Daytona GT First Run!

This the very first drive of our Factory Five Type-65 Daytona, Gen-2, Chassis 720.
Way more driving this summer so stay tuned!
Gen 2 Factory Five Type-65 Chassis & Body
347CI Ford Stroker 470hp - Performance Cellar, Hamilton ON
MSD Atomic Fuel Injection, MSD 6AL Ignition
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-Speed, close ratio with double OD
Ford Cobra 8.8 Carbon Clutch LSD, 3.27:1
WilWood Superlite 6PF 4PR with Spec37 Slotted Rotors
Unisteer Adjustable Electric Power Steering
Custom Designed Wheels - Augment Wheel Co. Canada
Porsche Irish Green Axalta Paints - 242 Customs, Stoney Creek ON
Hand Built Interior, Walnut Finish, Classic Instruments Gauges
Upholstery Finish Applications - Tom’s Upholstery, Brantford ON
Parts Supplier - Performance Improvements, Etobicoke ON
Parts Supplier - Performance Cellar, Hamilton ON
Project Timeline - 3 years - 4000+ Hours

[@frank_lehne]

Beautiful car, love the burl dash, roll down windows, and cool door levers.

[@gordocarbo]

still has that old period look to it..man Id love to have one of those always loved that body style.

[@davidenglish2003]

I love the green. It’s like a gentleman’s Daytona.

[@deborahchesser7375]

E what I thought, kind of understated until you stick it once. I can only dream

[@ryanrodriguez3319]

This has got to be the best Daytona coupe I've ever seen.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

Agree, Green is the color ...love it.

[@gordocarbo]

@@singlemaltwsky Any idea how much it weighs any updates? Something tells me at 6ft 3 I couldnt fit in one. DIg the body on it only a real car nut would know it was a kit. Do you have enough line of vision to put a full width wink panel rearview? Those are awesome, 0 blind spots Tell more about the vent to relieve cabin pressure

[@singlemaltwsky]

@@gordocarbo it's very light. Haven't had it on a scale but I'm sure less than 2700lbs (I have a caged track car that for sure weighs more and it has been weighed at 2880). Power to weight is a little wild, can easily smoke the tires in third. I'm 6'4", but it took a lot of modifications to make this build fit me.

[@MuShinnen]

I've been following this for a while now, and wow. The car looks fantastic. I'm in the beginnings planning a build for a daily driver, and your blog/ videos have served as a major inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks for following along! Get some vids up of your build when the time comes.

[@spuriouseffect]

Wow, nice job! The interior is amazing. The entire build is amazing. You gotta be proud.

[@jesuschristpose896]

One of the best looking Daytona I have seen in a long time, great job great color

[@JoelKSLC]

The car is turning out terrific. I have been following all your custom touches, so nice!

[@PIspeedshops]

Looking great guys!!!

[@donjohnson3701]

Awesome build! Outstanding custom touches, just a great touring car! Thanks for sharing...

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!

[@etherboy3540]

I wouldn't have thought green was the best color choice but it works really well.

[@rogercormier2077]

Wow, unbelievable amount of tasteful modifications !!! If I ever hit the lottery you'll be hearing from me for a project. Very nice job.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!

[@MaxHeadroom-nz5nx]

Nice Daytona Overcast best for taking video & pictures

[@Romacitta]

Simply beautiful!

[@osullivan87pat]

I love the green.

[@kitcarnut]

Looks awesome Jonas!!

[@shadinasr77]

Well done, the care is beautiful and the color is amazing.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!

[@iannichol4970]

Amazing! Really impressive. Simply beautiful. I'm from near Brantford, played soccer in Stoney Creek, live in Etobicoke - If i ever get the nerve to start this project I'm super happy to learn there are shops around that have seen 65-Coupes already.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!!

[@tiagocosta9714]

love the interior, the wood grain looks amazing!!

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks!!

[@andthe2380]

Wow! I'm not much for green but that looks quite good! Like a classic paint job or something. Very beautiful!

