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    Engive is here!!!

    Engine arrived today! Packed well, looks great, lots of support pieces for electrical and fuel. Really a nice setup from Blueprint.
    Once I get it installed for testing I will figure out a shifter location and sizing. Never a dull moment.
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    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    Yes, the Gen 1 nose piece is about 1/4" too wide. Most builders cut a strip out of the middle and then glassed the halves back together. Sounds like FFR just did that step for you with the Gen 2 body.
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    Started the hood fitment. Radius is a bit larger than the body. FCC73CCC-48E0-43B1-B521-D22402F39440.jpg. Opens and closes ok. 4F71B44A-127D-4929-8CD8-7815AAD9E35F.jpg
    Also fit the waterfall. Next is some rivnuts so it’s removable if a real problem develops. 202D3AC2-C935-49B5-9046-36A12428484C.jpg

    Ugh. Gotta remember to hold the phone in the other orientation.
    - Peterh226 #1134
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    I assume you’re using your phone? Edit the picture...crop it, even a little, and resave it. Won’t flip....
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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    Engine arrived today!
    EngineDelivery.jpg
    That's A Good Looking Mighty Mouse!

    https://youtu.be/BdIev12fCPs
    Last edited by GoDadGo; 07-06-2019 at 10:45 PM.

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    The mistake I made was to fit my trunk lid to the body before the body was mounted to the chassis. Once mounted, the body took on a different curvature and the trunk lid no longer fit. My fix was relatively easy but not sure how others handled this.

    Since I was installing a spoiler I fabricated the vertical "sides" with a curve that matched the body and once the spoiler was mounted to the deck lid it pulled everything in to match. Just something to be aware of.
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    Waterfall attached

    I have a mix of rivnuts and screws right now. Plan to go all rinuts with smaller washers. 0F633D20-34AF-4413-9B01-6B76334961E1.jpg. 4AE3992B-E1B2-46FC-9945-E69E0D49281A.jpg
    A little trimming remains. This edge will need some windlace to make it looks finished.
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
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    Firewall Installed Photos

    Here's the details for my firewall after powder coating.
    firewall left.jpg firewall center.jpg firewall right.jpg
    Firewall footbox.jpg firewall pass footbox.jpg
    I did a little filing to clean up the sharp edges from manufacturing and also to clear the tubes at the bottom of the foot boxes. Upper areas around welds were OK.
    Fits really well. Will use Hex Head Pan Heads to attach. Probably 10-32.
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
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    Hard Top quadrilateral quandary

    I was measuring my hardtop to see why it was not fitting as well as desired. I'm not sure how much I can 'persuade' the top to get into the shape I need. Also, they now do not have the inner liner to finish it off (cost savings I guess) so that will take some extra creativity as well.
    hardtop.PDF Here's the PDF of the drawing I made. The Sides are not equal (~5/8 off) and the diagonals are off by over an inch. Can I twist this all as I bolt it on to get it to line up? Any suggestions?

    Trying to fit a quadrilateral into a square hole...
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
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    Had the same issue with mine. Proved to be a real issue since I built a full cage that had to fit as close as possible to the top. I mounted my top permanent and tweaked it as close as possible but it's still far from being symmetrical. Also, don't be surprised if the body moves a bit as it ages.
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    33 Hot Rod Super Pro Drag Racer Build: 33 HR NHRA Cert Roll Cage Build

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    If I persuade it to get close to position and then leave it out in the sun for a while I don't know if that will help, hurt, or not make any difference! Thanks for the confirmation.
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
    Full Fenders, Top, 3-Link, Wilwoods
    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
    AR605 Torq-Thrust M Chrome | Fr 17x8 | Rr 18x10

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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    Trying to fit a quadrilateral into a square hole...
    Oh boy, not looking forward to dealing with more body issues after what I’ve dealt with on the front of the car. I guess that’s just part of the joy but man I get really aggravated at the lack of quality. Especially with the lack of symmetry between the left and right parts. From seeing what you’re facing I’m may try making a wooden jig to strap my top to and leave it out in this Texas heat for a while.
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    More Body Fitting - Hood, Sides, Roof

    After playing around and reading through lots of comments, I also called FFR and chatted with them about some fit questions.

