Street Rod Jim's 33 Hot Rod V2 #1143 Build - The Journey Begins

[Street Rod Jim]

Hi Everyone. I have been waiting a long time to build a car and I have officially purchased a 33 Hot Rod V2. This is my first build, but I am going to try to keep the build quality as high as possible (within reason) while building mostly on my own….but with the help of you guys and some friends when needed... in my own garage. I plan on doing most of the body work and possibly final paint, but we will see. I know when to farm it out if needed. However, I would really like to learn that side of it.

The car I am building consist of a Coupe Top, Extra Clearance Hood & Sides, Bike Fenders, Rear Exhaust, Chrome Steering Wheel, A/C Heat, Leather Bench Seat, 4 link Moser, Power Steering, 4L65e Trans and an LS Engine which I have already rebuilt.

The kicker in all this is that I am vlogging the whole thing on my Street Rod Jim YouTube channel. Unlike other channels, I will be going through the whole process as much as possible, so people get a real idea of what it takes to do any of these FFR builds. I am also posting a lot of research, cost analysis, the engine build, how to find an engine, my experience at the factory five build school etc… I will update build cost and such as I go since it will be an ongoing weekly vlog. I hope this vlog/build brings much information to the community and onlookers wanting to get into the community in a different format than normal. I am a visual person myself, so I know there are others that will benefit from this type of format.

I have already posted all my research and such. (Even some C5 corvette videos which will interest the GTM followers) Now that I am actually ready to build the 33 Hot Rod, I am finally starting my official build thread. I am super excited and know that I will bang my head against the wall a few times. But whatever happens, it will be caught on camera. LOL!

Street Rod Jim Channel: http://bit.ly/32V8G0a
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Thanks to David Hodgkins, Dave Smith, Tony Zullo and David Brigham for all their help.

[Street Rod Jim]

The Moser rear end and the 33 Hot Rod v2 has arrived!

Factory Five Moser 8.8 Rear End Differential Arrived Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2KiOPy6lEA)

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Street Rod Jim's Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 Delivery Day Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OrGRNX2eJY)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Inventory was pretty crazy. Took a whole week before and after work.

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Inventory Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCIhJ9sQ6cm=redirect&utm_source=%2Fmy_videos)

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I also had some help removing the body off the car.

Body Removal Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLuXJ3x5bs)

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[sethmark]

Good luck. It’s crazy fun with the right attitude.

[Street Rod Jim]

Good luck. It’s crazy fun with the right attitude.

Thanks!

[peterh226]

Good luck. It’s crazy fun with the right attitude.

There is more to this thought than you can imagine. I've messed around with cars all my life, but this takes it to a whole new level. It's a blast, but I have no schedule or expectation. Sometimes I just sit out there and look at it. The forums are great, and getting the right tools makes a huge difference. You'll find the instructions are a guideline, with lots of room for variation. Remember, everytime you ask a question, it helps us to think it through as well.

[sethmark]

Peter is exactly right. There’s plenty of times where I just stare at it and try and figure out how to solve whatever the problem is. I strongly urge you to consider doing the bodywork first. I thought everybody was nuts for suggesting it and I ignored it. I was wrong.

[wrp]

Good Luck, enjoy every minute. When you get stuck, walk away for a while.

[FF33rod]

Saw one of your latest videos regarding paint. For the miscellaneous (and numerous) raw metal parts included in the kit, highly recommend getting a relatively inexpensive powder coating setup like that available from Eastwood. Powder coat is a lot more durable than rattle can and a lot more convenient than mixing and spraying a 2 part. The powder is available from a few different sources, is cheap, and in a huge array of colour/finish. Prismatic powders silk satin black matches the powder coated chassis perfectly.

[Robodent]

Good luck !!! Take your time it’s not a race to the finish. Don’t compromise from the git go. It’s yours have fun and enjoy it. Rob

[Street Rod Jim]

Peter is exactly right. There’s plenty of times where I just stare at it and try and figure out how to solve whatever the problem is. I strongly urge you to consider doing the bodywork first. I thought everybody was nuts for suggesting it and I ignored it. I was wrong.

Thanks for the comment here and on youtube!

[Street Rod Jim]

Saw one of your latest videos regarding paint. For the miscellaneous (and numerous) raw metal parts included in the kit, highly recommend getting a relatively inexpensive powder coating setup like that available from Eastwood. Powder coat is a lot more durable than rattle can and a lot more convenient than mixing and spraying a 2 part. The powder is available from a few different sources, is cheap, and in a huge array of colour/finish. Prismatic powders silk satin black matches the powder coated chassis perfectly.

Unfortunately the biggest issue with this is the size of parts. You can buy a used full size oven cheap, but I have nowhere to store that and no 220V besides my laundry room. Not interested in using the oven I cook with. Otherwise I agree totally.

[sethmark]

Thanks for the comment here and on youtube!

I make mention emphatically because I wish someone had done that for me. To have the doors trunk and body ready to rock ‘n’ roll would’ve made this process a lot more enjoyable than trying to not damage stuff.

[Street Rod Jim]

So once you get your car and it's all inventoried.... now what.

Where Do I Start Overview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkqJgndggDc)

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Building The Koni Shocks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCRSJIwT6Z8)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Firewall Alignment: The most import part of the build.

Firewall Alignment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zEmFL5mOLk)

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Building the Wilwood Pedal Box

Building (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SEvXGGcVRI)Wilwood Pedal Box (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SEvXGGcVRI)

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[Street Rod Jim]

It was really difficult trying to talk to auto paint stores getting the lingo down. This was my experience.

Auto Paint Lingo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6hqOQu-wg)

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[Street Rod Jim]

So the differential has not been my friend. Fitment issues, manual discrepancies, modifications....

Marking Panels and Differential Install (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lAuhMXM6VI)
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Upper Control Arm Modification (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=yTtmoSKPtXw&ar=1572713059042)
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Manual Discrepancy (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=6gfEYx_pw5c&ar=1572713061040)
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[Street Rod Jim]

Color selection by far the hardest for me to envision. For whatever reason, I have to see it before I can fully take it in. Being a big part of the build, I spent some time and finally picked my colors out.

Paint Color Selection (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=6hDHqpU1dAI&ar=1572713056020)

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Paint Preparation

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[Street Rod Jim]

Drilling all the panels has been a process. A long process. However, I feel like I am moving forward.

Marking and Drilling panels (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=N-wV6DKcXao&ar=1572713004064)

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Cleaning Up The Firewall (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=yXrdx4tBf0k&ar=1572713049072)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Well, the manual mentions that there is a few parts to paint, but in really there is a load of parts that need something on them. I will be prepping to try to spray at home.

