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    Stopped by Huegenics today to pick up paint for the fellow who bought my MK4 recently. They have the 33 all primiered and are allowing a week to cure. They should be doing color by this time next week, WooHoo!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace18 View Post
    Today was a really good day. I mounted the electric kill switch, Richey brought over the electric P/S kit and I was able to install the sliders on his seat and get an idea on where it needs to be mounted. I will have to raise it 2" when the time comes. I installed the electric P/S, but did not clock it till the engine was installed. Marsha helped me install the engine. The HF engine installer was worth its weight in gold for this job, IMO, LOL. Everything fell right in place. I did raise the trans mount .33" for good clearance. I will have to have the drive shaft shortened 3.5" due to the T-56 6 speed. The tunnel fits great after a little cut around the shifter. I was able to clock the P/S motor and still have 2 holes to drill. It does stick slightly below the oil pan but only about 3/8". Worth it IMO.

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    What Front Drive system did you use for the AC, water pump, and alt?

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    I get asked all the time how long does it take to build one of these. There is no real answer. Each build is different. I got this kit and had it go to paint in 69 days. Now it has been at the paint shop for almost 4 months. Which is out of my control. I spend on the average 25 hours a week on the builds. I usually tell folks I can have one ready to go to paint in 90 days or less. Except for a GTM, LOL. After this build I am not taking on any more customer builds till my 35 is ready for paint. Most likely some time in June 2018 give or take a month. I hope to be done with this one by second week of Jan. 2018.

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    Went over to Huegenics today to put headliner in roof. First time I got to see paint. Wow! Not even wet sanded or buffed yet. Candy red on top of silver. Hope to install body on Monday. Maybe finish up car by the 20th. Have to take top to Mauldin's Auto-glass for window install on Monday as well.

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    Love that color combo

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    Been working at Huegenics last 3 days putting the body back on. Still have to mount roof. Then I will take it home and finish up P/W, doors and Misc.

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    Richey's getting a nice Hot Rod!! Looks great!

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    Looks great and getting closer, nice work as always.
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    Mounted roof this morning. Customer came by to see car. He is super happy, Yea! I loaded up to take to me shop to finish up car and deliver by Tuesday 1/16/18. Pictures do not do car justice.

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    Tom,

    Did you make the side panels 2 pieces or leave it together? I believe on your last car it was 2 pieces correct?
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    It is 2 pieces but the second piece is very small to fill in gap at front of headlights.

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    Can you post some pictures of how you did that please? Is it the same as your car?

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    Tom, Thanks for the thread and will be used as a reference.
    I am about to confirm my 33 kit and using a donor car and need RHD.
    Am I able to pick your brains when the time comes as I'm sure I will need some help?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Imbugadifino View Post
    Tom, Thanks for the thread and will be used as a reference.
    I am about to confirm my 33 kit and using a donor car and need RHD.
    Am I able to pick your brains when the time comes as I'm sure I will need some help?
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    I will do what I can for sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CVOBill View Post
    Can you post some pictures of how you did that please? Is it the same as your car?

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    Here you go.

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    Tom,

    Thanks for the pictures, this really helps out.
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    Finished up Richey's 33 yesterday. Loaded it up today to take back to Huegenics for final detail on Monday and will deliver to Richey on Tuesday. I got to drive it some yesterday. This car is super fast and very loud! I personally would have gone with the rear exhaust. But Richey loves it as is, thats what counts! Paint is awesome in the sun. Thanks to Richey, his wife Therese, Marsha, my Hot Rod buddies, FFR and Huegenics for this great build. This makes #9 for me. Hope to get started on #10, 35-P/U soon. As always I am available for builds. Thanks to all that posted , their help and comments.

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    Great work tom ��

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    Looks great Tom.
    Is that 4th picture an optical illusion, are you actually taller than the car kneeling down?

