Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster, Assembly Manual

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Standard side view polished mirror installed
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Radiator Aluminum
ATTENTION: Use care when handling aluminum, the edges are sharp and can cut you.
TOOLS: Drill, #8 nut driver, ⅛ ”, 3 /
16
” drill bits, rivet tool, floor jack, marker, ruler, silicone, caulk gun.
PARTS: Secondary body fasteners (FFR# 10788), engine bay aluminum (FFR# 10892).
1.
The radiator and its plumbing were installed before the body was mounted. The radiator is being held
up at the bottom by a couple of zip ties through a quick jack bumper hole.
2. Use a floor jack under the radiator to hold it in place.
3. Cut and remove the zip ties.
4. Mark the radiator floor piece for either screws or, rivets for a cleaner look (attach every 2” if using
rivets).
5. Pass the radiator floor piece through the nose and attach it to the bottom of the radiator with a couple
of self-tapping screws on the marks.
6. Raise or lower the bottom of the radiator until the floor piece is underneath the nose lip enough so that
later, it can be riveted as shown in the picture above.
7. Pass the radiator sidepieces through the nose and put them on their respective sides. Trimming
aluminum may be necessary if you use the press-on rubber bulb seal weather-stripping.