Sanding Parts For Grey Primer (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=gvkpAS451JM&ar=1572714009083)

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Prepping For Spray Paint (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=Rppjc_TXWUE&ar=1572714043027)

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[e36m3]

Great build thread! I'm getting close to buying a 33 kit. I've found your videos very useful. The LS versus Coyote video helped me decide on the on LS. Why did you decide to go with an auto tranny? I'm leaning towards a stick, but I'm worried about foot box room. I'm 6'1' and have had a few back surgeries so leg room is important for me.

thanks,

Andy

[FF33rod]

Great build thread! I'm getting close to buying a 33 kit. I've found your videos very useful. The LS versus Coyote video helped me decide on the on LS. Why did you decide to go with an auto tranny? I'm leaning towards a stick, but I'm worried about foot box room. I'm 6'1' and have had a few back surgeries so leg room is important for me.

thanks,

Andy

Gen2 has added leg room so your height shouldn't be an issue. The footbox is crowded with the clutch pedal added so if you have size 15s that is more the issue. Read some of the other build threads (e.g. Peterh and seth) that have used Chev engines - you need to get creative with the engine mounts and the mating up with the exhaust.
Steve

[Street Rod Jim]

Great build thread! I'm getting close to buying a 33 kit. I've found your videos very useful. The LS versus Coyote video helped me decide on the on LS. Why did you decide to go with an auto tranny? I'm leaning towards a stick, but I'm worried about foot box room. I'm 6'1' and have had a few back surgeries so leg room is important for me.

thanks,

Andy

Andy, There is not a lot of room in the pedal area. I can post a picture when I get a chance. But I also have neck issues and pushing a pedal in every 5 seconds is no fun for me. I was going to add a paddle shifter but it was $1500 to do so I took it off the build. I also bought a 2003 C5 Corvette with LS and 4l65e (same combo I am building) and it was a pleasure to drive. A preview if you will. The 33 will have about 200 more HP than the vette and 1500 lbs lighter. Hopefully it will be streetable. Yikes!

[Street Rod Jim]

I went to paint at home and everything I did to make it the best situation possible just did not work out.:mad:

Primer Coat On Parts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRNoW-LbJ6A)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Drilling the frame took a while but came out great!

Drilling The Frame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB5lmpT971k)
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[Street Rod Jim]

So I am finally cooled off enough to talk about my DIY paint experience.

DIY Paint Results (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbqnUD7E38)
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[Street Rod Jim]

I went to build the radiator and ran into difficulties drilling some stainless steel.

Building The Radiator And Grill (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyCc5axyHxo)

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[Garage Guy]

Ok so what happened?

[Street Rod Jim]

I got a lot accomplished today even though I did not think I had anything left in my tank.

Frame Drilling And Gas Tank (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2_jOkt4xO8)
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[Street Rod Jim]

Great build thread! I'm getting close to buying a 33 kit. I've found your videos very useful. The LS versus Coyote video helped me decide on the on LS. Why did you decide to go with an auto tranny? I'm leaning towards a stick, but I'm worried about foot box room. I'm 6'1' and have had a few back surgeries so leg room is important for me.

thanks,

Andy

Andy, here is pictures of the pedal area. Not much room on the left for the clutch and depending on how wide your transmission is, the gas pedal gets pushed to the left. My trans is really wide. (4l65e). Hopefully this helps. Jim
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[Street Rod Jim]

Finally getting to some of the small things, but they needed to be done. Trans tunnel and CPU.

Installing the Driveshaft Tunnel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6uhdK-fU4)
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Cleaning up the Original PCM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8YMvZuNJJs)
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[AJT '33]

Understanding your paint woes, I would suggest that you go out and get a simple, cheap white car shelter, you can close each end, hang from the frame and you don't care if you get paint on it. I used one for lawn equipment that was 8' wide by 12' long, it worked great easy to setup and take down. I added a couple of 24" fans on one end and some cheaper furnace filters on the other to mimic a cross draft booth. for small parts and the aluminum panels that will get lizard skinned etc... it'll help ALOT!
Here's a pic of the smaller one I used. 118049 118050

PS. When priming the small parts I held the hanger such that I could spin it in my fingers to ensure better coverage and I didn't have to spin around it. Then I could hang them up out of the way. Have fun!!

[e36m3]

Andy, here is pictures of the pedal area. Not much room on the left for the clutch and depending on how wide your transmission is, the gas pedal gets pushed to the left. My trans is really wide. (4l65e). Hopefully this helps. Jim
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Thanks for the pictures, those pics helped a lot to understand the room in the foot box.

[Street Rod Jim]

After hinting at it several times I finally put holes in my firewall.

Drilling The Firewall (https://youtu.be/ejWplVNDBXs)

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I got a chance to see a real 2020 C8 Corvette in real life. It was worth the trip.

2020 C8 Corvette (https://youtu.be/u-NBfROqC6Y)

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All my back ordered parts came in from Factory Five.

Back Ordered Parts (https://youtu.be/x2FDKduBn5U)

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[Street Rod Jim]

After my dismal attempt at painting at home, I went to a real paint booth and got real results with some mentoring.

Primer In A Real Paint Booth (https://youtu.be/CChgJpIG7Sk)

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After an amazing painting experience, I now have to prep for color by sanding.

Preparing Primed Parts (https://youtu.be/g6KTrvHGpyE)

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Color and Clear look amazing!

Spraying Base & Clear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5tTjsV-iew)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Nothing like burning up bits to make some small holes.

A/C Condenser Brackets (https://youtu.be/ZSimohUm_vQ)

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[Street Rod Jim]

Finally able to install some parts on to the car. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hh_3kzL3zY&t=6s)
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It has been a log wait, but a milestone has been achieved. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1oYf7ODBOQ)
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Happy Holiday and updates. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOm-KTiv9VA&t=33s)
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[Street Rod Jim]

Finally found a toll to cut stainless (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkhDraIA7w)


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I found the engine mounts do not fit correctly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZja-WP_tU)




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[Street Rod Jim]

I got the power steering installed. It was like building an erector set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTwH--Y-kh4&t=6s

[JOP33]

I had to use rack limiters on mine. You will likely run into issues with the inbound side of the bike fenders hitting the control arms at full turn...you may want to relieve them prior to paint.

[JOP33]

May want to also put a second nut on the tie rod to allow for adjustment with out damaging during turning.

[Street Rod Jim]

I had to use rack limiters on mine. You will likely run into issues with the inbound side of the bike fenders hitting the control arms at full turn...you may want to relieve them prior to paint.

Yes, I am going to get some mustang ones when I am ready. Thanks.

