Looking to buy in the future

[oscrfsh]

Hey guys. I am looking into hopefully purchasing a 33 hot rod in the future. I have always like the looks of them for as long as I can remember. I have some general knowledge of cars and can work on motors..brakes..general Maintenance ...and have dne some pretty good repairs. I am by no means a 5 star mechanic but I love tinkering with my cars. I have heard these kits come with instructions..is this true...also..are all the parts easily identifiable and labeled. I am hoping I am not g we ting in over my head. Looks like u guys have done great jobs on ur rides.

[NukeMMC]

Research, read, go to car shows and look. Asking on these forums is a great step. Lots of very experienced builders here. See if there is a FFR owner near you who will let you come see and can explain some ins and outs. I built a MK4 roadster and the instructions are good enough to get it done, but your creativity and some help from others where you may be lacking will only enhance the build.

[edwardb]

Yes there are instructions. Parts are not typically identified directly (e.g. a part number or label on the part itself) but everything is well organized. All the parts are in numbered boxes. A list is provided of what's contained in each box. Inside the boxes are often bags of parts, with a label describing what it is. It's all logical and not hard to figure out. One of the steps we recommend is after delivery, spend some quality time going through all the boxes and checking off the list. First to complete an inventory to make sure you have everything. But also to get familiar with all the parts so you can more easily identify them during assembly.

If you have reasonable mechanical skills, and probably even more importantly the motivation and patience to stay with it, you can be successful. But keep in mind this isn't a snap together kit. It's a custom build. Every one is slightly different in some way. There will be questions and some challenges along the way. Count on it. Forums like this have tremendous value. You can learn from others, search when you have questions and often someone has asked it before, or you can post your own questions and get lots of support. As NukeMMC said, others in your area are also another great resource. One of the big advantages of these is the amazing community out there. You will not be alone unless you choose to be.

Welcome to the forum, and good luck!

[R Thomas]

Don't know where you are located. But if your anywhere near Michigan taking the build school at Mott Community College will answer any concerns you have about building. They offer classes for the Roadster, the 33 and the 818 as well. Total cost is around $1,000 with a hotel and your certificate gets you $250 off a purchase later. Also for a mere $10 you can immediately download a copy of the build manual for the 33 and see what its like. See the Parts catalogs entries for downloadable content. you need Adobe to access the file but its free and most people already have it. My son and I attended the build school in May really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone.

[oscrfsh]

Thanks guys... I've read a lot of posts on here..and everyone seems really nice and willing to help everyone else. Thanks. I am looking forward to my purchase

[68GT500MAN]

If you are located in California, come on by the garage and I can show you anything.
Doug