Steve’s Type 65 Coupe Build

[Smiley]

So I pulled the trigger today, November 22, 2024, and placed my order for a Type 65 Coupe, I got the last coupe production slot for 2024, projected completion date approximately December 28, 2024. Happy New Year to me.

I also ordered the engine and transmission from BluePrint.

Here is my proposed build list:

From Factory Five Racing:
Type 65 Coupe Complete kit
302/351 mounts
2015 IRS
GPS gauges
Powder coated
18” Vintage Halibrand wheels
Cut outs traced
Leather steering wheel
Carpet
Floor mat
Battery cutoff switch
Front and rear sway-bars

From BluePrint Engines:
427 EFI stroker with 4R70W auto transmission

From Forte:
Mustang 2015 IRS 3.55 center section, spindles and hubs
Surge tank
Mechanical throttle linkage
Dual brake reservoirs

From Gordon Levy:
14” Aero 6 front brakes
14” Aero 4 rear brakes
E parking brake

From Gas’n:
Headers
Touring side pipes

From Boig:
Cool Tubes - upper and lower

From FormaCars:
Power windows
HVAC system

Misc:
VRaptor Coupe side louvers
Wolfbox rearview mirror camera
Quicklatch rear hatch latch
Lokar 4R70W floor shifter
Twist Machine paddle shifter
WWK-21 windshield wipers
Breeze fan shroud
Cruise control
Warmseats seat heaters

I will strive to post as the build progresses and I will update the build list as things progress or change.

Thanks for watching,

Steve

[JimStone]

Congratulations!

Auto trans with paddle shifter - very interesting. I don't recall anyone else doing a coupe with auto trans, but may have.

Good luck!

[PNWTim]

Congratulations on your kit! Looks like you have a great build sheet. My kit is shipping next Friday so about a month in front of you. I look forward to following your progress.

[Smiley]

Thanks Jim, I have a “little” nerve damage in my legs so the auto is a requirement, BluePrint is confident it will fit, as is FFR, although some fab work will be required. Luckily my neighbor is an old fashioned car guy, a machinist with a Bridgeport mill in his garage, and a gunsmith to top it off. His wife says he’s at least as excited as I am. I am confident we can make it work.

[Smiley]

Tim, I am envious, I look forward to following your build.

[Kbl7td]

I have a locking quick latch brand new if you want, bought a set of two.

[Smiley]

I have a locking quick latch brand new if you want, bought a set of two.

I will take the latch, I PM’d you. Thanks

[burchfieldb]

Congrats, looking foward to seeing the build.

[8secDuster]

Steve, Congrats! When you ordered your engine from BP, did they mention when they start their warranty? I assumed when it ships? But unsure. Funny this popped up, I was going to call them tomorrow and ask.

[Smiley]

Steve, Congrats! When you ordered your engine from BP, did they mention when they start their warranty? I assumed when it ships? But unsure. Funny this popped up, I was going to call them tomorrow and ask.

From Darian at BluePrint:

"The warranty is 30 months or 50,000 miles and includes parts and labor. It technically starts when you receive the engine, but once it is installed and fired up for the first time you fill out our warranty form on our website. We also take that date into account when starting the warranty."

[lewma]

Congratulations!

Auto trans with paddle shifter - very interesting. I don't recall anyone else doing a coupe with auto trans, but may have.

Good luck!

Very interested to see how that turns out!

[lewma]

BluePrint is confident it will fit, as is FFR

You'll likely have to build a new transmission mount plate to get it to fit. I used sendcutsend.com and it worked out fine.

[8secDuster]

From Darian at BluePrint:

"The warranty is 30 months or 50,000 miles and includes parts and labor. It technically starts when you receive the engine, but once it is installed and fired up for the first time you fill out our warranty form on our website. We also take that date into account when starting the warranty."


Huh... good to know.

Thanks

[MPTech]

Hey Steve, where are you located? (I think I saw your post on the Gateway Cobra Club forum).
Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the adventure!