[Street Rod Jim]

It has been a long journey up to this point, but I feel like I am finally getting somewhere.

Wrapping Up Phase One (http://​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sTw8y4S6AU​​​)
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My HVAC install has some clearance issues.

HVAC Installation (http://​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q873epD37Q​​​)
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After a long struggle with some stainless steel, I am finally mocking up my Front Grill/Radiator

Front Grill Mock Up (http://​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u0M63CLNPs​​​)
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[Street Rod Jim]

Now that I have my spray guns setup I am tackling some painting at home and color matching my calipers to the outside of the car.

Painting And Assembling The Brake Calipers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br2KH6RVR_c

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=120850&d=1579361343&thumb=1 (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=120850&d=1579361343)

[Street Rod Jim]

Steering rack is running into the suspension.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFX6FR0t7yE

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing brake lines on the 33 Hot Rod V2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flw_xRXEykE

[Street Rod Jim]

Sizing up the front bike fenders


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJns1VW9Z5o&t=203s

[Street Rod Jim]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 Build - Wrapping Up Phase 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sTw8y4S6AU

[Street Rod Jim]

My HVAC install has some clearance issues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q873epD37Q

[Street Rod Jim]

After a long struggle with some stainless steel, I am finally mocking up my Front Grill/Radiator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u0M63CLNPs

[Street Rod Jim]

Now that I have my spray guns setup I am tackling some painting at home and color matching my calipers to the outside of the car.

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 Build - Painting And Assembling The Brake Calipers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br2KH6RVR_c

[Street Rod Jim]

My frustrations builds from hitting many walls at once.

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 Build - Trunk Paneling - Reality Check


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaYUY8EobhY

[Street Rod Jim]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 Build - Crazy Transmission Purchase - Chaotic to say the least.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9MzslbsTJE

[Street Rod Jim]

So I have really been struggling with the gas tank fitment, but I think I finally got it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E10gJqRlLYY

[Street Rod Jim]

I am happy to get this front end dialed in and completed for the most part.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMd4J2xser0&t=2s

[Street Rod Jim]

The abatement plates are causing an issue on my brakes. It is not the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_JQzylI8g&t=550s

[Street Rod Jim]

I did a lot of research on Lizardskin, Upol Raptor Bed liner and you really can't find much on actual spraying it on the vehicle and what to expect. All you get it mask everything off and splatter it on. In this video I show you how intricate you can get with spraying this product for a super clean look.

https://youtu.be/p7cz5WFyI-4

[Caddy Dad]

Hey Jim,
If you want to remove those gear rings (I think they're called tone rings) on the front hubs there is a really easy way to do it. Take your dremel tool and cut about 2/3 or so the way through it and then insert a screwdriver in the slot you just cut and then hit the end of the screw driver with a hammer. The ring will just crack into two pieces. It s very brittle metal. Took me about 15 seconds to remove mine. (Credit to edwardb)

Keep up the good work with the videos!

[Street Rod Jim]

I was able to get all the AN fittings and hose to plumb out my fuel rails and fuel lines on the car.

https://youtu.be/gGa8MFCcx3s

[Salty Chief 35]

Thank you for your video series. I’m planning on FFR kit but probably a few years away yet. These videos give a true picture of what to expect. I’ve been reading a lot of these posts for almost a year now and this has been the most helpful so far.
Thanks again
J. Larson

[Street Rod Jim]

Thank you for your video series. I’m planning on FFR kit but probably a few years away yet. These videos give a true picture of what to expect. I’ve been reading a lot of these posts for almost a year now and this has been the most helpful so far.
Thanks again
J. Larson

I appreciate the comment. This is exactly why I am doing this build this way. I really wanted to show a realistic build from "the guy with a few tools in his garage"; just how they advertise to us.;)

[Street Rod Jim]

Excited to get this engine mounted.

https://youtu.be/GTE5Usw4ndg

[Street Rod Jim]

In this video I show installing all the components around the engine; Brake reservoir, Overflow tank, Dryer, Fuel Regulator, Dip Sticks, Headers, Down pipes.

https://youtu.be/h7MLbxWAuoQ

[Street Rod Jim]

Here is some information on LS engine CPU, PCM, Gas pedals, throttle bodies when rebuilding an LS engine. I also talk about Holly Terminator aftermarket systems.

https://youtu.be/Ektz5MiDGgo

[sethmark]

I realize you’re probably miles ahead, but chopping that pedal and using the supplied ffr pedal is silly easy.

[Street Rod Jim]

I realize you’re probably miles ahead, but chopping that pedal and using the supplied ffr pedal is silly easy.

Keep in mind I have never welded before and do not have any equipment for that.... Mr Seth, the Expert Fabricator! LOL. Easy is relative statement.

[sethmark]

Keep in mind I have never welded before and do not have any equipment for that.... Mr Seth, the Expert Fabricator! LOL. Easy is relative statement.
Mine is bolted, mr YouTube fame! Lol

[Tim Whittaker]

Hey Jim,
If you want to remove those gear rings (I think they're called tone rings) on the front hubs there is a really easy way to do it. Take your dremel tool and cut about 2/3 or so the way through it and then insert a screwdriver in the slot you just cut and then hit the end of the screw driver with a hammer. The ring will just crack into two pieces. It s very brittle metal. Took me about 15 seconds to remove mine. (Credit to edwardb)

Keep up the good work with the videos!

You can also heat them up slightly and they fall right off.

[sread]

If you are going aftermarket, why not ditch the drive by wire set up all together and just go with cable drive TB? then you can use any pedal you want

[chargerbill]

SRJ,
I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing the finished product!

[Salty Chief 35]

Computers and motors... they’re great when everything works but will make you pull your hair out when there’s a problem. Glad you got it figured out. Keep up the good work and thanks again for your video posts.
J. Larson

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the Rear Exit Exhaust had a few snags with V2 33 Hot Rod

https://youtu.be/nMSHexuzF3s

[Street Rod Jim]

Drive System Fitment for the small 33 Hot Rod V2 engine bay.

https://youtu.be/j1iSgthTrr4

[Street Rod Jim]

So it looks like I have to move my rear shocks again!

https://youtu.be/7bKrUIZMNTk

[Street Rod Jim]

Finally finishing up the firewall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk8UPKS4KPE

[Street Rod Jim]

For the 33 Hot Rod V with an LS engine - 4L60 Transmission, you will have clearance issues and need to move the engine forward.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=higt126NgTw

[Street Rod Jim]

Kit Car Talk with Street Rod Jim - Overview of the current progress



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8CyYn7JLis

[shmelty]

Do you really have to wait for the car to be on the ground to start body work and door fitment? I have seen many other builds that started with body/doors before mechanical work. Many have stated they wished they had started with body first.

