Factory Five Gen 3 Coupe Walkaround 

I'm hoping you've seen the new video I posted from the 2023 Autorama. This one from 2020 has obvious audio issues.

@@paulborror2544 I have not. Just found this one by accident. Thought to myself I think I have seen that car.

Totally agree, I've been following this build, it turned out amazing! Would love to see some behind the wheel driving videos.

It's actually candy red. The lighting in the building makes the color look a little different.

Thanks. Yeah, the body takes some work. I sure wouldn't let that stop you if you really want to build one.

Paul Borror I changed my mind because I found the RCR GT-40. The Daytona was my second choice. I am about to order one.

@@jamesdellaneve9005 quite different than the Daytona. But very cool. A neighbor friend is building one, so have seen in person. Good luck and enjoy.

@James DellaNeve. I really like the RCR GT-40’s too. Are they the same price as the Factory Five Daytona’s? I thought they were way more expensive?

@@dhruvveerkar5071 A full kit is around $45K. I’ll end up spending around $80K. I am having a professional interiors shop do the inside. RCR makes everything but the seats and wheels and switches. There’s no borrowed parts.

Thank you. Lots more details in my build blog if you're interested. thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?26630-Edwardb%92s-Gen-3-Type-65-Coyote-Coupe-59-Build

Yes. But with the new (a few years ago now) Gen 3 Coupe frame the Coyote fits fine.

Thanks. The gas cap is under the LeMans style cap/cover. Kit supplied and in the kit location. No modifications. The rear vents in the kit are not functional. In the originals, those vented the rear brakes with air from the scoops behind the side windows. In the kit, the side windows are vents for the interior. I have them blocked off most of the time because we drive with the heat and A/C on as needed plus it's quieter. Yes, the main fuse box is in the driver side (left) footbox. The fuse box for the Coyote is on the firewall under the hood.

Thanks. Kind of a combined effort. I did all the design and fabrication. Using some of the Factory Five parts but also some new ones. The instrument cluster, switch panel and glovebox are all from my workshop including vinyl wrap. The interior shop did the red stitching and loosely attached those pieces. I did the rest. Wrapping, cut-outs, details, etc. Interior shop also put edging on some of the carpet pieces. But I did all the carpet installation.

Thanks! The color is Ford Red Candy, code RZ. Technically is a tri-coat (base, tinted mid, clear) but the shop worked with Sikkens and they mixed as a regular base coat/clear coat. Probably not quite the depth of a true tri-coat. But it's beautiful and much easier to touch up. I'm very happy with it.

No. I did meet Peter Brock at an event last October. He was a real gentleman and loved the Coupe. But it was relatively brief and no interview.

Thanks. They're both awesome. But after 10+ years of the Roadster (Cobra) we are enjoying the somewhat improved creature comforts and improved cruising with the Coupe. Plus it's very unique. Just not that many out there. Little/nothing I would do differently. Very happy with all the build choices. Only small thing I might consider would be door poppers. We've found we like it better with the windows in all the time. So it's a little bit of a reach to the door handles through the sliding panel. Thought about door poppers briefly during the build, but I had already make enough changes that I just wanted to get it gone and not introduce more.

@@paulborror2544 Thank you for the reply. You hit on exactly the reasons why I’m considering the Coupe over the Roadster - improved comfort, beauty and uniqueness. How do you find the sound level with the side pipes you chose?

@@wingspanfan no sugar coating it. It's loud. We wear ear plugs and it's fine. The Gas-N pipes I used are quieter than the Factory Five stock pipes. But still loud. There are other options that are a bit quieter. But ultimately the Coupe is just plain loud. Everyone including Dave Smith acknowledges it. Pipes are tight on the body and the sound just bounces around inside. And mine is very well insulated. Under car exhaust would probably be better. But the frame is very low so would not be easy. Seems also would take mods to the body to look right. Besides for me the twin side exhaust is one of the cool design features.

@@paulborror2544 Agreed on the side pipes. So would you say the Coupe is louder due to the acoustics you mentioned? Sorry for all of the questions. Since you have both, you’re real world experience is very useful in helping me to decide which one to build. I appreciate your taking the time to answer.

@@wingspanfan If you're asking if the Coupe is louder than the Roadster, then I would said no. At least in my experience. Similar, but the components of the sounds are different. In the open top Roadster, you get road noise, traffic, wind, plus engine/exhaust sound. The Coupe is mainly just engine and mostly exhaust. Keeping in mind we drive with the windows in and the scoops blocked off. I've done sound pressure tests on both and the decibel readings are very similar. We wore ear plugs with the Roadster and now do the same with the Coupe. As I said, for us not an issue. Both are at the levels that sustained exposure can cause hearing loss. We weren't surprised by it. But some are, thinking the Coupe will give more daily driver noise levels allowing conversation, music, etc. Then are disappointed. BTW, if you want to dig into the details of this build, it's documented here: thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?26630-Edwardb%92s-Gen-3-Type-65-Coyote-Coupe-59-Build.

Ford Performance M-7003-M6266 T-56 6-speed transmission. Same as Tremec TUET11010.

Thank you. Very aware of the poor audio. I mentioned it in the comments for the video. As I said, there was a bunch of background noise in the venue (TCF Center in downtown Detroit, MI) which messed up my recording. I didn't know until later. If you turn up your volume, it's possible to hear but I know it's not the best. Sorry.

@@paulborror2544 Thanks-sorry, I now see you mentioned the audio in the comments below the video but I wish you had simply talked louder but I guess at the time you did not know your voice would come out so quiet. BTW, like many who discover her, the Shelby Daytona Coupe is one of my fave cars of all time and your version is a beauty.

Factory Five does not build completed cars. They only sell kits. All assembly is completed by the buyer. This Daytona Coupe kit was delivered to my home in December 2017. Came as a welded chassis, raw fiberglass body, and 30+ large boxes of parts. The crate motor, transmission, and rear differential along with many other parts were purchased separately. It was completed just before this video in April 2020. I did all the work in my home garage with the exception of the paint and the red stitching in the interior. How these cars are titled varies widely depending on local regulations. In Michigan (where I live) they're an "Assembled Vehicle" and the year is the year titled.

@@paulborror2544 Thank you so very much for your time. 👍👍👍

@@paulborror2544 how does it cost

@@sagarthapa9244 Every build is different depending on choices made, options chosen, how much you do yourself, etc. The kit for this Coupe, configured as shown, was roughly $30K from Factory Five. You can go to their website and configure your own to see the cost. Then add engine, transmission, IRS center section (in this case), tires, paint, and whatever additional options you want.

Thank you very much

Yes. All Factory Five kits are independent front suspension. With coilovers on all four corners. Rear suspension can be either solid axle or IRS. This one is the optional IRS. Very nice setup. Picture during the build: thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79869&d=1517065623.

@@paulborror2544 its not just a nice setup, it is a perfect setup including the motor selection, and the glass-like paint job. WOW!

I mentioned the low sound in the description and several other comments. That video is from two years ago and I'm not going to mess with it. If you turn up your sound you can hear my comments. Not ideal I know. But it's what it is. 14,000+ views and most are able to work with it.

If you’re saying it would look better with less gap between the tires and the top of the wheel wells, I don’t disagree. However at the ride height pictured, the frame and nose are under 4” from the ground. Really close for street driving. An inch or two lower would be a major problem. Not happening. I already really have to watch certain driveways, inclines, etc.

@@paulborror2544 damn. I should be getting my ffr roadster in a few weeks. And that's one thing I worry about. I like my wheels to be tucked lol

@@workhardplayhard3206 the Roadster tucks in a lot closer. They’re very different.