Tour Factory Five with Host Kevin Byrd

[@dave5185]

I visited FFR on the way back from Cape Cod last summer with my wife and daughter and Dave gave us essentially the same factory tour when he saw us in the showroom. Dave is the real deal and truly loves these cars and working with people. Great to see this video as it highlights how sophisticated the company has become and what a great guy Dave is. Also great to see how he gives attribution to the engineers and other people in the company as they have a really great crew. I built half of a MK4 about 10 years ago and had to sell it to clear my plate for another big project, but I would definitely buy a FFR kit over anything on the market because the engineering and build quality is the best and they have the most user generated content online and in the forum to help with the build process.

[@donsmith8046]

Great video Kevin and Dave. My family and I built my Mark IV in 2019. My four grandkids are home schooled and every Thursday was “shop day” where they pitched in to help. Those memories are priceless.

[@ehsanmafi6546]

And very cool to see the factory tour. I’ve been following Factory Five since I was a teenager

[@spidersinspace1099]

You can tell Dave loves what he has created and the love and respect he shows toward his people is obvious. This makes for a great business. I hope he stays successful for many years to come.

[@mchristr]

Was ready to pull the trigger on a Roadster a few years back but life changed and the project got shelved. I've wanted one since the Arntz Cobra was the Hot Rod cover car in June of 1980. I'm about to retire so I've now got the time, the tools, and the skills. I need to step up.

[@factoryfive]

Glad you are planning out a Roadster build! Let us know if there are any questions we can help with.

[@mchristr]

@@factoryfive Thanks. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the Mark V.

[@vcr210]

Total respect to Factory Five.

[@cobrajet8866]

I'll meet you soon! I got a real treat for you. I have a full set of drawings I made in 1990 for Cobra Restorers while I was in Engineering School at Southern Tech. Mr. Chuck Gutkee (SP?)

[@ehsanmafi6546]

I’m so excited for the truck!

[@hookedonsound5670]

Can't wait to see more F9 updates!

[@veto8792]

Yea me too. Was really hoping to see/hear more about it on this video.

[@bobdavis3389]

Fantastic video Kevin , and Dave . I always wanted to build a FFR , even built a building to build it in .Now too old but still enjoy cars and the build videos .

[@mchristr]

Don't give up the dream. Maybe you have friends or relatives who can help. I'm almost 66 and about to retire. A FF Roadster has been my dream car and it's now or never.

[@RRninja-jq6lp]

So the f9 project is still going on? Can't wait for the updates.

[@veto8792]

Man I was wondering the same thing. Can’t wait for it to be available.

[@dave5833]

If I was a few yers younger I would be all over an F-9 LS Blown.

[@edwardhunter3647]

Thanks,I am trying to get with all ,also I would like to tour all factories before I start working.

[@cnev3824]

ive had my mk1 for 18 years and wouldnt trade it for anything as the miles fly by so do the smiles and thumbs up , id do it again any time the coupe has always looked good but the f9 has me interested , maybe it'll be out when i get my gto done ill be looking for the next car then

[@caseymurray7722]

I'm curious to see if you guys will keep the 818 in production. Possibly redesigning it to work with a golf ti drivetrain would be a great way to keep it alive as wrx donors disappear. If you wanted to adapt it to the mk7 platform a lot of cad work is already done as the guys at Doyle Motor Works have already prototyped using a golf donor in a mid engine configuration. The 818 is a very enticing model from a driving perspecitive but not so great based on the donor vechicle required. A modern donor would be a great way to solve that.

[@factoryfive]

Thanks Casey! We will keep you updated on our decisions involving the 818 and other projects on our social media and website.

[@safersephiroth943]

@@factoryfiveI was disappointed when I saw it was discontinued. Was really looking forward to building one. Maybe the F9 will be ready in a little while I can can get one of those going :)

[@OfficialBartNash]

Very cool and I can't wait to see the F9 when it's rolled out. But I doubt I'll be able to afford to build one and so mad, or perhaps maybe to say disappointed to be more honest but I wanted to come to your school and buy the 818 kit and you discontinued selling it just as I retired, and had the money to do so. That was a few years ago now and I'm sorry to say I'm still not over it. But best of luck anyway I wish you all the best !!!

