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[Don Gentry]

Hello.
I go by Starboy on FFR's site, but this is my first post here.
I went the donor route with a `99 Cobra I bought Sept. of `05. I got my kit delivered in December of `05, but it's still got a little ways to go. I've driven it with the body on now for about 10 miles to try to get some of the kinks out, but mostly working on mounting components. I went with aftermarket wiring from Ron Francis and The Detail Zone, Tbird rear spindles and brakes, IRS, and Chrome bumper package from FFR.
Probs:
My PS is leaking a little, rear diff is leaking a bit, rear wheels are rubbing when the tank is full (ordered a set of spacers to widen a bit), emergency brake needs to be tightened to engage, wheels need alignment, high beam beam works but indicator stays on all the time, and the wipers need to get installed.
Good:
All gauges, lights, switches, and drivetrain appear to work very well.

Once I get a few things fixed and installed I'm getting insurance and inspection to start the titling process. During the mounting process I've decided to have someone else finish up the body so if anyone knows of a good source near Dallas drop me an email.

[mj_duell]

Hi Guys,
Not to get off subject, but if anyone building an FFR needs a cool drivetrain, I have one for sale. Its a 4.6 DOHC with a stack set-up, TKO 600, Lakewood, Hydraulic throwout and FFR coated headers. This is a serious engine, new in the crate.

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...oduct/99/cat/1



If the parts don't move as a group in the next month or so, I will break them up.

Just an FYI

--Mike

[Fred Z]

just a quick note.........I am completed, and on the road........but with no pics......so, by next week will have them and the notables on my FFR5215...............
fred. z

[Chepsk8]

My MkII fun machine!

Street:



TracK:



After Watkins Glen this Summer:



And as of New Years 2006/2007:



A fun build, no rugs or paint, Carb'ed 5.0, 3.55's, 3-link, built as a street/club racer, no fancy stuff, a blast to drive!

[TK1]

I am building the FFR GTM. Slow progress but hope to be done by late Spring.
I am waiting on a few parts to finish up the panels then I will go to paint. Can't wait for final assembly and test drive. During my wait I have begun the body assembly. It's coming along very well. Hope to meet up with the local cobra club soon.

[Doc_Naughty]

FFR3712K
Lost Wages, NV.
302 EFI
"Solid" engine / trans mounts w/ vibration isolators
Powder Coated "Near Chrome" GT-40 Upper and Lower.
Three row "Howe" aluminum radiator
Custom overflow / recovery tank
Ceramic coated sidepipes
T5
8.8 w/ 3.73
17x9" Chrome Cobra R's Front - 17x11" Chrome Cobra R's rear
315x35 rears, 275x40 fronts
FFR Full tubular front
FFR 3-link in rear
Pro Shock coil-overs
Five lug conversion, four wheel manual disks
PBR calipers, Drilled & Slotted oversize rotors -13" fronts, 11 3/4" rears
Flaming River Rack
Offset rack bushings
FFR Bump-Steer Kit
MSD Ignition
Custom vinyl dash w locking glovebox
Fully insulated cockpit
Fully insulated undercarriage - Rhinoliner
Upgraded Carpet
Custom upholstered "Classic" seats
Herb's Custom Door panels
AutoMeter "Vintage" gauges
Finishline side Louvers
1 1/2" "Drop Butt" mod
Ultima Battery w/ cutoff
Ford Royal Blue/Pearl w/ "visually correct" Artic White stripes

[MrJeffreyB]

Coming up on a 2 year build. I am about 90% done. Here is one of my recent pics:

[john lomonaco]

FFR 6638 MK3
non-donar kit delivered 6/08
just finished and registered
Handbuilt 351 W poked and stroked to 417 CI
Ross Racing pistons
Crane roller cam
Comp dbl roller rockers
Trickflow hight port heads and rocker stud girdles
Scat Crank
Forged Eagle rods
Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake manifold
Holley 750 dbl pumper
TKO 600 trans with cryo treated gears
custom headers by Fast Intentions of Northridge Ca.
paint by Streetrod Painter, Yuba City, Ca.
Dynoed at 450 HP at the tires with 450 ft lbs torque

[McObra]

FFR5915 was delivered in early Feb. 2007. Will be an IRS car powered by a
FRPP 302ci/340hp with Mas-Flo fuel injection. Color and wheels undecided
at this point. Looking forward to the build.

