Street Rod Jim's 33 Hot Rod V2 #1143 Build - The Journey Begins

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Body Work Update #1 - Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2

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Body Work Update #2 - Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2

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Body Work Update #3 - Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2

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How to create a show car paint job - Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2

[Salty Chief 35]

Jim,
Glad you’re back! I enjoy your videos.
Respectfully,
Jeremie

[peterh226]

Hi Jim
Been following along since I am at a similar stage as you are. I have done all the build primer and blocking and am having a local painter handle the seal, base, and clear.
Watching your painter friend, I was surprised not to see you folks using gloves, respirator, and at some points eye protection. These paints are some nasty things.

I like the Blue, should look really cool. I’m also hoping to get mine ‘completed’ over the winter.
Keep up the good work!

[e36m3]

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Hi Jim,

What aftermarket inserts are you using to correct the curvature of the trunk?

Thanks,

Andy

[FF33rod]

Hi Jim,

What aftermarket inserts are you using to correct the curvature of the trunk?

Thanks,

Andy

The "standard" for this is made my Tim Whittaker - Kootenai Valley customs https://kootenaivalleycustoms.com/ his web site doesn't seem to have the various products anymore but give him a call or email....

Steve

[Street Rod Jim]

Hi Peter,

I can only speak for myself, but it is a wind tunnel and I am up stream....with a respirator.

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Paint booth primer...

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Paint Booth - Color - Protonic Blue

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33 Hot Rod V2 Door Disassembly

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33 Hot Rod V2 - Taking the Body Off

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33 Hot Rod V2 - Show Car Sanding

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Clean and tighten up for final build

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33 Hot Rod V2 - Lizard Skin Firewall

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33 Hot Rod V2 - 33 Hot Rod V2 - Firewall insulation

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33 Hot Rod V2 - Interior Assembly Panels

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Interior Assembly - Weatherstripping & Seat Belts

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Rewiring the Dash Part 1

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Rewiring the Dash Part 2

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Transmission Tunnel Fitment

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Rewiring the 33 Hot Rod V2 Dash Part 3

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Painting Color on the 33 Hot Rod V2

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Rewiring the 33 Hot Rod V2 Part 4

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33 Hot Rod V2 Rewire Testing & Starting

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Fit and Finish - HVAC - Door Bushings - Steering Rack Limiter

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - HVAC

[Just 1 More]

Can you tell me more about the bushings you used for you door hinges? Why the change and Where do you get them?

[progmgr1]

I don't know if Jim used the same parts, but I got Delrin door bushings from Tim Whittaker (http://www.kootenaivalleycustoms.com...i=316641034576). I saw somewhere that Tim was retiring, so you might want to call him before ordering.

Keith HR #894

[FF33rod]

SRJ rarely responds to stuff so I'll chime in - it's likely Kootenai Valley customs, Tim Whittaker. He has many parts to help make a build more robust and functional including trunk supports and other items. Some are more appropriate for gen 1, others more universal. https://kootenaivalleycustoms.com/ Web site has been a bit non functional as of late but has contact info

Steve

[Just 1 More]

I don't know if Jim used the same parts, but I got Delrin door bushings from Tim Whittaker (http://www.kootenaivalleycustoms.com...i=316641034576). I saw somewhere that Tim was retiring, so you might want to call him before ordering.

Keith HR #894

SRJ rarely responds to stuff so I'll chime in - it's likely Kootenai Valley customs, Tim Whittaker. He has many parts to help make a build more robust and functional including trunk supports and other items. Some are more appropriate for gen 1, others more universal. https://kootenaivalleycustoms.com/ Web site has been a bit non functional as of late but has contact info

Steve

Yeah, I talked to Tim back on Dec 19th and he told me then that he was pretty much done. He said he would see if he could put together a trunk kit for me and then I never heard from him again. I haven't tried calling him again either.

[JimLev]

Best to call Tim.
I bought his bump steering kit about a year ago. Very well made.

[Just 1 More]

Best to call Tim.
I bought his bump steering kit about a year ago. Very well made.

Just got off the phone with him. Great guy to talk to. Unfortunately, He's done. Going to see if he can get me that trunk kit and door bushings, and maybe one or 2 little things he might still have in a box somewhere. He did say it definitely wouldn't be anytime soon though.

[progmgr1]

If Tim really is done, he may share the bushing dimensions with the Forum community. IIRC, Delrin rods are available from McMaster-Carr and a machine shop could turn the ID and OD and cut them to the proper length.

And I agree that Tim is a great guy to talk to. He's very knowledgeable about FFR cars and freely dispenses build tips and techniques - especially if you are going to try something experimental. He once gave me a comprehensive hour long dissertation on how to build fiberglass parts, including detailed recommendations on materials, tools and techniques. Another time I got a similar tutorial on how to mount and align the body on the chassis.

Keith HR #894

[Street Rod Jim]

SRJ rarely responds to stuff so I'll chime in.

Steve

Actually, I respond to everything that I see. I never got notification on this, but got the same question on the other forum and responded. And I also respond to actionable comments on the youtube channel where most of the questions come from.

[Street Rod Jim]

Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Permanent Installation - Tunnel & Panels

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Factory Five 33 Hot Rod V2 - Interior Insulation & Carpet

[Just 1 More]

If Tim really is done, he may share the bushing dimensions with the Forum community. IIRC, Delrin rods are available from McMaster-Carr and a machine shop could turn the ID and OD and cut them to the proper length.

And I agree that Tim is a great guy to talk to. He's very knowledgeable about FFR cars and freely dispenses build tips and techniques - especially if you are going to try something experimental. He once gave me a comprehensive hour long dissertation on how to build fiberglass parts, including detailed recommendations on materials, tools and techniques. Another time I got a similar tutorial on how to mount and align the body on the chassis.

Keith HR #894

Comparing the bushings to my Camaro, they look identical. I'll break out the mic and see what I come up with but they look like a standard GM door bushing

[Just 1 More]

Comparing the bushings to my Camaro, they look identical. I'll break out the mic and see what I come up with but they look like a standard GM door bushing

Found this on line for the GM bushings .380 in X .494 in X .363 in and .420 in X .532 in X .369 in