View Full Version : I Couldn't Stop Myself. I Ordered a Kit Today
2FAST4U
11-26-2012, 05:14 PM
They still had a couple of Black Friday kits available. I bought one :rolleyes:
SStrong
11-26-2012, 05:19 PM
You won't be sorry. I have been working on mine since January, and I really love every minute. Build it the way you want it. A friend (the local Hooter's manager) pointed out this morning that when it's finished I can say I built that! Take that Obama. It will be a great day when yours arrives. Congratulations!
SStrong
11-26-2012, 05:20 PM
I also promised all the Hooter's girls the first ride. Hope they don't all spit in my food when they don't get it.
David Hodgkins
11-26-2012, 05:48 PM
Great news Bill! I was thinking that this might be a good time for you. Did you pick up a base kit? Are you going to sell off the body or did they give you a decent credit? When is the delivery? Does this mean I have to travel out to Palm Springs again to act as advance scout? ;)
:)
2FAST4U
11-26-2012, 05:55 PM
Great news Bill! I was thinking that this might be a good time for you. Did you pick up a base kit? Are you going to sell off the body or did they give you a decent credit? When is the delivery? Does this mean I have to travel out to Palm Springs again to act as advance scout? ;)
:)
HAHA! Dave, you're too funny!
Base kit
Will sell the body, roll bar and sidepipes
Estimated ship date is 12-15
CapeCoralCobra
11-26-2012, 06:42 PM
Nice! Anticipating lots of progress pics.
David Hodgkins
11-26-2012, 07:12 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
:)
David Hodgkins
11-26-2012, 07:20 PM
Hey Bill, got another - real - question for you. Are you going to use your blog on this site for the build?
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?630-2FAST4U
:)
2FAST4U
11-26-2012, 07:47 PM
Dave
I plan to document my build on my website
bil1024
11-27-2012, 06:53 AM
Congrats Bill!!!!!!!
NicksPapaw
11-27-2012, 07:15 AM
This build should be fun to watch. Way to go Bill.
Mad Dog
11-27-2012, 08:55 AM
Congrats Bill! Looking forward to watching your progress on the new build.
frankeeski
11-27-2012, 07:22 PM
Congrats Bill!
2FAST4U
11-28-2012, 12:02 AM
Once I get the kit from Bruce, I should have it completed and painted in 2 or 3 months.
Hello Bill. In my humble opinion the 289FIA is the best looking of the bunch. I'm looking forward to you build.
Thanks for sharing!
Andrew
Ps. I'm going to send a PM as well.
2FAST4U
12-18-2012, 10:42 PM
The kit is now in the hands of Bruce Chervanek in PA undergoing transformation into a 289 FIA
2FAST4U
02-05-2013, 08:25 PM
I talked to Bruce this week. He is beginning the frame mods and setting up to layup the footboxes. When I get pics I'll post them.
On another note, I found a place that offers a Weber manifold with the correct carb orientation and the twin water inlets. So I ordered one with an estimate ship date of 3/22. I'll send the manifold out to be port matched and the runners polished. Then it's off to Carbs Unlimited for installation of the 48 IDA Webers modified for low RPM drivability. I also ordered phenolic spacers as used on the GT40's to insulate the carbs from the engine heat.
Jim Inglese sells the water inlet manifold/fuel distribution manifold with the fuel lines that is 100% period correct. I'll get that soon too.
Can't wait to get the car here to assemble
dallas_
02-05-2013, 08:42 PM
Back to the webers huh? Good choice. :)
2FAST4U
02-05-2013, 08:51 PM
Yeah. I love frustration!