and this one also. I like the curve , wonder if it would match the curve of the dash. 492008 - 1932 Ford Gen II Under Dash Control Panel w/ Louver
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and this one also. I like the curve , wonder if it would match the curve of the dash. 492008 - 1932 Ford Gen II Under Dash Control Panel w/ Louver
492008 vintage air controls.jpg
Nice looks like it might work
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Made progress on my bed today. Cut the red oak boards now just need the stainless strips, drill for gas cap and stain the oak.
Last edited by Marv; 10-11-2018 at 07:28 PM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Will you router the edges of the boards for the cover strips to fit, or can you just mount them on top of the boards? I would hope to just mount on top of boards, and give you a little protection for the wood, but not sure if that is possible.
Thanks, Ralph
60B7F6C9-3BCA-4810-9469-C01EEAB510D5.jpegWill need to router or groove the boards for the strips. I’ll post pictures of how I did it when completed, estimated cost for wood, stainless, bolts and stain $300.
Strips look better to me recessed but you could mount on top of the wood. They art about 1/4 inch high though.
Last edited by Marv; 10-12-2018 at 06:06 PM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Miller Time! Routered the edges, strips cut to length just need stain and carriage bolts
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
So this is what I received in the mail for my door nut plates and tail gate extensions. An empty envelope. LOL
Last edited by Marv; 10-15-2018 at 11:16 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Did you find a good source for your oak bed wood?
Ralph
Bought the Red Oak from Hood Distribution here in Tucson, $105 for about 31 board feet (rough cut) Stainless Steel strips 1107SA Dynacorn (51-53 Chev) $155 from Speedway Parts, hardware from Ace hardware. I cut the boards to 6 1/2 wide and routered the edged to recess the stainless. Shortened the stainless strips. Will stain and seal the wood next. Very happy with my $300 wood bed
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Dash is in, wiring mostly complete. Just need steering universals and I can drive her. Jay at FFR said the universals are there they just need to ship them.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Stained and sealed bed.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Are you getting enough pressure on the outside boards from the slats? Every board except the edge boards are pinched on both sides. I am thinking through if I need to pinch down the outboard edges of the boards so they don't rotate towards the center of the bed.
What are your thoughts on that?
Don’t think it will be a problem as the fit is tight. If needed a few screws from underneath will hold it.
Last edited by Marv; 10-30-2018 at 06:02 PM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
A quick video of my first drive.
https://youtu.be/KxdHzVjpIYU
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Congrats on the first drive Marv.
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
Hood hinge mounting figured out, here are a few photo s
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Door handles, study the picture on 338 when installing the outside handles. The control lever needs to clear the back of the door but just enough to rest on the little angled piece on the inner support as there is not spring to return the handles to horizontal. You may have to put a slight arc in them as it looks that way in the picture on 338. I also moved the control lever lower on the handle to give the cable a better angle when pulled. This is not in the Beta Manual
Last edited by Marv; 11-18-2018 at 09:36 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Replaced my upper and lower hoses with the Boig Motorsport hoses, much nicer fit and look. Thanks for the help Bob.
Last edited by Marv; 11-24-2018 at 09:04 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Just a video update of my build, love the Blueprint engine and the sound.
https://youtu.be/j8Fer5LKfII
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Nice video. I see you have fenders on, especially fronts. Will you leave them on without the side engine covers? How is the mount? I have tried to test mounting the side panel, an have not figured it out yet, and not sure it is worth the trouble. May just leave them off, if the fenders can mount up firmly.
Ralph
very nice! Ive been watching the 35 builds trying to decide between the gen 2 33 or the 35 truck. Think you just made up my mind
Last edited by Marv; 11-24-2018 at 03:08 PM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Wish my seat would come, got bored and modified the side covers
Last edited by Marv; 12-05-2018 at 09:11 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
Very cool! Any way you can vent heat out of the engine area will be appreciated down the road.
Do you have some type of louvers going in the cut outs? Or just finishing out the glass?
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
I was told that mid-december is when the seats will come in from a vendor in England. I'm waiting on those to finish lots of stuff. Maybe a FFR Christmas present?
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
I bought a set of roadster seats for half off so I could put one in. Mine is up for the year as we now have snow on the ground. I'll be ready to trailer it to the DMV in March!
I tried to find some or borrow but no good. Tried my RZR seats but they have to much back slope puts you’re butt real close to the steering wheel. Hopefully seats will be here soon.
Update, GREAT NEWS Jay from FFR said the interiors arrived on Friday, waiting on the side glass but the shipping dept is working to get The parts out, but are behind.
Last edited by Marv; 11-29-2018 at 11:02 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.
That's awesome news. My dad is driving up in a week and half to help install the wood bed he made and maybe we can install seats too.
That IS great news.
Regarding the radiator/hood/grill, how did you guys center the assembly with the front of the car. The brackets that the assembly attaches to the suspension allow for a lot of movement. What did you use for references?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ralph
Made my own running board steps. Bought some half round stainless steel, drilled and tapped the rear for studs, cut to length and tapered the ends. Just need to finish polish. Figure I saved around $350 making my own.
Last edited by Marv; 12-05-2018 at 09:12 AM.
2008 FFR 5851 Copperhead Orange with ghost stripes by “the Bat”, Ford Racing 345 HP, Tremec 5 Speed
2012 FFR 33 HR, won Best Use of Chrome Huntington Beach 2014; 345 HP AOD
Deep Impact Blue
2018 FFR 35 Pick Up, building, getting there.