[Smiley]

Hey Steve, where are you located? (I think I saw your post on the Gateway Cobra Club forum).
Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the adventure!

Yes, that was my intro to GCC. We live in St. Charles on the North end, near New Town.

I am excited for the build, I can’t wait.

[Smiley]

You'll likely have to build a new transmission mount plate to get it to fit. I used sendcutsend.com and it worked out fine.

I’m pretty confident that’s the case also, thanks for the lead.

[Smiley]

Damn I just realized I fat fingered and mis-titled this thread type 35 coupe instead of type 65 coupe, any suggestions on how to change it before I start a new thread with the proper title?

[Smiley]

I received a call today from Todd at Stewart Trucking letting me know that my kit will be picked up next Monday for delivery the following Thursday-Saturday TBD. I’m starting to get excited!!!

[PNWTim]

Damn I just realized I fat fingered and mis-titled this thread type 35 coupe instead of type 65 coupe, any suggestions on how to change it before I start a new thread with the proper title?

Email David Hodgkins, he should be able to fix it. And congratulations on you soon to be delivered coupe!

[JimStone]

I received a call today from Todd at Stewart Trucking letting me know that my kit will be picked up next Monday for delivery the following Thursday-Saturday TBD. I’m starting to get excited!!!

Woohoo! Exciting times!

[Smiley]

Got an email from Factory Five today and this was in it: :cool:

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[PNWTim]

Nice Steve. Those emails are pretty fun. I also see you managed to change your thread title ;).

[Smiley]

Nice Steve. Those emails are pretty fun. I also see you managed to change your thread title ;).
Yes, David was a great help, thanks for the lead.

[burchfieldb]

Congrats, let the fun begin!

[460.465USMC]

I'm late (as usual) to the party, but a friendly welcome aboard, Steve! You have a lot of sweet options in your build. The automatic will be interesting and fun to follow along. Let the fun begin!

[Smiley]

Well, Hello Dolly

I spent yesterday, while waiting to hear from Stewart about a firm delivery date, building my dolly.

It's base loosely on "Chris's Chassis Dolly Build Plans": http://cobra.chrisarella.com/chassis-dolly/

and the dolly built by B Campbell: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?40534-Chassi-Dolly

I built it using what I had laying around and I raised it up so the top of the dolly is at 30" to make working on the initial parts of the build a little easier...we will see how that works out. :p

It sits on six 6" casters rated at 3,000 pounds, a little overkill, but I had purchased them for another project that I didn't use them on.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209173&d=1736976068

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209172&d=1736976068


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[PNWTim]

That looks pretty nice. I opted for a cart but I guess same/same although you will have greater access to the underside/middle. I am curious re: how tall you made it. I built mine so I could work sitting down (fundamentally lazy I guess) but it looks like you did the opposite and went for a working height while standing? Or maybe you're splitting the difference. Either way, it will work well.

[Smiley]

That looks pretty nice. I opted for a cart but I guess same/same although you will have greater access to the underside/middle. I am curious re: how tall you made it. I built mine so I could work sitting down (fundamentally lazy I guess) but it looks like you did the opposite and went for a working height while standing? Or maybe you're splitting the difference. Either way, it will work well.
Thanks Tim,

Me lazy too :cool:

My goal was to keep most of the initial work between my belt and shoulders while seated on my work stool (my stool goes from 18-24” off the floor). Sitting on the stool I guesstimated what height that most of the work would be at, I hope I guessed well.

While I don’t mind standing, with my back surgery, I want to keep bending over to a minimum. I hope to have a four post lift installed by the time it’s a roller.

Best, Steve

[Smiley]

Loaded up and on it's way

I received these this afternoon from Matt C at Factory Five.

While depth perception in pictures is tough, it looks like my Coupe is in the back of the trailer close to the door, I hope that means it arrives sooner rather than later, we'll see I guess.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209177&d=1736977314

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209176&d=1736977297

It looks like I'm getting this posting pictures thingy down although they are still awfully big :p

[PNWTim]

Loaded up and on it's way

I received these this afternoon from Matt C at Factory Five.

