Updated Parts on Order and missing parts list

ByToadster February 13, 2020September 9, 2026

This update covers parts on order.

Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.

About the parts on order

The 3D jigsaw puzzle that we call the Factory Five roadster has a lot of parts. Honestly, there are several thousand parts. After inventory, part of the process is to contact Factory Five. You need to report any missing items. Update the Parts on Order List (POL) as well. Here’s my first pass update with FFR after inventory.

I have LOTs of stuff to do, but even more is coming!

Electrical

More wiring, engine bay work, and new fuse panel
ByToadster November 13, 2022September 14, 2026

This update covers even more wiring. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. even more wiring: Coyote harness diet and reuse I put about seven hours in yesterday. Still, it feels like we are miles away! First I reached out to the forums for Coyote wiring answers. Thanks guys! Steps below. Fuel…

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Electrical | Interior

Some dash work
ByToadster July 10, 2022September 14, 2026

This update covers dash work. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. dash work: Supporting the carbon-fiber dash Replica Parts under tray First, I will be honest. So the dash has been a lot of work. Also, tons of wiring keep showing up. Then any new item creates more wire needs. Next,…

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Design Ideas | News | Purchases $$$

Custom laptop skin for a custom car
ByToadster January 18, 2026September 9, 2026

This update covers laptop skin custom car. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the laptop skin custom car I found a site that lets you create custom skins for laptops, and I just started a new job so I thought i’d give it a go with some AI work and…

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Purchases $$$ | Tires | Unboxing

Tires, meet wheels…
ByToadster February 7, 2020September 9, 2026

In a prior post, I received my Yokohama ADVAN A052 tires in preparation for the cobra to arrive. And now we got to mount the tires on the new bronze starburst wheels from the kit! Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the Yokohama ADVAN A052 The rear wheels are 18…

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Body | Interior

Installing some chassis panels and insulation for the footboxes
ByToadster June 9, 2020September 14, 2026

This update covers installing insulated body panels. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. installing insulated body panels: Heat and noise insulation before rivets First, I finally reached the point where I can start drilling and riveting some body panels onto the chassis. Also, I am installing insulation for heat and noise…

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Design Ideas | Engine | Purchases $$$ | Registration

Have you seen my engine?
ByToadster July 13, 2026September 12, 2026

This update covers my Gen3 Coyote engine — the first real engine photo of it installed in the finished car. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. For the earlier crate-motor decision, see engine and transmission options. Why I finally posted a Gen3 Coyote engine photo I’ve never posted an engine photo…

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Factory Five Night with Mass Cruisers
We had the BEST night at Factory Five Night with the Mass Cruisers at Patriot Place! It was an incredible evening filled with great cars, great people, and plenty of Factory Five stories. It was so much fun catching up with customers like Dave W., who shared stories from his trip across the country with pro-builder, Ron E. and their adventures cruising the Tail of the Dragon. We love hearing about where our customers take their builds and seeing these cars out on the road doing what they were built to do! We had an awesome Factory Five lineup and customers… Read More » The post Factory Five Night with Mass Cruisers appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
USA 250th Celebration Sale Ends Labor Day!
2026 is off to a great start, and the team wants to keep the momentum going! They have put together a sale for all of our kits to help you build your car your way this year. Score a Free IRS Upgrade OR Save $2,026 Off Options on Mk5 Roadsters, Mk4 Roadsters, Type 65 Coupe, and ’33 Hot Rod To ensure your finest ride is possible, we are offering FREE IRS Upgrades (up to $3,199 in value). Our Independent Rear Suspension is the best suspension configuration Factory Five has to offer. This upgrade package includes: OR you can save $2,026… Read More » The post USA 250th Celebration Sale Ends Labor Day! appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
Peter D. Graduates Mk5 Build for Son Scott’s Wedding
Factory Five customer Peter D. from Pfafftown, NC and his son Scott started to put thier Mk5 Roadster plans together early in Fall 2025. The submitted their order in mid-October 2025 with the kit arriving in mid-December. They soon started to inventory the kit and start building the car as they had a goal of having the Mk5 featured at Scott’s wedding in June 2026. “I am a retired healthcare administrator, and Scott is a project manager for a transportation company,” wrote Peter on The Factory Five Forum. “We are both very mechanically minded. I bought my first car at 14… Read More » The post Peter D. Graduates Mk5 Build for Son Scott’s Wedding appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
Rob M. Reaches First Start Milestone!
There’s many milestones when building a Factory Five including getting the kit in your garage, making it a roller, engine install, and of course, graduating the build. One of the most exciting ones though is the first start, and customer Rob M. from Suttons Bay, MI recently shared his Mk4 firing up for the first time on The Factory Five Forum! “First start was a success!” wrote Rob on the forum. “Dad made it up and we had perfect weather. I primed the fuel pump with my power probe and got the pressure right at 65 psi per the Gen… Read More » The post Rob M. Reaches First Start Milestone! appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
Charles M. is Show Favorite with ’33 Hot Rod
Charles M. from Lakeland, FL purchased a built Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod in February 2026. This Hot Rod was built by a company in California that builds cars for movies and TV shows. It was sold at auction with the proceeds being donated to a charity. The auction winner then sold the car to Charles with 594 miles on it. Charles brought the Hot Rod to the 21st Annual Bay Life Car Show the other week which saw 675 cars attend. As the car show awards were being handed out, Charles was presented with the Show Favorite award! The… Read More » The post Charles M. is Show Favorite with ’33 Hot Rod appeared first on Factory Five Racing.

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