My 33 ford is on order. The trigger has been pulled!

[Jeff33Ford]

Options
34575 - Powder coated chassis
33462 - Installing Ford 289/302/351W Engine
- Installing Automatic Transmission: (Default configuration)
34050 - 28 spline driveshaft for 302/351W/4.6L/5.0L Coyote with 2015 IRS and T5, AOD, or Tremec 3550 Transmission
16325 - Black Vinyl Roadster Seats
34058 - 2015 Mustang-based Independent Rear Suspension Kit with KONI coil-overs, tubular lower control arms, and CV axles
15945 - 2015-2017 Mustang IRS Manual Driveshaft Adapter
34838 - '33 Grill with Hood and Engine Side Covers
34090 - Hot Rod Spread Rear Exit Exhaust – Polished stainless with 2 oval tips, located under tail lights
33650 - Upgrade: Tilt Steering Column, Chrome Plated
34075 - Electric Power Assist Steering

Got a 2019 IRS with 16k for a great deal. So one part - check
Going to find a deal on an AOD and rebuild it myself.
Hopefully run into a deal on a long block, if anyone knows of one LMK.
Plenty of time to figure it all out with the long backups....

Thanks for all the advice in the forum that pushed me over the edge!
Jeff

[bil1024]

Congrats! IRS was 16K ?

[RoadRacer]

Well done! Welcome to the club.



Congrats! IRS was 16K ?

With 16k mileage perhaps?

[progmgr1]

Welcome to the madness!

Keith HR #894

[Jeff33Ford]

Congrats! IRS was 16K ?

LOL I am really addicted if I paid 16K for an IRS. But hey I have done some pretty stupid stuff!

[Jeff33Ford]

Well done! Welcome to the club.




With 16k mileage perhaps?

Thanks and you guessed it..

[Jeff33Ford]

Welcome to the madness!

Keith HR #894

Thanks Keith and I for sure welcome it.

[33fromSD]

Welcome Jeff, you're going to have a blast. What is the lead-time now-a-days from FFR for the 33? When I got mine it was pretty good, around 3 months (ordered at the end of June '20 had it in my garage by end Sept '20).

I finished a puzzle last night with an older truck on it (Its a Fall / Winter thing to do to keep me busy when I'm not working on vehicles) any my wife noted she really loved that truck in it so I said you know, FFR has a 35 truck kit just like it that would be cool to build some time. I pulled up FFRs website and showed it to her and I was thinking she would just blow off that comment but instead she said " Wow, that's really cool, do some research on it, price it out how you'd like to build it, and once you finish the 55 F100 Pickup you're currently working on, we may have to seriously think about ordering it.".

I love being married to a woman who appreciates classic cars / trucks.

Jim

The puzzle she saw:
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The Current status of the 55 F100 (Getting there).
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[edwardb]

Congratulations! Sounds like a great build. You won't regret going with IRS. Rebuilding your own AOD? Now that's hardcore.

Paul B.

[Jeff33Ford]

Welcome Jeff, you're going to have a blast. What is the lead-time now-a-days from FFR for the 33? When I got mine it was pretty good, around 3 months (ordered at the end of June '20 had it in my garage by end Sept '20).

I finished a puzzle last night with an older truck on it (Its a Fall / Winter thing to do to keep me busy when I'm not working on vehicles) any my wife noted she really loved that truck in it so I said you know, FFR has a 35 truck kit just like it that would be cool to build some time. I pulled up FFRs website and showed it to her and I was thinking she would just blow off that comment but instead she said " Wow, that's really cool, do some research on it, price it out how you'd like to build it, and once you finish the 55 F100 Pickup you're currently working on, we may have to seriously think about ordering it.".

I love being married to a woman who appreciates classic cars / trucks.

Jim

The puzzle she saw:
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The Current status of the 55 F100 (Getting there).
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Nice work on the 55. Very nice suspension upgrade. I had a 52 F3. I really love those trucks but they are not comfortable without a lot of investment. I left the I beam on mine because it was a 3/4 ton truck and did not want to alter it. Had the original flathead in it and it ran great but 80hp for that big truck took a while to get going. I really like the FFR truck but I know I would not fit in that one.
I went and looked at a member truck on here and it was cool as hell. Going to be fun to work on something I do not have to cut out rust and sand blast and etc.....
I have did a lot of early mustangs back in the day.

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[33fromSD]

Nice work on the 55. Very nice suspension upgrade. I had a 52 F3. I really love those trucks but they are not comfortable without a lot of investment. I left the I beam on mine because it was a 3/4 ton truck and did not want to alter it. Had the original flathead in it and it ran great but 80hp for that big truck took a while to get going. I really like the FFR truck but I know I would not fit in that one.
I went and looked at a member truck on here and it was cool as hell. Going to be fun to work on something I do not have to cut out rust and sand blast and etc.....
I have did a lot of early mustangs back in the day.

