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myjones

09-28-2015, 11:59 AM

Two suggestions
Look at the inside tab welds on those upper a arms at the chassis. You might need to trim one or more of those bushings where their shoulder rubs too hard on the frame welds. If the A-arm won't droop back down under it's own weight when you lift it and let go it needs more work IMO. Some have ground the welds for clearance but that is risky so I prefer to clearance the shoulder of the bushing for about 1/4 circle so it rotates without binding.

The body mold is not the same side to side and several of us have agreed that a full length 1/4" spacer under the rocker on the pass side will level the cowl area. Do that spacer BEFORE trimming the top of the firewall so you don't trim too much off of it. If you look at a lot of the finished 33's from the front they look wonky. The combo of the cowl too low on the passenger side and the rad shell/Grille bars leaning to the drivers side makes for a screwy look.
HTH
DB Hemi33

Niagara Dave

10-03-2015, 06:50 PM

Almost rolling on its own! 462814628246283

wallace18

10-04-2015, 06:10 AM

Looking good!

Niagara Dave

10-28-2015, 08:58 PM

I spent $35 today to get the car rolling.

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Niagara Dave

11-21-2015, 06:50 PM

I have been in a holding pattern for the last couple of weeks. The engine builder found some problems with my rebuild but all I had to do is throw money at it. I got it back yesterday and now back to work.

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Niagara Dave

11-23-2015, 09:21 PM

3 coats of POR15 fitted the engine candy on and picked up the transmission today.

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Niagara Dave

11-28-2015, 05:53 PM

Hard at work today getting some progress. Had a friend give me a hand the engine is in. Thanks Rich!

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Niagara Dave

12-03-2015, 08:04 PM

Never thought the grill was so much work. But it's done.

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Niagara Dave

12-30-2015, 08:11 PM

Today is a big day. I'm go-carting finally. The engine started up and ran like a dream.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ozCuKDuI4

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jq77oL3Owj4

wrp

01-01-2016, 08:21 PM

So did you use the factory five downpipes or did you custom make your own?

David Hodgkins

01-01-2016, 08:40 PM

That 'rod sounds awesome! Do you have a go-car video yet? Go-carting is a huge milestone, and can really re-energize the build.

Congrats!

:)

Niagara Dave

01-01-2016, 09:53 PM

That 'rod sounds awesome! Do you have a go-car video yet? Go-carting is a huge milestone, and can really re-energize the build.

Congrats!

:)

Hi David I am hoping to take it out tomorrow if the weather holds out they are forecasting snow. It will make doing donuts interesting but I'm afraid that I will get it stuck. :cool:

Niagara Dave

01-01-2016, 09:56 PM

So did you use the factory five downpipes or did you custom make your own?

wrp I used the factory exhaust but I'm regretting it because my garage is full of fiberglass from inside the mufflers.

kraftee

01-02-2016, 09:59 AM

It's so strange how some people have a huge problem with the factory mufflers spewing fiberglass all over the place - and others do not. When I started mine for the first time, I coughed a bit from the fine particles (now where is the phone number for that television attorney that specializes in asbestos/fiberglass lung problems?) - but there was nothing you could see in the air. Since then, they have been perfect - although I have only driven it a few times. No fiberglass and it sounds completely awesome - loud enough, but not too loud.

Niagara Dave

01-02-2016, 06:10 PM

I am now a go kart what a blast.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFnDZjThChw

Warden

01-03-2016, 12:05 AM

I am now a go kart what a blast.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFnDZjThChw

Just couldn't resist a little wheel spin could you?! Awesome!!!!

Niagara Dave

01-09-2016, 08:53 PM

The car has a body good day today.

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Niagara Dave

01-31-2016, 07:21 PM

Had to take the week off of the build. I cut the end of my finger off drilling a piece of metal. Just as the bit came though the back side of the stock and it spun around and clipped my finger. The worst part is it was my middle finger. Back to work on the build this weekend. Every car has to have cup holders!

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Try my hand at upholstering tomorrow. More photos to come.

Niagara Dave

03-26-2016, 09:14 PM

Getting closer

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Niagara Dave

03-28-2016, 08:48 PM

Fitted trunk lid today. The hard part was to get my big body to fit in the small opening from under the car.

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Niagara Dave

03-31-2016, 07:38 PM

Put my new tires on the car tonight. WOW it changes the whole look of the car Awesome!

Niagara Dave

04-02-2016, 10:07 PM

Photos of the tires. I have the rear lights working and carpet in the trunk.

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Niagara Dave

04-03-2016, 05:13 PM

Heat proof mat installed.

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Niagara Dave

04-10-2016, 03:05 PM

Started body work today. Next step windshield.

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Niagara Dave

04-12-2016, 06:08 PM

If someone is going to put air in there hot rod take note..........put the windshield on before you permently mount the body. Maybe I just have big hands but dang that was hard, I have scratches all over my arms.

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Niagara Dave

04-19-2016, 08:37 PM

This was Monday afternoon. Car was in for the safety check then off to the alignment.

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This is less than 24 hours later.

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WIS89

04-20-2016, 08:58 AM

Dave-

She is looking good. You are making short work of this build!

Do you have a color picked out yet?

How does she drive?

