The Bello’s Test Drive Their ’33 Hot Rod

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Anthony and Evelyn Bellow started dreaming of building a Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod in 2009. They both were serving in the Marines at the time, and their constant moving made it hard to get started on a build.

Earlier this year, they started their Hot Rod build! Anthony is a pilot and Evelyn is a nurse, so with their schedules, they get about 6 days off in a row together. That is when they work on their Hot Rod build. “It’s a good way we both unplug from work and enjoy time together,” said Anthony. “We are both big Formula 1 fans, and we sometime watch the races while sitting in the car in the garage.”

Their Hot Rod build features a Gen 3 Coyote with TKX 5-speed transmission, solid axle rear end, and 4-link rear suspension. They’ve reached the big milestone of test driving their Hot Rod with Anthony recently sharing photos of Evelyn taking the ’33 for some test rips around the neighborhood. They’ve also started the body work process and are finishing up installing hood hinges and door latches.

Thanks for sharing your build! We look forward to more updates on your Hot Rod adventures.

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