Just to bring everyone up to speed.
That's cool Darren. I can see how adding a second rollbar now would be a pain but think of it this way; you WILL have built it from the ground up! (pretty much anyway)
Larry
Pretty cool Darren, I can't wait to see more. ;D ;D ;D
Mike
Due to a bout with the flu my work has been slowed down a bit.
Sealer and paint. DArren
More paint.
More paint. DARREN
Now for the fun. putting together. Darren
More assemb.... Darren
More. Darren
This is the frame as it is right now. I will post progress photos later. Darren
One more.! Darren
Darren,
I am glad that I can follow the work and see pictures that you are doing on HM 1017 . Looks like you are doing an awsome job . Keep up the great work.
Cheers
Chris
It looks great Darren. I like the frame color. Your doing a great job. Keep the pics coming.
Mike
Hey Chris! Good to hear from you! Keep in touch with us.
Darren
Looks really good! I like the gusset on the front shock mount. Sure makes it look strong.
Larry
The filled in welds almost look cast, really incredible work, you must be a man of patience. Its going to awesome when finished. I was curious as to why you used a base clear? Also what was the additive you used when you said you used a flex additive? New one for me. I've got a grey surfacer on my car now, maybe this is something I should look into, seems really worthwhile for cars that get driven a lot.
If the standard of finish for the frame and motor is so high, maybe some one should look into getting Hurricane to make a clear, see-through body. Can you imgaine one of those at the next cruise night or a car show or dealers stand? would be like the RC bodies you get and paint the inside.
Thanks for the replies. The flex additive I mentioned[Fuzzy] is normally used for the plastic bumpers or a painted surface that has alot of flex to it. The reason a person would not want to paint a whole car using the flex is that it would be to hard to fix imperfection... [runs dirt ect.] because the paint would be to rubbery to sand or buff. Note: I used the flex additive in the sealer and clear. The flex will mess with the base causing seperation of colors/metal flake. The reason I used a base clear is that I plan on using the same color [charcoal] for the stripes on the exterior and had it mixed already. If you change to a single stage paint it can change the color. [school of hard knocks] By the way I am going with a black cherry from a LEXAS for the main color. Thanks again. Darren
Just thought I would post a few progress photos. Since my last post I have been working on the firewall. Trying to get is polished up. Instead of using pop rivets I decided to use solid rivets for a clean look. NO lies once you start to polish no going back. Many hours into polishing. Enjoy. Darren
View of the solid rivets. Darren
One straight on. Darren
Last one for now. Darren
Nice work Darren!
Nice job on the master cylinder trim piece too.
Larry
Its coming along nicely Darren. Your doing a great job. Keep it up. I can't wait for the next update.
Mike
Looks Great Darren. That polishing was more time consuming than I expected too :-)
Cheers,
just a tip about polishing I've found using a high speed car buffer (milwalkee, makita etc) with a compounding wheel and dress it with gray rouge
and let it rip you will be amazed how fast you bring up a mirror finish
the key though is knowing to what grit to sand to first if the aluminum is in good shape ( no deep cuts) start at 220 work to 400 maybe six and polish
using the wheel the polishing becomes the easy part so if you still see scratches you dont like you can sand finer or go back over it
just be prepared once the rouge heats up it slings everywhere
oh and your polishing job looks dam good especially if you did it by hand
Thanks for the replies. I have been using numerous different buffing wheels. I started out using 400 grit wet sand paper to knock down the grain then 600 grit. Still trying to get the mirror look but there seems to be a haze. Started with the red tripoli compound and finished with the white. Still fighting with it. Just a matter of trial and error. Thanks for the Idea for the master cylinder cover plate Larry! Darren
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It's an option. I had mine built with the lowers welded on to accept a second rollbar, but didn't order the bar itself. I figured that if I ever did want to add it, it would be a simple install that way.
Since my last post I have been real busy working on the not so fun stuff of polishing and wiring.
Waiting on parts so here is a mock up. Darren
One more!!!!!! Darren
Good lookin' motor. Should really scoot..... 8-)
Sweet!
Larry
Man that looks nice!
Great Looking Motor!! It really looks good.
Just an FYI though, be prepared to possibly need a different air cleaner with that intake manifold on there, I'm betting the air cleaner doesn't fit. You may need a dropped base one to fit. Hopefully it's not an issue, but just a thought.
Cheers,
Thanks for the comments. I can't wait to hear it run!!!!! Ryan- with the engine installed the air cleaner sits flush with the cowl/body support. Thanks again, Darren
That's Great Darren.. Sounds like it will fit then. I went through 4 air cleaners (maybe more I don't remember) till I found one that fit. We have the same Intake Manifold which was issue I think.
Once again. Looks great! I like that polished look.
Cheers,
Nice engine Darren, she looks sweet.
Mike
what is the overall ht of the motor from the bt of the pan to the top of the air cleaner thanks
Here is a hyper link to the idle of my hurricane 1017 cobra.
Sounds pretty sweet!!
Cheers,
Sounds good. Time for a go cart ride. ;D
It sure does sound good. ;D ;D ;D It ought to be a lot of fun. You should be close to a go-cart ride. Let us know how it goes when you take one.
Mike
Gocarting with best friend. Fun to drive can't wait to get out of 1st gear. Darren http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXJGU4GETE8
I had to watch that one over, and over, and over, and over,....
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Been a while since I posted some progress photos even though I have been busy working on it.
With poly surfacer.
One more! Darren
Looks great Darren. ;) Body looks nice and straight and smooth. The time spent on the bodywork will be well worth it.
Keep them pics coming.
Dan
Look'in good Darren. It sure makes a big difference to see it all in one color. Keep up the good work.
Mike