This site will detail my dad and my progress of building a Factory Five Racing 65 Cobra Roadster replica.

Stats for the FFR MKIII build are:
- Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 engine
- T5 5-Speed Transmission
- 4 Wheel Disc brakes (SN95)
- 3.55 Rear Gear Ratio
- Power Steering & Power Brakes
- 3 Link Rear Suspension with coilovers
- Original Halibrand Style Rims
- Vintage Gauge set with Reverse Speedometer
- Dark grey body with light grey stripes
- Dual Chrome Driver and Passenger Rollbars

Monday, February 19, 2007

More Updates.

More detail work done. We are finishing up the last few things in anticipation for the wiring installation. We are getting close to being able to start the car, hopefully within a month or so. Here is thelist:

- Motor is now done!! Older style mustang pulleys have been installed along with new belt.
- Aftermarket battery drop box installed with new battery
- Started assembling custom lines for power steering and hydroboost setup.
- Fuel tank filler tube and new rubber seal installed.
- Started preliminary work on the dash and gauges.
- Replaced a short run of brake line that was causing leaks. Hopefully we won't have any more problems.


Front of motor is now done. Also in the upper right you can see one of the completed lines that connects the power steering pump to the Hydroboostunit. The lines were made using Russell SS high pressure braided lines and AN hose fittings.

Starting on dash and gauges.

Showing battery box installed with cover on. This is a custom box to hold the car battery. Normally the battery would sit on top the trunk floor, however that uses up valuable trunk space. We opted for an aftermarket battery box that sits flush with the trunk and doesn't take up any space. This provides a much cleaner battery installation.

Battery box with cover off, showing the battery fit.

Fuel tank filler tube installed with new fuel tank seal. The tube is temporarily secured with zipties until the body is installed