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10-09-2018, 06:30 PM

JimLev replied to a thread 33 windshield wipers in '33 Hot Rod

I bought this one from Speedway. I only need it to pass inspection. I doubt I'll ever drive the 33 in the rain. We only get 12" of rain a year....

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10-09-2018, 07:06 AM

JimLev replied to a thread old fart from Minnesota in Welcomes and Introductions

Welcome. To post pics from your computer you need to click on the 3rd icon from the right side at the top of this text box, then click on "from...

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10-05-2018, 10:40 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Show us your rain pictures! in Roadster

I have pics somewhere of us driving thru the Swiss Alps in July with 2" of snow in his Cobra. Not a FFR Cobra, don't remember where the kit came...

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10-01-2018, 11:21 AM

JimLev replied to a thread E-Brake cable route in '33 Hot Rod

Same way for me too.

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09-28-2018, 01:10 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Side door sills How do they install in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

Just a guess, the 4 slotted L brackets may go over the seat belt brackets to cover up the open slots on either side of the floor bracket. Update:...

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09-27-2018, 03:01 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

I don't think the physical position of the master cylinders matters as long as they are plumbed to the correct position and the bore size is correct....

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09-26-2018, 05:31 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

The standard Ford calipers and rotors that came with the kit. Think the pads were StopTech. There's a pic of the calipers in post 141. I'm on my...

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09-26-2018, 07:21 AM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Not yet, only have driven it 2 miles up and down my street and a dead end street off mine. Being so light I would have expected much better stopping...

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09-25-2018, 08:56 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Thanks guys. It was a hectic 6 months to get it to the gocart stage. Bill, your external fuel pump is working A+. I've got some concerns about...

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09-25-2018, 08:55 AM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

No I didn't, but the speedo does work, just not accurate. To cal it you need to drive a few miles at a constant speed (I think) so with no plate or...

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09-24-2018, 10:09 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

LOL, yes those tires seem to have a mind of their own. I don't think they are going to last very long. The converter selection seems to be A OK....

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09-24-2018, 04:03 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

The tranny is back together and in the car. This was the first time I ever opened up a slushbox, I was somewhat concerned if I had fixed it and put...

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09-24-2018, 09:02 AM

JimLev replied to a thread Speedometer on LS 3 not working in Electrical - 33 HotRod

If your asking about the back of the speedo you don't need to connect that. It's a square wave output that can be used for a cruise control.

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09-22-2018, 09:30 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Speedometer on LS 3 not working in Electrical - 33 HotRod

What GM connector do you have plugged into the tranny speed sensor? Pretty sure you need to use the GM connector marked Vehicle SPD for a 4L65E...

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09-21-2018, 08:27 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Kit 075 Restart in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Never been to Summit, I do buy a lot of part from them including the NOS kit I bought back in 1989 and still have it on my other car. It's gone from...

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09-21-2018, 06:33 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Tach not working on you LS3 engine? Read this in Electrical - 33 HotRod

I think the wire your using is one that is in the FFR harness. You need to use the GM wire, it's the orange/black. The label on the wire says...

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09-21-2018, 02:33 PM

JimLev replied to a thread #998 Build Page in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Ah, Christmas in Sept. Have fun unpacking and doing inventory. I don't remember, are you using the same Lokar shifter that I bought?

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09-21-2018, 02:24 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Considering building but would like to see one in person . in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

There are plenty of them in TX, it's a big state. Post your location would help. My body isn't on yet so I can't give you an accurate head room...

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09-20-2018, 05:53 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Thanks for all the info guys. Erlihemi, I did grind about 0.075 out of the slot on the converter snout. I now have 0.250" of space for expansion....

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09-17-2018, 09:33 PM

JimLev replied to a thread coyote pcm location in Engine & Transmission - 33 HotRod

Dan, here's what I did. See post 126, pics 4, 5, and 6. It's not a Coyote but this may work for you if your PCM and fuse box aren't too big....

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09-17-2018, 10:59 AM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Erlihemi, thanks for the info about using an expansion plug (I have one), was going to stuff a rag down there. I don't think I'll ever be doing a...

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09-16-2018, 08:36 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Thanks for the tip. I'll cut the slots a little deeper on mine tomorrow.

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09-16-2018, 08:34 PM

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

Looks good. You may want to wrap the pipe leaving the muffler too. The seat will be right above those pipes.

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09-16-2018, 01:32 PM

JimLev replied to a thread LS 3 first start attempt failed in Engine & Transmission - 33 HotRod

Good to hear it was an easy fix. As the others have said "no video"...it didn't happen. Hope to have the tranny back together and in the car by...

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09-16-2018, 12:32 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Good info wrp and NAZ. Other interesting things... My Connect and Cruise package came with the flex plate mounted to the crank and a set of (too...

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09-16-2018, 10:47 AM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Yes, same for the LS3 and 4L65E, spec is 0.125 to 0.250". This is the space between the flex plate and the front mounting (bolt) pads on the...

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09-15-2018, 04:49 PM

JimLev replied to a thread JimLev's Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

It's going to take a few more days before I rip up some pavement. I figured out why it won't move. Time to fess up to a bone head mistake, hopefully...

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09-15-2018, 04:31 PM

JimLev replied to a thread LS 3 first start attempt failed in Engine & Transmission - 33 HotRod

Does the fuel pump run on it's own when you are cranking the engine? There is a pink wire in the LS3 harness that is labeled "Ign Sw", do you have...

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09-14-2018, 07:59 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Ignition switch question in '33 Hot Rod

Might as well try the diode from Summit, plug and play. That article is 16 years old, not sure all of it is relevant to today's electronics and...

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