Factory Five Customer Rob I. Builds a Stunning '33 Hot Rod

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Factory Five customer Robert I. from Bradford, Ontario sent us these photos of this stunning ’33 Hot Rod that is almost completed. Rob says they are 90% there and that they used a 500+ HP 4.6L Ford Terminator Motor with a Whipple supercharger and a TCI transmission. He also used TCI paddle shifters.

Other features of the build include custom C&C Billet gauge bevel and dash panel, C&C exhaust vents and side pipes, Ford 8.8 rear end with 3-link suspension, Billet Specialties “Stiletto” wheels, and Toyo Proxes TR1 – 345/25ZR20-104Y.

Huge congratulations to Robert on a fantastic build! It’s always fun for us here at Factory Five to see craftsmanship like this turned onto our chassis and car.

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