TxMike's Quad33 Build #1094

[TxMike64]

I've been lurking on this forum for ages, observing, researching, learning... preparing for the day I get to start building my own FFR 33 Hot Rod. I've enjoyed following along with everyone's build threads, and even never having spoken a single word to any of you all, you are all familiar to me. Now I get to start my own build thread! I've wanted to build one of these cars ever since FFR introduced them, but never felt like I was in a place financially to do it (probably being too cautious). So I had been searching for a partially completed kit, hoping to get a break on the price, and maybe get past the thousands of rivets (ha!). About 3 weeks ago I ran across a very brief ad on racingjunk with a really good price, so sent a message. Turns out a gentleman ordered a Stage 1 kit, started assembling the kit, then unexpectedly passed away. His widowed wife and best friend are cleaning out his shop and selling stuff for closure and to move on. They are wonderful people, great to work with, and were very helpful throughout the sale and shipping of the kit. Getting to know them, and getting a feeling for who the original purchaser was, I'm grateful to get the opportunity to build this car. It seems he and I had a similar dream and vision for the car. On to the kit details:

Factory Five '33 Hot Rod chassis #1094

Stage 1 Kit
Gen 1.5 frame
Powder Coat Frame Satin Black
LS Installation Kit
Hydraulic Clutch Kit
31 Spline Chevy TKO
2015 IRS
Spread Rear Exhaust
Sound Insulation Kit
Chrome Tilt Steering Column
Electric Power Steering
EFI In-Tank Fuel System
Hot Rod A/C Kit
IRS 13" Brake Kit
2015 IRS Center Section and Spindles
34034 FFR Gauge Cluster
Leather Roadster Seat Upgrade
Seat Tracks
FFR Floor Mats

The first things I need to do are inventory the parts, and identify the hardware. This is proving to be a bit of a challenge due to the fact that quite a bit of this was repacked by someone unfamiliar with the kit. Next will be selling all the A/C and LS related components and purchasing the needed components for my combination.

My powertrain:

Ford Windsor 5.0

GT40 Iron Heads (3-bar Explorer)
FMS E303 Cam
FMS Roller Rockers
Edelbrock Pro-Flow Intake
Edelbrock 1000CFM 4150-style Throttle Body
MicroSquirt EFI

AOD with PA Valve Body and 10" TqC

I've also got some parts to sell that I'd been collecting in order to build that I won't need any more:

8.8 rear axle assembly out of a '96 SN95 Mustang
2 sets of SN95 Rear Brake Calipers
SN95 E-brake cables

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