{"id":34,"date":"2016-05-30T18:43:10","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T22:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ffr2.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2025-05-24T12:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T16:07:32","slug":"build-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.factoryfive.com\/build-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Build School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\n\t<h2>Learn to Build a Factory Five in Three Days!<\/h2>\n<p>The Factory Five Build School is a hands-on, three day workshop where students build a Factory Five Mk4\/Mk5 Roadster or &#8217;33 Hot Rod from the bare frame all the way up to the completed car in three days! \u00a0Since 2002, the Build School has graduated over 6,000 students from the U.S. and all over the world. Classes are held at the brand-new Mott Community College, Regional Technology Center (RTC) in Flint, Michigan. Mott College Instructors are certified automotive mechanics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>Classes held monthly<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Learn hands-on build techniques.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Review concepts from steering, suspension, and brakes all the way up to wiring, bodywork, interior, and trim.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Accelerate your learning curve and build your confidence!<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Build School graduates build their own Factory Fives better and faster<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The school costs $999. \u00a0Graduates receive a $250 Build School rebate towards the purchase of a Factory Five kit. U.S. military veterans and active duty receive a $100 discount off tuition.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcc.edu\/factory5\/index.shtml\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here to Visit the Official Build School Website\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uiQp2q-hjzw?si=E9m5RDY_l214Ojc8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t&#8220;The Build School is a gem! The 3-day class was fantastic! I was excited about how fast the car went together and about all the engineering Factory Five built into the car to make it so easy to build. Both instructors Jim and Todd were excellent!&#8221;<br \/>\nCARL THOMPSON | FFR #5158 SP, NEWARK, DE\n\t<h2>Enroll in Mk4\/Mk5 or Hot Rod Class<\/h2>\n<p>Call 810-762-0961 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcc.edu\/factory5\/\">www.mcc.edu\/factory5\/<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2002, the Build School has graduated over 6,000 students from the U.S. and all over the world. \u00a0Classes are held at the Mott Community College, Regional Technology Center (RTC) in Flint, Michigan. \u00a0Mott College Instructors are certified automotive mechanics.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Mk4\/Mk5 Roadster Class<\/h3>\nCourse number: NOCR LVFFBS5<br \/>\nCost: $999<br \/>\nDates: Bi-monthly\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&#038;int_category_id=8&#038;int_sub_category_id=32&#038;int_catalog_id=\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.factoryfive.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2016\/05\/mk4-roadster.jpg.webp\" alt=\"mk4-roadster\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"727\" width=\"1000\" title=\"mk4-roadster\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&#038;int_category_id=8&#038;int_sub_category_id=32&#038;int_catalog_id=\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMK4\/Mk5  Roadster Build Class\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3>&#8217;33 Hot Rod Class<\/h3>\nCourse number: NOCR LVFFBSH<br \/>\nCost: $999<br \/>\nDates: Bi-monthly\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&#038;int_category_id=8&#038;int_sub_category_id=32&#038;int_catalog_id=\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.factoryfive.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2016\/05\/33-hot-rod.jpg.webp\" alt=\"33-hot-rod\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"575\" width=\"1000\" title=\"33-hot-rod\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&#038;int_category_id=8&#038;int_sub_category_id=32&#038;int_catalog_id=\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#8217;33 Hot Rod Build Class\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h5>What About the Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe and the &#8217;35 Hot Rod Truck?<\/h5>\n<p>The Mk5 Cobra replica shares a near identical chassis to the Type 65 Coupe. Customers interested in a Factory Five Gen 3 Coupe can benefit greatly from the Mk5 class.