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12-06-2018, 09:21 PM

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

No problem, glad I could help out. IIRC the slot to fit the tranny pan bolts thru was a little on the tight side. Pretty sure I took a file or angle...

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12-06-2018, 09:15 AM

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

How about the switch that shuts down power to the fuel pump if the car rolls over, can't remember the real name of it.

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12-06-2018, 02:27 AM

JimLev replied to a thread Duff33 Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Thanks guys. I'm liking the Lokar 70 one.

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12-04-2018, 01:07 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Duff33 Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Duff, where did you get the trim ring for your shift boot? I need a rectangular one similar to yours. Nice work on the console.

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12-04-2018, 12:15 AM

JimLev replied to a thread Hello from new mexico in Welcomes and Introductions

Hello to you from NM also. Pretty sure I've driven past that RV park this last summer. Nice area with lots of good roads for your roadster, just not...

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12-03-2018, 11:07 AM

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

Excellent Andy. I almost threw out the paperwork that came with the bracket, glad I saved it.

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12-02-2018, 04:37 PM

JimLev replied to a thread About the Rivnuts in Body & Interior - 33 HotRod

That's for that bit of info NAZ, I've been putting star washers on them. Will have to order some of those good ones.

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12-02-2018, 08:56 AM

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

Yes, they sent me the correct one, pretty sure I called Kokar directly and not Jeg's where I bought the shifter from. The p/n is 68182P, description...

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12-01-2018, 10:03 PM

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

Andy, the slotted holes on the first cable shift bracket they sent were to narrow for the bolts to fit thru.

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11-30-2018, 11:44 PM

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

Andy, I think this is what you are asking for. Let me know if it's something else. I used some longer bolts and washers (at the shifter) to space...

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11-30-2018, 06:28 PM

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

No, they both were almost a carbon copy of each other.

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11-30-2018, 10:48 AM

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

Your tool should work, you may want buy more stainless ties. Here's the other brand I bought after I figured that 50' wouldn't be enough....

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11-30-2018, 10:23 AM

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

I bought 2 different brands of header wrap, they both look almost exactly the same. If your going to wrap the pipes from the front to the rear...

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11-27-2018, 05:29 PM

JimLev replied to a thread Anybody know whos car this is? in Roadster

Not sure it's titanium silver. My 540 is that color which is paint code 354. BMW had a few silvers, artic silver was another, a little darker than...

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11-26-2018, 05:50 PM

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

Nice wheels Andy, what size did you get?

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11-26-2018, 04:05 PM

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

Good info guys. Today I let the engine run (45°F outside) until the electric fan came on so I'd know the engine was fully warmed up. There was no...

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11-25-2018, 07:45 PM

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

Hope your wife is feeling better. I noticed your muffler pic has the seam on the top. IIRC I thought I read somewhere the seam goes on the bottom,...

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11-25-2018, 06:17 PM

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

I ended up buying the DEI muffler insulation, its got a layer of fiberglass insulation and a top layer of dimpled aluminum. I bought one piece 24" x...

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11-21-2018, 08:55 AM

JimLev replied to a thread Hose, Cable & Line Retention in Fuel System - 33 HotRod

I used the insulated clips (your first pic) everywhere I could. For the rest of the places I used zip ties. For the long bottom radiator hose to the...

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11-19-2018, 07:00 PM

JimLev replied to a thread #1104 Steve's 33 Rod Build in Build Threads - 33 HotRod

Chris, congrats on getting your kit. The fun now begins. Glad to hear your getting a new top and waterfall. Yes, I also got a box of brochures. I'm...

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11-19-2018, 12:50 PM

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

Good to hear you got it connected. I spent days trying to figure out how to install everything and then connect it to the BBK headers I bought. Test...

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11-18-2018, 11:03 PM

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

OnlyAndy, installing the exhaust was a major pain, how did you make out? I haven't done much of anything to my 33 in the last 2 weeks, was on...

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