    For the Hood, lower valence and sides, the key is to be prepared to trim the hood a lot more than you think. If you look carefully at the Blue 33 that FFR has on their website, you can see a bit better.

    So, first step: Get the hood and Radiator set up the way you want. I saw somewhere the top of the grill to cowl length of the hood is 43". With that set, I fit the hood. Hood Aligned.jpg Fit is level and straight.

    Next is to fit the hood side so the top edge aligns with the trim and then slide the lower piece forward a bit to get a bit more room if you need it.
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    If you look at the front at the Radiator, I marked where the extension of the molding would extend.IMG_1361.jpg
    Here's where the hood was trimmed back - the top of this tape line. IMG_1362.jpg

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    After trimming, here's how it looks at the cowl. Still some fitting to be done here.
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    Think of this as a top down fitting...

    The other area to work on was getting the roof to align. The recommendation is to install the back part of the roof into the correct location. Then persuade the front A-pillars to move to where they should be. I used straps to the chassis to pull into place and will set it out in the sun for a few days before drilling the front hold down locations.
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    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    If you can get the car out in the hot sun it should help with top.

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    Yup. She’s out sunbathing now!
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    Show the body who's the Boss

    After discussions with Tony and Dan at FFR, I've got the panels fitting a lot better.

    Here's where I started:

    DriverDoorWarp.jpg
    - The top was persuaded to go to it's proper location by a couple of days in the sun with straps pulling it into place followed by bolting in place.

    - The drivers door was also convince to join the party and fit into place by adding a couple of washers and pulling/twisting the internal beam to adjust the twist in the door. Once all of this is where it needs to be then tighten all of the steel down to its final torque as you are never going to remove it again. The Hinge pins are then your only attach points you need to deal with.

    Here's how it fits now:
    DriversSide.jpg

    Now on to the hood and sides.
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    Good for you!

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    I also see that the Gen 2 hard top fits better to the body and has more distinctive lines that line uop with the body better. I would be interested how the windows will go in if you have some. Nice Work.
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    The top did not fit that great - but with Persuasion (and bolting it in) I was able to get it all to line up. I'm hoping some time in the sun will relieve the stress a bit. The newer top does not have a liner which may provide more flex, but then more work to finish the inside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    The top did not fit that great - but with Persuasion (and bolting it in) I was able to get it all to line up. I'm hoping some time in the sun will relieve the stress a bit. The newer top does not have a liner which may provide more flex, but then more work to finish the inside.
    So the newer top has no inside liner other than the area where you can put in a sunroof if you wanted to??? Would appreciate seeing a picture of that id possible, that's a step back in my opinion. If I do another one, and knowing that, I would then do the ragtop instead, as well others may want to know that. TY!!
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    Inside View of Top bolted in

    Here you go... Note no Rubber seal at this point.
    TopInside1.jpg TopInside2.jpg
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    Hood Sides and lowers

    Got the hood sides fit so I'm pretty happy with them. Got some good clearance for the hood to set down over the flush screws at the back and a couple of 10-24 screws threaded into the Radiator shell at the front.
    I also fit the dash in place - that was pretty easy.

    I tried to get the lowers to fit but finally gave up and just sectioned them about 1/2 inch. I pop-riveted some pieces to hold them in place and then I hope to fiberglass the joints this week. There is still some mismatch between the hood side and the lower, haven't decided how (or if) I want to bother since it will be hidden from the front fender.
    The section cutting was really a mind over matter internal game, not thrilled it needed that much adjustment, but in the end it's not that big a deal.
    Here's the overall side view, I'll adjust some gaps and make it better once I've put it all back together. July21_A.jpg
    At the back edge I relieve the Hood to clear these screws that are almost flush. July21_C.jpg
    Once the hood is closed, looks good. July21_B.jpg

