Mk4 Build Video: Body Work Pt. 1

Factory Five's Tony and John discuss the steps of doing the body work for your Mk4 Roadster sharing a lot of tips of how to prep it before going to paint.

[@davescobrachannel7782]

I wish FFR would make one of these videos to show exactly how the roadster bodies are made. It's amazing to hear all the "opinions" and misconceptions that people have, including those that have purchased one of these cars. A simple video could set the story straight.

[@davegerrard6857]

Its really sad they lost Tony! He was a top notch dude!

[@JC-ct7wp]

Thank you for wearing a mic. A huge thank you for taking the fear of doing your own body work out of the equation.

[@DonNagel9250]

Ok, waiting for next video, these are hands down the most important videos! Building is easy, bodywork is scary!!!!

[@bigjat33]

This is fantastic information. This first video alone has eased some of my hesitation on doing the body work myself. Keep it up. You guys do great work.

[@martincraven3835]

Great advice from the people who fabricate these projects, this video has inspired my confidence and saved some cash. It's all about the Bodywork that shows off the finished product, Love your Work. Bring on the second helping!

[@michaelvandewater8686]

Great job guys. Can't wait for step 2

[@magnusolausson6254]

Very nice guys Can't wait for the next one...

[@bradleygriffin3447]

Very informative. It’s been awhile. Thank you. Lets se more and more often

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

great series guys thanks ;)

[@thomasparker9599]

Great video! As others have said, this eases my mind about approaching the bodywork. Good information. Thanks! -and looking forward to part 2.

[@fambuild]

Good stuff!

[@StreetRodJim]

Even though I am doing a 33 hot rod V2, this information is gold!

[@bryanspanglerracing4574]

Wish they had a 33 HR video series but yours is awesome to follow till they do.

[@nomansland4811]

This vid increases my confidence level. Does anyone feel the need to paint or undercoat the underside of the body? Are there any good reasons to do so?

[@acornflk8549]

Hello! I am thinking about buying a kit, but I can't find the "rear end" needed for the complete car. Can you help me find this?

[@benrambow144]

Any chance at a series for the coupe? Or at least 1 using these videos as a starting point?

[@bailydekker9377]

Do you guys have room for another mechanic 🤔 I'm obsessed with these kits.

[@jeffarcher8791]

Woooo they are back!

[@mickcoomer9714]

Mounting the tail lights. That’s roughly exactly where they want to fit. .?

[@vreference]

The manual calls out (pg. 430) that all exterior hardware (including windshield and side exhaust) must be mounted before working on door gaps. Sounds like this isn't really how it's done anymore?

[@sportyk6664]

Where can I buy ONLY the body?

[@eroseberry74]

Is still taught in the build school?

[@clarkclifford2338]

Roughly exactly.

[@larrygravitt7527]

I don't understand how I would need to so much bodywork on a kit car

[@factoryfive]

We offer body cut-outs to help with the amount of work you have to do, but still want to give you more material on the fiberglass body so you have material to work with as you fit the body to your chassis. That is why it requires a little bit of trimming and final fitment before it goes to paint.

[@MrNormroberts]

I think it would be helpful to know the experience of the man that's doing the work instead of zullo saying how easy the work is. If you can build the car faster than a body shop can do the fitting work I think it's a bit more complicated than its being presented. Saws. Fiberglass and no experience usually a challenge at best

[@dougiequick1]

The one guy could double for Tom Sizemore www.google.com/search?q=Tom+Sizemore&sa=X&rlz=1CAZJXP_enUS808&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLQz9U3SKoozlbiBLGMTLMMS7SEspOt9NMyc3LBhFVyYnHJI8bljNwCL3_cE5aayzhpzclrjNMYubCoE1LhYnPNK8ksqRSS4uKRghuvwSDFxYWwLMzIa9elaefYXAQjLokmTbQOd5ASURLiYvcs9slPTswRlNKUObDy_3t7JUXOgAo7B1-1t_aCjzv_7_9VG-cgwabAoMFgGNvBsGDvxVAHLYamfSsOsbFwMAowWDFpMPIsYuUJyc9VCM6sSs3NL0oFALKzq1blAAAA&biw=1536&bih=706&sxsrf=ALeKk01egpusRKGaMb3OYo6cmGlLjloiuA:1582592547821&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=JGXREws3TnmxOM%253A%252ClvMySDLJctHloM%252C%252Fm%252F025j1t&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRmeh9g7UHRIhOLwk4176Haz4YmuQ&ved=2ahUKEwjK9IvVwOvnAhXRHDQIHZ-oAjoQ_B0wGnoECBEQAw#imgrc=JGXREws3TnmxOM:

[@quinnjim]

Why not just make all the parts fit properly? Why am I supposed to hack away at the entire car? I’m losing interest fast if this is the level of quality they have to offer. “Labor is free” is only a good saying if you don’t work. My time is worth money.

[@Voodoo350R]

It's a $12,990 kit. If you're looking for a more finished kit there are quite a few companies out there like Backdraft or Superformance but their kits are substantially more expensive. Some of us have more time than money and some of us really enjoy doing this kind of finish work so this kit is perfect for those folks. If money was no object we'd probably be looking at buying the real deal Shelby Cobra for a couple of million right?

[@quinnjim]

@@Voodoo350R True. Good points. They should put that in their marketing material....."it's a crappy kit, but you LIKE fixing stuff!" :)

[@Voodoo350R]

@@quinnjim Lol it's a great kit for people who actually want to build a car and enjoy the process. Some of us built them to have the experience and to maybe have a father and son project or something like that. It's not just about having a fun car to drive. If that's all we wanted we could just buy a used corvette and be out driving the same day. I'm building a Van's RV-4 right now. Could I just buy an airplane instead? Sure could but I don't just want an airplane, I want it to be something that my hands and mind helped shape and create. To truly have it be a one of a kind and to see what I'm really capable of creating. There's a plethora of options out there for kits, the reason is because not everyone wants the same things as you do. I hope you find one that's exactly what you're looking for and that building it is at least as much fun as driving it is when it's finished. Building a kit car or restoring a classic car, fixing up an old house, or turning a blank canvas into artwork is not for everyone. I look at a Picasso and I see nothing special at all but some are moved to tears by it. I see no value in being condescending to them, for the differences amongst people are what makes this world such a wonderfully diverse and interesting place to be. I wish you the very best in finding your Picasso, cheers!

[@quinnjim]

@@Voodoo350R I dreamed of building an RV-7 with my son that he could solo on his 16th birthday. I wussed out and bought a Cessna 182, but building a Vans Aircraft is definitely on my bucket list. I have a hard time trusting myself with the project since I don't have any experience building planes. I'm not as talented as most (when it comes to building), so I can see frustration taking over when parts don't go together properly. Maybe that will be a good retirement project for me some day (when time isn't a factor).

[@Voodoo350R]

@@quinnjim I debated for quite awhile about doing an RV-4 or doing a 7. I was divorced a few years back so that solidified the tandem vs. side by side decision for me lol...A huge percentage of kit builders (airplanes or cars) have never done anything like it before and that's part of the enjoyment is learning new skills and networking with other builders to share what's been learned. Building a kit isn't for everyone, that's for sure, but for some, there's nothing more satisfying and enjoyable. As for kit quality, Van's makes good stuff but you'll be surprised at how much "customizing" you'll end up needing to do even on those 😊

[@stevencoons450]

OMG please stop using the word "fitment"! It's so annoying...please use the proper engineering terminology.