Peter's '35 Hot Rod Truck - #294

Ordered 9/23/2024
Paid 10/23/2024
Shipped 11/9/2024
Delivered 11/21/2024

Color: TBD. Initial plan is a sibling to my 33 Hot Rod (Red Velvet with Black fenders and roof)
Wheels and Tires: TBD
FFR Options

• Full Fenders
• Wilwood Brakes
• LS Engine (Details TBD)
• 4LXX Automatic
• Power Steering
• FFR Powder coated frame
• Bucket seats
• A/C (FFR)
• EFI option
• Stake Pockets
• Aluminum Bed Kit
• Moser Rear

Planned additions

• Holley Terminator Max
• Dakota Digital gauges and other options
• Lokar Shifter
• Other electronic gadgets
• Center Console
• Custom Dash
• Other interior customization
• Power Brakes
• Custom stakes in bed
• Rear exit exhaust

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2cx-9C521tI

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Next steps are inventory and design a frame to be able to move the chassis around.

Congratulations. Let the fun begin.

Congratulations. Your build sounds a lot like mine. Build thread link in my sig line just in case you haven't seen it. Having had the FFR heat/A-C in my Coupe, which is "OK" but could be better, I opted for a Vintage Air system in my truck build. A significant improvement. Both in cooling capacity plus the ducts are controlled. There's plenty of room for it, unlike the Coupe. Maybe it's too late if you've already received the FFR system. But throwing it out there. Good luck with your build.

I wanted to have a dolly to move the frame around before I got wheels and tires.
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If you want more details, let me know and I'll send a PDF of the final version.

For fun you can watch here.
https://youtu.be/XtcdMfvsOAU

Got though the review of all the boxes in one long day.

Only a couple of small things missing and I know they will be taken care of. POL list is not long either.

• New inventory system has nice labels and reports
• Boxes are well packed as usual!
• Emergency Brake has been redesigned but manual has not been updated yet.

Getting the boxes organized and consolidated. Some now on the upper shelves as well.
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Hi Folks
Once I decided to order a 35 Truck, I knew I wanted to get a rendering from Julio.
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www.jcarcustom.com

I completed my frame dolly (ground down some welds, put vinyl around support points).
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I decided to prepare the bottom panels as one of the first things. This make drilling a lot easier. There is not that will go through these areas anyway, so doing it first has no issues.
https://youtu.be/7ATzvP0i5R4

Hey Peter! Is very awesome to see the progress of your car here! I will follow and see all the progress. Thank you very much to share my work with the others members!

I wanted to install the floor while i could still flip the chassis over pretty easily. This frame is bigger and heavier than the Hot Rod, so the hoist came in handy.

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Completed
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https://youtu.be/ZTgp5Q4DEWQ

It's been a few years since I did the front suspension on the Hot Rod, so I needed to double check all of the steps in the process.
Put the rubber pieces into the suspension parts and then slide in the lubricated steel core.
On the rear shock note you can move the clip up so you have more adjustment to raise the rear ride height.

Here's some comments on the changes I noted. https://youtu.be/7_O2NMZnltA

Pieces laid out ready to install Attachment 207316
I had to look around to confirm the shock location. 2610--> Front (shorter) 2611--> Rear (longer) Attachment 207317
Assembled shocks Attachment 207322

I trimmed and touched up the frame to clear the rack in the lower position Attachment 207318

The top spacers needed to be slimmed down a bit because of the powder coating.Attachment 207319

Added the Steering stuff and it's good for now. Lower ball joint kit is POL.Attachment 207321

Next up is some assembly of the brakes (Wilwood) and planning for power brakes.

The Rear Lower Control arms were on my POL list and arrived yesterday. They included a design change to include a larger front rod end. It looks good and fit as expected. A little persuasion is always needed to get the ends into position. Also, you may need to scrape out the holes where the powder coating makes the bolt fit a bit tight.

I also had to drill out the hole in the Moser rear end bracket for the panhard rod to connect.

Here you can see the new Rod End spacers and the 3/8 stainless spacers. 2 were in my kit so I used some leftover tube to create a couple more spacers for the other side.
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The shocks needed only fit a single .32 spacer to fit them into the arm. I think a couple of .16 spacers would be better. Attachment 207519
Here's an overview of how it looks now. Attachment 207521

Comments welcome.

