Build #422 Underway

[crspdsk8]

Looks Awesome Mike!! I just go karted mine for the 1st time this past Sunday and seeing how well yours turns out is keeping me motivated to get the car finished. I have been really busy and have not really had any time to keep my build thread updated but I have a couple quick questions.
As you know I am also running a 700r4 but I am completely lost on how to hook up the tranny to the harness for the speedometer. The part that FFR supplied is of course for a Ford and not a chevy. If you can help me with how to get what I need and how you hooked yours up would be appreciated.

Also, I really like your center console and is exactly what I was wanting to do. Do you buy that somewhere or build it yourself?

Congrats on your success in building you car!

Charles

[Mike6568]

Thanks Charles, it's been very rewarding seeing it come together. I was looking at your build pics this morning and it's looking very good, nice wheel/tire combination! I think what you're looking for is a "pulse generator" to convert the 700R4's cable port on the drivers side of the transmission to an electronic 16,000 pulse signal that the electronic speedometer can read (About $70). I started out this way and had it all wired up and working, but accidentally pulled the wires out of the unit when I removed the tranny tunnel one time during the build. If you go this route, I believe you will also need to calibrate the speedometer as well. Instead, I went with an Autometer GPS module (Part 5289) that works with the FFR gauges (plug n play), this eliminated any connection to the transmission, and no calibration. It was easy to hook up and works great.

As for the console, I had a local auto upholstery shop design and build it for the car.

[crspdsk8]

Thanks Mike for the info! The GPS route sounds like it may be the way to go. With that unit, is there an antenna that needs to be run to the outside of the car or does it all mount under the dash? I will have to look that up.

My thoughts on the counsel were that I would have to go to a shop to have one built, but just wanted to check 1st to see if there was a source who already make them to fit.

Thanks again,
Charles

[Arrowhead]

Looks great Mike! I think you did a fantastic job, I'm hoping you can get to the Syracuse show with it so I can see it in person.

[Mike6568]

Yes, there is an antenna that needs a visible sight line to the sky. Although it did seem to work laying on the console with the hardtop on. There is also a small unit that I Velcro'd behind the dash.

Thanks Mike for the info! The GPS route sounds like it may be the way to go. With that unit, is there an antenna that needs to be run to the outside of the car or does it all mount under the dash? I will have to look that up.

My thoughts on the counsel were that I would have to go to a shop to have one built, but just wanted to check 1st to see if there was a source who already make them to fit.

Thanks again,
Charles

[Mike6568]

I was planning on it but saw that it can't go in until Sunday since it is a 2013? What do you recommend?

Looks great Mike! I think you did a fantastic job, I'm hoping you can get to the Syracuse show with it so I can see it in person.

[Arrowhead]

Don't even worry about it, that is not the intent of the year cutoff. No one will hassle you about it. Heck, they even had a FFR hot rod built as the giveaway car a couple of years ago. When you register for the show, fill it out as a 1933 Ford. I've had my car there multiple times (registered 2010) and have seen others there as well.

[Mike6568]

Great news, I'll be there. Are you bringing your '33? Do you pick the area to park, or do they tell you where? I'll register today.

Don't even worry about it, that is not the intent of the year cutoff. No one will hassle you about it. Heck, they even had a FFR hot rod built as the giveaway car a couple of years ago. When you register for the show, fill it out as a 1933 Ford. I've had my car there multiple times (registered 2010) and have seen others there as well.

[Arrowhead]

You have to go to the host hotel first and get your registration packet then go over to the fairgrounds. After you go through the entry gate at the fair grounds, they will check for your window sticker and I think wrist band and flag you through. Make sure you get your window sticker filled out and on your windshield before you enter the fairgrounds (I usually put it on at the hotel). You don't want to be one of "those guys" that gets pulled over to the side while they fill out their sticker ha ha. After that, it's a free for all as far as parking. Depending on what day(s) you go most of the good spots will already be taken. If you get there late you could end up in the big parking lot which is brutal in the afternoon heat. If you can park near a building somewhere, you can at least prop up a chair and catch some shade. Don't know if you've ever been to the show, but it's pretty good size and lots of walking to see everything. Pretty sure FFR will be there too. I don't think I'll have my car out there, but I will defiantly be going out Fri or Sat or probably both.

[kraftee]

Mike and Charles,

I don't have a GPS speedo on my hot rod build, but I did install a Livorsi GPS speedo on my 18' Donzi. The GPS puck antenna will pick up just fine through fiberglass. I located mine in the boat's engine bay, siliconed to the underside of the deck. Works perfectly. Oh, and Charles, you might check with Dan Ruth about the console he sells...