While depth perception in pictures is tough, it looks like my Coupe is in the back of the trailer close to the door, I hope that means it arrives sooner rather than later, we'll see I guess.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209177&d=1736977314

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209176&d=1736977297

It looks like I'm getting this posting pictures thingy down although they are still awfully big :p

Yours is definitely at the rear of the trailer. Those booms you see making the "x" swing out to extend the trolley for unloading. And for what it's worth, I like the big pictures - it saves a click.

[8secDuster]

Oh Man! Almost home Steve!

[bcorner]

Hey neighbor, I’m in Jacksonville, FL. My build is set for 01/25/25. I’m going with vintage Wheels 15x7.5 and 9.5 with custom backspace. So won’t need spacers. Do you perchance go to the Caffine and Octain at the Avenues? Would love to meet up and talk shop with a fellow builder.
So I pulled the trigger today, November 22, 2024, and placed my order for a Type 65 Coupe, I got the last coupe production slot for 2024, projected completion date of approximately December 28, 2024. Happy New Year to me.

I also ordered the engine and transmission from BluePrint.

Here is my proposed build list:

From Factory Five Racing:
Type 65 Coupe Complete kit
302/351 mounts
2015 IRS
GPS gauges
Powder coated
18” Vintage Halibrand wheels
Cut outs traced
Leather steering wheel
Carpet
Floor mat
Battery cutoff switch
Front and rear sway-bars

From BluePrint Engines:
427 EFI stroker with 4R70W auto transmission

From Forte:
Mustang 2015 IRS 3.55 center section, spindles and hubs
Surge tank
Mechanical throttle linkage
Dual brake reservoirs

From Gordon Levy:
14” Aero 6 front brakes
14” Aero 4 rear brakes
E parking brake

From Gas’n:
Headers
Touring side pipes

From Boig:
Cool Tubes - upper and lower

From FormaCars:
Power windows
HVAC system

Misc:
VRaptor Coupe side louvers
Wolfbox rearview mirror camera
Quicklatch rear hatch latch
Lokar 4R70W floor shifter
Twist Machine paddle shifter
WWK-21 windshield wipers
Breeze fan shroud
Cruise control
Warmseats seat heaters

I will strive to post as the build progresses and I will update the build list as things progress or change.

Thanks for watching,

Steve

[Smiley]

I just received “the call” from the Stewart driver, Eric I think, my Coupe will be delivered Sunday morning. I guess I’m going to Saturday night mass.

[8secDuster]

That's Awesome !

[TBull]

Steve,
I wish I would have known. I'd have given you my old dolly. Also be aware the club does have certain tools available to borrow, plus 4 corner scales when you are ready.

[Smiley]

Steve,
I wish I would have known. I'd have given you my old dolly. Also be aware the club does have certain tools available to borrow, plus 4 corner scales when you are ready.

Thanks Dan, no worries, I needed to do something to keep my mind busy waiting for Stewart to call anyway and I had the scrap lumber laying around. Are you going to be able to help on Sunday? I’m providing hot coffee and donuts along with mid- teen temperatures :p

[Smiley]

I received a call from Eric at Stewart, in order to beat the cold front he delivered a day early. YAY!

Unloading onto the dolly
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209352&d=1737250005

With a little help from my friends
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Resting comfortably
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My son trying it on
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The delivery truck parked at our shop
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[PNWTim]

Hey, hey, let's get to work! Delivery day is kind of like no other, just really cool. Congrats!

[JimStone]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[Smiley]

I couldn’t have done it without the help of the guys from the Gateway Cobra Club.

With only four hour notice, and the only way to reach out being on the club website, five of them (Kevin, Rich, Jim, Tim, and Regan) showed up and made short work of the unloading and photo documentation, what a great bunch of guys. I may have been able to do it without them, but there is no way it would have gone as smoothly. Thanks guys, you’re the best.

