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Yesterday, 08:37 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Now that I am well into getting the clear sanded, I am looking forward to planning the assembly of various components, one of which is the...

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Yesterday, 07:53 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Jason's 33 HotRod #1142 - Kingwood Texas in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I actually did not use that lip to attach my side panel in the end, since my theme allowed me to have exposed fasteners that look like rivets I opted...

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Yesterday, 07:42 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Well everytime I move forward I discover a new little tool or product that helps in the progression of the build. Here is a small kit that I took a...

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Yesterday, 07:24 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Star Mobile 1 Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

YUP, I lived that dustfest over the last 5 months too!!!!! Glad to be in wet sanding and not have that dust anymore!!

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Yesterday, 07:21 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread SS383 Build - 33 Hot Rod #1134 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

So the newer top has no inside liner other than the area where you can put in a sunroof if you wanted to??? Would appreciate seeing a picture of that...

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07-18-2019, 12:45 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread SS383 Build - 33 Hot Rod #1134 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I also see that the Gen 2 hard top fits better to the body and has more distinctive lines that line uop with the body better. I would be interested...

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07-18-2019, 07:25 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Wind Wings in '33 Hot Rod

This winter I will be fabricating fiberglass add ons that will allow me to run with the windshield and my power windows. The piece I am making would...

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07-16-2019, 10:43 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Cliff's 33 Hot Rod Build in Virginia in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I had a piece of aluminum block cut to the correct height and size and installed it between the transmission and the bracket supplied by FFR to shim...

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07-15-2019, 09:27 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Well more clear coat sanding and also getting all those miscellaneous parts setup and painted. The one part that I decided to do a little differently...

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07-12-2019, 07:50 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Well, once all the paint was done and then I let it sit for a good week, sometimes in the morning sun only, it's time to once again start the...

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07-07-2019, 07:01 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Star Mobile 1 Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I understand all that work and planning will be worth it! Can you get a better shot of how you mounted both ends of the hood prop rod? That's the one...

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07-05-2019, 07:14 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread SS383 Build - 33 Hot Rod #1134 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Question on the nose cone/under grill lip: Is yours two pieces or one? Mine was one piece and was long on each side and not trimmed back, I actually...

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07-02-2019, 12:47 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Bruces Chopped 35 in Build Threads - '35 Hot Rod Truck

So if I missed it how much did you chop out of it? As well, did you need to add a bit at the door side to side cut?

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07-02-2019, 12:36 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Windshield Gap in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

Gen 1 or Gen 2 body? looks like Gen 1, I adjusted the body and my hard top to have a closer fit as i have both. Mine is a Gen 1 body.

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07-02-2019, 08:26 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Well my Canada Day weekend ended up being a Painting Day's Weekend! Once I got all of the parts primed, washed, cleaned and ready, we kept finding...

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06-25-2019, 07:36 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Jason's 33 HotRod #1142 - Kingwood Texas in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Don't set your side panels until the hood and under grill lip are fitted and aligned. Once that is done then work on the side panels. I see you have...

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06-25-2019, 07:03 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread GEN 1 Body First Install in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

I just posted a response on virtually the same thing here: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?32595-Gen-1-body-fitment-at-firewall...

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06-25-2019, 06:57 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Gen 1 body fitment at firewall in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

Mine fit the same way however was better once I had raised the rear of the body to get that critical dimension (45.5" maybe, cant remember) that FFR...

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06-21-2019, 07:56 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Final primer applied and now to sand those areas and then everything to 600 grit dry prior to painting the base coats and clear top coats by the end...

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06-21-2019, 07:53 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Jason's 33 HotRod #1142 - Kingwood Texas in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I spoke with Tony at FFR a whiles back on this and he suggested that I grind the hex portion round to match the bolt body (he said its not needed)....

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06-20-2019, 12:03 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I will need to get back to you, the one that he described that I liked best was described as a round bulb with a tail, the tail would be glued in by...

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06-20-2019, 07:27 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Black&Copper - 33 Hot Rod #1028 in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Yup, done it, will be trimming back the rear window a bit to have a more even clearance. My glass guys said this was not a problem as the window is...

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