Well I have made the decision to post my build on this forum as opposed to the FFCars Site. I'm not really sure why. I know many of you are in both places; though maybe under different names (ie here I'm HDNIK, there I'm LOWNTUBD (low 'n tubbed)... I guess I just like this site better for some reason!
To Begin! January 9th, 2013 the Canadian Starter Kit Arrived! 1.jpg
I haven't started the inventory yet... very busy at work. That begins Saturday! Until then it sits tarped in the driveway 2013-01-08 15.16.53.jpg
For those that care; I have started a build site or blog at lowntubd.blogspot.ca
It now only tells the tale of how I got to this point, but will be updated regularly... as will this thread!
Thank you all for your help to date! I'm sure I will be leaning on you all quite a bit!
Wow! In fact let me say that again backwards... Wow!
That is one big box of parts. All went perfectly. If you know my area of the planet (near Niagara Falls) you know the weather can be an issue with most things. Yesterday we had freakishly great weather. 50 degrees and sunny... A perfect day to unpack the crate! Today back to normal... Cold and rain and chance of snow. image.jpg
In the end the body parts are stowed safely up on the hoist using some of the crate plywood as decking, the boxes are stacked in the basement undergoing a thorough inventory, and the chassis is on the dolly awaiting attention. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
One of the biggest jobs was dismantling the crate and salvaging the best wood. image.jpg
Still waiting on the "Canadian Completer Package" in transit now from Whitby Motorcar (10 more boxes of suspension, brakes and fuel system parts) as well as the rear end from Western Canada Cobras (also en-route).
With the inventory complete only a small backorder list... the hardtop. Not to worry... Won't need that for a while
Very exciting!
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Nick Sebastian - 33 Hot Rod #495
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Good luck from a fellow Canuck. You think the balmy weather in welland is an issue? It was -20C when I got to the unheated garage before Christmas, a big change from where I lived in Sumatra!!. Two portable propane heaters from Canadian Tire took the chill off. The tools stayed cold until the afternoon each day. But a little cold does not slow us down, we just could not do paint or fibreglas work.
Keep the pics coming.
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Built with the help of my dad and sons
coyote/TKO 600, Wilwood Brakes,Boyds tank, QA1 shocks
Speedhut Gages, rag top, bike fenders, power steering
"Never let physics or common sense get in the way of a good idea"
Yeah.......I'm originally from Buffalo.........nutty weather. As they say: Don't like the weather...stick around for a couple of hours, it'll change!
Originally Posted by hdnik
Wow! In fact let me say that again backwards... Wow!
That is one big box of parts. All went perfectly. If you know my area of the planet (near Niagara Falls) you know the weather can be an issue with most things. Yesterday we had freakishly great weather. 50 degrees and sunny... A perfect day to unpack the crate! Today back to normal... Cold and rain and chance of snow. image.jpg
In the end the body parts are stowed safely up on the hoist using some of the crate plywood as decking, the boxes are stacked in the basement undergoing a thorough inventory, and the chassis is on the dolly awaiting attention. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
One of the biggest jobs was dismantling the crate and salvaging the best wood. image.jpg
Still waiting on the "Canadian Completer Package" in transit now from Whitby Motorcar (10 more boxes of suspension, brakes and fuel system parts) as well as the rear end from Western Canada Cobras (also en-route).
With the inventory complete only a small backorder list... the hardtop. Not to worry... Won't need that for a while
Very exciting!
FFR Daytona Type 65 Coupe
67 427 Cobra
57' Belair
72 Pinto Wagon ,306" 1/4 miler
34 5 window coupe Ford
2003 Mustang GT
99' ZX9
85 Goldwing
All toys still in the Scuderia!
Every Saint has a past..................every sinner a future
Don't take yourself so seriously........no one else does.
You never see a motorcycle parked outside a Psychiatrists office.
One of the biggest jobs was dismantling the crate and salvaging the best wood. image.jpg
With a $700 price tag on my crate I wasn't going to throw it out either. I used some of it as a platform for the body but the rest became an outdoor deck in a shady corner of our garden!
Great job. Did you get the diff cover for a reasonable price? I was going to use the same one but the budget won't allow it at this point. I have too many other key parts to buy. I will probably just paint mine black and think about replacing it in the future.
Today my 12 year old Grandson (and build partner) Kamryn and I set out to get the rear end off the ground. I thought we'd need some manpower. But brains over brawn... With the rear end on 3 stands and the chassis on the dolly we were able to back the car up to the rear end and bolt it in place. Again no news here for anyone I'm sure, but we were pretty proud of ourselves
So it's been a few weeks. I've been kind of in a hold pattern until I get back from the F5 build school next weekend. In the mean time I've got a few decisions made and gone forward with the firewall.
