Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe, Assembly Manual

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On the inside of the body at the center of the car, there is a body mount in the middle at the top and
bottom of the windshield. Use the windshield mount spacers in these areas between the frame and the
body. Add or subtract the number of spacers as needed
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Before trimming the spacers if they do not fit, check the gap around the windshield. By pulling
or pushing on the windshield flange, the gap can be changed.
Once the spacer heights are correct, remove the windshield.
Use the
3 /
16
” bit and drill through the windshield body flange and frame mount flanges.
Attach the spacers using the #10 screws and locknuts from the secondary body fasteners.
Set the windshield in place again and double check the gap.
Doors
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½” deep socket, (2) 9 /
16
” wrenches, 3 /
16
”, 5 /
16
” hex key, drill, ⅛ ”, 5 /
16
” drill bits, 1¼” holesaw,
Phillips head screwdriver, Loctite, marker, jig saw, vise-grip clamps, masking tape.
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Door frame assembly, door latch/hinges assembly, body assembly.
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Take your time to align the doors properly. There is plenty of built-in adjustability.
Use the diagram in the appendix and a marker to mark the front of the doors.