Factory Five 33 Hot Rod

[Boz1911]

It took me way longer than I expected but finally a functioning door.

 

[Boz1911]

Been working like a dog on these damn doors. I watched videos, consulted the online and paper manuals and they are stiil a PITA. I do have them both mounted and functioning but they both still need some minor tweaking. I finally had to move on to something else and got the hood fitting pretty well and also the trunk.

 

[shadowchaser59]

may have to have it setting on the floor before you can get them adjusted. even though it looks sitting level still may be a little torqued.

 

[Boz1911]

may have to have it setting on the floor before you can get them adjusted. even though it looks sitting level still may be a little torqued.

The way this body is mounted I'm not sure that will make a difference but it might. I had to sleep on it but I realized there is another adjustment at the rear of the door that should help with alignment.

 

[Boz1911]

A couple of evenings and finally a functioning hood.

 

[pdm]

Looking good!
Body work is definitely the scariest part of one of these builds

 

[Tex06]

Looking good!
Body work is definitely the scariest part of one of these builds

Body work isn't that bad with this, there's no paint, it's all fresh (unrusted!!!) steel. Granted, I probably do more of this than most home gearheads, but really, you can make whatever tweaks you want with little to no problems.

 

[Boz1911]

Last night and this morning, got the windshield mounted and the front lower cowl just about finished.

 

[Boz1911]

Body work isn't that bad with this, there's no paint, it's all fresh (unrusted!!!) steel. Granted, I probably do more of this than most home gearheads, but really, you can make whatever tweaks you want with little to no problems.

I will admit the fiberglass does sand easily but it sure does itch.....

 

[shadowchaser59]

all this work and the garage is still spotless. the factory five is looking like it needs a test drive.