Greg's '35 Hot Rod Truck

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This thread will cover my build and focus mostly on unique items that might help other builders. May of the other posts on this forum have helped me throughout the build with tips and ideas to make a truck that I am proud of. Thank you for all your great ideas!

First the build description:
• Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck kit: Gen 2 Truck kit, Full fendered, Hood and engine side covers, Wilwood 12.88” front brakes, Koni Double Adjustable shocks, Electric power steering, 3 Link rear suspension, Ididit tilt steering column, Low Back Vintage Racing Seats (Kirkey), and Sound insulation kit.
• BluePrint Engine package: 400 cu in Small Block Chevy, with Holley Sniper EFI (518 hp, 528 lb-ft torque), and TCI Automatic Transmission – StreetFighter 700R4
• Rear Axle – Ford 8.8” from 2005 Mustang GT, with 3.31 to 1 gear ratio
• Rocket Racing Hypershot Wheels: 18 x 8” front with 5.0” backspacing (added 1” spacer for more inner fender clearance) and 18 x 11” rear with 7.0” backspacing
• Nitto NT555 G2 tires – 245/45 ZR18 front and 285/40 ZR18 rear
• Wipers – Specialty Power Windows WWK-21, with bent stainless steel arms and flex blades for curved glass
• Heater – Vintage Air Gen II with defrost
• Final Body and Paint by Ken’s Custom Auto Body in Yuba City, CA (color is 2013 BMW LeMans Blue)

Timeline:
• Factory Five Kit ordered 1/18/2020
• BluePrint Engine & Transmission ordered 1/18/2020
• BluePrint Engine & Transmission delivered 3/12/2020
• Factory Five Kit delivered 5/14/2020
• Go Cart of the Chassis 12/3/2020
• Delivered to Ken’s Custom Auto Body for final body work and paint 5/27/2021
• Body and Paint Complete 11/12/2021
• California Registration started 11/23/2021
• California Registration completed 1/24/2022

It has been a fun and rewarding journey!

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