155168

We have way too many mustangs right now (65 coupe, 66 cone, 67 cone, two 68 coupes, 69 cone, 2016 GT/CS Conv.), my wife loves them.

If you've never done fiberglass, the 33 will add another bit of experience in your tool belt. I found that I really liked working with fiberglass when I built my 33. Messy as all get out when it comes time to sand / prep for paint but fixing issues / tweaking during the build & mockup is pretty straight forward.

Jim

[RoadRacer]

We have way too many mustangs right now (65 coupe, 66 cone, 67 cone, two 68 coupes, 69 cone, 2016 GT/CS Conv.), my wife loves them.

This is where we need a LOL or open-mouth button. 7 mustangs?.. You may have a problem ;)

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations!

[33fromSD]

This is where we need a LOL or open-mouth button. 7 mustangs?.. You may have a problem ;)

A problem indeed James!! :)

Soon to be 8 actually since my wife just lept over to the dark side and ordered an e-Mustang. Should be here in Dec. I told her fine, but I will never refer to it as a "Mustang" or a "Mach" since those two words should NEVER be associated with an electric vehicle. We agreed to refer to it going forward as "emm".

........Sigh!! :rolleyes:

Jim

[Jeff33Ford]

Welcome Jeff, you're going to have a blast. What is the lead-time now-a-days from FFR for the 33? When I got mine it was pretty good, around 3 months (ordered at the end of June '20 had it in my garage by end Sept '20).


I was told 8 months out. ugg plenty of time to find an engine I guess.

[33fromSD]

I was told 8 months out. ugg plenty of time to find an engine I guess.

Wow, welcome to the impacts of COVID I guess. Kind of sucks, but it will be worth it.

Jim

[Brastic]

One of the bonuses from working from home is that I get the drive the fun cars more. I have been driving the hot rod 2-3 times a week. With the terrible roads around my house, having the IRS is huge.

[Jeff33Ford]

One of the bonuses from working from home is that I get the drive the fun cars more. I have been driving the hot rod 2-3 times a week. With the terrible roads around my house, having the IRS is huge.

Good to know. Funny I picked this up at the freight company yesterday. You can tell I am excited to get going. I at least have to something to look at.
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Now on the prowl for a cheap AOD I can rebuild.

[narly1]

Rebuilding your own AOD? Now that's hardcore.

Paul B.

Congrats indeed.

And +1 regarding rebuilding your own automatic transmission.

Trans and paint are the only two aspects of the build that I won't take on for myself when the time comes.

Earl

[Jeff33Ford]

Congrats indeed.

And +1 regarding rebuilding your own automatic transmission.

Trans and paint are the only two aspects of the build that I won't take on for myself when the time comes.

Earl

Plan on doing both. The only thing I may out source is the long block. Only because it seems to be just a cheap to buy one these days. I have not sources parts in a long time. I am shocked on prices of parts. I am keeping my eye out if someone post one around me.

[JimLev]

Congrats Jeff. Sounds like you pretty much bought what I did except for the engine/tranny.
Nice to see you have the IRS.

[HVACMAN]

Congratulations Jeff and welcome to the dark side. I hope you find this one of the most challenging and rewarding things you have ever done.

[narly1]

Congrats on getting your kit on order!

My advice would be to get that long block on order sooner than later. My engine build has taken ~2 years to complete, the longest lead time factors being the machine shop work, and the heads/EFI deliveries.

Engine piece part deliveries are horrendous right now, especially if they're performance grade.

Earl

[Turbo]

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Congratulations on your fun car.

[Jeff33Ford]

So pulled the trigger on the long block order. After a lot of research and discussions with Chad at Tri-Star on what parts are used I ordered the following:
347-ford-stroker-400-hp-390-torque (https://www.tristarengines.com/performance/ford/347/347-ford-stroker-400-hp-390-torque-street-complete-dyno-d-hp-crate-engine-with-high-performance-aluminum-heads)

With the following options:
Fox Body Oil Pan
Holley EFI with Fuel Pump
MSD 6AL Box and 8202 Coil

What parts are used in the Engine Assy:
• Scat cast steel crank
• 4340 Forged connecting rods with ARP cap screws
• DSS Racing forged pistons
• Moly rings
• Clevite main and rod bearings
• True roller double roller timing set
• Howards 222755-12 hydraulic roller camshaft - Lift: .533 / .544, Duration @ .050: 225 / 231, Centerline: 108
• Tri Star HP aluminum heads - Actually speedmaster brand
• 2.02 stainless intake valves
• 1.60 stainless exhaust valves
• HP valve springs
• Roller rocker arms
• Hardened pushrods
• Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold
• MSD distributor - 8598
• Autolite spark plugs
• MSD spark plug wires
• Tri Star Polished aluminum valve covers
• Aluminum timing cover
• HD 28oz Harmonic Balancer
• Melling oil pump and screen