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01-11-2019, 01:43 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread 33 and Pickup Calendar Ordering Thread in '33 Hot Rod

Wanted to say thanks for the Calendar and placement in the calendar of my car!!!! Looking forward to completion this spring so I can submit it for...

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01-11-2019, 01:40 PM

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

Add me in as I am also a SW user which is one of the reasons I chose an FFR vehicle. I am doing all my optional enhancements like the third brake...

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01-10-2019, 04:52 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Fidget Build - Tim - Frisco Texas in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I used a splined nut on my wheels, did two things, looks good, easy to install and hard to steal wheels! Well, that's three, your local wheel place...

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01-10-2019, 04:38 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Cutting holes is body and waterfall for the door hinges?? in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

This is how we ended up once setup. I ended up using 10-32 Rivnuts so i can easily remove the waterfall if necessary.

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01-09-2019, 08:30 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Side window fit seems off, see pics. in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

That's interesting, I spoke with Tony Z and provided him dimensions of my side windows and was told I was part of the "unlucky" ones that got the bad...

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01-07-2019, 08:23 AM

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

Hey Bill, yours was the inspiration!!

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01-04-2019, 08:49 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Need help with a few questions in '33 Hot Rod

Hey Dan, to address your item #3 and possibly #2. If you look at my build thread post #118,...

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01-04-2019, 08:29 AM

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

Lots and lots of fitting.... One major centerpiece was fitted and then removed so it doesn't get any damage (already has a very small nick in it)....

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01-04-2019, 08:24 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread FF5 supplied accelerator pedal in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

My only suggestion is that you have the tranny cover installed and the firewall and floor first. This way you can mock up your drivers seat and that...

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01-04-2019, 08:13 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Seat Install in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

I'm 5'11" and with just the seat and no sliders its just about right. However, if I raise it a bit I will then need to lean forward to see the...

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01-04-2019, 08:10 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Mufflers in Engine & Transmission - 33 HotRod

Same here, what came with the kit.

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01-03-2019, 09:17 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Simpson Seatbelts in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

I ended up using Four point belts from RteroBelts https://www.retrobelt.com/products/four-point-belt-system-with-installation-hardware, they were...

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12-28-2018, 08:39 AM

AJT '33 started a thread FFR Roll Bar installation to allow easy removal in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

I have searched the posts and cant find a direct reference to the FFR standard roll bar installation and how to get around the binding that happens...

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12-27-2018, 03:16 PM

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

Well the last piece of fiberglass is fitted and installed. Minor bit of fiberglassing and then full assembly and the final primer prep.

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12-22-2018, 03:16 PM

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

Lined up and getting ready to drill the guage cluster that sits in my dash panel.

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12-22-2018, 03:13 PM

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

Yes, mechanical inside where the FFR in is and shaved on the outside so a cable via a remote. Will have independent emergency unlock hidden on the...

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12-22-2018, 12:15 PM

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

Progress on those small details that will hopefully make the car stand out and keeping it simple. And it makes the latch work smoothly!

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12-21-2018, 05:12 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Fuel Line Placement in Fuel System - 33 HotRod

Mine were installed out of the box as you see, I will grab a few more of the underside if I have it back on my lift. Here's how we routed it through...

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12-21-2018, 04:58 PM

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

I would like to wish everyone a… VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

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12-21-2018, 01:31 PM

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

Now you are going to have me checking mine tonight, I thought it was an align and glue in, that's it. Interesting! if there's trimming and then...

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12-21-2018, 01:23 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Fuel Line Placement in Fuel System - 33 HotRod

Hey there, something looks off in the way the muffler is sitting, here is the setup as I have it, there is a lot of room between the muffler and the...

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12-20-2018, 04:39 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread # 1002, SVTFreaks build. in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

UPDATE: Tony Z is sending me a new set of side windows, apparently I received ones that were fabricated too wide (just over 32" like a 1/32"). As to...

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12-20-2018, 02:30 PM

AJT '33 replied to a thread # 1002, SVTFreaks build. in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Well I just came back from the glass shop and due to the fact that the glass is tempered they cannot trim or sand it down at all!! So now I am stuck...

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12-19-2018, 08:51 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread # 1002, SVTFreaks build. in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Following your install very closely as I am at the same point in getting the power windows installed. I needed to trim, reduce the thickness and get...

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12-19-2018, 08:43 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Protecting Polished Aluminum wheels - what do you use? in Wheels & tires - 33 HotRod

Depending what you want to do or what you are willing to spend, the best product I found was called C.Quartz which needs to be applied by a specialty...

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12-19-2018, 08:33 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Ride Height in Suspension, Steering and Brakes - 33 HotRod

Now that I have the correct rear shocks I could have gone an up to an inch wider if I wanted.;)

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12-18-2018, 08:19 AM

AJT '33 replied to a thread Nick's Build Page (Canadian '33 #???) in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Hey Nick, don't give up bud! I'll be doing the same as you this winter, expect to have the complete car assembled by mid-January at the latest and...

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