    Lots of learning, the first time is always interesting!
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    Here you go... Note no Rubber seal at this point.
    TopInside1.jpg TopInside2.jpg
    WOW! That is way different! Better for FFR to fabricate and you to install however how do they show this is finished? Even though there was "challenges" with the original hard top, regardless of that, I still prefer the original with the finished inside. VERY curious to see and understand how this is now going to be finished, Glued in vinyl?? Rear view mirror attachment? Wow my mind is spinning on how different items would need to be installed. Appreciate you sharing, it will be something that i will need to look at if I do another one!
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    I'm not sure how I'm going to finish of the inside. I need to install, CHSML, Rear Camera, Maybe a grab handle and some lights. I'm thinking about a panel at the front, back and sides, and then a headliner. Definitely a lot different efforts than the old Hard Top. Maybe just some glued in padding and vinyl!
    - Peterh226 #1134
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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    I'm not sure how I'm going to finish of the inside. I need to install, CHSML, Rear Camera, Maybe a grab handle and some lights. I'm thinking about a panel at the front, back and sides, and then a headliner. Definitely a lot different efforts than the old Hard Top. Maybe just some glued in padding and vinyl!
    If you need to add blocking to affix stuff to it I would recommend a proper adhesive like an ITW Plexus MA550. It's expensive and stinks however it will adhere like crazy! The only real downfall is the applicator gun,however there are alternative gun out there that a lot cheaper. only other way is glass on blocks and screw into them then do a vinyl glue over cover fit by someone onto it. The more I type the more I even don't like what they did here, would have preferred and option of one or the other. Did you ask by chance?? I'll be following what you do.
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    Didn't know what they used to do until well after I got the top. Didn't really think about it even though I saw the old style top at Build School. Just starting to think about it at this point.
    - Peterh226 #1134
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    In areas that are rough fiberglass and difficult to provide a finished look, consider using Raptor bedliner from Upol. It sticks great to fiberglass and provides a textured look that can be painted over. It also comes in different colors. You can apply it fairly thick if needed.

    I cut up my body quite a bit and built a new chassis so that left many rough interior areas that normally get covered on a typical build. I used Raptor on these exposed areas to give a more finished look.
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    Fender Test

    Both lower panels have now been sectioned and fiberglassed back together. Still some fitting and filler needed, but I can see progress and it starting to look like a car. Clamped the fenders in place to get more of a feel where they will line up. Doesn't look like there is any real trimming needed for the fenders, just some edge sanding. I want to add some vents of some kind to the hood sides, so now I have some images to work from.

    July23_a.jpg July23_b.jpg
    if you look closely you can see my section lines. since it's mostly hidden I was not to worried about mistakes. Now I can have some fun and finish to whatever level I want.
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
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    Body initial prep about done

    I wanted to get enough done with all of the body work that I understood the kinds of things I'd need to do to finish it off. At this point I want to see how some of the mechanical bits all fit in, so next step will be to remove the panels and work on the go-cart. The trunk opens and closes, the doors as well. Need to fit the pins for the bearclaws and the hood hinge once I get it (Still POL).
    Next step: Go-Kart.
    IMG_1434.jpg IMG_1433.jpg IMG_1432.jpg IMG_1431.jpg IMG_1430.jpg

    Here's a couple of walk arounds as well



    Here's one where they are closed. https://youtu.be/pnEekz6y0j8

    Lots of stuff to learn...
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
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    AR605 Torq-Thrust M Chrome | Fr 17x8 | Rr 18x10

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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    I wanted to get enough done with all of the body work that I understood the kinds of things I'd need to do to finish it off. At this point I want to see how some of the mechanical bits all fit in, so next step will be to remove the panels and work on the go-cart. The trunk opens and closes, the doors as well. Need to fit the pins for the bear claws and the hood hinge once I get it (Still POL).
    Next step: Go-Kart.
    IMG_1434.jpg IMG_1433.jpg IMG_1432.jpg IMG_1431.jpg IMG_1430.jpg

    Lots of stuff to learn...
    Man you did it the RIGHT WAY!!! Your build will now shoot forward like lightning compared to all of us who got all the equipment in first then dealt with that after and got frustrated because it slowed down. WELL DONE!!! Now you can have fun in getting the "easy stuff" underway. Again, WELL DONE!
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    I’m hoping so! All of the mechanical and other stuff is like playing in a candy store, so I wanted to get some comfort with the body stuff. My next plan is to tip the chassis on its side and drill all of the holes for the lower floor. I don’t want to crawl underneath and do that.
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    Your body work will provide us other Gen 2 builders with a good feel for what is required. It looks really good! I’m a little jealous and Since I am building almost verbatim from the manual, I have not done any body work yet. Can I ask what may be a silly question? How are you trimming the fiberglass. It appears it ranges from minor sanding to radical cutting. What tools are you using and for what?

