https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/ Welcome to the Factory Five Forum. Stop in here to introduce yourself. en Sat, 02 May 2026 12:55:29 GMT vBulletin 10 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/misc/rss.png https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/ https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53522-Hello-all-New-to-forum-thinking-seriously-about-building-35-truck&goto=newpost Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:09:56 GMT Thanks for letting me join.
I'm located in Florida panhandle, Former Ford Sr. Master Tech, current ASE Master Tech & in my 20th year teaching Automotive at Technical college. Spent 20 + years building and drag racing and rebuilding a fox body mustang mostly heads-up class drag radial stuff.
Current toys are a 1969 Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Mustang and a 2022 Shelby Gt500
I'm here searching information and ideas on builds, particularly the hot rod 35 truck, I want / need something else to build and keep busy.

Thanks,
GP ]]> Welcomes and Introductions GPrice001 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53522-Hello-all-New-to-forum-thinking-seriously-about-building-35-truck https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53515-Father-amp-daughter-Type-65-Coupe-build-team-(FL)&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:28:39 GMT Quick hello to the greater FF community, Coupe people, and those in my local Tampa Bay area. I did my FFR in-person tour last week and now working... Quick hello to the greater FF community, Coupe people, and those in my local Tampa Bay area.

I did my FFR in-person tour last week and now working on my build sheet. Exciting - but lots of new questions.

The big picture plan is to get the kit delivered in the coming months, starting my (pre?) retirement project early this summer 2026 with my daughter, a rising HS senior. She is very keen to work with me on this project as she prepares to apply for mechanical engineering programs entering Fall 2027. She will be using this build as her senior engineering project, so no matter what level of completion we get the build to May 2027, it will no doubt provide her a great experience in preparation college. As I'm not working right now, hopefully we can at least get the Coupe to the go-kart stage.

I may soon reach out to some of Coupe people that have similar builds to what I envision. The big decision is or course the engine, and at this time I am leaning towards a LS 427. Wish me luck on making that decision in a timely manner.

...Simon / Persey ]]> Welcomes and Introductions 2112 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53515-Father-amp-daughter-Type-65-Coupe-build-team-(FL) https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53482-New-York-Newb!&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:34:44 GMT Howdy all, Just signed up for a build class at MOTT. I am semi retiring early a a creative from advertising but when I was in my late teens and... Howdy all,

Just signed up for a build class at MOTT. I am semi retiring early a a creative from advertising but when I was in my late teens and early 20s I had a fairly extensive background in muscle cars. 67 Chevy SS 396, 70 Chevy 350, 64 Vette 327, 63 VW Beetle 1800cc bus motor and helped on a 66 Chevy truck 307 sleeper. My hads have been offf wrenching since I was 25... just mild repair stuff.

That said. No way at 62 am I doing any full restores on the classics I had. My $hit is too old to take it on. I am betting the school will get my gears going and give me the confidence to HOPEFULLY order a MK5 with a 302 by next year.

Any input would be great on the class or any other thoughts. Appreciate anyone reading this.

Huskaroo,
Ken ]]> Welcomes and Introductions Huskaroo https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53482-New-York-Newb! https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53457-Need-help-with-33-Hot-Rod-Spongy-Brake-problem&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:16:47 GMT :eek:Old/New Member

I haven’t been on here since I finished my 33 Hot Rod build in 2018/19. Apparently a lot has changed regarding technical support. I called a couple of days ago and got a recorded message. I left my name and phone number and never got a call back, so I thought I’d give the forum a try. ]]> Welcomes and Introductions Vinny33 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53457-Need-help-with-33-Hot-Rod-Spongy-Brake-problem https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53440-Midwest-Mark-IV-Roadster-Build&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:10:38 GMT Hello everyone, here to introduce myself and say thank you in advance of any help or thoughts you all might have for me. I actually ordered my kit in... Hello everyone, here to introduce myself and say thank you in advance of any help or thoughts you all might have for me. I actually ordered my kit in December and have received it not quite a moth ago. Super cool to see the semi come in into my cul de sac and watch the driver unload the car, Michael was great and super helpful.
I am recently retired so I have time to devote to the build, I am lucky enough to have one of our two car garages pretty much empty. I took the wait time to clean, organize the space, build chassis dolly and body buck, everything fits in nicely, I can even spin the car 360 degree's(barely) depending what end I am working on(better lighting towards the front)

I raced sports cars all over the the states for almost 20 years, we did most of the car builds, prep, maintenance, etc. ourselves so the build should go pretty smoothly. I can't build a motor or gearbox but have swapped them out more times then I care to remember! I have most of the tools needed still so except for a few specialty tools should be more or less set (although I did purchase a Milwaukee battery powered rivet tool after the first 2 "F" panels, that thing is amazing)
I've been poking around these forums for a few months now and have got a lot of good idea's from you guys, so thank you. My Cobra obsession goes way back to my late 20's, I saved up enough for a kit way back then but ran into a barn find Corvette and put the Cobra idea on the back burner while we redid the Vette, a few Corvettes and 30 plus years later here we are, a Mark IV FFR kit in the garage!.

I did the full MKIV kit
Wheels/tires
Powder coated frame
Moser 3 link solid axle( I think the FFR race cars at the track ran that set up so it'll be more then fine to tool around town)no plans to autocross, track days, etc. been there done that
FFR brakes front and back
No power steering(I know, non of my race cars or fun street cars ever had it)
No AC, heater, radio, etc. just want a good solid cool fun experience.....6 months out of the year :)
FFR Autometer gauges
I checked a number of usual boxes for some of the options from FFR
Just ordered my motor/ tranny combo from Blueprint, 347 EFI, I did go with the .67 final drive instead of the standard .83

As the car sits now.
Front suspension is all complete
Front brakes, rotors, brake lines installed
Pedal box and master cylinders installed
Steering is all installed
Both front and passenger footbox aluminum along with the cockpit is complete
Rear suspension is hung and ready to be completed once the rear end axle assembly from Moser gets here( I think a bit of confusion on FFR on the ordering of it)
Gas tank is all prepped and ready for install after the rear end is complete

So just going to read through the instruction manual in more detail, keep looking at the FFR build video's along with another guys You Tube step by step build video's the next few days(I'm out of town next week so hopefully axle shows up)The You Tube video is " Kevins Garage", he does a great job talking through each step of his build along with any good tips after he has completed them. My kit, drivetrain and options are identical to his so its a perfect tool to have.


I'll get my pictures uploaded this week as well

Looking forward to the build, it's been great so far

Again, thanks in advance to any helpful tips! ]]> Welcomes and Introductions Midwest FFR https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?53440-Midwest-Mark-IV-Roadster-Build