[Street Rod Jim]

Do you really have to wait for the car to be on the ground to start body work and door fitment? I have seen many other builds that started with body/doors before mechanical work. Many have stated they wished they had started with body first.

If you want to set yourself up for success and only do it once with less chance for error; YES. You do not have to finish the car all the way, but putting it on the ground changes things. I could not imagine getting everything perfect and then putting the car on the ground to see everything off. There is sag to the frame with the removal of multiple jack stands from the center of the car, however minute, will change the door gaps since they are minute and obvious to the eye. Bolting on the waterfall changes things. I am told to make sure I bolt on my Hardtop first too since it will change things. When cutting fiberglass, sometimes I feel like the panels are magically growing in between cuts, because things shift as they fall into place. Once they are in place, I want it to be the final resting place.. and that is with the car on the ground.

[Street Rod Jim]

There is clearance issues with the 4L60e transmission. I have to dial in the height so the driveshaft of the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 so it is positioned correctly.



https://youtu.be/e9JJ4huX27Q

[Street Rod Jim]

Preparing for rear exhaust mock up by adding the body, headers and such.



https://youtu.be/TTA1FwNcYwg

[Roger Pugh]

Street Rod Jim,

Can you please help me understand the purpose for taping off the holes?

Roger

[Roger Pugh]

Sorry Jim,

I tried posting to this video and it went somewhere else. I'm an idiot. Anyway, can you help me understand why you taped off the holes? Is it to keep the product out of the holes, or does it have something to do with sealing the plate to the frame?

Roger

[Street Rod Jim]

Sorry Jim,

I tried posting to this video and it went somewhere else. I'm an idiot. Anyway, can you help me understand why you taped off the holes? Is it to keep the product out of the holes, or does it have something to do with sealing the plate to the frame?

Roger Hi Roger, holes of what? What are you specifically referring too and which video? Thanks, Jim

[shmelty]

I believe he is talking about the under coat on the aluminum under the tank. This allows the aluminum to sit flush/tight on the frame.

[Roger Pugh]

Jim,

I'm talking about the holes on the panel below the gas tank. You taped the holes up before you put on the lizard skin.

Roger

[Roger Pugh]

I see, I thought it was possibly that. It's too bad you couldn't just skin the entire piece and just tighten it right down.

Thanks Shmelty!

Roger.

[Street Rod Jim]

Jim,

I'm talking about the holes on the panel below the gas tank. You taped the holes up before you put on the lizard skin.

Roger

Along with marking out the frame for it to sit flush, there is also 3 holes for the gas lines that I had to tape up to give the gaskets room to sit flush on the metal. However, I am going to great lengths to make this look "show car". It is not a necessity for the average build.

[Roger Pugh]

Jim,

I see, thanks for the info. I guess, in my mind, I would think that the lizard skin sprayed on the panel might even give a better seal than just metal on frame. It would keep the metal from potentially making noise as you would drive down the road. This probably just shows my ignorance, and I'm not even sure why I'm concerned for this but it sure was a lot of time to mask it all off.

[Street Rod Jim]

Jim,

I see, thanks for the info. I guess, in my mind, I would think that the lizard skin sprayed on the panel might even give a better seal than just metal on frame. It would keep the metal from potentially making noise as you would drive down the road. This probably just shows my ignorance, and I'm not even sure why I'm concerned for this but it sure was a lot of time to mask it all off.


The sound control is too thick, and the ceramic crumbles and is thick also. Plus you would never find your holes for the rivets if you pre-drilled them. If you wanted to go down that route, you can go with a thinned out undercoating and spray both sides. It would not have the same sound control and heat properties, but it would make it way easier and definitely make the panels not resonate on their own or rattle on the frame. If you want to know the formula, check out this GTM builders video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQyY8cwvSM&list=PLflVMbU1I2N2VG0cRGTW9T6mrnLLEUnVP&index=25 It is in the first few minutes.

[Roger Pugh]

Thanks Jim, I will definitely check it out.
Roger

[Street Rod Jim]

A momentous occasion. I put the car on the ground for the first time!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMrTaFwzFY&t=985s

[Street Rod Jim]

Working on rear exhaust, adding door hinges, trimming main body of car.



https://youtu.be/BsYoO9LL8IY

[j33ptj]

Did you make any braaap braaap noices when you tested out the steering wheel??? Come one, be honest!!

[Roger Pugh]

Jim, It's looking sweet!! Waiting for your next episode is more anticipatory than any tv show on the tube. Love it!! Keep up the good work and thanks again for allowing us into your shop.
Roger

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I install my new Corvette Gas Pedal and Lokar shifter on the 4L60e transmission.



https://youtu.be/UBKVDlxbsho

[Street Rod Jim]

Mock up of internal door parts.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Q7bF9Ykcc

[Dunc]

great work!
I am at approx. the same point of my build and am looking forward to your windshield install ..... i am having to do a LOT of modification to get it to fit properly.... looking forward to your insight!

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am working on The Drive By Wire Corvette Gas Pedal and fuse box.


https://youtu.be/d_HtigHFe1E

[Street Rod Jim]

I am continuing with body work and digging into the waterfall and cutting in the dash of the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tbIDDvjJyk

[Street Rod Jim]

great work!
I am at approx. the same point of my build and am looking forward to your windshield install ..... i am having to do a LOT of modification to get it to fit properly.... looking forward to your insight!

Hi, I am not at the windshield yet, but I have heard there needed to be much cut out. I have no context yet because there is only so much my brain can handle at a time...

[Street Rod Jim]

The body work continues with the waterfall, transmission tunnel and dash. I came up with a good system for marking the roll bar holes in the waterfall.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsy-FU8Np-M&t=1831s

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am mounting the body to the frame/ firewall and also the waterfall.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ERaPG4TUo

[Street Rod Jim]

Still tackling the waterfall of my Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2. Trimmed tubes, and lots of sanding.


https://youtu.be/-tIPvozBdv4

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am still doing body work. I will be trimming the trunk to the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOERARbTXsY

[Street Rod Jim]

Continuing with the body work. Trimming the trunk lid to the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 is taking longer than expected due to all the curves in all directions.


https://youtu.be/cnSCTGwpxq0

[Street Rod Jim]

Cutting in the front hood of my 33 Hot Rod V2.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFLp0EaMPMk

[Street Rod Jim]

Working on issues with the V2 hot rod hood and side panel fitment. It just does not add up.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7rJ2dEwO4I

[JimLev]

I feel your pain Jim.
I've been working on the roof for a month now and it still isn't finished.

