Thanks, this is a fun project !!
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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod
- Thread starter Boz1911
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Thanks, this is a fun project !!
Got my firewall, rear springs, and the fuel tank vent yesterday and since I was off today I feel like I got a lot done, including setting her on the ground for the first time. I did the 10-32 button head bolt thing to install the firewall and stole the idea of one set of bolts to overlap the top and bottom pieces. I mounted the master cylinder reservoir also. I would feel more comfortable with separate reservoirs. My transmission will be here tomorrow so the next goal is to install the engine and trans. Even though I started the wiring harness I feel having the engine installed will dictate where a lot of stuff ends up and is routed. I also do not have my steering column yet. My overall impression so far is the car is basically a 33 body sitting on a race-car chassis. Personally I think it's a great combo. The frame is a work of art and the majority of the parts are better than adequate. I wish there were a few less "imported" parts, but guess the cost would be higher. With the manual, online manual and the build threads things have been relatively easy so far. The build threads have saved me a lot of headaches and prevented some mistakes. I've been using upgraded hardware when I think it's needed but that's about it as far as "customizing" goes so far. My main goal is to build a good solid car to start with, I figure I can customize later on. I really hope I can do this again, I've learned a lot and enjoyed almost every minute
FedEx was very good to me today and left me a brand new Tremec 600. I fitted the bellhousing. knowing it would very tight the first install. Hopefully it will be easier the second time.
One observation: First, these things are heavy, or I'm gettin' old because I've been on my back and installed manual transmissions in the driveway by myself without too much strain. Of course that was 30 years ago.
One observation: First, these things are heavy, or I'm gettin' old because I've been on my back and installed manual transmissions in the driveway by myself without too much strain. Of course that was 30 years ago.
Wish you were closer I have a trans floor jack with a cradle I could let you use..DD
Thanks. That reminds me I have a motorcycle jack that would be helpful when I mate the trans and engine.
Yep got one of those to and also have a floor jack with the big face plate,,,Back when they really made a bullet proof jacks..I believe it or not have jacked up the front of a 50 ft trailer to put blocks under it...Good luck with you project!! DD