Steve

[Smiley]

Hey, hey, let's get to work! Delivery day is kind of like no other, just really cool. Congrats!

Hahaha, Okay, Okay, Okay...

Inventory is complete, took about 4-1/2 hours this morning. Only MIK 3 line items, all small stuff although the POL is missing 10 line items, a couple of them biggies but not needed for a while.

I was able to fit all of the parts boxes, including wheels and seats on two 36 X 36 pallets, not bad.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209385&d=1737320919

[8secDuster]

What's missing Steve?

[Smiley]

What's missing Steve?

From the MIK:
3/16" Brake Lines

From the POL:
3/4" Jam Nuts
Windshield Edge Trim
Weatherstrip 1X16"
3/4" Push-on Trim
E-Brake Handle Fastner Pack
Chassis Wiring Harness
Fuse Panel
Fan Mount
1/2-13 X 2.5" Bolt

Has yours been delivered yet?

[PNWTim]

Such an odd assortment of items. My headliner was MIK but my POL was the radiator, one piece of wire and the throttle cable which I didn't even need but they sent it anyway.

[8secDuster]

From the MIK:
2- 1/4" Spring Washers
3/16" Brake Lines
Shifter Handle Components

From the POL:
3/4" Jam Nuts
Windshield Edge Trim
Weatherstrip 1X16"
3/4" Push-on Trim
E-Brake Handle Fastner Pack
Chassis Wiring Harness
Fuse Panel
Fan Mount
1/2-13 X 2.5" Bolt

Has yours been delivered yet?


That is a weird assortment. Some pretty common items on both lists.

Not yet.
Fingers crossed, this Wednesday.

[460.465USMC]

Wahoo! Sounds like one heck of a great group of guys. That's awesome. Looks like you have a really nice setup for the build. Congrats!

[Smiley]

Update: I spent an hour or so going back over my inventory of the boxes missing things.

I “found” everything I thought I was missing except the gas line, they sent six 1/4” sections instead of two 1/4” sections and four 3/16” sections.

[Smiley]

Update: I spent an hour or so going back over my inventory of the boxes missing things.

I “found” everything I thought I was missing except the gas line, they sent six 1/4” sections instead of two 1/4” sections and four 3/16” sections.

Rookie Tip:

Take the digital version (pdf) of the assembly manual with you when you do inventory. Not all of the part names made sense to me when I did my inventory. I found that doing a "ctrl f" (find) and entering the name brought me to the section of the manual I needed with pictures 9 out of 10 times. This really helped me identify what I missed the first time.

[Smiley]

It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated this thread and thought I would share some limited progress and my thoughts on how to build the car that I want.

First things first. I built a powder coating oven after reading JimStone and his Project Deimos thread about the powder coating oven he built. The outside dimensions are approximately 4X4X6.

While I haven’t powder coated anything yet, I have tested the oven and it will hold 425 degrees with ease.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221102&d=1762388883

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221101&d=1762388883

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[Smiley]

Double Wall Cabin:

My introductory ride in a Coupe was courtesy of Bob H (Bob-STL) he has a beautiful Gen 2 Coupe.

It was love at first ride. The only concern was the noise level. There was a certain rpm range where the sympathetic harmonic relationship between the exhaust and the plexiglass side windows made it feel like I was on the inside of a drum. It would be intolerable for any extended period of time.

I want my Coupe to be as much of a daily driver and as enjoyable to drive and ride in as is possible. What that means to me is NOISE REDUCTION!!!

To that end, here is my strategy to lower the decibel level inside the Coupe as much as possible. (Fair warning, this will be an evolving strategy)

1. Solid glass side windows vs Plexiglass. I purchased Forma Cars power windows. This will hopefully eliminate the sympathetic harmonics I experienced with the plexiglass side window.

2. To the extent possible, I am going to make the entire cabin area double wall construction using a dampening, decoupling, and blocking strategy to cut down the decibels.