[Street Rod Jim]

I feel your pain Jim.
I've been working on the roof for a month now and it still isn't finished.

Yeah..... With everything shutdown, I have no tech support and it is hard to get anyone to stop by and throw an option my way. Is what it is....

[Mrallsport32]

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Jim, I have Gen. 2 chassis 1121 and was in the same spot with the side panels and lower skirts.
So what I did was fit the hood. I then added Fiberglass to the lower skirts and fit them. Lastly, I cut the upper lip off of the engine side panels and cut the panel to fit. I then reattached the upper lip. I know it was not expected but if it doesn’t reach, it doesn’t reach. I also told FF they’re Just too short. It was suggested to take the angle out of the radiator, Well if I did that the hood was too short and I liked the angle.
This by far was the biggest pain in the A—. Anyway that’s what I did.

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[Street Rod Jim]

Prepping the Hard Top for the 33 Hot Rod V2.


https://youtu.be/M7CxRC-qfF4

[Street Rod Jim]

Prepping the engine for the new Drive system. (harmonic Balancer for LS engine)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erGc5YCmGNk

[Street Rod Jim]

Jim, I have Gen. 2 chassis 1121 and was in the same spot with the side panels and lower skirts.
So what I did was fit the hood. I then added Fiberglass to the lower skirts and fit them. Lastly, I cut the upper lip off of the engine side panels and cut the panel to fit. I then reattached the upper lip. I know it was not expected but if it doesn’t reach, it doesn’t reach. I also told FF they’re Just too short. It was suggested to take the angle out of the radiator, Well if I did that the hood was too short and I liked the angle.
This by far was the biggest pain in the A—. Anyway that’s what I did.


I have some questions. Did you only add fiberglass to the front of the valance? Because I feel the back side needs an inch to make the a frames come through correctly. (Maybe I am just thrown off by my insulators protecting the arms). It also seems to me that my body is raked, and it will not go any lower in the back, so the valance would have to be lower in front to try to line the bottom of the whole body correctly. And lastly, my belt lines do not match from the hood to the body. The hood belt line is lower than the body's belt line. Did you have those issues too?

Jim

[RoadRacer]

Street Rod Jim, since this is your own thread I have to say this - every single time I see your name I think of Death Proof and smile. I always hope that's intentional on your part :D

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[Mrallsport32]

I have some questions. Did you only add fiberglass to the front of the valance? Because I feel the back side needs an inch to make the a frames come through correctly. (Maybe I am just thrown off by my insulators protecting the arms). It also seems to me that my body is raked, and it will not go any lower in the back, so the valance would have to be lower in front to try to line the bottom of the whole body correctly. And lastly, my belt lines do not match from the hood to the body. The hood belt line is lower than the body's belt line. Did you have those issues too?

Jim

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I Only added to the front. This is the Lower skirts right after I joined them together.

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My body sat right down on the lower door frame rails and lined ended up pretty straight. Did you put any rubber bumpers or something similar under the hood on the cowl area where the rear of the hood sits. That would raise the hood some. I am also using the upper radiator mounts.

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This was my first fitting of the lowers side skirts after I extended the fiberglass. Hope that helps. I know others have had to do the same thing and others who didn’t. So maybe F5 has different guys make the molds on different days, might be the luck of the draw, Or, I just don’t know what I’m doing. Haha.
Good luck and I enjoy your videos.

[Luckydog]

I just found your YouTube channel. Am really enjoying the excellent coverage of your build. I have to give you credit for jumping in and doing the build. I bet you are sweating a bit now that summer is here in Arizona. I don't know exactly where you are but I will tell you it is 109 today in Goodyear. Start early to beat the heat.

Wayne

[Street Rod Jim]

Plugging along and adding the wire harness to the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1igK5hQk5pE

[Street Rod Jim]

Mounting the PCM, cutting dash holes, adding battery holder on my Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6qWOPgAaRk&t=629s

[Street Rod Jim]

Today was a great milestone. Made clearance for the 4l60e transmission, properly installed the engine mounts, worked the spacers for the engine mounts, and replaced the LS harmonic balancer.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKt1U5puIE&t=1s

[Street Rod Jim]

I found a drive system that will with in the 33 Hot Rod. Eddie Motorsports S-Drive.


https://youtu.be/w9JHzC1WUiU

[Street Rod Jim]

Working on the transmission tunnel and mocking up a center console for the 33 Hot Rod V2


https://youtu.be/59aIXj77kS0

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the 33 Hot Rod V2 Roll Bar, Horns, and panel prep.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQadLD_etaY

[AJT '33]

Installing the 33 Hot Rod V2 Roll Bar, Horns, and panel prep.

I would highly suggest that you install the waterfall and see if, where you drilled your holes, you can access it once the waterfall and the seats are installed without making a big hole in the waterfall for the pin installation. The pin needs to go in after the waterfall and roll bar is installed.

[Street Rod Jim]

I would highly suggest that you install the waterfall and see if, where you drilled your holes, you can access it once the waterfall and the seats are installed without making a big hole in the waterfall for the pin installation. The pin needs to go in after the waterfall and roll bar is installed.

Good point. It will be surrounded by panels, so I do not think there is any way in except through the waterfall.

[Street Rod Jim]

Covering panels with Lizardskin Sound, Ceramic and Upol Raptor Tintable Bed Liner Part 1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyyKmqxEtjA

[JOP33]

Nice job Jim! It's all coming along!

[Street Rod Jim]

Nice job Jim! It's all coming along!

Thanks!!!!

[Street Rod Jim]

Finalizing panels with Upol Raptor Tintable Bed Liner for my aluminum panels.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imBJqvjs12U

[Street Rod Jim]

Making a custom center console out of wood. Includes cardboard template, mock up and final design.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvriYwJWBg

[Street Rod Jim]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod comprehensive Cost Analysis from start to finish.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5phIAU1GgMA

[sethmark]

Ooh yuck. Why would you DO that? Ignorance. Bliss.

[Salty Chief 35]

Build it your way and don’t apologize. In the end you’re gonna have an awesome ride! Thanks for this build thread and videos. In my planning, that’s where I thought I’ll be price wise.
Respectfully,
Jeremie

[Street Rod Jim]

Ooh yuck. Why would you DO that? Ignorance. Bliss.


Seth, you are not allowed to hide how much money you spent on the car from yourself! You just have to man up and look at the numbers! LOL

[sethmark]

Jim,
No.

Sincerely,
Seth

[sread]

I concur.....:cool:

[1932]

What money was that?