[@kingtxag10]

Love love the truck. I will be a customer soon. An idea or suggestion. The spare tire... Can you make a mount on the back of the truck like a jeep with a swing to swing the tire out of the way to have access to the back of the truck? I understand I have no clue what I'm asking if it is costly or hard to fabricate

[@factoryfive]

There is an available spare tire option!

[@kingtxag10]

My thought was to utilize the bed more than for just holding the tire. I'm in texas and will be buying your truck soon. I would like to be able to throw some golf clubs in the bed....LOL. A crazy thought, I pray I am not commenting a sin with my next words, I am F5 lover and a Ford loyalist. I have ever ford vehicle. Has Factory Five ever thought of using (donor) the Ford Taurus SHO or Ford Explorer ST to build an all wheel drive F5 Cobra, with a Ford Eco boost V-6 400hp to 500hp factory engine. I am a V8 guy, but I love all wheel drive and thought maybe there might be something there for F5 to explore with your hot rods. I wish yall the best. Take care.

[@veto8792]

Is there a timeline on when the F9 is gonna be available?

[@macmorgan6685]

Having recently finished a gen2 Daytona coupe, it’s interesting to see the improvements in the manufacturing of new models. I thought I heard your frame shop supervisor mention that parts could be supplied to repair crash damaged frames. I’m assuming that only applies to current models or can parts for older generation models be supplied?

[@factoryfive]

Depends on the part. For the Coupe chassis, all tooling has been updated for the Gen 3 frame. In the event of an accident, send us photos of the car, and the team will see how we can help repair it.

[@dave5833]

Good Morning Dave when do you think the F-9 will be ready for builders?

[@Thefuturelooksbight]

Beautiful shop the people must be proud.

[@jamesdoerr4318]

Dave, when are you going to make a GT 40?

[@christopherdawes4414]

Great tour, and good to see the various stages. I saw a black gel coat roadster, or was it carbon fiber? Do you have that as an option yet?

[@factoryfive]

The black gel coat you saw is most likely our 289 Roadster! If you have more questions please email [e-mail].

[@mythos000000025]

Cool tour....still waiting to hear more about the F9!.... Dang

[@EdenTernian]

are you going to offer the blackout option on the roadster?

[@alankowalski8781]

When will that F9 be released?

[@partyhard68]

absolutely awesome guys from Australia , thank you.

[@chucksgarage7165]

They need to build a 50 merc body that will bolt to a crown Vic chassis.

[@rickden8362]

A link to the first visit would be cool in order to compare the 2.

[@factoryfive]

You can view that on our KZbin channel as well. It is from 10+ years ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn3deoV_qraWj68.

[@Cre8Lounge]

I see the mid engined cars are out the picture. If I had the means, I would buy those designs out. Last time I wen there, I was told the sales were so low, they didn't want to keep developing the line.

[@mooosestang]

Can i get a carbon fiber mk4 body?

[@TheBitterSarcasmOfMs.Anthropy]

Ever going to make a GT 40 kit car?

[@factoryfive]

We had thought about making a GT40 kit in the early 2000s, but opted to make our own supercar design instead. That became the GTM, and we do not have any plans right now to add a GT40 kit to our product line. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages as we'll post updates on what we're working on as the info becomes available.

[@davidwilliams-xc6kt]

art to part

[@dingmanracing]

This could have been done a LOT better for a shop tour. Not up to par compared to many shop tours I've seen.

[@johnlogan5152]

1 guys opinion.

[@derickphillips8367]

Where is my F9?

[@factoryfive]

The F9 is still in development as the team discusses how they'd like to refine the body including the nose and other areas. The R&D and engineering team are also working on other projects. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages as we'll post updates on the F9 and other projects we're working on as the info becomes available.

[@derickphillips8367]

@@factoryfive Oh, I want to be able to put a V12 in it.

[@jeffbriston9940]

👍

[@richardmckrell4899]

Please stop with the hands already.

[@johnlogan5152]

lol get over it .

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@johnlogan5152 I can't, the fake hand stuff always bothers me

[@johnlogan5152]

@@richardmckrell4899 okay