tin-man,

Sounds like your leaning toward a traditional build and that awesome. As far as the ride hieght on the Factory Five '33, yes it is adjustable and after 2500 miles, I haven't had any issues with ground clearence. I've never measured it, but have traversed speed bumps with no problem. I would say it's in the 4" range at the nose. Actually I had more problems with ground clearnece on my Total Performace T Bucket.

Thanks for everyones kind comments. The FFR isn't for everyone and they never intended it to be a "replica". It's more of a race car that loosely resembles a '33. Although they took some liberties with the body design, the 3" wider cockpit makes it much more comfortable than other vintage vehicles I've had. The stretched suicide doors make it a breeze to get in and out (even for my chunky 6' frame). The slot car handling and 2100# curb weight are also some nice attributes.

A local fellow here is "re-building" his FFR '33 to more reflect an authentic '34 with louvered side panels, cowl vent, glove box, authentic fenders, bumpers, lights, wire wheels, etc. Other than the wider body and removable roof, it may even fool some of the seasoned traditionalists. Enjoy!

https://picasaweb.google.com/arrowhead/EdS33HotRod#