ERIC

[crspdsk8]

Thanks Eric! When looking at this online, that was one of my concerns as I rather keep it under the dash and wasn't sure it would work and be reliable their.

Mike and Charles,

I don't have a GPS speedo on my hot rod build, but I did install a Livorsi GPS speedo on my 18' Donzi. The GPS puck antenna will pick up just fine through fiberglass. I located mine in the boat's engine bay, siliconed to the underside of the deck. Works perfectly. Oh, and Charles, you might check with Dan Ruth about the console he sells...

ERIC

[erlihemi]

I make it to the Syracuse Nats Occasionally... I have to sign a release from the wife stating I won't bring any more toys home though. I was banned from Carlisle one year, had withdrawal and brought home some iron from Syracuse. Last year I showed her the 33 at the show and then waited a month before signing up for the build school. She escorts me now... Ill be the guy with my hands zip tied and duct tape over my pockets

I plan to get there Friday, maybe Saturday. Weather dependent...

[Mike6568]

Sounds very familiar, after two years it's funny that I'm still receiving "back ordered" parts. She's gonna figure this one out sooner or later. We are going up to Syracuse on Saturday for the day, not sure if I'm going to bring the '33 this year. I'm trying to get down to the cruise-in in Vestal in a couple of weeks. Any possibility I could stop by and see your build on the way? PM me, would love to see it.

I make it to the Syracuse Nats Occasionally... I have to sign a release from the wife stating I won't bring any more toys home though. I was banned from Carlisle one year, had withdrawal and brought home some iron from Syracuse. Last year I showed her the 33 at the show and then waited a month before signing up for the build school. She escorts me now... Ill be the guy with my hands zip tied and duct tape over my pockets

I plan to get there Friday, maybe Saturday. Weather dependent...

[erlihemi]

After 25 years I'm out of tricks and diversions. I "redirected" her for awhile with horses, then I got her interested in grouse hunting, and now I have a pond with trout and bass for her to play with the landscaping around, but when the big brown truck shows up she still knows it's not her stuff!!

[Mike6568]

FullSizeRender.jpgWell everyone it's finally finished...it's been a very busy summer but I didn't want to delay any further. I wanted to thank the following people for all of their help with this build, I could not have done this without their help. Hopefully I haven't missed anyone:

Factory Five Tech Support: Thank you for taking the time to answer all of my questions and walking me thru certain areas of the build. Hats off to everyone at FFR!
Chuck McCall: Holy Cow, this guy would answer his phone at any hour. Chuck I owe you big, and will be out in next season to visit you in Michigan.
ProTouch Autobody: For making the project all come together in the end.
Alice Kiser: My very patient wife who always let me "get out to the garage" to work on the Hot Rod! You're the BEST!

Here are a few pics, the carpet is complete in the car, but this picture is the only one I had of the console....IMG_2512.JPGIMG_2529.JPG

[erlihemi]

Congratulations Mike! Awesome Car!!

[Scot]

Congratulations! Great looking car

[Mike6568]

Once in a while we get a warm day in late December in upstate NY, (well what we consider warm anyway... about 50 degrees). The '33 got to stretch her legs a little bit....nothing too exciting but it was nice to hear that sound again.

[H R Lucky]

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[Mike6568]

I made it public now, sorry about that.

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[erlihemi]

Sounds Nice Mike! Today I was throwing sand under the duals to get a truck past my place. You found a good window to play!

[Mike6568]

The season has officially begun...had the chance today to make it to Watkins Glen International for opening day.

This is where it gets interesting...We paid our $25 to go out on the track with a group of cars for three paced laps. I learned if you hang in the back (way behind the pace car) you can find room to open it up, anyway we finished our three laps and went and parked the car in the lot so that we could walk over to the front stretch to watch other groups complete their laps.

The parking lot was a gear heads dream, for example...several new Camaro ZL-1's and no less than 20 new Corvettes, lots of Mustangs, Challengers, Corvettes, Porsche's, Audi's, a Ferrari and many older muscle cars and street rods. A truly impressive collection of cars all in one area.

When we were walking back we noticed there was a large crowd gathered around one car, didn't think much about it until I realized they were in fact gathered around my Factory Five '33. It was extremely humbling to see so many people interested in the car I built. The compliments and questions were abundant. This was the best day of ownership by far!!!! Thank you to FFR and the FFR community for making this dream a reality. Hats off to all of you. HR at WGI.jpg

[H R Lucky]

Kool picture Mike.

[Arrowhead]

Well that deserves a full size picture! Awesome job!

[Mike6568]

Thanks Arrowhead...much appreciated.

[erlihemi]

Awesome! Hope to be there with you next spring!! Are you planning any solo runs with the local SCCA club?