The wait is FINALLY OVER!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
HM-1073 arrived last Sunday the 7th via Rich's Classic Transport. Jeff Lacy delivered it in a proffessional manner and very quickly I might add. Thanks Jeff.
I included a few pics after I put in in it's home for the next few months.
I'm sure I'll be asking a lot more questions now that the build is beginning. You have all been a great help in this forum.
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congrats! Unfortunately, the next step is to take everything apart! I remember arrival day and thinking "hey, this looks like a car" Next thing I knew, it just looked like a pile of parts.
But the first thing you're gonna need my friend, is a new camera!!! The pics look like faxed copies b&w photos ;D
Matt
Very Nice, congrats!
Remember, you must catch up on all the sleep you missed waiting for the car! :D
Nice brakes too!
Larry
seeing your car in your garage tells me I'm just 1 car away at 1075 good
Congrats!! I remember that day as well. Good luck getting started and keep us posted.
Cheers,
Brakes- Dynalite PRO rears- drilled, slotted and polished.
Congratulations!!!!! Now the fun part. Putting it together. Looks like you have a nice set up with the options you chose. I'm looking forward to the progress pics.
Mike
I inserted better pics. Downsized them and increased the DPI.
Look better?
Hey Dan,
Congrat's my Friend....
Say Good-Bye to Sleep for a few weeks.
Its amazing the changes I can already see that Hurricane has made from the time I received my kit #1044. I can see that they moved the 3rd rear support back to the Roll Bar to match the original.
Let me know if you need anything, we only live 30 min from each other. I have allot of equipment/tools etc.. that I bought and only will/have used once for my build that you are more than welcome to use and or have.
Good Luck and Call me anytime if you have a question and or want to see how something goes together in Real Life istead of a picture.
Phil
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Looking at your pictures, the dolly the frame is mounted on: Is that the one that Hurricane uses in their shop or did you make it for your own use?
Mike has offered to let me borrow one for transporting my car and I am curious if it will break down for return to him. If it is a Hurricane unit, could you post a couple pictures of it?
Do you think it would dis-assemble and fit into the back of a Chevy Trailblazer?
Thanks
Paul
Thanks Phil, I'm sure I will be calling you and stopping by in the near future. What's your next step?
Paul,
It is the one that my car was delivered on from Hurricane. I worked a deal with Mike Arps to keep it. It is a tremendous help already. I can move the car around the garage at will when needed.
I don't think it comes apart but I will check at lunch today. I believe it is small enough to fit in just about any truck or car with a big trunk or fold down seats. I'll try to get a couple of pics posted also.
Went home and measures the dolly. 68" long, 33-1/2" wide at the back wheels, 25" wide at the front wheels and 20" tall.
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Thanks for the pictures. It'll be a tight squeeze into my Trailblazer but I think it will fit. If not, the cheapest U Haul trailer will work, I won't need to take a full size trailer back to Lees Summit to return the dolly
Thanks for the help
Paul
Just got my sheels today from Vintage Wheel Works. I like'em...... :)
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Nice wheels. They look great. I noticed you mentioned Vintage Wheel Works in another thread about wheels. This is the first time I've seen them. They sure are an attractive wheel and sounds like a reasonable price too.
Mike
Yeah, sure are nice!
Larry
Congrats! Your car looks great. I kind of wish I would have ordered the glove box, but I guess I can install it later on. It looks like your already doing some preliminary bodywork prior to removing the body.
I received my car on Saturday #1072, Rich Lacy ( very nice gentelman)delivered it here to Lake Havasu City, AZ. I can't wait to get going on the build. My car is about the same as yours except I have two roll bars.
Anyway, Best of Luck with your new "Baby".
Bill Bess ;D
Thanks all.
Bill,
Congrats on your car as well [smiley=thumbsup.gif]. Now the fun begins. Let's see some pics.....
I plan on doing some of the initial panel fitment before removing the body. THat way the body doesn't have to go on and come off multiple times.
I have to let the body sit in the sun for a while before I can start that. Meanwhile, I am sorting parts by the steps in the manual. It will make it much easier when I go to another step.
I decided to do most of the bodywork prior to taking the body off for the firsts time, thus I put the door handles and hood bumpers on so I can gap the panels.
Passenger's door handle
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Look'in good. Getting the initial body work done first is a smart move. I wish I would have had the foresight to do that with mine. Keep the pics coming.