[@ItsMeMarioJr]

Great colors. Looks really sharp.

[@salvadorhurtado3704]

If I ever get the chance to build one I would go with green as well ! And a tan leather interior too. Awesome build very inspiring 👏👍

[@jasonjohnstone686]

Nice job guy's. Looks mint

[@OldCrow3V]

Love the green! More vids!!!

[@AZGT350]

Love the door handles..

[@walterpalmer2749]

I love British racing green and this color is close enough for me. I like it. tastefully done.

[@chrismaines1285]

This is one of the best I’ve seen!

[@Oplix]

Great color.

[@CaffeineAndGasoline]

I've been debating between the type-65 and the roadster (also in Ontario). Given our weather, leaning towards the 65. I LOVE the way you've done yours. LOVE it.

[@davidenglish2003]

WOW! Nice car!

[@8ballphilc]

That is a beautiful car!

[@lawrencejones4161]

Beautiful.

[@jorira6591]

Thank you for the quick response I will check out what you have noted and surely continue this discussion. Thank you

[@dirtshower250]

Can’t wait to build ours this winter

[@user-rw5rh7bi3v]

awesome!!!!!!! good color, clean, ......... nice.

[@timschutte6924]

I love the green. What an awesome car, wow. Amazing car

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks Tim!

[@pmcm5362]

What A Great Sound...

[@chrismaines1285]

Love the interior too.

[@se7ensnakes]

Oh my god!!! What a thing of beauty!

[@monkeybrass3240]

Sweet like the color

[@YourBestFriendforToday]

That BRG is a great pick.

[@Gamefreak8112]

Your neighbors either love or hate you, no middle ground.

[@uptownsamcv]

AWESOME!!

[@chrismaines1285]

Great build.

[@haskellw2]

Wow! Beautiful

[@deborahchesser7375]

Green at that ! Damn I love it.

[@chrismaines1285]

I Love that British racing green!

[@9087125498172345]

God damn, this is absolutely stunning! I yearn for a vehicle like this.

[@phillipbrewster6058]

I love that green

[@johnmontag]

Beautiful. If that was mine, It'd be ticket time

[@Topher_Guy]

Beautiful job fellow Ontario citizen

[@huddy32]

God damn it,,, nice color choices

[@Oplix]

Sounds great.

[@msk3905]

I clicked off a video of 20 something rocking bodied lady for this…nice job love these FFR cars

[@singlemaltwsky]

Haha! Nice!

[@Gamefreak8112]

After the Cobra roadster, that is the most beautiful car.

[@gordocarbo]

Totally with you on that one. Would be tough deciding between the two. Most people...even lots of car guys wouldnt know it wasnt an original. Love cars that are not mainstream

[@Gamefreak8112]

@@gordocarbo I just saw the 1960 Maserati Tipo 61, I have to remove the honor and bestow it on that. i am sorry but this is third now

[@HAIDARAVEN]

Real slick

[@Jimidan1000]

Reminds me of my Triumph GT6 with the two seats, green color (mine was British Racing Green), and the front bonnet opening up. That is where the similarities cease...that thing is a racecar.

[@cabooey2905]

bro its so beautiful

[@johnqattar3067]

British Racing Green! Nice choice.

[@marineboy6033]

That is a stunning car - not my choice of paint job but a really beautiful vehicle!

[@tonysworksMGB]

My dream car and it’s amazing. I would hate to live in a state where you need a front plate however. My mgb race car doesn’t have one, haven’t been pulled over since bought in 2018

[@txgoodolboy]

I wouldn't have gone with green but he'll it looks badass

[@5quarter]

its British racing green ... needs a lotus sticker ... beauty car

[@leetrotboswell6273]

I like how you did this . Out of all these types of cars I think this is the one I would choose to build

[@3radHill]

I could tell he was scared at first to go down the hill but once he got down the hill you could see him open up.

[@tybriggs9880]

When you opened that bonnet I was relieved to see you didn't use a LS like so many others do beautiful car mate.

