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mabbott74 09-19-2020 05:31 PM

Factory Five Build in Western NC
 
Hello fellow enthusiasts. I'm starting this thread to document the build of my recently acquired FFR Roadster. I bought it from the original owner who got it running and titled but not finished. I live in Western NC near the Tail of the Dragon. I can't think of a better ride to enjoy this world famous strip of road.
https://tailofthedragon.com/

mabbott74 09-19-2020 05:37 PM

Checking out the potential project.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/S2nsz3XTh4XBniMv5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/q7T3YXCXLGVhKfeZ6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wduaUGrgoZe1ryx37

mabbott74 09-19-2020 06:26 PM

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=19187&thumb=1 I found my first major issue today when getting the car ready to start. The previous owner said it had been 'a couple of years' since it had been started so I wanted to clean out the fuel system. It turned out to be a bigger job than I expected. I ordered a new tank, pump assembly and sender.

mrmustang 09-19-2020 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mabbott74 (Post 1482890)
Hello fellow enthusiasts. I'm starting this thread to document the build of my recently acquired FFR Roadster. I bought it from the original owner who got it running and titled but not finished. I live in Western NC near the Tail of the Dragon. I can't think of a better ride to enjoy this world famous strip of road.
https://tailofthedragon.com/

Where in western NC are you located? Plenty of Cobra guys both in and around Ashville as well as Greenville and north western SC.

Bill S.

twobjshelbys 09-19-2020 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mabbott74 (Post 1482894)
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=19187&thumb=1 I found my first major issue today when getting the car ready to start. The previous owner said it had been 'a couple of years' since it had been started so I wanted to clean out the fuel system. It turned out to be a bigger job than I expected. I ordered a new tank, pump assembly and sender.

Yeah, it's been "a couple of years" all right...

KDubU 09-20-2020 03:47 AM

Holy crap that thing is rusted....hope the rest of it is better!

mabbott74 09-20-2020 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1482895)
Where in western NC are you located? Plenty of Cobra guys both in and around Ashville as well as Greenville and north western SC.

Bill S.

I live about an hour west of Asheville near Cherokee, NC. I'll definitely have to connect with the other members in the area when I finish.

mabbott74 09-20-2020 05:39 PM

It's alive!
 
After installing the new fuel tank, pump and sender I blew out the fuel lines and ran some fresh gas through them. I borrowed a battery from my boat and it fired right up. All I can say is it sounds violent! I can't wait to get it out on the road. Here's my inspiration for a potential paint color -

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=19188&thumb=1

Moritz55 09-21-2020 05:29 AM

Love that color !!! What is it and what color stripes are you thinking?

incoming 09-28-2020 04:05 PM

I have military friends up in your area and i'm up there often. Haven't ventured the trip in my Cobra yet.

It's actually cheaper to drive my deuce and a half than the Cobra. I'm thinking November.

What Mk is it?

mabbott74 10-01-2020 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incoming (Post 1483341)
I have military friends up in your area and i'm up there often. Haven't ventured the trip in my Cobra yet.

It's actually cheaper to drive my deuce and a half than the Cobra. I'm thinking November.

What Mk is it?

It's a Mk1 that was almost completed. I'm planning to get it on the road then pull the body this winter and get everything ready for paint.

mabbott74 10-01-2020 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moritz55 (Post 1482941)
Love that color !!! What is it and what color stripes are you thinking?

It's Stihl Safety Glasses Burnt Orange LOL. I'm thinking of painting it in a matte finish with charcoal stripes.

mabbott74 10-04-2020 10:16 AM

I have a couple of honey do's to take care of then I plan to get the car ready for the NC inspection to title & tag it. I'm hoping I can drive it a little before it get's too cold in the mountains of Western NC. Then I'll pull everything down, make the upgrades I have planned and prep it for paint. I'd like to have it ready to go next spring which might be a little ambitious. I did take it for a 'drive' yesterday which consisted of putting it in gear, moving forward 3 feet and then backing up.

PDUB 10-04-2020 04:32 PM

Nice!
 
Nice! Start with baby steps and then go from there:)!


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