Happy New Year 2026!
As we ring in a new year, I’m thankful for all the friends and family. I appreciate that I get feedback on this website that it has helped others with their builds as well. Here’s to a new year! Cheers! 🥂
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Modifying the shifter handle
I’m gearing up for my BAR visit next week and have been digging into my website. After reviewing it, I realized it’s time to add more content. I share a ton of updates on TheFactoryFiveForum.com, but my site needs more detailed posts too—especially about my custom builds. Customizing My Tremec TKX Shifter Lately, people have…
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Backup Camera Installation
Originally, I didn’t plan on having a backup camera. I found some examples on the forums. I figured the touchscreen Alpine deck has provisions to add a front/rear camera. So, I thought, why not? I initially bought a license plate frame with a camera attached. But, I realized that the camera’s placement blocked the license…
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The Cobra is back from paint!
I am so excited to announce that the car is back from Ken! It looks absolutely amazing! The whole process took about 2 months. Some of this time was spent waiting for PG&E to install power in his new shop. I’m glad to say, I’m the first cobra out of his new shop in Marysville,…
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Body | Design Ideas | Exterior
FINALLY! Paint photos!
My Custom Cobra Car Paint Reveal: 25th Anniversary Masterpiece The big day is finally here! I took the chassis up to Ken Pike in Marysville, CA, and he worked his magic—ordering the perfect paint and spraying my Cobra to perfection. The result? Absolutely stunning! This isn’t just any car—it’s a custom Cobra car paint job…
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2nd Annual Sacramento meet and greet BBQ!
The local guys are amazing here in Sacramento! So many guys and gals who love FFR Cobras and other cars. One of our members started a BBQ last year, and we made it to year #2! This Cinco de Mayo we had a BBQ – no tacos, but burgers and hotdogs, etc. It was a…
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Body | Chassis | Cooling | Design Ideas
Took the chassis to the painter!
It’s been a few weeks ago, but we took the chassis up to Ken https://www.facebook.com/streetrodpainter/ Very excited to get this next phase dialed in and completed! He has some hurdles though! He moved his shop about 3 miles away from Yuba City to Marysville, CA. In the process he has been trying to get new…
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Dyno Tune Time!
Boost Your Ride with Expert Tuning: My Experience with Shaun Perry at AED Now that my Coyote is firing on all 8 cylinders, I decided to optimize its performance by visiting a top-tier local tuner, Shaun Perry, at AED in Cameron Park, CA. Located just 12 miles from my home, Shaun’s shop is a go-to…
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Finally, the coyote came to life!
After several months troubleshooting, our Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote not firing properly, we FINALLY got it running! We had been chasing what we thought was an electrical issue since April, we had reached our limit. There have been countless hours of troubleshooting. My son and I were in too deep at this point. We…
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Finalized the lower dash setup and more carpet
While we’re waiting for my a/c parts to come in, figured I’d finish up more interior work. I have all the carpeting done except for the main floors under the seats. It’s getting exciting to see this all come together! carpeted the forward floor of the driver and some of the passenger footbox, will do the sides…