[FF33rod]

Curious, who has been supposedly giving you scare tactics in the options you chose - 3 link, 4 link, .... I've been following your build threads here and on FFCARS and I haven't seen anyone doing that.So where it's coming from?

Steve

[Mastertech5]

Hi Jim, When I decided to get a kit (still months away) I found your Youtube videos, quite by accident, I spent the better part of a week watch your build and can't wait for more. I found them very insightful. I plan on putting an LS3 GM E-rod engine in my with a TKO600. Nothing wrong with automatics, I had a 65 Mustang fastback 4 speed in my youth and I want to relive the moments lets say. I just hope my left knee will hold up. I've contemplated this for years and now I'm in a position to finally do it. Good luck with your build! I'll be watching. Bruce from Massachusetts

[33fromSD]

So Jim, just curious...how did you get Stewart Transport to highlight your delivery of your 33 HOT Rod in their youtube video (also on FFR's site)?

Kind of cool

[shmelty]

Hi Jim, When I decided to get a kit (still months away) I found your Youtube videos, quite by accident, I spent the better part of a week watch your build and can't wait for more. I found them very insightful. I plan on putting an LS3 GM E-rod engine in my with a TKO600. Nothing wrong with automatics, I had a 65 Mustang fastback 4 speed in my youth and I want to relive the moments lets say. I just hope my left knee will hold up. I've contemplated this for years and now I'm in a position to finally do it. Good luck with your build! I'll be watching. Bruce from Massachusetts

Hi Bruce, Where in Mass are you? We're in Bridgewater and pickup our kit this Friday (7/24/20).

/Sean

[Mastertech5]

TO shmelty. I'm near Worcester

[cob427sc]

I've built numerous cars (including 6 FFR cars) over my years starting in High School. Tried to budget most of them but usually gave up keeping tract about halfway through the build when I realized there was no hope meeting the original budget. Still enjoyed all the builds and basically now, if I can afford it and meets my goals, I just do it and don't worry about meeting any financial goal. Just want to meet my mental goal of what the build should be.

[NAZ]

I've learned from this thread that it costs more to build a car in AZ, and it's now clear to me, it's about twice as much if you live in Northern AZ.

My wife says all my projects take twice as long and cost double what I think it should. She's usually right.

[Street Rod Jim]

Curious, who has been supposedly giving you scare tactics in the options you chose - 3 link, 4 link, .... I've been following your build threads here and on FFCARS and I haven't seen anyone doing that.So where it's coming from?

Steve

I did a lot of research on the subject for me to make my own decisions on what to get and when I read all the responses to other builders like me that posed the question, 95% were all has to be three link no matter what the application of the person asking the question was going to use the car for. This was across the these and other blogs across the internet.

[Street Rod Jim]

So Jim, just curious...how did you get Stewart Transport to highlight your delivery of your 33 HOT Rod in their youtube video (also on FFR's site)?

Kind of cool

When we got to talking about what i was doing they hired me to produce a educational video/commercial for them. We just so happen to use my delivery since it was convenient and in my control production wise.

[Street Rod Jim]

I've learned from this thread that it costs more to build a car in AZ, and it's now clear to me, it's about twice as much if you live in Northern AZ.

My wife says all my projects take twice as long and cost double what I think it should. She's usually right.

I am happy to say that as of this moment, I am really coming in on budget due to the scrutiny I have put into this spreadsheet. The only thing it cost me was spending hours sitting in front of a screen losing my eye sight and getting fat. :eek: I forgot to factor that in on the spreadsheet! LOL

[33fromSD]

When we got to talking about what i was doing they hired me to produce a educational video/commercial for them. We just so happen to use my delivery since it was convenient and in my control production wise.

That's awesome.... good job on the video/commercial. Gives me a good idea if what to expect now when the big FFR hauler shows up in my neighborhood in about 6-7 weeks from now.

[Street Rod Jim]

Here is an AN fittings overview for people starting out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1x2hsRrbus

[Street Rod Jim]

I am losing the hand emergency brake and installing an actuator.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ82ymNmtis

[Street Rod Jim]

Still working on my engine side cover alignment issues.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76fHDzvzDTQ

[House Money]

Jim, what e-brake actuator are you using? I have only seen the E-stopp and it appears to be longer than what you are installing.

Thanks, Gary

[Street Rod Jim]

That's awesome.... good job on the video/commercial. Gives me a good idea if what to expect now when the big FFR hauler shows up in my neighborhood in about 6-7 weeks from now.

Congrats on the purchase!

[Street Rod Jim]

Jim, what e-brake actuator are you using? I have only seen the E-stopp and it appears to be longer than what you are installing.

Thanks, Gary
https://kit.co/StreetRodJim/electronics-poppers-actuators-switches

The description of my videos on Youtube has links to most of what I use; Parts, Supplies, & Tools.

[JimLev]

Jim, what do you do if your battery dies? Is there a manual release for the e-brake?

[Mastertech5]

Jim, On several other build thread I have seen others having the same problem. One guy, don't remember who, cut the lower panel vertically a couple feet back from the front and fit the front to the radiator frame and then glassed them back together at the cut. I also noticed that the lower panel is now 2 separate pieces from side to side. Previously they were one piece which made it kind of difficult to handle and fit.

[Street Rod Jim]

Jim, what do you do if your battery dies? Is there a manual release for the e-brake?

It doesn't take much juice to work this, so even if the battery was considered "dead" it would still work. I am not locking my trunk, so worst case you could use jumper cables.

[Street Rod Jim]

Rough cutting in the doors of the 33 Hot Rod V2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPUGOUox-Ag

[Street Rod Jim]

Trunk Lid Gapping on the 33 Hor Tod V2


https://youtu.be/3T1uSMmAyRg

[Street Rod Jim]

Preparing the 33 Hot Rod V2 for door gaps.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE1UAzI0xGY

[Street Rod Jim]

33 Hot Rod Grill back from the polisher.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5wDh1REZM

[JOP33]

Jim - Did you say $250? Don't be surprised when the Police show up at your place for that steal! I'd be interested in knowing if it is the Triple Coat (Copper-Nickel-Chrome) Process. What is your plan for the Roadster Window frame? I tried several polishes and the one that I have found to work the best is Meguiar's Motorcycle Metal Polish - extremely happy with the application and sheen, I use it on chrome & aluminum.

Build looks great, take care!

[progmgr1]

Jim - Did you say $250? Don't be surprised when the Police show up at your place for that steal! I'd be interested in knowing if it is the Triple Coat (Copper-Nickel-Chrome) Process. What is your plan for the Roadster Window frame? I tried several polishes and the one that I have found to work the best is Meguiar's Motorcycle Metal Polish - extremely happy with the application and sheen, I use it on chrome & aluminum.