[@gordocarbo]

Me too...love the fact its got a good old smallblock in it.

[@TrackDayVideo]

great job, not sure I like the dash style but it looks functional.

[@gilleslavoie1944]

Très belle voiture et couleur wow ! Extra

[@singlemaltwsky]

Merci!

[@flyboyinca]

Beautiful build! The roll up windows and door handles are really nice! Were those custom fabs?

[@singlemaltwsky]

All custom fabrication. I'm very lucky to have a farther who sees no limitations in possibilities.

[@Jimidan1000]

@@singlemaltwsky What a great project for a father and son! You will cherish those many hours forever. My Dad and I built boats, airplanes and houses together, from when I was a little boy to when I was a grown-ass man. He used to tell me, "You know that you're getting old when your kids start looking middle aged." He and his friends could do anything that they set their minds to, and it was an education just to be around them. As a child, they always gave me the tedious, labor intensive jobs, like I sandblasted an airplane frame. Taught me patience. They were engineers even though they lacked formal training. He has been gone for a decade now and I continue on with the projects, but not a day goes by that I don't miss him. My daughter is looking middle aged...gulp.

[@nomansland4811]

Beautiful car, love the color. Very appropriate. Always loved BRG however when you look for it today there are many variations. That looks like the real deal to me based on the old brit cars I used to own. Dam shame they make you put a plate on the front.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks! Fortunately the plate can be folded away when we park.

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

Holy shit sickles I just soiled my shorts. One mean green machine.

[@redpillproductionscanada5563]

Have you ever brought this to marque de elegance at poletta mansion? Beautiful car will be keeping my eye out for this one !!!

[@singlemaltwsky]

Nope - but we will be at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on the 27-28th for a car/aircraft show, cmon out!

[@peterhatch1583]

Nice biuld im on the fence in buy a kit!!

[@phillipbrewster6058]

That car is to die for... or in god forbid man i love shelby daytona

[@claraengl9471]

nothing like your first drive after many hundreds of hours of hard and loving labor. you have reason to be proud. British racing green would not be my first choice but its yours and its different. Can you give us a little run down on the driveline specs, block,displacement, heads, trans.? Ride with pride.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks Clara! Yeah, we wanted to be different on this and stray from the typical race replica build. The engine is a 347 Windsor stroker using the Scat stroker kit, forged pistons and conrods. Victor Jr heads that we adopted from a drag racer, not sure the exact model number but they breath like crazy. Running MSD throttle-body EFI, MSD 6AL ignition. Transmission is a T56 magnum 6sp mated to a Ford 8.8 rear with carbon clutch LSD. The rear end ratio is very tall at 3.27, we are planning to change that spring 2020 to something a bit more lively.

[@gordocarbo]

@@singlemaltwsky Bet you cant use 6th at all with those tallish gears. 4.11 min if you have a 26 in tall tire would turn the wick up...or 4.30s if you can turn some rpm

[@singlemaltwsky]

@@gordocarbo actually 6th is great for hwy cruising. Lumbers along just below 1500rpm and brings the noise and fuel consumption way down. A 4.11 in the back would just mean more easily vaporized tires, they already can't deal with the power to weight.

[@jorira6591]

I’m close to ordering a Daytona myself, I’m almost finished my research. I see the kit company provides good advice on shipping to Canada and dealing with CBSA, is this as simple as it sounds? Also registering in Ontario with a plate, was this process difficult? Thanks beautiful car.

[@singlemaltwsky]

Hey Jor - A plate is not too bad to get as long as you follow the rules and keep very good records of all purchases etc. I have a site that outlines some of my pain and process if you want, also has my contact information in there if you want to reach out vjjfactoryfive.wordpress.com/ Insurance is actually the bigger roadblock, no fun.

[@mikehipperson]

It's going to be great for a pace car at a NASCAR race, turn left, straighten up, turn left, straighten up, repeat!

