inherited Factory Five Mk II, ? about value, titling, etc

clwright50 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 02:52 PM

hey guys, a couple of years ago i inherited my dad's factory five mk II. it was his pride and joy and id love to keep it but being 6'4" 300 lbs i just dont fit in it. its been a hard decision but im ready to get it sold. im currently going through all the paper work i have on it to put together a more complete description but here is what i know so far

stroked and ported/polished out to 331ci EFI
fully detailed motor and undercarriage
ford 9" rear end
IFS
Explorer heads
cold air intake
oil filter moved out front and enlarged to keep it cool
AC
autovision Night Vision gauges that glow green to match the paint
Convertible top along w/ toneau cover
Front disc brake conversion
dropped foot boxes and trunk
mtx audio amp and speakers
paint is in good shape w/ some spidering/cracking on doors where window brackets were installed.

mrmustang · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 03:36 PM

How is the car currently titled?
Who's stroker engine kit?
Mileage on the car?
What transmission?
What rear end suspension configuration?
You mention a 9" rear, are you 100% certain on this?

The more detailed information, the more informed response we can give you.

Bill S.

jhv48 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 03:55 PM

Post this thread over on the FFR forum. Those guys know everything about these cars. ffcars.com

clwright50 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 04:09 PM

thanks for the reply, ill answer things as best i can...

the car is currently not titled. i have the certificate of origin from factory five but that is it.

ill try to find out who's stroker kit it is - i was living in another state while my dad was building the car

the odometer reads 2,499

its a five speed manual transmission - i believe the donor car is an 89 fox body

see attached pics for rear end suspension configuration and axle sorry best i could do in the garage on a rainy day

mrmustang · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 05:08 PM

Rear suspension should be listed as follows:

8.8" rear end (gearing unknown)
3 Link FFR suspension with Pro Shocks

Title wise, you might want to check your dads papers, as putting 2,400 miles on the car without a set of plates is very unlikely unless he had a dealer tag.

Bill S.

Three Peaks · #6 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 05:10 PM

If you are really interested in keeping the car but think your size is a problem, there are lots of guys your size that have made modifications to fit into the car. Moving the seat back, tilting the seat, moving the pedals, and a number of other things may make this a fit for you if you're thinking of keeping it.
Check in at ffcars.com to see what is available and any other information you may need about the car.

Bob

clwright50 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Three Peaks

If you are really interested in keeping the car but think your size is a problem, there are lots of guys your size that have made modifications to fit into the car. Moving the seat back, tilting the seat, moving the pedals, and a number of other things may make this a fit for you if you're thinking of keeping it.
Check in at ffcars.com to see what is available and any other information you may need about the car.

Bob

thanks man but i think its best if i go a different direction. we already did the extended footboxes and the seat is on an adjustable track but the way my knee gets jammed in there for the gas pedal i can barely stand after about 30 minutes in the car...

clwright50 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Rear suspension should be listed as follows:

8.8" rear end (gearing unknown)
3 Link FFR suspension with Pro Shocks

Title wise, you might want to check your dads papers, as putting 2,400 miles on the car without a set of plates is very unlikely unless he had a dealer tag.

Bill S.

thanks for the info bill, as i stated previously i was halfway across the country while he was putting this thing together and i only got bits and pieces of information. looking through the paperwork isnt turning out to be much help either. its all pretty greek to me. i do know he never titled the vehicle because my parents were debating a move from pa to north carolina while he was finishing up the build and he needed to wait till they made the decision to go through the paper work. unfortunately a motorcycle accident took them just a few months after they moved and before he could get it titled. he was a service writer for a gm dealership in both states so im sure he used dealer tags then.

rpatton3 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 05:58 PM

It has gotta be rough to lose a parent. I am 59 and still have both my dad and mom.
He has dementia and my mom lives in my town with my sister that won't let her have phone privileges.

Still, the fact they are still here is comforting.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Russell

clwright50 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-08-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpatton3

It has gotta be rough to lose a parent. I am 59 and still have both my dad and mom.
He has dementia and my mom lives in my town with my sister that won't let her have phone privileges.

Still, the fact they are still here is comforting.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Russell

thanks for the kind words... they passed almost 5 years ago now. i think ive held on to it for so long because it was kind of the last thing i had of his. but its just not practical for me. i know it would tare him up that the car has been a garage queen. we always laughed at the people who buy things and ever drive them. always thought it was an awful waste to hide something away and never experience it. maybe i can sell it and get a new project i can start and experience w/ my kids (whenever i can get around to making any that is haha)