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Originally Posted by mrmustang

Thanks for the plug


Bob,

First, welcome to the madness.......As stated above, the quality of the build depends on the builder and the options you choose. The body is not 100% accurate (mostly the rear trunklid and rear quarter lines which can be worked and reworked to be a more accurate as your time, money, and personal tastes allow). Suspension wise, the first choice would be an IRS rear suspension(smooth ride for street use, can be made to handle well on the track with some tried and true tweaks), second would be a 3 link (Panhard bar, makes the car very predictable for street and track, ride is smooth, but again not as smooth as an IRS), if your budget (which you have yet to mention) does not warrant either of these two options, then at the very least a four link with rear coil overs is a must as a stock Mustang coil spring rear equipped FFR handles terrible(you can always upgrade to a 3 link later as ot bolts right on). I've owned/built/rebuilt 14 FFR roadsters, I've had all of the suspension packages mentioned above......I've also owned ERA(2), Contemporary(1), and SPF(2), each one has it's plus and minus side, the bottom line (besides the bottom line) is how you plan to use the car, street driver, weekend warrior, drag racer, road racer, autocross, canyon cruiser, etc? Again, it's your money, it's your time and energy, and it's your tastes that will dictate whether or not you buy, build, or whatever......Take your time, do lots of research, then make your decision and don't look back.....These cars are a blast to build, to own, to drive, and to race..............


Hope you find this helpful.

Sincerely,

Bill S.


PS: Whatever you believe to be your budget, add 20% as your first blush budget dollars are never enough.

Hi Bill,
Nice note, you are what I would consider an expert based on your various cars. Being in Vancouver, FFR may be my only logical option. I am a former mechanical shop owner for many years though not a wrench turning mechanic. I have rebuilt and repaired various toys but fabrication and body work will constitute my largest learning curve. I look forward to some of the drudgery. This car will be a cruiser with some autocross possibilities. I have thetime and need a passion more than anything. Budget is not a big issue though I am frugle and what the best bang for the buck. I DO want the satisfaction of building it myself! Paint my be another question. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Bob