Mike
I HIGHLY recommend that you DO NOT do much body work, especially fitting the panels, prior to removing the body or you will run into alot of problems.
Jim
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What kind of problems? Please let me know before I go too far.
Yes, please let us know. It might save someone some trouble down the road. I did my body work late in the build, but I remember Tom doing his first thing. I don't think he ran into any major problems, at least not that I remember.
Thanks,
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QuoteYes, please let us know. It might save someone some trouble down the road. I did my body work late in the build, but I remember Tom doing his first thing. I don't think he ran into any major problems, at least not that I remember.
Thanks,
Mike
Here's a link to Tom's problem http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1159997656
The problems I've found are different than his.
Jim
Hey guys,
Been without regular Internet for a while so I haven't caught up on the board. But... in seeing the above post, yes, I had some problems. They were only because I didn't check things out enough before I started though. My upper frame wasn't seated tightly to the main frame when it left HMS. One side was down tight, but the other was sitting up on the tub so it was about 1/4" high. Also, when I placed the trunk pan into place, it "supported" the rear of the body a bit. I did all my preliminary fitting with the top frame out of alignment and without the trunk pan in place. Then when I reassembled everything, nothing lined up. I was able to get everything very close, but not perfect as I had it all originally. As the car sits in primer several states away I'm still contemplating whether I want to get back into it and re-perfect all my gaps, or just live with it.
If I had it to do again I'd assemble EVERYTHING myself and double-triple-check it all before ever starting. Now I just need to decide if I want to go through it all again or put up with the miniscule gap issues that I created. Don't get me wrong. Things are much better than 99% of the Cobras I see in shows. But not perfect.
Wow! Jim is quick!
Thanks Tom and Jim,
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That helps a lot. It sounds like the most important thing to remember is that, if you do the body work first, make sure everything is assembled and bolted in place just like it will be at final assembly. Then double check everything as Tom stated. Hopefully, this will help keep someone from getting in trouble.
Thanks again,
Mike
Seems like it would be worth it for someone (with lottsa time) to put together a guide book for Hurricane builders...you know, all those little tips and tricks guys work out when building, short cuts that make things easier, how to organize parts so things go quicker, jigs or frames you make to hold things in place...could just start a thread on tips and tricks but no comments, those could be done by pm's or the thread will get out of hand and you won't find anything.
I wouldn't have thought to check if it was already in place either....
I just ordered my engine from Keith Craft. Woo-Hoo!!! ;D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] ;D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif];D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif];D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif];D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
My hand is still shaking from writing the check. [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Should be about 10-12 weeks for delivery, I'll post some pics when it arrives.
Details:
427 Genesis block bored and stroked to 482 cubes.
Holy poopie!!! Keep a steel screen over the intake so you don't suck pedestrians in!!!
OMG...... ;D ;D ;D ;D Now THAT sounds like FUN!!!
Sounds like you have one heck of a motor there. Congrats!!!
Cheers,
I'd like to make two suggestions, if I may be so bold....
I had Keith build almost the exact engine, and the two things I would change is the oil pan and the valve covers.
The Canton pan has a poor attempt at a baffle, at the rear of the sump, and no windage tray. I told them I was not going to be on the track except on rare occasions, so the Canton pan was their choice, but after driving this car, with this engine, I am convinced a trap door type pan with a windage tray is good insurance! Armando's Cobra pan would be my recommendation, and plug the dip stick hole on the block, and install the dip stick on the pan.
The valve covers are set up for twist-on breathers, and tend to leak and spew at high RPM's. I would ask them to put an adapter on the back of the intake manifold for the crank case venting, like the old FE's had, and some sort of screw-in filler cap on one of the valve covers for filling. I am probably going to have bungs welded to the Cobra Le mans valve covers, in the existing twist-on holes, for a screw-on fill cap in one, and a 12AN fitting for a remote vent on the other.
The "HOLD ON" tag will be appropriate!!! :o
Brad
Tom, you crack me up--"holy poopie!!!" steel screen..... ;D ;D
Thanks Ryan I'm sure it will be scary fun......
Thanks Brad, I have an e-mail in to Keith with your suggestions, let's see what he responds with.
I did see on the canton site that the T style front sump road race pan has 6 trap doors and a windage tray. Is this not adequate enough?
STYLE: Shallow [ch12539]T [ch12539]sump style pan fully baffled for Road Race applications. Ideal for Mustangs or Cobra Kit Cars.