Build looks great, take care!

IIRC, Jim said that the grill was polished for $250 and that it looked like chrome - not that it was chrome. Still, the great result he got for a low price persuaded me to go the same route. Keith

[JOP33]

IIRC, Jim said that the grill was polished for $250 and that it looked like chrome - not that it was chrome. Still, the great result he got for a low price persuaded me to go the same route. Keith

My miss...Guess I got caught up in the fact that it looked so good I didn't hear polish! Thanks for the correction.

[Street Rod Jim]

33 Hot Rod V2 Door Preparation III



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTWnusRJTVM

[Street Rod Jim]

Getting the doors aligned to start the gaps



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXY42j5qU9c

[Salty Chief 35]

Starting to look like a proper hot rod (even with a bow tie motor... lol)! Keep up the good work.
Respectfully,
Jeremie

[sethmark]

Starting to look like a proper hot rod (even with a bow tie motor... lol)! Keep up the good work.
Respectfully,
Jeremie


LS everything.

[narly1]

Seeing Mrs. Hod Rd Jim shoving a towel under the bottom of the door to raise it up made me think of this inflatable shim.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/winbag-inflatable-reusable-shim-300-lbs-/1001043193

Wondering if they could be used to help with the door fitment process...

[33fromSD]

I stopped wrestling doors years ago, and purchased something similar to this (paid a lot more back then). Dealing with heavy mustang and challenger doors this was a Godsend. Plan on using it on my 33 Hot Rood too.

https://www.amazon.com/Dragway-Tools-Hydraulic-Installer-Remover/dp/B004UC6NJ6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Automotive+door+jack&qid=1597690281&sr=8-3

[Mastertech5]

Just watched your newest You Tube video on your doors and I noticed, and you may know this, but your front tires are on the wrong sides. Directional tires. I feel bad for you and your body fitment issues especially trying to get help these days. I think it makes us all appreciate body shop techs. Carry on, you'll get through it and appreciate the work you've had to go through when you're driving it down the road with that big grin on your face!

[Street Rod Jim]

Starting to look like a proper hot rod (even with a bow tie motor... lol)! Keep up the good work.
Respectfully,
Jeremie
Thanks!

[Street Rod Jim]

I stopped wrestling doors years ago, and purchased something similar to this (paid a lot more back then). Dealing with heavy mustang and challenger doors this was a Godsend. Plan on using it on my 33 Hot Rood too.

https://www.amazon.com/Dragway-Tools-Hydraulic-Installer-Remover/dp/B004UC6NJ6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Automotive+door+jack&qid=1597690281&sr=8-3


I did not know they made something like this. Very cool and useful.

[Street Rod Jim]

Just watched your newest You Tube video on your doors and I noticed, and you may know this, but your front tires are on the wrong sides. Directional tires. I feel bad for you and your body fitment issues especially trying to get help these days. I think it makes us all appreciate body shop techs. Carry on, you'll get through it and appreciate the work you've had to go through when you're driving it down the road with that big grin on your face!

Thanks for the tip. I am not paying attention to direction at the moment since I am just holding weight up for the next two months. The only movement this car will experience soon is via rollers. LOL

[Street Rod Jim]

Pulling the LS engine out of the 33 Hot Rod.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HU1I7oouy8

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I will be prepping and priming the firewall of the FFR 33 Hot Rod V2.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3asEJZrN_Q

[colsen23153]

In your last video you said you were getting help to get the fitment of the doors correct. I was having a problem with the drivers side getting a even gap between the front and rear of the door. What was happening was the door latch inside was hitting the hex head of the door latch. A few inquiries later I found that isn't an unusual problem. The solution from FFR tech was to grind off the hex head of the bolt.

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That took care of the problem. I didn't need to do it on the passenger side but did it anyway to be constant.
Just some info and maybe advise. Cliff

[Street Rod Jim]

My friend Greg comes over to help with the body work on the 33 Hot Rod doors and hard top. Massive progress made.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZW9kToi6Sc

[Street Rod Jim]

Part II of my friend Greg helping me with the body work for the Hood, Side Cover and valance on the 33 Hot Rod.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgLDXHkDsM&t=200s

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the Torque Converter and Flexplate on my LS engine and 4l60e transmission: 33 Hot Rod


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpSN5u95MZI

[Street Rod Jim]

Following up from the last body work sessions, I start finessing the gaps around the car.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDs9ahpA9X0

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am installing the rear bike fenders on my 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuamTQrdbkY&t=5s

[Street Rod Jim]

Switching to the front bike fenders today of the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZiHci5p3Lk&t=210s

[Street Rod Jim]

For those of you that would like to get a better understanding of how I started ding the YouTube channel for my 33 Hot Rod build. The past, present, and future revealed.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6BTS9zyETw

[Street Rod Jim]

Moving the car today to have room to replace my garage doors. It hasn't moved in a year. While I had things cleaned out, I redid some organization storage in the garage.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3P8ZqemXA

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am digging deeper into installing the rear and front bike fenders on the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIXxBA8ZR2U

[Street Rod Jim]

Finishing my paint can shelf and adding a 60 gallon air compressor.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoBIhtlQiYs

[e36m3]

Hi Jim,
Nice air compressor. I recently installed a 60 gal compressor in my barn and have used it for some sand blasting.
I installed a filter and moisture trap at the air compressor and found that after running the sand blaster for a while that I still had moisture accumulating at the nozzle of the sand blaster.
I added a Milton Mini-Inline filter https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-1173-Disposable-Desiccant-Filter/dp/B000BVVDJ0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Mini+In+-+Line+Desiccant+Dryer&qid=1601310547&sr=8-1.
Living in humid Michigan, I found I had to replace the dissicant fairly often. My twin cylinder 60 gal compressor heats up which helps generate moisture.
Your multi stage compressor and dry Arizona climate should help reduce you use of dissicant.
It is so nice not to have to wait for the compressor to catch up anymore.

Thanks,

Andy

[Street Rod Jim]

I am putting most of my controls into the center console instead of the dash. In this video I design the panel and seal the wood in shellac.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=791UYqJqbtY

[Street Rod Jim]

I am bring the car outside to grind on the body.



https://youtu.be/ZjKVCXfrD3k

[j33ptj]

What software did you use for designing that panel?

[33fromSD]

Question for you Jim

I noticed you changed out your upper control arms on your 4-Link suspension that FFR supplied with adjustable upper control arms....where did you source those through?

Thanks, Jim

[Street Rod Jim]

What software did you use for designing that panel?
Sorry for the late reply. Front panel designer.

