Almost Done FFR 8035

[bill3422]

Received the kit 02/21/13

Watch the frame being welded 2 weeks prior
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Went to the build school the week before
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[bill3422]

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[bill3422]

Really too bad I am waiting on back ordered side pipes.

[Dave Smith]

I wasnt aware we had any issues on the side pipes. I'll check on em in the am via text as Im on my way to So Cal. Really nice job on the paint, the prep, the details, the build school pix... everything! Congrats

[David Hodgkins]

Man! You BLAZED through the build! Congrats!

Looks awesome!

:)

[2FAST4U]

Beautiful! Love the color. Can you provide the color and code?

Thanks

[Jeff Kleiner]

Like that color combo...a lot!

Jeff

[bill3422]

Thanks Dave, I would really appriciate that. Everytime I call "it will be a couple of weeks". Also know of other complete kits that have gone out since with pipes included. It is just a little frustrating.

The color is Portafino Blue Ford Code M6623 or Dupont B9438. The white stripes I would have to check with the painter. I believe we picked a Toyota white. Nothing special just a bright white.

[2FAST4U]

Thanks

[Dan Babb]

Wow...have you slept at all over the last couple months? Blazing fast build.

[bill3422]

Took 2 weeks off work, then steady everyday since. Had everything lined up before the kit arrived. Been a lot of fun

[bill3422]

Installed the body today along with the hood and bumper parts

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag139/bill3422/Cobra%20Build/null_zps1c211c14.jpg (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/bill3422/media/Cobra%20Build/null_zps1c211c14.jpg.html)

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Still waiting to here from Dave about the back ordered side pipes

[Steven K]

Looks great!

[bill3422]

Getting closer!!!
Installed the Windshield last night using the non-patented windshiel gauge tool

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and trunk hood

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[Tom Mauldin]

Looks great! Good work.

[GT Trooper]

Awesome!

[bil1024]

You should really patent that windshield tool, could make millions! Beautiful roadster!

[bill3422]

LOL, yea I think the guys at the build school would be upset. They have been using it the since before '08. But we could start offering it in different types of woods and laminates.

[bill3422]

Worked on the roll bars yesterday. Ended up using the Tangent Technologies - "roll bar kit" to hide the attachment of the 3rd leg to the hoop.
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Really worked out well.

Finished the Kool Mat, sound and thermal insulation from Breeze. The precut pieces were a real time saver.

Also installed the "elephant ears" within the wheel wells

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[allin]

Excellent info on roll bar and fender liners!

[spyderdiver]

This is a fantastic post and a good looking car coming together. I live just north of you in Baltimore and contemplating finally jumping into a FFR roadster.

[Rich]

Awesome build!

[bill3422]

This is a fantastic post and a good looking car coming together. I live just north of you in Baltimore and contemplating finally jumping into a FFR roadster.

Feel free to come visit if it will help with your decision. I really did not consider any other kits. I had worked on a couple of other builds with friends cars and was pretty much sold on FFR.
I actually have a more complete showing of the build on ffcars.com, http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/302546-patterson-build-thread.html

You can email me at bpatterson@akridge.com with any other questions you might have.

[bill3422]

Completed some work over the weekend. Even with Mother's Day, you have to have priorities.
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It appears the "predrilled" cutouts for the front turn signals are for a different brand of lights. The mounting hole were too wide spread. And as long as I was redrilling them, I reoriented them as well.

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Some where between installing the body and now, I developed a short in the rear harness got to the tail lights. The next big adventure

[Scott_Samson]

Really too bad I am waiting on back ordered side pipes.

Hey I have a brand new set of stainless FFR pipes I am not going to use. Make me a offer. They are still in the box.

scott@samson-mfg.com

[bill3422]

Hey I have a brand new set of stainless FFR pipes I am not going to use. Make me a offer. They are still in the box.

scott@samson-mfg.com

WOW, Scott! 2 weeks ago I would have taken you up on it, but they arrived Sunday. Now all I waiting on is the roll bar.

[bill3422]

Found the short! Actually it was just the license plate tag light wire laying loose in the trunk :p So was able to install working tail lights.

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Also, installed the tag light, and tried out the tag I have been holding for a few years on my Honda
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[bil1024]

Can not wait to see fullsize pick of whole car

[bill3422]

WOW Bill, That would be a big picture!

[bil1024]

hahahaah, you know what I mean, !!!!!!!!

[bill3422]

Does this tag make my butt look big?

Started working on the side pipes. Found the same issue others have had. Engine is sitting perfectly level but the driver's side header outlet flange is positioned about an 1 1/2" higher than the passenger's side.

Did a few searches and found a good solution would be to mill the flange at the heads about 5 degrees. The problem was I could not find anyone near by with a milling machine able to strap in a piece that cumbersome. So, next best thing, I loosened up the motor mounts and adjusted the motor's position until both header outlet flanges were the same distance from the ground. Still had to remove or open up the hole. But the pipe is sitting pretty level or parallel with the car.

The other side we did not have to open the hole vertically at all, but it is having issues horizontally. The pipe is sitting further inside the body (because the engine is not centered in the car) and will need a 1/2" to 3/4" worth of spacers to position it properly, Mark Reynolds, you've got orders.
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[bil1024]

Thats what I'm talking about!

[bill3422]

Both side pipe installation is complete. Driver's side bolts up fine after a little engine adjustment and repositioning. Passenger side needed 1/2" of spacers that were supplied by Breeze Automotive
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[WIS89]

Bill-

She looks beautiful!! Congratulations on a wonderful build. I am certain you can't wait to get her finished--- well done!! Keep the pictures coming.

Regards,

Steve

[bill3422]

Mark Reynolds from Breeze Automotive caught something with his sharp eye for detail. He mentioned that I may have installed my front hoop upside down.

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag139/bill3422/Cobra%20Build/null_zpsd60b0ccb.jpg (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/bill3422/media/Cobra%20Build/null_zpsd60b0ccb.jpg.html)

So I switched it a round and I think he was right!
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Thank you Mark, as always

[mike w]

Bill, you kicked a$$ on this build! Very nice car in such a short time. Looks like you really did your homework before you got started. Good luck.