[@AZGT350]

Awesome car but sucks you have to have a front plate. I just bought one. Had a local shop familiar with FFR went thru everything. Runs awesome now.

[@JoseGonzalez-hh7yb]

if you drive a Daytona or a shelby cobra my friend you are a blessed happy fella

[@nimbly1693]

So you can have these with windshield wipers and roll down windows? I thought it would be a cool touring car, but all the other ones I have seen didn't really have those kind of goodies.

[@singlemaltwsky]

These cars from Factory Five are kind of choose your own adventure. The roll up windows are designed and built by my father, the wipers came with the car. I have seen electric as well, but we wanted something more 'period'

[@CagedMuscle1]

cambridge ontario? car looks and sounds wicked!

[@singlemaltwsky]

Yup - Ontario

[@-emptyer-]

I love this car it's beautiful but I am wondering, what time three years to make this car?. Did you buy the base car kit for the Daytona or Something went worng process that Took longer cause with the complete car kit the car be done alot sooner with the option to have the entire car to be build and trimmed but it will cost you about 25,000 just to have the entire set done sooner

[@singlemaltwsky]

Fair to ask. 1) in Canada you can't get the complete kit, only the basic Canadian kit. 2) There is a TON of custom work in this car, huge list. Those custom pieces take a crazy amount of hours. There are approx 4000 hours invested in this car to make it what it is (all custom interior, chassis reworks, custom metal panels, custom windows.....the list is very big)

[@muskokamike127]

@@singlemaltwsky Yes, I looked into a cobra FFR a few years ago and the restrictions are crazy up here in Canuckistan.....have to be brought in as "parts" or something as "kit" cars are restricted. Very draconian considering you can licence them even as new builds......

[@av8rk9]

did you find a kit for a roll up window ... if not what did you do to make it happen ?

[@singlemaltwsky]

Hey Bill, not a kit, theses are home made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5Cnip2Fq76MgKs

[@timschutte6924]

What motor is it ? I hope more than 302. Needs to be 429 big block but I don't think it is. Love the black side pipes.

[@singlemaltwsky]

347 Stroker Windsor. Made nearly 500hp on the dyno, so plenty scary for me. Considering the car weights so little and there are no electronic nannies.....it's a wild ride.

[@gordocarbo]

@@singlemaltwsky I bet!! 347 with even a moderate cam and good heads makes plenty of power no need for a big block Noticed how far behind the front axle the engine is. bet it goes around a corner real well! Hood with air venting is just killer! The Fan Man and others make rubber flaps you can mount on your fan shroud so at higher speeds it has somewhere to go rather than piling up in the fan area. They sell different sizes very easy to install.

[@anthonypetty9288]

Awesome effort, well done. Would love to have one myself, but can't afford it at the moment. I have a couple of questions. I believe that the standard kit doesn't have power windows, so wondered what you did regarding these, is it a specific kit or what? And have you considered putting on a thin pinstripe on the edge of the black stripes (maybe silver?) to highlight them?

[@singlemaltwsky]

Thanks! The roll down windows are completely custom made from scratch. The standard kit only has plexi inserts.

[@anthonypetty9288]

Jonas Jasinskas outstanding. I think you've created a nice GT version for yourself, well done.

[@rtcollinsjr]

I am trying to decide between the coupe or the roadster. I have heard that the coupe is much louder that the roadster because of the roof and drone that occurs inside. Can you comment on this and how loud it is? Thanks

[@singlemaltwsky]

In my opinion this all depends on the exhaust you fit. Ours has a set of Flowmaster laminar flow long-tubes that were made for side-pipe applications, I don't think they make them anymore? We do have a drone at about 2100RPM, but it can easily be worked around when cruising to be a couple hundred RPM away from that zone with our 6-speed. People fitting simple glass packs have REALLY loud cars, ours is very manageable. My advice is to go with the car you like, the sound can be addressed as you build and test.

