HM2023 Build Thread

[Paul Proefrock]

Nick
That was one of the motivating factors to do it. On my first build, I had the ECU mounted upside down on the top of the footbox and every time I wanted to do something on it, I had to lay on my back. Getting too old for that.

I have a buddy who put the EPAS on his Factory Five and he gave me a unit with all the pieces. It's laying on the footbox right now to see if its worth the issues to put it in. I want to hide it so I maintain the originality, plus there's no room in the engine bay for it - too full of motor 

I'll keep you informed

Paul

[njperrone]

Paul,

I'm seriously looking at adding EPAS under the dash too - you're correct there's no room under the hood! Please Post if you do decide to add it under the dash. I would love to see how you attach it to the frame and how you clock it to be hidden - I agree I don't want to see it either. The reason I was on the forum yesterday was to see if anyone had pics with the dash removed to see if it looked like there is room. You're lucky in that you have the brake and clutch peddles coming from the floor - mine are old style and hang from under the dash. 

Can you tell me what EPAS you have? I see they also have kits available for the EPAS to add the speed sensor so it will adjust the assist according to speed vs. the potentiometer.

[Bob Worley]

Okay, i'll ask:   what is "EPAS" ?

[Greg K]

Here ya go...Electric power assisted steering

Okay, i'll ask:   what is "EPAS" ?

[Paul Proefrock]

One of the biggest hangups I have on being 'period correct' is when you open the hood, it is obvious a fiberglass car, due to the configuration of the underside of the hood. I took this away by building a replica hood frame, then mounted the skin to it, same as the originals. Only difference is the skin is fiberglass instead of aluminum. Now just need to finish the fiberglass and trim to fit.

[s_reynolds]

Paul, great work as usual. What's next?

[Bob Worley]

Paul, there was a guy from Mexico that brought a Hurricane to our Texas Cobra Meet years ago, before I ordered my cobra from Hurricane, so it was maybe 10 years ago.   He went a step further and had actual aluminum hood, trunk and doors, with the edges rolled over the tube frame EXACTLY like the originals.    It looked amazing.   I've thought of going with that at some point down the road. 

[Paul Proefrock]

Bobby
That was Alfredo Canalizo, built HM1045. This is a link to pictures of the car and the sheetmetal parts. I just noticed he didn't remove the corners in the hood opening, but modified the tubes to fit around it. Strange to go to this much work and not correct that obvious non-accurate item.

http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.com/forum/index.php?topic=1786.0

Paul

[s_reynolds]

Paul, any updates on your build. Is it done yet? Just kidding on the last.

[Paul Proefrock]

Making Bondo dust - almost ready for paint

This is the favored part of the build - NOT

[Greg K]

Did your windshield crack on you and what happened to your wind wing? Looks like your using a mesh screen on the side vent.

[s_reynolds]

Looking good. Thanks for the update. What are your colors going to be?

[FFR428]

Hi Paul. Super cool build you have going. Original details are so nicely done. That Shelby FE engine is over the top. Been fun to see this and your other car builds. Btw are you still offering parts on your website? I see a few things i need if you are. Thanks, Glenn

[Paul Proefrock]

Greg - Yes, the windshield was a casualty. Having to tap the center mounting holes, I touched the glass with the tap and %$#^%*.  The windwing was a broken one I was using to verify clearances. The side louvers are the normal ones. Probably just an optical illusion

Sam: Thinking Candy Apple Red with a ghost stripe

Glenn: Yes, my website is open and I've added a lot of items to it. Take a look at www.prdcrrct.com

Paul

[FFR428]

Thanks Paul. Once the kit gets here and sorted out I'll be in touch.