Hot Rods Survivor ‘33 Ford 5W Hot Rod

They still make the 90 degree boots, so somebody must make the 90 degree plugs.

 

In for good, I hope. Relocated the generator, now exhaust, fan, radiator, etc.

 

Fits like a glove. Raised the water pump 4”, and used a 6 cyl. pump. Now some exhaust work, and minor wiring.

 

Not sure if you got your spark plug thing figured out. We used to call these peanut plugs, there are a few folks that make them.

Autolite 2974: COPPER CORE SPARK PLUGS - JEGS High Performance

Nice work on a fantastic little car. I don't even mind that you are butchering it with one of them new fangled overhead valve things. You darn hotrodders!!!!

-Abone.

 

Haha, yes, thanks, we found those.
I’ll try not to get to get too new-tangled on ya.

 

I just noticed the hysterical size of the oil feed line!!!

 

God bless you for using a real *mechanical* fan.

 

@alfin32 can you elaborate on how one raises a water pump up 4 inches on a sbc?

 

Yes, Zip’s makes a street rod water pump riser kit that’s available from Speedway. Eli got it and “de-zippered” it, but cutting off all the not appendages, and painting it to match the block. The a/c mount was perfect for the generator bracket, and an over the counter Mustang water bypass hose fit like a glove, and the fan is centered in the radiator. I can’t get the pics to load from my phone, so I’ll send them later.

 

Sounds like a slick set up and thanks for replying. Can't wait to see it in person. I'll see you this season, Ron

 

This is how it looked before Eli modified it.

 

Try using some Gibb’s oil and lots of soft rags in the engine compartment. Will clean and preserve the patina!
Awesome Hot Rod you’re putting together, ALFIN32!

 

Stock 55 V8 and many of the 6’s forward and back. Standard bypass system.

 

Road test before the exhaust goes on.

 

Can you imagine what it must have been like to see the 1st one of these at the junkyard? Name your price!

 

looks great man!!!

 

Just finished up the exhaust with new Smithy’s, now to replace the rear main seal.
Getting closer!

 

Now yer just show'n off!
That is so cool!

 

Killer car!! Very nicely done!!!

 

Very nice man looking good

 

That is a real Hot Rod!

 

Give us a Road Test. We Gotta know. You know, like Baskerville would have done. Great Job.

 

I'd call it done. Exactly how I would have done it! I'm not familiar with the Zips riser, but have used the , now discontinued, Snow White riser. Does the Zip's unit have the third hole on the passenger side for the bypass hole in the block. One of the members here on the HAMB found a relief valve to use with the riser to eliminate an air lock. Your '33 is a beautiful survivor and will gather much more attention than one of the overly restored or 1-800 street rod creations. Great job. Ron

 

I find myself repeatedly coming to this thread and drooling over this car.
Absolutely perfect in every way!

 

Anyway you could share brand and part number for bypass hose?
My local parts store's employees are helpless!!
I have spent a butt load of time looking and have come up empty handed. Tried to get them to let me look at hoses and was unsuccessful.
Thanks

 

I’ll get it for you tomorrow.

 

@alfin32 great work and just a killer car.
@Crkrjac I plumbed mine the same way with what looks to be the same hose, Gates 18701.

 

That's it, Gates 18701, on Amazon for less than $8.
I believe it's from a 5.0 Mustang.
Good Luck!