Followed Me Home, '33 Build

[rspears]

Just a quick post to show I've been getting a little bit done. I know that this basic stuff is probably boring to you guys who have built lots of cars, but a rookie approach may be of interest to others like me that are going through a first build.
As I stand back and look at my chassis there is no comparison to other builds on this forum (like Ken Thurm's ) where everything is run inside the frame with access plates, but mine will be safe and functional, and I did try to keep it neat and from being too ugly.
I mounted the fuel pump in a protected gusset which is still readily accessible from the bottom for future maintenance needs, but somewhat protected from road debris. The fuel filter is immediately downstream of the pump. Lines are mounted with Adel clamp pairs in tapped holes on the frame. Due to the congestion of the master cylinders (brake & clutch) on the driver's side I elected to go back to front on the passenger side, hugging the front crossmember and sneaking up the driver's front corner with both supply and return lines. Edelbrock put both fittings up front, but on opposite sides, using a crossover tube in the back between the two fuel rails. The front crossmember required some simple standoffs, which are just 1.5" aluminum angle with a little buffing. I also addressed master cylinder access, cutting a hole in the floor and using the piece removed as a "locater" for the panel, gluing it to a square panel with Bondo. I plan to add a couple of velcro tabs in the corners to hold it down, even when there is carpeting to cover it someday. Last is the horns, which I tucked in behind the master cylinders on the driver's side with a simple SS strap bracket, again drilled and tapped in the frame (Thank you, Mike52!!). Yesterday was getting the AC receiver/dryer and the coil mounted on standoffs that will be tucked up in the front corners off of the frame rails, hidden by the splash apron; and ordering some AC heater fittings so I can be sure of the clearances inside before I cut bulkhead holes. I also glassed in some little barriers on the back side of the dash to form a sealed plenum for the defrost air, and revised my approach on how to route that defrost air onto the windshield. Busy, busy, busy...

[stovens]

Very nice clean work. The braided stainless looks fantastic. It's a bugger to work with! Hopefully you don't have any stainless steel slivers!

[rspears]

Steve, thanks for the comment. Actually the sheen in the fuel line pictures is deceiving - the fuel line is the Russell Pro Classic 3/8" line that Edelbrock supplies with their Pro-Flow XT EFI kit, and is a black poly/fabric braid material which is much easier to work with, much like nylon rope fibers. I elected to use what they provided rather than replace it with higher dollar stainless sheathed tube, figuring I can change it out later without much trouble if I don't like the way the Pro Classic stands up over time. For now I think the black cover with blue dot highlights will be OK against a black frame.

[stovens]

Very cool.Looks much better than the plain rubber I'm running!