I set the body square and centred as per instruction on the other forum dangerous curves. Then located the firewall. image.jpgimage.jpg
Once the firewall was in place I marked it and removed the body. A few of then welds where the chassis and firewall meet had to be ground away to allow the aluminum to sit flat. will have to touch that up once the pieces go to powdercoating. I got most of the drilling, tapping and screwing done (that came out wrong) but ran out of steam today. Very tedious work but relaxing in a funny sort of way.
I used a few good #21 bits and a #10-32 tap. For now we have some stainless button heads but I will get chrome ones for the firewall once it goes in for good.
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Off to build school tomorrow. Will post pics when I get back unless there is wifi in hotel room..
Got a deal on some seats. The fellow who will be doing my interior had some traded from a guy who wanted a bench in his rod. They've been sitting around in his shop for a while. They are Glide buckets. Frames are 16.25" wide and like new... So is the foam and springs. the tracks and mechanisims are perfect. The seat covers are lame and will be removed and the bolsters will be shaved a bit, but they are just what I was looking for in general shape and style.
At the end of day 2 we can cart it. Here is a video of our first start. Actually it was our second attempt. Seems one of the guys left a ground off on the ECM... But once we found that... Good to go.
Finally able to put some time in on the hot rod.
Got the rack and ps unit installed... Still looking for the right length bolts for ps motor. image.jpgimage.jpg
Next decided to run the brake lines from wheel to wheel. image.jpgimage.jpg
Also refitted the body and drilled all holes in firewall before sending out for powder (and yes... the passenger side still requires an amount of material removed to fit nicely to the body) I wasn't happy with the way the firewall and fiberglass just bolt together. I felt the corners need some support, so I fabbed back supports, tapped and threaded for the 3 screws on each top corner to create a Fiberglass sandwich between them and the firewall.
I have decided to replace the entire fuel system. I had already gone with the boyd tank and a Holley blue external pump and regulator, but I'm not really all that impressed with the barb fittings and rubber lines or the 5/16 fuel line size, so got onto summit and ordered a box of Russell 6 AN fittings. Hose and hose ends as well as 3/8 aluminum fuel line. Also ditching the tuna can fuel filter for a 100 micro pre filter and 40 micron post filter. Nice Holley billet ones. Will post pics when done installation.
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I'm now convinced the batter will go in the trunk. Probably will use a yellow top. With that decision made that allowed me a little more leeway with the fuel system.. Roughed in the back half this afternoon while my darling young bride was out getting her hair cut.. Solice in the garage image.jpg
I'll run 3/8 aluminum hard line up to the front and then back to flex line in the engine bay.q
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As the winter turns to spring, room has to be made in the garage for the bikes. Seriously the garage is like a rubrics cube or slide puzzle. Everything is on wheels and gets shuffled around from day to day. But then the special delivery.... The arrival of the new motor and trans!
Engine un-crating day today. One of my techs at the dealership brought the cherry picker from work. Set in on a set of Motofeet and parked it at the back of the garage until we need her later this summer. She's a beauty eh? 302/352hp/329tq at the crank with accessories. Thanks to Al Beix at WCC, and Norm Wilson at Fortin's Engines (both in Chilliwack BC) who builds them for Al. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
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How was the experience dealing with them? I am thinking of getting them to build a 427 for me for when I build a coupe. (yes, I have gone a tad insane :P )
They were great. Norm kept me in the loop, he took pictures all through the build from machining to completion. Being Canadian was a big bonus for me as well because brokerage fees from the USA are ridiculous for large items. The price was competitive in Canadian funds. In the end I think a great choice. Plus he originally suggested 8-10 weeks. It was built in 6 and on my doorstep before 7th week ended... So under promised and over delivered.
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Spent some quality time in the garage this weekend. Finally.
Got the firewall back from powder and decided to lizard skin it... Both products SC first and CI after a day. image.jpgimage.jpg
While waiting for everything to dry I buttoned up the fuel lines, fittings and pump. Used some heat shield to help protect from muffler. image.jpgimage.jpg
Once complete I made a pot of coffee and set to polishing the 10-32 stainless button heads for the firewall.... I knew I should have bought a buffing wheel for my bench grinder... I still have no feeling in my right thumb and index finger. Lol image.jpgimage.jpg
Tedious work to clean up the edges of the firewall before mounting but I really like the "thud" sound it makes now. According to the folks at Lizard skin, the CI product will help reduce heat even when applied inside. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
Well that was my weekend. Seems like I'm a turtle compare to many of you... But I just plod along and and before you know it the day is gone. Funny thing is this darn smile I have on my face when I look in the mirror... Can't figure it out.
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Looking great! I also have the grin as well as time goes so fast while working on the 33 for me. Don't worry about how fast it goes along. You are doing a great job. Enjoy. What color did you choose for the firewall? I can't tell from the photos.
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All went perfectly. If you know my area of the planet (near Niagara Falls) you know the weather can be an issue with most things. Yesterday we had freakishly great weather. 50 degrees and sunny... A perfect day to unpack the crate! Today back to normal... Cold and rain and chance of snow.
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