Nick's Build Page (Canadian '33 #???)

[wallace18]

Way to go! now lets get it going with the body on. LOL. You are doing a fine job, keep up the good work.

[H R Lucky]

congrats Nick, good job.

[chazwall]

Looking great, Nick !!!!! Can't wait to start my project.

[TigerBill]

Congratulations - Its a great feeling to get the car moving. A major milestone. Sounds great.

[hdnik]

Well I've started back at it. This should be the last winter. The goal is to get her on the road this summer. Last weekend I spent a day refamiliarizing myself with the status have ping carted it last April and bookmarking the project for the summer.

One major concern i had I had was finally string the TV cable (kick down) on the aod trains. That had to be done so I can start buttoning up the tunnel and wiring and interior to put body on.

This little job haunted me because before I parked it I could not get the required 35 psi in neutral. After doing some research at the lokar booth at Sema last week I found a simple cure for what my issue was. A simple 2 cent spring to keep the TV cable returned all the way. Seems the Lokar Spring is weak. So simple, not sure why I didn't think about it myself

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After that was installed it was just a matter of taking up the slack and putting the spacer in and checking to be sure I had 35 psi while in neutral, and 0 psi with the spacer removed.

Done.

[erlihemi]

Good to see you back at it Nick! I too had to divert tasks for the summer.

[Niagara Dave]

Way to Nick. Can't wait to see it.

[hdnik]

Finally another milestone. The body is on. All wiring tucked up and harnessed. Gosh I hope I didn't forget anything lol
A very helpful tip from Tony Zullo. To get body on and to spec as far as body opening dimension it was so simple.

Step rep one attach at firewall. Next get door sills mounted down and in all the way. Finally lift tail until you het the 45.5" dimension. Worked like a charm!

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[wallace18]

Finally another milestone. The body is on. All wiring tucked up and harnessed. Gosh I hope I didn't forget anything lol
A very helpful tip from Tony Zullo. To get body on and to spec as far as body opening dimension it was so simple.

Step rep one attach at firewall. Next get door sills mounted down and in all the way. Finally lift tail until you het the 45.5" dimension. Worked like a charm!

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Looks great Nick! Now you have to tell us what hint Tony gave you. You can't leave us hanging! LOL.

[erlihemi]

Congrats! Looks good Nick.

[Niagara Dave]

Looks good Nick

[hdnik]

After much procrastination I’m back at it with renewed enthusiasm. Goal is to have it in paint this summer.
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[AJT '33]

Hey Nick, don't give up bud! I'll be doing the same as you this winter, expect to have the complete car assembled by mid-January at the latest and then take off all the fiberglass body parts to have the final Polyurethane primer, base color, then clear completed by the end of January early february. Then going to let it all cure for a month, while that's happening will finish up all the wiring and hose clean up and tucking things in. Once done final assembly to get it registered ad plated so my wife and I can play all summer long! Ping me if you need any insights that I may have or received from others all over!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...3-Hot-Rod-1028

[hdnik]

t's been a year and now I'm back at it. I am drawing the line in the sand this winter. Every weekend I hope to be in the garage tinkering and posting the goings on.

Click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page. You'll be looking for the November 11th - 18th, 2018 entry for the November updates.

The time off from the car, while unavoidable, has given me the break I needed from it. When you are doing this alone and only on weekends you tend to find any reason to do one of the 100's of other things on your to do list.

The time has probably created more work for myself, but what the hell.... its a hobby, and keeps me outta trouble!!

The new goal is to have it in paint by spring and on the road this summer. SO MUCH TO DO!

The latest 2 areas updated: the Body, Structure & Aluminum Panels section as we begin to add some engine side cover venting and in the Rear End & Suspension section completing the positioning of the rear end, new driveshaft, wheel and tires!

Be sure you scroll down on each page. Look for entries dated December 2018 at the bottom.

[JOP33]

Nick - Great to see you back at it, loved following your build...will definitely stay tuned!

[hdnik]

33 HotRod Update - LAST ENTRY OF 2018

See the rough in and installation of the engine side panel vents supplied by "Street Dreams by Ross"

Plus I finally got around to mounting the trunk lid hinges etc. See what I forgot to do. (What a dummy)

Both at the bottom of the "Body, Structure & Aluminum Panels" section. Look for entry dated Dec 16-30, 2018

[wrp]

That really looks awesome

[hdnik]

Fitted the trunk lid but more importantly - THE RIMS AND TIRES HAVE ARRIVED and look awesome.

Foose Nitrous with Nitto Rubber

Front: 18 x 8 (ET +12 or 5" Backspace) with 245/40ZR18 (25.7" Tall)
Rear: 20 x 11 (ET +0 or 6" Backspace) with 305/35ZR20 (28.4" Tall)

[JOP33]

Nice setup Nick!

[JimLev]

Thanks for the link to Street Dreams, I've been looking for side vents for a while. Ross has the best that I've seen.
I'll be ordering them for my 33.

[sturigus83]

Nick very nice job look great I only hope mine comes out that good. I should have had mine by now but just before I got ready to order the kit my doctor told me I had stage three lung cancer so that stopped the build for awhile. I have one more week of chimo and I will be done so I have to waite about three months and be tested again and the doctor said that I should be fine. If that is the case I will be building mine by I hope by June this year. One thing about yours is your taking your time and thinking about things sometimes that can make you spend more money but your ride is very nice it is sweet. I am home alone so I don't have to worry about that other person. I see you ride to I have been riding all my life. I have a Low Rider and a FLH in my shop. Well Nick keep the rubber side down and the painted side up and you will be ok.

[hdnik]

Many thanks to you all for the kind words.

[hdnik]

Assembled but rough
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Taken apart again but prepping
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Goes to paint
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Painted
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Assembly
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Current Status of Assembly
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[wallace18]

Looking good Nick!

[JOP33]

Very nice!

[hdnik]

It's been a long time comin, but I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

[hdnik]

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Door on for the last time - Glass in - Poppers working and.... wait for it....
POWER WINDOWS WORKING

[hdnik]

It's Official. The new 33 Hotrod Build Site has gone live. Visit www.nicks33hotrod.com or www.nicks33hotrod.ca often! Subscribe to know when updates happen. Pics and videos throughout the site. Leave comments or start discussions... hell you can spell check for me! Enjoy!

[hdnik]

Come a long way this year finally - in the home stretch. Just fenders, boards lights etc to go.
https://nicks33hotrod.ca/updates/

[hdnik]

It's on the road - 10+ years in the making