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  1. 02-26-2026, 11:34 AM #161
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8secDuster View Post
    Thats my Baby. Bought it in 1988 for $5k. Six Pack automatic with 38,000 miles.
    Bought my 69 in 1971 for $800.00. 440 six pack with 4 speed. No power steering, no power brakes. Road Runner yellow. Two years later me and a tree had a disagreement and I lost. Straight country road, at night, no lights on the road, a little foggy and a speed limit of 50MPH. I was doing the speed limit when a 90 degree turn appeared. I was four feet away from missing the tree, but then I would have crashed into someone's living room.

    I came out better than the highway patrol who came out to investigate. They went straight off the road, at high speed, and killed them both when they hit the concrete culvert.

    Next morning signs and flashing lights were being installed. I was in the hospital for 10 days.
    My Type 65 Coupe: Ordered May 27, 2021. Arrived November 19, 2021.
    I would like to treat my gas pedal as a binary operator. It would be nice to get the cooperation of everyone in front of me.
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  2. 02-27-2026, 06:55 AM #162
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    Good Lord !
    Mike

    Type 65 Daytona G3 Coupe #635 - Dart 363" SBF
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  3. 02-27-2026, 06:24 PM #163
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    Car looks amazing Mike!


    And that's quite a story Skuzzy
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  4. 02-27-2026, 08:19 PM #164
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8secDuster View Post
    Can't believe we made it.
    3 weeks ago, it was in primer.
    Very blessed to have my son Jake helping me. Also my good friends Chuck (CW_MI) Dave, Steve and my Brother Jerry who laid down some awesome paint on the car.
    Had Jake unload it and warm it up.

    That's my brothers 64 Dart Convertible next to me.
    We scored a couple of nice parking spots for the weekend!


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    Duuuude.... that car looks AMAZING!
    Sal Mennella
    Type 65 Daytona Coupe #692 - in progress!
    GTM #30 - sold
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  6. 02-28-2026, 05:03 AM #165
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    It's a Beaut Clark!! I was also hoping to make it over this weekend, not going to happen. Enjoy the experience!
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  8. 02-28-2026, 08:36 AM #166
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    Thanks Fellas!
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  9. 02-28-2026, 12:34 PM #167
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8secDuster View Post
    Can't believe we made it.
    3 weeks ago, it was in primer.
    Very blessed to have my son Jake helping me. Also my good friends Chuck (CW_MI) Dave, Steve and my Brother Jerry who laid down some awesome paint on the car.
    Had Jake unload it and warm it up.

    That's my brothers 64 Dart Convertible next to me.
    We scored a couple of nice parking spots for the weekend!


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    WOW ...congrats that is gorgeous!
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  11. 03-02-2026, 03:46 PM #168
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    Detroit Autorama Gold

    We won our class at the Detroit Autorama!
    The car received a lot of love from the spectators.
    We had many compliments on the color and paint and a offer to buy it.
    Super pleased with the way it turned out.

    I Absolutely Love This Car!


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    Mike

    Type 65 Daytona G3 Coupe #635 - Dart 363" SBF
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  13. 03-02-2026, 04:02 PM #169
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    Wow! What a great accomplishment. Well done and very much deserved.

    Dave
    My Coupe Build Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...65-Coupe-Build
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  15. 03-02-2026, 04:29 PM #170
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    Nothing much better than hearing your name and car called at the award ceremony. Congratulations for an awesome build and deserved recognition.

    Factory Five (and Daytona Coupes) own the Hand Built Sports class at the Detroit Autorama.
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  17. 03-02-2026, 05:27 PM #171
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    Yea buddy!!
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  19. 03-02-2026, 09:17 PM #172
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    Congrats, Mike! What an honor! That is such an impressive win.
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  21. 03-02-2026, 09:36 PM #173
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    From one drag racer to another … WELL DONE! your car is awesome congrats on your win ….. now the best part you get to drive and enjoy all your hard work!
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  23. 03-03-2026, 09:20 AM #174
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    Thanks for all the kind words Gents... I truly appreciate it !
    Wanted to get it done for this show while it was Fresh.
    Now to finish up the last few things to make it road ready and that's exactly it Mark... Drive It !
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    Congratulations, that is an awesome accomplishment!
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  26. 03-04-2026, 02:05 PM #176
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    It's a great looking finished car so the award is well deserved!
    Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe builder
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  28. 03-16-2026, 07:20 AM #177
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    Front Master Cylinder

    I found my front master cylinder leaking the other day.
    Called FFR and they told me I had to call Wilwood..... so just ordered a rebuild kit for $35 bucks.
    Not too bad, took me about an hour in total.
    It looks like the pistons front cup seals edges are rolled over causing fluid to by-passing. The M/C bore looked good.
    Just need to bleed it tonight.

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    Piston on the left was replaced.
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  29. 03-16-2026, 11:29 AM #178
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8secDuster View Post
    I found my front master cylinder leaking the other day.
    Called FFR and they told me I had to call Wilwood..... so just ordered a rebuild kit for $35 bucks.
    Not too bad, took me about an hour in total.
    It looks like the pistons front cup seals edges are rolled over causing fluid to by-passing. The M/C bore looked good.
    Just need to bleed it tonight.

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    Piston on the left was replaced.
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    How many miles on those?
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  30. 03-16-2026, 02:52 PM #179
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    Quote Originally Posted by burchfieldb View Post
    How many miles on those?
    2... Lol
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