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

[Street Rod Jim]

Tim also provided me with the arched trunk supports.

[Mastertech5]

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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[Street Rod Jim]

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...

[Street Rod Jim]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Carpet & Seat Belts

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Waterfall & Roll Bar

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

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

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

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

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Window Stops & Alignment

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Windshield Modified & Installed

[JimLev]

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.

[33fromSD]

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.

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

[progmgr1]

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

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

[JimLev]

I’ll give both of those a try.

[Just 1 More]

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

Where and How did you install it?

[progmgr1]

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

[e36m3]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Windshield Modified & Installed

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

[Street Rod Jim]

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

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

[Street Rod Jim]

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

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Mud Flaps

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

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

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Window Templates

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Clean Up - Updates

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Weatherstripping