Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster, Assembly Manual

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Roll Bar from inside trunk view. Assembled and bolted in place
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Body Cut-Outs
At this time you should be finished with the rolling chassis. This is an exciting time because the bulk of
the real difficult work is behind you. From here on out, the time is really in the details. Take your time
with the bodywork. Since the body is in one piece, get four people to help when you’re ready to position
the body onto the frame. The body is delicate at the area near the doorsills. During bodywork, take care
to look for any small flaws. Time spent here will pay off down the road.
ATTENTION:
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If body cut outs were ordered, the roll bar, side exhaust, louver, headlight, tail light, turn signal,
windshield slots, wipers (if ordered), gas cap, hood scoop, and side mount holes are done at the
factory. The body comes standard with the large nose hole, oil cooler hole, and side holes cut.
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The roll bar holes are marked for you on the top of the composite body.
Roll Bar Cut-outs
TOOLS: Drill, large file, 2.25” hole saw, safety goggles.
1.
In an open area with the body on the ground, use a 2.25” hole saw to cut the roll bar holes. Center the
hole-saw on the marks and drill just so the center bit goes through.
2. Make a circle with the hole-saw and compare it to the marks. Adjust the drill if necessary.
3. To cut the rear roll bar leg, make 2 holes overlapping so that they form the right length. Use a file to
connect the holes and create an oval.
4. Enlarge the holes if necessary or desired. Try not to cut or grind off too much material.