Regards,

Steve

Niagara Dave

04-20-2016, 12:37 PM

I have picked a colour I am going with candy root beer over silver. I had a good conversation with Dave Smith when I purchased the kit and he sujested to drive the car for a season then paint it. This is the best drive I have ever had. It's like it's on tracks. I went with a lumpy cam and it sounds awesome. I am almost 6 months from the start of the build and I'm down the road.

Niagara Dave

04-28-2016, 06:28 PM

6 months and many busted knuckles and I am on the road. Check out my latest video I'm going for a spin.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mBzdLjbXV7c

BASmith

05-14-2016, 10:56 AM

Dave,

Hello, my name is Bruce Smith, and I've been working on my '33 for a couple years now. Watched your video and appreciated that great "turn-around" at the end of your street! If you don't mind I have a question about the shifter I saw in one of the pics you posted concerning the console. It looks like you are using a B&M "Hammer" shifter, and I am considering using the same on my Ford 4R70W auto. I was wondering what your opinion is of the quality and "use-ability" of that unit.

Thanks in advance for your time.

Bruce

Niagara Dave

05-14-2016, 09:09 PM

Hi Bruce I like the shifter. It was a good price and it works great. It is a little stiff to change gears. I tied in the neutral safety switch to the clutch safety switch in the wiring under the dash. I also ran a wire for reverse light that I am going to instal on the car. I also reinforced the tunnel with some fender washers. If you have any questions PM me.

BASmith

05-15-2016, 01:12 PM

Dave,

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the response.

Bruce

Niagara Dave

05-15-2016, 02:04 PM

I was always afraid that I would forget to tighten a nut or screw and something would go terribly wrong on a drive. This came true I forgot to tighten the nut that holds the steering wheel on. I noticed the wheel was loose and when I got home it was holding on by a couple of threads. I could not help but think of of Taladaga race this spring and Dale Jr.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jp06HvYCcw

Niagara Dave

06-12-2016, 07:07 PM

What a great day in southern Ontario. I decided to go to my first car show the car on my left is a 32 with a corvette rear end and a 409!

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Niagara Dave

07-20-2016, 08:20 PM

I lost my best friend last night. He opened a Texaco repair station in 1965. He was my mentor and my teacher. He has gone home to be with the lord. He was so proud of the car. I will see you again dad.

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Warden

07-20-2016, 08:41 PM

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

WIS89

07-20-2016, 09:06 PM

Dave-

You have my sympathy! I am so very sorry that you lost your Dad.

I hope you can find some peace.

Regards,

Steve

Midwest 33 Build

07-23-2016, 05:41 PM

Sorry to hear that Dave. Our thoughts are with you.

Niagara Dave

08-06-2016, 09:05 PM

Well it has taken a few weeks but I ventured out to a car show today. I decided to go to a show that I have always wanted to go to. The problem was that it was 4 hours away. So many packed up and left at 5:30am. Had a great time.

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Niagara Dave

10-04-2016, 08:01 PM

Playing around with color. What do you think.

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Midwest 33 Build

10-05-2016, 08:28 PM

Is that the candy root beer color I think mentioned earlier? Looks good

Niagara Dave

10-18-2016, 05:02 PM

Is that the candy root beer color I think mentioned earlier? Looks good

It is a custom color but it is a base clear. Thanks for looking

Niagara Dave

03-04-2017, 09:02 PM

Started to smooth out the body. My wife hates the smell of body work. I told her it smells like aftershave to men!
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Niagara Dave

03-05-2017, 01:17 PM

Thank you ehansen007 for the drawing of the trailer hitch. Test fitting today.

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erlihemi

03-05-2017, 03:32 PM

And aftershave smells like progress!!

H R Lucky

03-05-2017, 10:09 PM

Thank you ehansen007 for the drawing of the trailer hitch. Test fitting today.

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Dave,
Did you have any trouble fitting Eric's hitch with your 4 link?
Reason I ask is Eric said he wasn't sure it would fit with the 4 link & I also have a 4 link & am planning on a Hitch.

thanks,
Nevin

Niagara Dave

03-06-2017, 07:19 PM

Hi Nevin
If you look at the photo with the 2x4 you can see the saddle connection has a space of 3/4 inch. My plan is to cut off the saddle and put a 3/4 inch spacer that will run the full width of the hitch. My plan is i can bolt the saddle and use a carriage bolt to attach the hitch to the frame via the 3/4 spacer.i also made the receiver to long and it sticks out past the fiberglass. I hope to have it fixed by Friday. I will post more photos. Hope this helps.

Niagara Dave

03-06-2017, 08:29 PM

More body work. It's going to look great.
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1932

03-06-2017, 08:41 PM

To bad you can not brace the hitch. With the twisting pull on frame i would keep an eye on it.

Niagara Dave

03-13-2017, 01:13 PM

Time to flatten out the panels.
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Niagara Dave

03-21-2017, 08:02 PM

The dust! But almost ready for primer.
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Niagara Dave

04-29-2017, 12:24 PM

Hello everyone the weather is getting better so I am sure you are all itching to get out. I had a problem with clearance of the engine to the hood. I have always admired the ZR1 Corvette. I have decided to cut the hood of the hot rod and insert the ZR1 hood window. This is the first step.
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Niagara Dave

04-29-2017, 12:28 PM