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

Tim also provided me with the arched trunk supports.

Jim, I was watching your assembly video when you were trying to figure out the heater hose configuration. I ordered 2-45 degree Vintage Air hose fittings from Amazon for the firewall engine bay side and used the 90 degree ones on the inside to attach to the heater core. I had to bend the 90 degree ones slightly more to get them to line up better. Tighten them up on the bulkhead fittings and use a rag on it to protect your hand. Tighten them opposite of the installed position and push until it gets to where you want it. You can eyeball the angle with the heater core pipes that way. It takes some effort to do.
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Jim, I was watching your assembly video when you were trying to figure out the heater hose configuration. I ordered 2-45 degree Vintage Air hose fittings from Amazon for the firewall engine bay side and used the 90 degree ones on the inside to attach to the heater core. I had to bend the 90 degree ones slightly more to get them to line up better. Tighten them up on the bulkhead fittings and use a rag on it to protect your hand. Tighten them opposite of the installed position and push until it gets to where you want it. You can eyeball the angle with the heater core pipes that way. It takes some effort to do.
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Thanks for the info...

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Lizard Skin Sound Control & Ceramic


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5vs9bnybQ

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Painted Carpet Trim & Heater Hose


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlNAgX4hM9g

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Painted Body On The Frame

https://youtu.be/6vPMyHn9gpA

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Paint Inside Trunk - HVAC Heater


https://youtu.be/p20FDVptRs4

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Trunk Floor Panels & Center Console Fitment


https://youtu.be/xNSfFZ4z9BY

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Sealing Console & Buffing Dash

https://youtu.be/ngckB6kCK94

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Building Dash, Black Out Fenders & Buffing Panels


https://youtu.be/X-I7ePGi7x4

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Valance Installation & Building Doors


https://youtu.be/d_UtD6nvXzU

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Installing & Aligning Trunk Lid - Carpet


https://youtu.be/QWySo9BRmz0

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Custom Center Console Switch Panel


https://youtu.be/WPkxzsXVsbw

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Program Wireless Remote & Door Panels


https://youtu.be/XiQm8_6L5co

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Doors, Fenders, & Side Panels


https://youtu.be/rlG0rMHxPwE

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - HVAC Vents, Paint Parts


https://youtu.be/mYdo3ON_Sl4

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Buffing Critical Areas Before Hard Top


https://youtu.be/3xd_YcB4QQs

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Carpet & Seat Belts


https://youtu.be/Bw_rZE8FKi8

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Waterfall & Roll Bar


https://youtu.be/E7elxh1AM74

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Installing Hard Top After Paint


https://youtu.be/hgZnq91A9GU

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Big Issue - Tear Down


https://youtu.be/S7VfD3nY9V0

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Let's Build It Back Up


https://youtu.be/POkUBaUhnd0

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Hard Top, Side Panels, & Cold Drive


https://youtu.be/0IaBCfYzm8s

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Window Stops & Alignment


https://youtu.be/QKwAcZby1_E

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Windshield Modified & Installed


https://youtu.be/C2CsqBRAbHs

I feel you pain with the tops of the side windows. I’ve got the side to seal pretty well but what I find is the 1/8” gap at the top gets larger the faster you drive.
The wind pulls the glass out. Maybe I’ll try that double seal you mentioned.

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I feel you pain with the tops of the side windows. I’ve got the side to seal pretty well but what I find is the 1/8” gap at the top gets larger the faster you drive.
The wind pulls the glass out. Maybe I’ll try that double seal you mentioned.

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There is an "L-shapped Channel" I've seen that may work for you guys with a sealing issue. I don't have the top or windows so I'm not sure if this would work or not, but I've seen guys use them on other classic car restoration projects and it worked well there.

Here is what I'm talking about (not saying buy from Amazon, just providing the link as an example --> https://www.amazon.com/52-49Ft-Strip...016256&sr=8-10

Jim

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The wind pulls the glass out. Maybe I’ll try that double seal you mentioned.

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My guess is that the wind builds pressure inside the cabin when you drive fast, pushing the windows out. I installed a pressure vent from a Ford pickup to see if I could avoid that problem. I don't know how well it works since I'm not on the road yet, but it seemed worth the $17 investment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RPXQR93...roduct_details

Keith HR #894

I’ll give both of those a try.

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My guess is that the wind builds pressure inside the cabin when you drive fast, pushing the windows out. I installed a pressure vent from a Ford pickup to see if I could avoid that problem. I don't know how well it works since I'm not on the road yet, but it seemed worth the $17 investment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RPXQR93...roduct_details

Keith HR #894

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Where and How did you install it?

I cut a closely sized hole in the aluminum panel that normally provides battery access. The vent just snapped in. I may add a bead of silicone sealer after final assembly.

Keith HR #894

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Windshield Modified & Installed


https://youtu.be/C2CsqBRAbHs

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Hi Jim
Did you get any video of the the tape and sealant getting added during the windshield final installation?
Car is looking good!

Thanks,
Andy

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Hi Jim
Did you get any video of the the tape and sealant getting added during the windshield final installation?
Car is looking good!

Thanks,
Andy

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There is nothing special. Put tape in, added windshield, then glued around it and you are seeing him wipe off the excess.

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Royal Purple Ice (Overheating)


https://youtu.be/33HjeiLCLjU?si=zzzQfbvm1qV2WOHH

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Mud Flaps


https://youtu.be/87NM1OhEthc?si=T-ecnLpcdGI9uPGF

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Updates & Upholstered Door Panels


https://youtu.be/KGsJ9kFxAs8?si=htKszVr0vsYw4_wP

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Paint Correction & Touch Ups


https://youtu.be/Bu1A4Jpos2E?si=OABJ_FuodOVHGanj

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Window Templates


https://youtu.be/bIMOlFCluTg?si=IJuNUAIlBrtLtPgf

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Clean Up - Updates


https://youtu.be/xXDW4OsjMDA?si=2sb14_Zlt1foweTj

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Weatherstripping


https://youtu.be/kSvOrHs88IY?si=pWj20cxJiecAEpvA