3. The outermost skin will get a layer of butyl rubber like the second skin damplifier pro product. The inner skin of the cabin will get a layer of butyl rubber vibration dampener under a layer of closed cell foam and mass loaded vinyl, something like Second Skin’s Luxury Liner Pro.

4. This should provide the dampening, decoupling, and blocking of the noise that I am looking for along with “some” heat insulation value.

While I may track the car, this isn’t a serious race car, so if I add a couple of hundred pounds, I don’t care.

Here is my journey so far. I started with the back wall and under the rear hatch area. My thoughts are that once the IRS pumpkin is installed, those areas would be un-reachable.

PS: The chassis is on a rotisserie, I cannot imagine doing this without the the rotisserie

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221093&d=1762388458

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I’m fabricating the panels out of .040 5052 aluminum.

[Papa]

Very impressive, Steve!

[Smiley]

Once I finished fabricating the panels for the back wall and rear hatch deck, realizing this will all be interconnected, I started making templates for the transmission tunnel using “Ram Board”, and utilizing SnakeBite Motorworks Firewall Transmission Tunnel Cover and their Lower Transmission Tunnel Covers. After seeing the quality of Brent’s products, if he had an option for the entire transmission tunnel, I would purchase that too.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221098&d=1762388821

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221096&d=1762388821

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221095&d=1762388821

This is where I am now. I will periodically update this thread as things move along.

Thanks for reading.

[PNWTim]

You know, the magnets are a great idea. I have a lot of them from building a magnetic building board for RC planes but it never occurred to me to use them as you have - very convenient.

[Smiley]

You know, the magnets are a great idea. I have a lot of them from building a magnetic building board for RC planes but it never occurred to me to use them as you have - very convenient.
They are VERY strong, like 150 lbs. they work well even through multiple layers. The downside is that they have to be slid off the underlying metal, you can’t just pull them off.

[PNWTim]

They are VERY strong, like 150 lbs. they work well even through multiple layers. The downside is that they have to be slid off the underlying metal, you can’t just pull them off.

Yes, I am familiar with them. I have gotten more than one good blood blister getting fingers caught in between them while trying to separate.

[JimStone]

It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated this thread and thought I would share some limited progress and my thoughts on how to build the car that I want.

First things first. I built a powder coating oven after reading JimStone and his Project Deimos thread about the powder coating oven he built. The outside dimensions are approximately 4X4X6.

While I haven’t powder coated anything yet, I have tested the oven and it will hold 425 degrees with ease.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221102&d=1762388883

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221101&d=1762388883

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221100&d=1762388883

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221099&d=1762388883



DAYYYUUM! You took the powder coat oven to the next level! I'm very impressed.

I'm quite interested in your double skinning. I'm also adding several layers of sound/vibration/heat insulation material (much more economical yet awesome Vevor products, seriously check them out) but I wouldn't have the patience to make all those panels.

I do really wish I could do power windows....

Keep us updated!

[JTG]

I have also been contemplating the double skin approach to deal with sound levels, and you have now inspired me to proceed!

The convenient part for us is we have tons of scrap .040, .0625, and .090 5052 aluminum at work along with all the tools to cut and shape it.
The owner has no problems with the occasional personal project in the factory as long as it's after hours, and using seconds material.

I will definitely be following along and learning from your progress.

Jon

[Jphoenix]

I used Soundown insulation that has a mass-loaded barrier layer embedded to reduce the sound level in the engine room of my diesel powered cruiser years ago. I used the 2" thick product and it works extremely well. Not cheap - but the best I've ever found.

https://soundown.com/noise-control-products-all/acoustic-insulation/?s_p_c_t=1342&ident=1&product_id=77&cat_id_3_1=2&page_num_3_1=1&prod_name_3_1=&back=1

[Shakey]

Steve,

Build looks great! I used second skin products on my build and they help a lot but I think your dual wall construction will take it to another level. Most of the noticeable noise while driving my car on the highway is wind/road noise. I think a lot of that comes from the plexi windows like you mentioned as well as the fiberglass roof. I did but some damplifier pro on the roof to help with that. I am running the GAS-N touring pipes as well. They are still really loud. If I were to start over and had the money I would ask a local exhaust shop to fabricate a custom stainless exhaust system that would be quieter and probably flow better than the GAS-N pipes. It would be awesome if your hard work got you to the point where you don't have to wear ear plugs!