<\/p>\n<p>The Factory Five &#8217;35 Hot Rod Truck is virtually identical to the Factory Five &#8217;33 Hot Rod with the exception of the truck bed. Customers interested in &#8217;35 Hot Rod Truck classes can benefit greatly from the &#8217;33 Hot Rod class.<\/p>\n\t<h5>$250 Rebate for Build School Graduates and $100 Tuition Discount for U.S. Military<\/h5>\n<p>When you place your order with Factory Five, send us a copy of your Build School Graduation certificate and we&#8217;ll take $250 off of your order. \u00a0This offer can be combined with any other Factory Five specials.<\/p>\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.factoryfive.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2016\/05\/build-school-class.jpg.webp\" alt=\"build-school-class\" width=\"1500\" height=\"996\" \/><\/p>\n\t<h3>To Register or Contact the Build School<\/h3>\n<p>Classes are held Friday thru Sunday. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mcc.augusoft.net\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to register for a build school class.<\/p>\n\t<h5>Location:<\/h5>\nMott Community College<br \/>\nRegional Technology Center (RTC)<br \/>\nRoom 1304<br \/>\n1401 East Court Street<br \/>\nFlint, MI 48503<br \/>\nPhone: 810-762-0961<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:renee.david@mcc.edu\">renee.david@mcc.edu<\/a>\n<h5>Contact:<\/h5>\nRenee David<br \/>\nInterim\u00a0Director, Corporate Services &amp; Lifelong Learning<br \/>\nPhone: 810-762-0961<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:renee.david@mcc.edu\">renee.david@mcc.edu<\/a>\n\t<h5>Local Airports:<\/h5>\n<h5>Bishop International Airport (FNT)<\/h5>\n3425 W Bristol Road<br \/>\nFlint, MI 48507<br \/>\nDistance: 6.7 miles\n<h5>Capital Region International Airport (LAN)<\/h5>\n4100 Capitol City Blvd<br \/>\nLansing, MI 48906<br \/>\nDistance: 58.1 miles\n<h5>Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)<\/h5>\n11050 W G Rogell Drive #602,<br \/>\nDetroit, MI 48242<br \/>\nDistance: 78.7 miles\n\t<h5>Accommodations<\/h5>\n<p>These hotels offer special rates for Build School attendees. Be sure to mention the Build School when making reservations.<\/p>\n<h5>Hyatt Place Flint\/Grand Blanc<\/h5>\n5481 Hill-23 Drive, Flint, MI 48507<br \/>\nPhone: (810) 424-9000<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/fntzf-hyatt-place-flint-grand-blanc?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_fntzf&amp;%3Futm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr\">Click here to visit their website.<\/a>\n<h5>Hilton Garden Inn<\/h5>\n101 W. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502<br \/>\nPhone: (810) 233-9110<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/fntfdgi-hilton-garden-inn-flint-downtown\/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-GI-FNTFDGI&amp;y_source=1_MTc4Njg0NjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D\">Click here to visit their website.<\/a>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MKsh3yTzGYA?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<h2>TWO GUYS GARAGE<br \/>\nATTENDS THE BUILD SCHOOL<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Two Guys Garage&#8221; host Willie B attended the Factory Five Build School at Mott Community College and spent the weekend working with the class to build a Mk4 Roadster in three days. Check out the video above for an inside look at what taking the Build School class is like.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Since this episode aired, the build school has moved to its current location in the Mott Community College Technology Center located in the Flint, MI campus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.factoryfive.com\/galleries\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW MORE GALLERIES\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h3>&#8220;It was the most value added event I have ever attended, a small price to pay for the confidence I obtained with the hands-on knowledge and experience.&#8221;<\/h3><p>Bob McLaughlin, FFR 3981<br \/>Tequesta, FL<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3>&#8220;&#8230;Everyone congratulated each other and then said their goodbyes.\u00a0Armed with their own plans for a Factory Five &#8217;33, they left feeling\u00a0the three days were a worthwhile experience, and convinced that\u00a0what they learned will cut their build time in half.&#8221;<\/h3><p>Ron Kregoski<br \/>Cruisin&#8217; News<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3>&#8220;The three days were packed with valuable information.<br \/>This course is so well organized, I&#8217;m at a loss for<br \/>words. 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