Thread: HOT ROD Magazine to build 33 Ford in 1 WEEK

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Nice looking car! I estimate 10 people working on car at a time,so if I build this myself,should take me about 10 weeks,still fast!

I like everything about the car, but WHY??? A week?? For what purpose did it serve?

Please don't take this as being negative about the build but IMHO, it would have been more impressive to show a couple of guys doing the buildup over a several week (or month) time frame and the steps taken to get from point A to what ever is the end point. Heck, Mickey Lauria's daughters did a TP T bucket at the SR Nationals themselves in 3-4 days a few years ago

It's amazing what unlimited funds and as many people as you can throw on a car can do.... Give me a blank check and a crew of 20 and I MAY have my T on the road in a week!!

Geoffav
I just went back and read the complete thread you posted. What an incredible project for you guys, and to have so many people volunteer their time for a week is just great! For those of you who haven't read the complete link, do so. I hope you guys get all the publicity you deserve, and that the 33 is a good seller for you. If I ever become independantly wealthy I for one will buy one of your cars for my next project. I also want to thank Factory Five for sponsoring this site with their advertisements. I learn a lot here which makes it possible for me to build my truck project.

Originally Posted by stovens

Geoffav
I just went back and read the complete thread you posted. What an incredible project for you guys, and to have so many people volunteer their time for a week is just great! For those of you who haven't read the complete link, do so. I hope you guys get all the publicity you deserve, and that the 33 is a good seller for you. If I ever become independantly wealthy I for one will buy one of your cars for my next project. I also want to thank Factory Five for sponsoring this site with their advertisements. I learn a lot here which makes it possible for me to build my truck project.

That thread does tell the story better than my brief words. I hope the info that hits the magazine rack won't be misleading for the newbies. The car did have several areas that required fabricated items but this was done mostly to save time. Much of the work was done by newbie builders under the supervision of experienced builders. I have a friend with NO experience who was surprised when they put him to work drilling holes and pulling rivets.

Also, my involvement in this project was as a cheerleader and getting the word out like I did here. I never left AL but had several friends that were hands on workers for this project.

The car had to be done in 5 days because it was taken to a car show that Saturday. I longer build would be neat to follow but it's hard to keep volunteers from all over the country for longer than a week. I do agree that the deck was stacked for success on this project with everything needed on hand at the start. Even the body arrived painted from one of the local custom painters.

If you want to see some real time builds for this car see the links below:

Mine
http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205550

Others
http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204000

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195334

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194715

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194752

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194756