[Street Rod Jim]

Question for you Jim

I noticed you changed out your upper control arms on your 4-Link suspension that FFR supplied with adjustable upper control arms....where did you source those through?

Thanks, Jim
Sorry for the late reply. Factory Five made these.

[Street Rod Jim]

Painting the Firewall of the 33 Hot Rod V2 and all its trials and tribulations.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_8FuKDa1_4&t=8s

[Street Rod Jim]

Attempt number 2 of spraying the 33 Hot Rod V2 Firewall.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiapU2zKeyk&t=14s

[Street Rod Jim]

I spoke with my paint mentors and they told me how to correct my painting issues on the 33 Hot Rod Firewall.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMUihrnh-Do&t=630s

[Street Rod Jim]

Sanding down the clear coat of the 33 Hot Rod V2 Firewall.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXDT0Kw65rM

[Street Rod Jim]

Shaving down the door pin shank length and cutting the front bike fenders of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLSd2_gQI1c

[Street Rod Jim]

Front Bike Fender shaping and cutting on the 33 Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjVabfjhfQI&t=38s

[Street Rod Jim]

In this video I fiberglass in a area to hold a rivnut in place. Unfortunately a hard place to get into.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WA8wn7j5sU

[Street Rod Jim]

Time to Cut & Buff The Firewall Paint of the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3roD-Y1ZDg

[Street Rod Jim]

Attempt two of cutting and buffing the firewall paint to get the deep scratches out.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju1aZr4cP8o&t=13s

[Street Rod Jim]

Sanding the front bike fenders to get them ready for paint. 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc36uPvS28o

[Street Rod Jim]

Knocking out some of the small nuances to get to the big stuff.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXRJSiQt75g

[Street Rod Jim]

Firewall installation on the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdrV8sWBUNU&t=5s

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the hood latch of the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qv0JfQyPZ0

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the floor panels and insulation on the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKyEtXUThaI&t=2s

[Street Rod Jim]

Navigating the door adjustments of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZxFbuPW-FA&t=369s

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I an working on finalizing all the bike fenders of the 33 Hot Rod V2. I thought I was done with the front fenders but i was told it was not good enough yet. Let's finish this.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9HBv2YV_Wg

[Street Rod Jim]

Working on a hidden dash mount for the 33 Hot Rod V2



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN4gIMfa0d4

[Street Rod Jim]

Working the twist of out the doors. It takes Time, Time and more TIME!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM0w4c8hg9c

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the power windows of the 33 Hot Rod V2



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[Street Rod Jim]

Adding the side window glass into my 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTeGvX5ISdU&t=54s

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the LS engine back into the FFR 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0TG4nn-H0

[Street Rod Jim]

Verifying the pinon angle of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvWv0LzdNPQ&t=2s

[Street Rod Jim]

The official Lower control arm update for the 33 Hot Rod V2. Not!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcNkgjdb7TE&t=6s

[Street Rod Jim]

Getting ready to wire the car, but I have to install the exhaust to make sure I have clearance.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZirFri2GI

[Street Rod Jim]

Wiring the fuel pump and gas level sender of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpFJLBIelaY

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing the driveshaft of the 33 Hot Rod V2 with LS engine and 4L60e transmission.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GrHs-X_V4k

[Street Rod Jim]

Installing a Holley Terminator X into the 33 Hot Rod V2 with LS engine and 4L60e transmission.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fMxA6Y7d-Y

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I install my Eddie Motorsport S Drive System.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sxBM6sGOM

[Street Rod Jim]

Cleaning up the 33 Hot Rod Wiring Harness



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6gXh-jAg04

[Street Rod Jim]

A full dive into understanding, designing and testing the wiring system of the 33 hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEKwUZQr-_I

[Street Rod Jim]

I start making some mini harness to make some clean runs.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDqdsSHl3M

[Street Rod Jim]

Door and Window Replay design.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nxhSMxfw0o

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I dig into the Heater Control Valve Wiring.



https://youtu.be/sGBWHPN0zGc

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I reroute the LS engine harness on the FFR 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnZTU7kkK2g

[Street Rod Jim]

I decided a while ago to make a center console and put all my switches and controls into it. Today I get to wire it all in to place.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ijR5YOA_Rg

[Street Rod Jim]

Now that everything is prewired, I have to integrate it into the main harness for the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeHptV63edE&t=8s

[Street Rod Jim]

SInce I have limited room in the dash, I am making a custom harness to the back of the car for all my relays.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da_x_5tcPfg&t=1s

[Street Rod Jim]

Now that the harness is in, I can add the relays. These control the doors and windows of the FFR 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb49X2fsLvY

[Street Rod Jim]

Finally I have to get the tail lights and other cables sorted it out in the trunk of the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5k1jhnh_cI

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I finalize my wheel spacers and cut the radiator lower hose.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Beg9lDxfM6w&t=81s

[Street Rod Jim]

I finally get to start adding my reservoirs and dipstick on the 33 Hot Rod



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neefaf1_fuo&t=16s

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I wires up the trunk area of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQhvTT03yQs&t=8s

[Street Rod Jim]

Due to remote coils I have to custom make my ignition wires.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAO_Enjypd4

[Street Rod Jim]

My LS driveshaft that fits a 33 Hot Rod V1 does not work for V2. It needs to be lengthened.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag-dObe_o2g

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am adding my trans cooler line on a 4l65e.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExjIBnykbUg

[Street Rod Jim]

Adding custom reverse tail lights ot the FFR 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9FPbG90yM

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am getting the heater control valve, radiator hose and Air intake put together.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmP179NBLbQ&t=56s

[Street Rod Jim]

Mounting the dash on the 33 Hot Rod without screws showing.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVXPsJ_jFy4&t=89s

[Street Rod Jim]

Adding the Lokar Shifter and Oil Dip Stick on the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3daOU7rbic

[Street Rod Jim]

Adding the rear exhaust and trunk panel of the 33 Hot Rod V2.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abQPxVAcSbo&t=161s

[Street Rod Jim]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Kit Car Talk with Street Rod Jim 3



https://youtu.be/yKWS9QX0ad0

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am adding in a rear harness safety bracket.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0EkM3YvVd0&t=337s

[Street Rod Jim]

Adding gauges and switches to the dash and center console.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCFt4GALCg

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am wiring up the gauges and reworking the looms.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoZbR6sfgIk

[Street Rod Jim]

I found a great tool to flare brake lines perfectly.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnnSFWiVqgA

[Street Rod Jim]

Today I am installing the electrical components of the car.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m69hCSsaOFo