Tesla Powered 33 Hot Rod

[BradC]

Hi Brad,

I had my steel wheels made for me by Diamond Racing Wheels in Milwaukee, WI.
https://www.diamondracingwheels.com/

They built them to the style, diameter, width, offset and bolt pattern I wanted and then I had my paint shop two tone them to match my car. Nice people.

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(16" rim diameter; better tire selection at the time)

I just didn't find anything in alloy wheels I liked better than steelies on the FFR Street Rod.

Best wishes,
Tom

Hi Tom,

I really like your car! Very cool and unique look. Thanks for the wheel info. I'll keep that in mind. As I mentioned I'd be surprised if I didn't change my mind later with the wheels. I like the ones I ordered enough to be happy with them through the build process. And then once I can stand back and visualize the car better I'll figure out the aesthetic design.

Are those custom fenders molded in on the rear? I have the carbon fiber set which is all they sell now and they don't look like that.

Brad..

[Tom Veale]

"Are those custom fenders molded in on the rear? I have the carbon fiber set which is all they sell now and they don't look like that."

Early on with the FFR Hot Rod there was a glass shop in California that made these fenders. I'll have to do some research to find their name as it's been 13 years since I ordered them.
Note I put "welt" between the rear fenders and the body work as sort of a throwback thing.
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The two-tone paint ideas came from walking through the car museum in Las Vegas and looking at all the gorgeous two-tone paint schemes on the 1930s era cars there.
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Blue on Blue

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Red on chocolate brown

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Tan on Moss green

Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!

Best wishes,
Tom
PS: I now have nearly 13K miles on my '33 and just finished the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour in June with it. That was 2592 miles of the total!

[BradC]

Thanks Tom! Glad you're enjoying the car. No need to look for the fender shop - I'm in too deep with the ones I already have. I was just curious.