FormaCars

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  1
Likes Likes:  3
Results 1 to 21 of 21

Thread: SEMA Preview #7 of 7: All-New '33 Hot Rod Revision

  1. #1
    President, Factory Five Racing Dave Smith's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Barrington, RI
    Posts
    1,811
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    2

    SEMA Preview #7 of 7: All-New '33 Hot Rod Revision



    We launched our ’33 Hot Rod at the SEMA Show 10 years ago! The car was unveiled in the Ford booth, and promptly earned Best Engineered Product Runner-Up and the Global Media Award for Best New Product. Now, 10 years later, we have gone back to the drawing board, and re-designed our best-selling Hot Rod. Full details - https://bit.ly/2AxIk8y.

    Dave Smith
    President
    Dave Smith, FFR 001
    President
    Factory Five Racing

  2. Thanks AJT '33 thanked for this post
    Likes AJT '33, wrp liked this post
  3. #2
    Straversi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Palos Verdes, CA
    Posts
    1,278
    Post Thanks / Like
    Way to go FFR! With all that you have going on it’s good to see the 33 getting a well deserved update. Lucky to be able to see it in person tomorrow.
    -Steve
    Mk IV #8901 - Complete kit, Coyote, TKO-600, IRS. Ordered 5/23/16, Delivered 7/14/16, First Start 8/13/17, First Go-Kart 10/22/17, Registered and Completed 10/18/18. Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...V-Coyote-Build Graduation Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Roadster-8901

  4. #3
    Senior Member JOP33's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Haslet, Texas
    Posts
    1,009
    Post Thanks / Like
    Wow, that's a lot of changes!
    Last edited by JOP33; 10-29-2018 at 12:58 PM.
    33' Hot Rod Coupe/Roadster (GEN 1), Fendered, Ford 302, 350hp, EFI, AOD, 4-Link, Double Adjustable Koni Coilovers, Split Rear Exhaust, Electric Power Steering, AC/Heat/Defrost, Moser 8.8"-3.55, Willwood Front/Rear Brakes, 18" x 8" Fronts/20" x 10" Rears, Ordered: 1.26.17, Arrived: 3.29.17, First Start: 7.2.18, Go Cart: 11.4.18 Paint/Body: 2.23.19, Back Home: 11.24.19, Completed: NEVER!; View More Pics @ https://starmobileone.com/

  5. #4
    Consummate Learner TxMike64's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Kingsland, TX
    Posts
    403
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1
    Sounds like some much needed changes. Also aligns the composite body design/layout with the steel body. Hopefully a) this means the steel body will soon be readily available, and b) the price doesn't go up too much.
    -- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
    Gen1.5 Hot Rod '33 #1094 (Stage 1) - 302/AOD '15 IRS - Quad Built - Build Thread

  6. #5
    Ol Skool
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    upstate NY
    Posts
    816
    Post Thanks / Like
    Looks like they may have actually listened/read/ some of the Forum comments over the last few years. Still trying to imagine how the Rat's Glass acquisition will integrate with the Rod progression. Gee Whiz, with a bench seat and an automatic I might get the wife to go for a ride in it!

  7. #6

    Moderator
    RoadRacer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Manor, TX
    Posts
    2,235
    Post Thanks / Like
    Love it!! Gives me one more option for a hood! Whatever I buy will have to be cut-n-shut but this new styling looks so much better. Nice job FFR.
    James

    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

  8. #7
    Senior Member FF33rod's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts
    1,554
    Post Thanks / Like
    while we're talking about things we're trying to imagine, it would be nice if FFR clarified what's happening with the Steel body. It's still showing up on the web site but there is no corresponding option to click on the order form...

  9. Likes TxMike64 liked this post
  10. #8
    Consummate Learner TxMike64's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Kingsland, TX
    Posts
    403
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by ff33rod View Post
    while we're talking about things we're trying to imagine, it would be nice if ffr clarified what's happening with the steel body. It's still showing up on the web site but there is no corresponding option to click on the order form...
    agreed!
    -- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
    Gen1.5 Hot Rod '33 #1094 (Stage 1) - 302/AOD '15 IRS - Quad Built - Build Thread

  11. #9
    Senior Member Cobradavid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    League City, Texas
    Posts
    517
    Post Thanks / Like
    Nice updates! It's great that Factory Five is always improving their products.

    David
    My Saving Grace: John 3:16

    FFR6687, Graduate #39 in the Class of 2009
    The Factory Five Forum March 2012 POM

  12. #10
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    29
    Post Thanks / Like
    Looks great - what wheels are those?

  13. #11
    Senior Member KenWilkinson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Rotonda West Florida
    Posts
    326
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by smoove7410 View Post
    Looks great - what wheels are those?
    I think they are Jumbo's
    https://www.hotrodhotline.com/wheel-...s#.W9knaekpB-E

  14. #12
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    29
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by KenWilkinson View Post
    Thanks! If so, looks like they started making them up to 20".

  15. #13
    Ol Skool
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    upstate NY
    Posts
    816
    Post Thanks / Like
    Having the separate dash will make wiring and later modifications infinitely more practical. They mention Door hinge improvements and more room for the window assembly which has been a constant complaint with the first generation. I do have to mention the negative in all this for the entire FFR line is that the first 500 customers become the Beta group and then if the car shows volume they make changes. This makes me hesitate, which I have, twice, on another kit purchase. Don't get me wrong, I like my 33, but I highly modified it and set the manual aside. I would not want to have the issues I had with the 33 on an 818 or Daytona. Knowing that the Hot Rod and truck are still undergoing changes and that the steel body seems to be stalled will keep me out of the game for 2019. At least for my own builds.

  16. #14
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Posts
    1,213
    Post Thanks / Like
    I'd really love to see that hood open

  17. #15
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Pinckney, MI
    Posts
    383
    Post Thanks / Like
    The new version looks great and I can’t wait to order mine! I wonder which one will be at the build school next week? This will be lots of fun

  18. #16
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Posts
    1,284
    Post Thanks / Like
    oh yeah!!

    David

  19. #17
    Senior Member FF33rod's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts
    1,554
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    The new version looks great and I can’t wait to order mine! I wonder which one will be at the build school next week? This will be lots of fun
    The news release stated they're still working out the launch date so it should still be the original design at the build school. At least I hope it is. If I had known this update was coming, I might have held off ordering my kit. I don't like the 32 grill but the additional space, better door and floor construction would have been damn nice. My kit is still on the Stewart truck, kind of makes me feel like it's out of date already....

  20. #18
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Posts
    1,213
    Post Thanks / Like
    I'd sure like to see the hood open

  21. #19
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Posts
    1,284
    Post Thanks / Like
    Curious what else FFR may have in mind for the 33 and the 35 truck

    David
    Last edited by Vman7; 11-06-2018 at 12:04 AM.

  22. #20
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Posts
    114
    Post Thanks / Like
    Some input ... while you guys are moving things around ... move the head lights ... So don't have to take off when remove the side covers... and don't have to worry about hitting them with wide tires ! And maybe use quick latches on the hood instead of the leather straps!

  23. #21
    Senior Member AJT '33's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Gatineau, Quebec, canada
    Posts
    738
    Post Thanks / Like
    Bring on the '33 HR Vicky version!!!! Would love to cruise with my wife AND grandchildren all at the same time!!!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

FFMetal

Visit our community sponsor