[Steve Collins]

I have a MKII been working on it as a HOBBY for 3 years. (family comes first)
Just put body on last week. Not keeping records on cost (wife might lose it
NON doner

[gt500bill]

FFR1182 5.0 with Kenne Bell Supercharger Paint is Red Clear over Gold pearl Metallic base coat - no stripes. t-5 transmission.
House of Kolor Custom Paint, clear over red tinted clear over gold metallic over gold primer-about 12 coats
31,000 + Miles
Front air dam
Custom made soft-top and side windows
17X10.5 and 17X8 Hallibrand on Kumhos
Kenne Bell supercharger
Ford 5.0 Roller block balanced
4 wheel Disc brakes
Ceramic coated headers and side pipes
T-5 transmission with Pro-5.0 shifter
High output 3G polished alternator
Oil cooler
Cobra rocker arms.
MSD AL6 ignition
MSD boost retard
42 lb. Injectors
76 mm calibrated 42 lbs Mass air meter
75 mm throttle body BBK
255 lpm fuel pump.
New fuel tank
New Style FFR Leather Seats
Adjustable Coil over shocks front and rear
Factory five control arms
Heim joints in upper control arms
Flaming River Steering Rack with bump steer reducing rod ends
Heater/Defroster
Halon Fire Extinguisher system
Stereo
Carbon Fibre Dash and spats
Chrome roll bar

[WildBill3]

05 Daytona coupe
PPG Cool Blue
408, 3link

[angryiron]

I am new here I purchase a started kit I am now about halfway in the process of a non donor build.

I have a build site here:
Factory Five Custom Cobra Build

Looking forward to seeing you guys on the road
Shawn

[VE4MM]

Built mine 10 years ago in 1998.

1425.

One of the first.

Still have it, along with a bunch of other cars.

Mike

[Art Caley]

Picked up my kit at FFR on March 18, 2006. Close to dropping the engine in from my Mustang. Its a slow build, but I love every minute.

FFR 5346RD

Supercharged 5.0L, T56 tranny, IRS, VPM sway bars, 600# springs, Boost Cooler, other goodies.......budget?, what budget??

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by Art Caley

Picked up my kit at FFR on March 18, 2006. Close to dropping the engine in from my Mustang. Its a slow build, but I love every minute.

FFR 5346RD

Supercharged 5.0L, T56 tranny, IRS, VPM sway bars, 600# springs, Boost Cooler, other goodies.......budget?, what budget??

Art, you might want to re-torque those lug nuts. She doesn't seem to be putting her shoulder into it!

[Pinoy2]

FFR1658-Mark1
"The original 1 day build car."

427W Dart block.
446.8 rwhp.
439.9 rwtq.
TKO 600 trans.
Koni coil overs.
etc.,etc...

[Questor]

I picked mine up in the spring of 2005 and am almost on the road. I know. I know. Sloooowww.

Donor build with a very mildly built 302.
Three link.
17" bullit rims.
Stock brakes.
Rebuilt T5
Rebuilt 8.8 with 3.55's
Ron Francis harness.
Gauge package.
Going to be Hot Hues Raspberry over Silver (Almost like the red GTM) with white stripes

[Hollywood]

I picked mine up a few months ago after selling another one. FFR MKII built in 2003 with ford crate racing stroker 514/620 hp on top. Tremec tko 5 spd, all new ford parts, no donor stuff except the fuel tank. 3.27 rear end with posi-traction, street drag radials.

nothing like having a rocket strapped to your rear end!!!

Jim

[Cwood8656]

Hi everybody,

I just graduated FFR 5462 after nearly 3 years. I've visited this site loads of times, but never have posted.



I'm always interested in new discussion.


Chris.