEY 12-345 340 LPH FOX PUMP KIT
160 AMP ALT, BRACKET AND PULLEY
POWER STEERING KIT SB FORD
ALUMINUM BELLHOUSING KIT
1352-251 TREMEC HD T-5
FORK 5.0
EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC CLUTCH KIT MK IV WITH WILWOOD MASTER CYLINDER
MECHANICAL THROTTLE LINKAGE
COBRA AIR CLEANER KIT
COBRA VALVE COVERS
COMPLETE 8.8 3.55 TRAC LOC REAREND W/ 11.65 ROTORS 3/LINK
REAR DISC 11.65" KIT W/O AXLES
3 LINK BRACKET WELDED ON
HARRISON DEGAS TANK .5 GALLON
AC PEDAL PADS NEW STYLE WILWOOD 1.88" WIDE
CHAMP PAN 302 REAR SUMP
CHAMP PAN 302 PICKUP W/DIPSTICK
FORTE’S BRAKE/CLUTCH RESERVOIR KIT TRIPLE
209004BL -4 90 DEG PUSHLOCK
495005-BL-6 MALE/FEM UNION 1/8 NPT PORT
FORD 90 DEG OIL FIL ADAPTER 22MM/FL-820
FORD M-6731-FL820 COY-MOD FILTER
FORTE’S REAR DOT BRAKE HOSE SS SET
FORTE’S PARTS CONNECTION TREMEC T5 MID SHIFT CONVERSION
RECEIVED FROM REPLICA PARTS:
ROADSTER FIREWALL SUPPORT
UNDER DASH FILLER PANEL
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
DASH STEERING HOLE TRIM RING (NEED TO SWAP FOR RUSS THOMPSON TURN SIGNAL TRIM RING)
WEATHER PACK WATERTIGHT CONNECTOR KIT FOR LIGHTS
RECEIVED FROM RUSS'S ROADSTER SHOP:
Trunk Drop Box
FFR Throttle Pedal
K3TSS MK3/MK4 Turn Signal System
RECEIVED FROM MISCELLANEOUS VENDORS:
Acton Custom Enterprises, LLC. Splash Guard FIA
Amazon MOOG Steering & Suspension ES2150RL Tie Rod End (2)
Amazon Ford Fuel Tank Filler Neck Grommet Seal/Gasket F4ZZ9072DA
CJ Pony Parts 289/302/351 Radiator Hose Clamps Hardware Only 1966-1973 (8)
CJ Pony Parts 1965-1973 V8 Chrome Air Cleaner Blue Base W/ 302 HI-PO Decal
CJ Pony Parts 1967 COBRA POWERED BY FORD SHELBY AIR CLEANER DECAL
CJ Pony Parts OIL FILLER CAP DECAL
CJ Pony Parts 64-66 FORD BLACK PUSH ON OIL CAP
Cobra Performance GRAB HANDLE
Cobra Performance AC VIN PLATE
Cobra Performance 289™ SIDE EMBLEM (2)
Cobra Performance COBRA NOSE & DECK EMBLEM (2)
********** Accessories T-5 Black, shifter knob with 5 speed pattern
********** Accessories Shifter Handle T-5 289 FIA
Metco Motorsports Driveshaft Safety Loop, Factory Five Mk III & Mk IV Roadster
Summit Racing Howe Racing 22320S - Howe Ball Joints (2)
Tony D Branda COBRA Carroll Shelby Motors License Plate Frame (2)
Tony D Branda 1965-67 Mustang Shelby "289 High Performance" Air Cleaner Decal
Tony D Branda AC CENTER STEERING CAP Tony D Branda COBRA Manufactured by Shelby American Plaque
FUTURE NEEDS/WANTS TO BE PURCHASED:
Amazon/Moss Motors/ebay PL700 Tri-Bar Headlamps – PAIR
Amazon FATMAT/KILMAT 50 mil Sound Deadening Mat
Battery Shop of New England Crown Battery or Equivalant 51-XD Group 51 Starting Battery Top Post Only
Breeze Automotive Installation Kit for New Steel Frame “Classic” Seats
Forte's Parts Connection BBK Shorty Headers SBF 5.0, BBK-15150 (Ordered)
Cobra Herb's Custom Door Panels with Large Pockets (Need to confirm fit to 289 doors)
Summit Racing H3R Performance MX100B - H3R Performance MaxOut Fire Extinguishers
Town Fair Tire Attleboro, MA, COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T - SIZE: P245/60R15 (2) and P275/60R15 (2)
Tubular Automotive/Boig Quiet pipes for FIA/USRRC FFR Roadster Drops Sound approximately 10 db,
drop off when pipes are received from FFR
Tubular Automotive/Boig Lower Cooling tube for Roadster with SBF and/or Windsor engine in aluminum, FFR Radiator
Tubular Automotive/Boig Upper Cooling tube for roadster with SBF and/or Windsor engine in aluminum w/o filler neck
Thanks for reading!