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    Tools used in the body work

    I bought a bunch of Milwaukee M12 tools. Drill, 1/4 driver, Hackzall (good for fiberglass, but gotta be careful), jig saw (not my favorite for the car), 3/8 ratchet. Helps on some fasteners. The drill and driver are required items.

    I have a small 4.5 inch angle grinder which is really good for taking your frustrations out on things. With a flap disk it will remove way more material than you can imagine very quickly. With great power comes more body filler. But with a very light touch, it is useful.

    I use a DA sander on a lot of the edges as well. It can take a bit but you have good control.

    I use a long Durablock to try and keep things straight. Especially along edges. I’ve got a few gaps that may need some kitty hair type filler, but the Rage Extreme is the main stuff I’m using. Still sets up quicker than I would like.

    Silver sharpie is your best friend to mark on the body. This works well as a guide for where to cut and how far you have cut. 1/4 auto tape (green stuff) is good for figuring out some lines.

    I build a rolling frame with 6in casters to hold the frame and the mounted body. This has been great as I wheel it outside as much as I can to keep the dust outside. A shop vac to pick up the plastic dust is a good idea as well.

    The tool you use (and the grit of the paper) is just a reflection of how aggressively you want to attack it. I’ve really tried to take it slow to get what I want. I spent all day yesterday on the doors and they are still not quite where I want them. There are so many adjustments it gets really frustrating when you can’t get it to align. Also, remember the fiberglass moves a lot so it’s really the steel that you have to hold, twist, and bolt at the same time.

    The main body of Gen 2 does seem to be good, but the rest is a real trial and error process. The dash was the easiest thing to fit!
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    Great post. What grit sand paper and da pads? Did you round edges with the da after filler or just rounded the hard corners?
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    Harbor Freight and Eastwood 80 grit with some finer stuff for blocking the roof. I have my gaps a bit too tight in some places so I have some room to sand. I do try and bevel it a bit from the front to the back, but the detailed rounding will some later. In not clear what I’m gonna do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by peterh226 View Post
    I do try and bevel it a bit from the front to the back, but the detailed rounding will some later. In not clear what I’m gonna do.
    Take a look at Soft-Sanders sanding blocks. They have several useful contours that can help with rounding panel edges.
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    Yup, I got a set of those and some 220 & 400 paper. All for the next step.
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    I would not do my final gaps until car is on the ground with all the parts in, that way it is as it will be on road.

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    Yup. That is my plan. Just trying to get it in the ballpark.
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    Started on Chassis

    First I wanted to get the lower skin ready to attach so I didnt have to drill up into the chassis while on Jack Stands.Aug18_B.jpg Cleco's are really cool. Aug18_C.jpg I also ground down some of the welds where I wanted it to sit a bit flatter.

    At the build school, they suggested some slots to allow grease to escape to the ends of the bushings. Sounded like a good idea:
    Aug18_D.jpg

    The suspension mount holes continue to be a continuing source of confusion (at least to me). I ended up using the top mounts on both. The Upper so I could mount the radiator where I wanted, and the lower because it does not allow for any droop in the lower holes.
    Aug18_E.jpg

    And a little Big Brake Porn. After looking at a bunch of Ferrari's at the museum with the carbon brakes, these are small but a whole lot cheaper and will be great for this car. Aug18_F.jpg
    - Peterh226 #1134
    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
    Full Fenders, Top, 3-Link, Wilwoods
    YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R | Fr 245/45 R17 | Rr 295/30 R18
    AR605 Torq-Thrust M Chrome | Fr 17x8 | Rr 18x10

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