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[QUOTE=BluePrintEngines;222071]Hey Orangehat

I was reading your post here with some enthusiasm because how you wanted a near daily driver Type 65 Coupe. That is so cool!!

Having built several old cars with and without carpeted interiors, I did have some ideas for heat and sound reduction in the car.

First, on heat reduction. Heat and sound reduction can be accomplished by using material like Dynomat, and other similar brands, throughout the interior ...

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[QUOTE=johngeorge;257719]Parts list can also be found here: [URL="http://www.johngeorgeracing.com/wordpress/ffr48-car-setup/part-numbers/"]http://www.johngeorgeracing.com/wordpress/ffr48-car-setup/part-numbers/[/URL]


[b][url=http://www.factoryfive.com/order-a-kit/gen-3-type-65-coupe-complete-kit/]FFR#48 Gen3 Type 65 Coupe R[/url][/b]
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[*][url=http://car-part.com/]Used complete 2011-2014 F150 engine (19K miles) ~ $2500[/url]
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[QUOTE=johngeorge;265380][QUOTE=wesmc;265360]I am new to the FFR challenge scene and bought an early configuration car last year to run in NASA. FF Challenge is dead in my area as well so I'm looking at ST3 or 4 so that I won't be winning a class of 1. I didn't change a thing on the car last year and just did some events for me and the car to get to know each other. So my question today is where to go with the car. Brakes are a must and got with Levy racing on that. What's next to make this ...

[QUOTE=R Thomas;263969][B]Driveshaft Questions[/B]

Was watching some of the video from yesterday and got to thinking about driveshaft alignment being critical. Could you guys comment on how things differ with IRS and Live axles. From a quick glance it appears you should see almost no movement with IRS so why isn't it just a direct connect?

Secondly I always heard that there needed to be a small matching angle at both ends for a live axle but it doesn't look like the ...

[QUOTE=johngeorge;261136]Jim @ FFR sent me these pics of the R frame mods. Notice the door bars (it jets inboard to let the door hinge work,) rear diagonal bar, front hoop 'gusset' bars, middle of rear top hoop to shock tower, and front bars in front of the passenger. The frame is getting finish welded today, and off to get powder coated :D

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