Carl N. Graduates his Gen 3 Coupe, F5R1000117DC!
Congratulations to customer Carl N. from Connecticut on graduating his Type 65 Coupe build! Carl picked-up his Coupe in Fall 2018, and did a bunch of cool customizations to make his Coupe truly one-of-a-kind.
Carl’s Gen 3 Coupe has a Blueprint 306 Ford engine with a Quick Time bell housing and a Tremec TKO 600 transmission. He installed a Mustang 8.8″ solid axle rear end with the 3-link rear suspension.
Carl made sure all of the scoops are functional to help provide air into the cabin as well as to the brakes (front and rear)! The heater valve has been relocated, and all of the aluminum panels have been painted with gold VHT engine paint. He also installed Dynamat, and the Gen 3 side window frames were modified to look even more period-correct!
The side pipes were cera-coated, and Carl made a valence pan for under the gas tank as well as a belly pan up to the foot wells in front. The holes in the rear spoiler are also functional. The Coupe features 15″ Halibrrand wheels, power steering, low back race seats, and front sway bar.
“I feel lucky that I was able do everything except windshield install myself,” said Carl. “Unfortunately, now that it’s winter with salt on the roads, driving it will have to wait!”
We’re excited to hear all about your driving stories (although we’re sure you did plenty of go-karting during your build), and hope you bring the Coupe by Factory Five soon so the crew can see all of your work in person!