V/R

Shakey

[burchfieldb]

Once I finished fabricating the panels for the back wall and rear hatch deck, realizing this will all be interconnected, I started making templates for the transmission tunnel using “Ram Board”, and utilizing SnakeBite Motorworks Firewall Transmission Tunnel Cover and their Lower Transmission Tunnel Covers. After seeing the quality of Brent’s products, if he had an option for the entire transmission tunnel, I would purchase that too.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221098&d=1762388821

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221096&d=1762388821

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221095&d=1762388821

This is where I am now. I will periodically update this thread as things move along.

Thanks for reading.

It is on the list to make and offer the full transmission tunnel covers. I did the full double skin along the bottom of the frame and through the back end. I also enclosed the back end of the ducktail of the body and made wheel well liners. May have gone a little overboard with it. ;) Although not knowing how much that area of the frame varies, I am a little reluctant to make them. I have seen up to 1/2" so far on the engine bay frame rails. I did add some sound deadening and insulation between layers where it made sense. I plan on using a thermal imaging camera to evaluate where I really need to spend the money on heat mitigation.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=210743&d=1740353690

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[Jphoenix]

When doing the wheel wells aft of the seats, keep in mind that depending on your wheel and tire size, backspace, offset, etc. you may need to note the Fram piece shown in the attached.

With the FFR Halibrands, running Continental 315-30R18's I had to notch the frame as shown to prevent rubbing. My new wheels with much greater backspace also need the clearance because they are wider, so best to mount a wheel/tire, remove the shock and jack it up to check for clearance in that location.


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[burchfieldb]

When doing the wheel wells aft of the seats, keep in mind that depending on your wheel and tire size, backspace, offset, etc. you may need to note the Fram piece shown in the attached.

With the FFR Halibrands, running Continental 315-30R18's I had to notch the frame as shown to prevent rubbing. My new wheels with much greater backspace also need the clearance because they are wider, so best to mount a wheel/tire, remove the shock and jack it up to check for clearance in that location.


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Good to know. Unfortunately that is the size that FFR recommends, but I will be doing custom offsets, so that should help.

[Jphoenix]

Good to know. Unfortunately that is the size that FFR recommends, but I will be doing custom offsets, so that should help.

I ended up with -25.4 offset in the rear. No spacer.

[Smiley]

I finished cutting and fitting the aluminum for the transmission tunnel yesterday evening. Before I do any drilling for rivets I want to measure and make sure that there won't be any interference with the transmission when installed.

Panels on each side are basically mirror images with minor differences that take a little while to fabricate around. Overall I am very happy with the results.

Since I am installing an AODE transmission and an electric parking brake I will only need a small hole for the shifting cable through the transmission tunnel cover,

View looking down from roof, engine compartment to the right:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221210&d=1762631818

View from underneath engine compartment to the left:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=221211&d=1762631818

[Smiley]

When doing the wheel wells aft of the seats, keep in mind that depending on your wheel and tire size, backspace, offset, etc. you may need to note the Fram piece shown in the attached.

With the FFR Halibrands, running Continental 315-30R18's I had to notch the frame as shown to prevent rubbing. My new wheels with much greater backspace also need the clearance because they are wider, so best to mount a wheel/tire, remove the shock and jack it up to check for clearance in that location.


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Jim, what ride height are you using?

[Jphoenix]

Jim, what ride height are you using?

3" - but going lower after I get the air jacks installed. Plenty of room in the wheel wells to go lower - a lot lower, especially with the notched frame tube - but it's tough getting a floor jack under it and the quick jacks I have are almost 4" tall, so I have to put it on blocks to get the quick jacks under it, so air jacks are my savior.

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