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Originally Posted by peterh226

The shocks needed only fit a single .32 spacer to fit them into the arm. I think a couple of .16 spacers would be better. Attachment 207519

Comments welcome.

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I ended up using both spacers on each shock. Just took a little time to grind them down on the bench grinder. Used needle nose Locking pliers to hold and easily removed enough material to space the shock evenly in the control arm.

I did the same for the top shock mount as well.

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Originally Posted by Guardm16

I ended up using both spacers on each shock. Just took a little time to grind them down on the bench grinder. Used needle nose Locking pliers to hold and easily removed enough material to space the shock evenly in the control arm.

I did the same for the top shock mount as well.

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Yup, I have ground down quite a few of these as well. Also, sometimes you can spread the mount a bit. In this case it’s a bigger difference - I think I need a total of about .4 instead of .64 from 2 spacers. Just looking for some other folks experience with the new tube based arms.

Got the rear suspension spacers made up (.21" for each) and installed so shocks are in place.
Front Wilwoods are safety wired and installed.
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Rear Brakes were a bit more challenging as the clearance between the caliper mounting bracket and the rotor is really tight.
I used the "B" option to count the adapter plate between the rear end (Moser from Factory Five) and the Caliper adapter. I have 4 washers stacked there right now
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That gives me .025" clearance between the rotor and bracket.
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The right side has a bit more clearance (.063").
How many spacers did you use?

I had to go count them for you

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Four it is!

I have the same setup, Moser Rear end and the Wilwood brakes.

I even tried the bracket both ways (Step on the inside v. step on the outside) This was the only way to make it work.

Thanks Guardm16
Good to confirm. My Hot Rod has the same brakes and only needed 2 washers and I think has a little more clearance.
Now on to the next steps...

This project is awaiting the finish of my Camaro resto-mod project for a friend.

Blueprint package
- LS 376 with cast intake
- ZF 8HP70 transmission

I'm going to be a guinea pig for the ZF transmission, but I have this transmission in other cars and it is really impressive.

Blueprint includes the electronic shifter and controller.

Will continue with details as I learn more.

I know this is an old thread, but I'm curious about how the ZF transmission fit. Any updates?

Waiting on delivery. Will be back with the build soon. Working other projects!!!

After a long wait for calibration and tuning it has finally arrived.
Check out unboxing here: https://youtu.be/751qihdLQlo
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The LS is essentially the same as you see in all of the other builds. Heater tubes still point at the frame!
The 8HP fits with very minor trimming around the frame transmission mounting area.
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I will add pictures of the cooler lines once I get the parts. The cooler fittings will be very close to the transmission tunnel, but everything else will fit OK.

There are a lot of additional considerations that I'm just starting to explore.
- Electronic shifter (BMW style) is included.
- ECU and TCU Tuning is intended to be used as provided by BluePrint. ZF did the transmission programming.
- Driveshaft TBD
- Gauges and other data sources TBD

Stay tuned. I am preparing an installation guide based on my experience with this as I go. Let me know if you need a copy and I'll start a mailing list.

I’m heavy considering using the 8HP70, good to see that it fits with out too much work

Have you decided on what gear ratio you’re going to use? I suspect it will need to be in the low 3’s

I got the Moser option with the 3.55 gears.
The BluePrint solution is as close to a turnkey as you are going to get with this transmission. There are several build your own options, but it will get complicated quick.
Welcome to the party!

The ZF fits with minor trimming around the mount.
The centerline of the Yoke is several inches ahead of locations for other transmissions (4LE, TREMEC).
I'm prototyping a shifter mount and will be willing to provide to others if interested. Working on adjustability and fit right now.
Transmission Mount
FFR supports Ford mounts, but the ZF is set up with GM Spacing. So I got a TH400 style mount and drilled some holes.
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Installed
Attachment 227964 This results in about 3/8 clearance between the yoke and the floor.
Shifter Mount
Attachment 227963 The Shifter boot has clips about 80mm above the base of the shifter. So, a housing or center console will probably be needed.
Oil Cooler Fitting
Attachment 227965 Attachment 227966 This is a great fitting from Domiworks to provide maximum clearance to the tunnel. I'm hoping to be able to get a bit more foot room by using this fitting. Number 22001007 - Jag/Land Rover variation.

Next up is the driveshaft.

Your third picture of the trans mount in the chassis. I flipped the FFR mount pad/bracket thinky so that it raised the tail without a big spacer and also made the bolts accessible from underneath.