Factory Five Manuals are far an above the best I have seen for kit cars. Also the download PDF's allow you to compare the various kits if you are undecided on model. The chassis change enabling use of the Coyote 5.0 having a roof overhead in storms, air conditioning and improved aero sold me
An Excellent manual. Logically assembled, Well written, Great Photos of the assy. steps. The support documentation is also very well done and easy to follow. Covering the options, Donor parts, and alternate options put the builder into a "success" mode. The index is very long and takes a bit of patience to get to a particular topic. When in the serial assy. mode that is not a big problem. My order will be coming soon! Thanks.
I purchased this manual and the manual for the 33 Hot Rod as part of my research prior to ordering a kit.
Very comprehensive manual. Lots of detail and well written.
It would be a tremendous enhancement to the PDF manual if the chapters were "bookmarked" with hyperlinks. Hyperlinks would make finding subject matter a breeze.
very good manual with a lot of very clear and easy to understand information and excellent photos, I would highly recommend this manual if you are serious about building one of these Type 65 coupes as I am doing.
As with all the FF5 manuals, there is nothing lacking. Very well detailed, can be followed by the novice or the expert. Well worth the price.
The manual got me fired up to start my build; it answered a lot of questions I had, and the photos, drawings, tips, etc. are very well done.
I consider the manual to be required reading before ordering a kit. There is much information to be gleaned which tremendously helps when selecting options and parts. Not to mention time budgeting. Very well done.
I've been dreaming about a Type 65 Coupe for years, finally ordered the digital version. I really enjoyed reading it and look forward to ordering my kit. This is absolutely the best assembly manual.
A VERY WELL DONE PIECE, BUT I WOULD FIND IT LOGICAL AND EASIER TO COMPREHEND IF IT WAS AVAILABLE IN EITHER THE DONER CAR OR COMPLETE KIT VERSION.
We are in the process of completing our coupe. If this manual had been available earlier on, our coupe would be done. This is so much better than the earlier hard-copy versions. Factory Five just keeps getting better and better.
Electronic delivery via email was almost instantly. Reviewing the manual befor ordering the kit really gave me an idea of what to expect during the build. Highly recommended. All the color pictures clearly illustrate all tasks.
I received the 65 Coupe manual, just to get a better feeling for both Factory Five as a company and to see the complexity of one of their kits.
Upsides: Clear, concise, a virtual step by step, illustrated guide starting out basically with "how to get it out of the box" all the way to "how to apply the wax" when your done. V-e-r-y well executed.
Downsides: It makes it look simple enough one could complete it in <= a week (I've planned on budgeting 1.5 years!) I already want two more (GTM Supercar and the Hot Rod have my name on them!)
Seriously, very well done in all respects. It is good enough just to buy one to dream about building one, <em>perfect</em> for actually doing so.
Enjoy,
Definitely a must-have for anyone considering to purchase a 65 coupe kit. Has a ton of info about donor cars. They should mention in the product description that it's 433 pages long with hundreds of color pictures....a great deal for $10. Very thorough, well-written with a little humor thrown in. 5/5, great addition to the product line!
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