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    Quote Originally Posted by flynntuna View Post
    Looks great Tom.
    Is that 4th picture an optical illusion, are you actually taller than the car kneeling down?
    It is that low. LOL.

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    Really good looking car Tom. Nice work

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    Looks great!!!
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    Very Nice

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    Delivered the 33 to Richey today. He was very happy to say the least. It is always nice to exceed expectations. Unfortunately he has the flu going around. May be some time before he can title and tag it to go enjoy it.
    Now it is time for me to clean up the shop and start on my 35.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace18 View Post
    Today I finished up refinishing the upper control arms, rear trunk aluminum, installed rivnuts for fuel tank and finished up the rear end and 3-link install. I like the modifications FFR made to this part since my 33 build 4 years ago. 3- link bars are way better IMO.

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    I'm curious about this. My trunk aluminum looks like yours - not surprising I guess, mine is a 2017 kit - but different from many other pics I see, that have an aluminum banana bracket cover sticking into trunk. So, did the 3-link design change that much, prompting new flat aluminum?
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    No they redid the trunk aluminum. The top part goes back farther and the bottom is smaller. The 3-link is slightly different in how it clears the diff better also.

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    Tom-

    You did an awesome job on this car! The color looks great, and the details are terrific, as always.

    Customer has an awful lot to be happy with. Well done!

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    Tom,
    Nice Job on the Hot Rod, looks really good.
    What is causing the appearance of a split window in the last picture with the car in the trailer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by H R Lucky View Post
    Tom,
    Nice Job on the Hot Rod, looks really good.
    What is causing the appearance of a split window in the last picture with the car in the trailer.

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    My guess is the rear view mirror. I installed it on the top instead of the dash. If you install it on the dash all you get is a view of the sky thru the rear window. This way you can really see the road behind you.

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    Good Morning, I don't mean to high jack the thread but I have a quick question. When you installed the manifold and down pipes on the LS, did you have any clearance issues with the down pipe flange and the frame? As you can see in the pictures,mLeft Down Pipe.JPGRight Down Pipe.JPGy left side fit perfectly but the right side is contacting the frame.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HVACMAN View Post
    Good Morning, I don't mean to high jack the thread but I have a quick question. When you installed the manifold and down pipes on the LS, did you have any clearance issues with the down pipe flange and the frame? As you can see in the pictures,mLeft Down Pipe.JPGRight Down Pipe.JPGy left side fit perfectly but the right side is contacting the frame.
    No I did not. Did you use the Hooker manifolds from FFR? I used those and had plenty of clearance on both sides. I was a little tight around the starter though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace18 View Post
    No I did not. Did you use the Hooker manifolds from FFR? I used those and had plenty of clearance on both sides. I was a little tight around the starter though.
    Yes. I did use the Hookers. I talked to Dave at FF and he suggested loosening the motor mount to see if I can shift things slightly left. Thanks for the response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace18 View Post
    Finished up the passenger side muffler heat shield. I installed a charcoal canister and plumbed it to the roll over valve. I evacuated and charged the A/C, blows 48 degrees F. I installed the insulation in the cockpit area. Also wire up fan relay so the fan comes on with the A/C.

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    What is your source for the charcoal canister, part # etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dcc2 View Post
    What is your source for the charcoal canister, part # etc.

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    Take a look at this thread....

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    It probably answers all your questions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dcc2 View Post
    What is your source for the charcoal canister, part # etc.

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    I just go to a U-Pull-it junkyard and get one that will work for my build.

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    I like your idea of locating the heater solenoid inside the cab. That cleans the engine compartment a little.

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    How did you get your firewall to look like it does? Tool used? Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by coolair247 View Post
    How did you get your firewall to look like it does? Tool used? Thanks
    I used a scuff pad on my drill press. Spray WD40 on the aluminum then just press down for a second or 2. You can buy the pads and arbor at any auto parts store.
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    Thanks, looks awesome! May give it a try.

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