Perewitz team member Jeff Salim took on the task of installing the interior and he first test-fit each section of carpet, taking care to do some last minute trimming. To ensure the carpet would stay in place, he used 3M High Strength spray adhesive and worked each section, making sure there were no unsightly bumps or creases. When finished, he turned his attention to the custom-molded rear interior panel and, along with Jason, completed its installation. To wrap up the interior Jeff bolted in a pair of black vinyl bucket seats. Complimentary door panels rounded out the look, giving the interior a classic feel which mirrors the overall quality of the car. Jason finalized the install of the sound system, which included a heavy-duty amp, matching speakers, and a subwoofer all from Kicker, which was linked to a state of the art Alpine head unit. The final touches included mounting the hood and trunk lid, attaching the weather seals, installing the headlights, and then lowering the roof into place and fastening it to the body.
When stepping back and looking at the car, we can definitely say that Team Perewitz gave the car their signature look due to the many custom touches they added to the build. The ground-hugging stance, accented by the custom-blended PPG Creamsicle pearl body and complimented by dramatic flames, gives the Factory Five Racing '33 Hot Rod plenty of personality. When the car was fired up for the first time, you can only imagine the excitement Dave and his team experienced. We know this is one hot rod which will see thousands of miles once it hits the road.
With the body now lowered...
With the body now lowered onto the car, Jason installed the polished stainless steel exhaust with all provided hardware and hangers (almost too nice to cover up with interior flooring).
With the fuel filler neck...
With the fuel filler neck in place, Jason proceeded to install the brushed-aluminum, aircraft-inspired fuel cap and gaskets. Note the gas cap is hidden in the trunk area to give the body an uninterrupted, smooth look.
Once the doors were reinstalled...
Once the doors were reinstalled on the frame using FFR multi-adjustable door hinges with bronze fasteners, Ronnie secured the latching mechanism to the leading edge of the door.
Beginning work on the passenger...
Beginning work on the passenger side of the car, Jason lowered in the one-piece, CNC-cut, pre-formed aluminum floor section and began the installation.
Moving on to the driver side...
Moving on to the driver side of the interior, Jason continued the installation by first marking the floor section to mirror that of the chassis below. He followed by drilling though the floor section and into the chassis with a 1/8-inch bit and followed by riveting the section into place with an air-driven rivet gun.
Seeing inside the door lets...
Seeing inside the door lets you check out just how beefy the inner frame structure is, which mounts directly to the chassis. You can also see where Jason has run his actuator for the power door locks as well as the tweeter for the Kicker sound system.
Jeff Salim worked his magic...
Jeff Salim worked his magic while installing the all-weather black carpet kit using 3M High Strength spray adhesive to cover the floors, firewall kick panels, and transmission tunnel.
Factory Five designed the...
Factory Five designed the mounting points of the headlights to be nearly invisible. Mounted close to the sides of the grille shell through the engine bay side panels, they come complete with all needed mounting hardware, chrome buckets, halogen headlights, and integral LED turn signals.
The crowning touch for the...
The crowning touch for the body was the installation of the dramatically flamed hood, complete with these slick custom fabricated hinges.
The dash looks great with...
The dash looks great with a full compliment of Autometer gauges and a sound system from Kicker and Alpine. Check out the steering wheel (provided in the kit) along with the custom-designed shifter by Team Perewitz.
FFR provides black vinyl covered...
FFR provides black vinyl covered bucket seats, which accent the matching door panels. Black carpeting and a center arm rest round out the interior, with only the five-point Simpson safety harnesses remaining to be installed.
The carpeted and insulated...
The carpeted and insulated trunk looks great and houses the amp for the Kicker stereo system while allowing plenty of room for a couple of duffle bags and a small cooler for a weekend on the road.
Jason and Ronnie lower the...
Jason and Ronnie lower the optional hardtop on the car and then secure it. The car comes standard with a roadster windshield and, with the hardtop option, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Factory Five Racing designed...
Factory Five Racing designed their '33 Hot Rod and Team Perewitz built the hot rod. To date over 100 of these hot rods have been sold.