[@justintambour3339]

hey i’m from BC and just wanted to know how it is to insure a kit car here in Canada

[@singlemaltwsky]

Hey Justin. The insurance game for these cars is provincial, so not sure I can advise on insurance in BC. In Ontario I found a non-depreciating policy that required an appraisal, limited to 5000km a year - considered show car insurance.

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

The passenger mentions it being loud. These cars are not daily drivers.

[@phillipbrewster6058]

So is that a kit right ? But it looks like a period correct kit like you put the correct motor and everything??

[@singlemaltwsky]

Yes - this is a component car sold from Factory Five Racing. There are only 6 originals of the 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe, so if you see one it's most likely a replica. This build is an attempt to see what it would have been like if Ford had picked up the Shelby Coupe and made a road going version, the original 6 were all straight race cars.

[@bruce7260]

Hi Jonas, great car and video! I’m in BC, Did you have any problems getting the 17 digit Vin code etc. etc. to insure the car when you ordered the factory five kit? I’m very interested in getting one too. Thanks!

[@singlemaltwsky]

Hey Bruce! FFR will supply a chassis code to you as well as import paperwork for the sale of car parts etc. For the VIN, in Ontario this is issued by the province when you register the car as a home built kit....I'm not sure its the same in BC? Insurance is tricky, took a while to find an outfit that would insure the car as it is not technically a production machine. PM me if you want to chat on the subject, glad to help.

[@bruce7260]

Jonas Jasinskas Thank you Jonas, much appreciated!

[@seethruhead7119]

How was the registration process for Ontario. I'd like to do the same.

[@singlemaltwsky]

In a word, painful. It's worth the pain though. Documentation is key if you want to smooth the process out, but at the end of the day the MTO doesn't do that very often, so they get confused and impatient with the "out of the ordinary" request

[@douglascorlett7890]

Did he just fail to stop at first stop sign ? ?

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

Pikes Peak next? : )

[@adamfrbs9259]

Is that a 2011 STI that came with gold wheels and those silver ones and was first a MN car and then a WI car 2nd?

[@vytasjasinskas399]

It is an !! STI - good eye. It came with metallic black wheels. The silver ones fitted are for track tires.

[@adamfrbs9259]

@@vytasjasinskas399 same car i had. My other set was gold with winter tires, with Blizzacks in the winter that thing was a blast to drive.

[@barrytunzelmann4759]

Not sure if you are monitoring this but it looks like this is an Ontario car?? If so how was the inspection and registration side of the build in dealing with the govt and their reps?

[@singlemaltwsky]

Yup, Ontario car. You have to really be diligent about your paper work, all you purchase and ownership information has to be documented from factory five as well as all of the aftermarket parts. Inspection was completed by a certified mechanic, and then fight with the MTO to get the VIN created. If you have more questions DM me and we can chat.

[@tsifty1]

Are their shops in the area which would put this kit together?

[@singlemaltwsky]

I imagine you could fine a place to assemble it for you, but the cost would be big, many hours. We have over 3500 hours in this build.

[@asancheztx]

Car looks well built, but to tame for me. Reminds me of the Shelby’s Gentleman Cobra. Go to Tony Sanch on KZbin and watch his review on a Cobra. He catches the essence of a Cobra in my opinion:).

[@singlemaltwsky]

Trust me. It's anything but tame. More comfortable than the track version sure, but it's violent when you tip your foot in.

[@joshuathorndike9816]

Could you explain the air evacuation system

[@singlemaltwsky]

Sure thing - I will actually post another vid with some explanations that people want. The evac system is a vent stolen from my track E36 BMW, it's a one way flap that we have located just behind the rear wheel in the trunk area, this lets air escape the rear hatch area so we don't get buffeting with the windows open.

[@joshuathorndike9816]

Jonas Jasinskas thanks definitely a great idea

[@plantfeeder6677]

Sorry, Guardsman Blue for my Daytona. The green doesn't work for me. But nice car.

[@anamariapuentes5687]

Y esa chanderas que homy

[@oscarhollywood]

Noice