SIZE: 6" Deep, 13" Wide by 10" Long sump gives an 8 quart system capacity.
FEATURES: Road race baffling with 6 trap doors and two runners which direct oil toward the pickup and hold it there under all conditions, bolt-in windage tray, temp. fitting, and magnetic drain plug.
Yea, that pan would be great, if that was the one they used.
Nice engine Dan!!!!!! The "Hold On" plate sounds like it would be appropriate with your engine. It should be a ton of fun. I can't wait to see it.
Mike
Hey Brad,
Just spoke to Tony at KC and they are upgrading me to the 15-820 pan with road race baffling and 6 trap doors.
Thanks for the heads up. ;)
I saw on the Canton website that you can get a windage tray for yours.
I installed Armondo's pan, and tray, this past weekend. The Canton pan will go up for sale, along with some other extra parts, when I get things sorted out.
Brad
I am taking one of my vacation weeks this week and all I'm going to do is work on the car ;D ;D
I have the drivers side initial sanding and filler done between the wheelwells. The filler isn't as thick as it looks. Have pity on the bodywork challenged please..... :-[
I'll be posting pics all week, enjoy and feel free to criticize in a positive way if you see something out of whack..... ;)
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Looks Good.
Thanks Larry and Ryan,
I still can't believe I'm taking a whole week of vacation to work on a car. Guess that makes me certifiable "car crazy" ;D ;D ;D ;D
I hope to get 90% of the bodywork done by weeks end. Wish me luck....... 8-) 8-) 8-)
Didn't get as much done as I planned, stuff happens, as they say.
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Looks great Dan. Your making good progress on it.
It seems like the body work doesn't ever go as quick as you think it will. Your right about the weatherstrip and trunk pan, it does make a difference. Keep up the good work.
Mike
Coming along nicely Dan! I echo the weather stripping comments. You need it on everything, doors, hood,trunk etc. www.mcmaster.com has everything we need and I just ended up buying extra.
Cheers,
Hey Dan,
Looks good 8-).
If my paint went right this week-end I could have given you my Metal Body Buck...Hopefully I will be able to give it to you after this next wee-end...If not, I still have all the material to build another one when you need it...Remember dont build you a body buck...I have one for you.
Take care
Phil
Thanks Phil. I will remember.
That's the first picture I've seen of the new rollbar brace mount. I'll be moving mine and wondered exactly where it's attached on the newer cars.
Looking good Dan!
Larry
Bodywork coming along, slow, but sure.
Finished passenger door gaps and flushness.
Installed quick-jack rubber grommets from Finish-line. Had to modify the holes slightly.
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What/who's the source for the grommets for your front Quick Jacks?
Paul
QuoteDan,
What/who's the source for the grommets for your front Quick Jacks?
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Finishline.
Jim
Hey Paul,
Finishline is where I bought them. $20.00 for all 4. Fairly easy to fit with a dremel.
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=77
I've done all the bodywork I'm going to do with the exception of the headlight bezels. The painter is going to finish it. The body is now sitting out back on a body buck. Now I can get to work on all the mechanicals. (the fun part of the build).
I started with running some of the brake lines from the rear axle. Next I did the emergency brake cable and just finished installing the gas tank.
It took me a while to find all the parts for the pick-up and return lines as the kit comes with 3/8" fuel lines and connections and I need 1/2" due to the large horsepower motor I am going to put in this beast.
So far so good.
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Larry
Thanks Larry,
I have the Dynalite pro brakes Polished calipers in the rear (12.5" rotors, drilled and slotted with 4 piston calipers) and Wilwood Superlite 6 Big Brake Kit (13" rotors, drilled and slotted with 6 paiton calipers).
Should do pretty good at woeing up the beast.
Dan
I'd say so! You're going to need really good seatbelts! ;D
Larry
Looks great Dan. I like your brake set-up. Keep up the good work.
Mike
[smiley=dankk2.gif]Thanks Mike and Larry, I just love building this thing..... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Hey Dan,
I know what you mean about enjoying the build!!! ;D ;D ;D Everything I've built, I've sold within a year of finishing it. My wife says that I must like building them better than driving them. HaHa... she may be right. It sure is a lot of fun though and the best part comes when its done and you can stand back and admire all that you've accomplished.
Your doing a great job. Keep the pics coming, I can't wait to see more.
Mike
Thanks Mike, the encouragement goes a long way. 8-)
Dan
Another update: the access door is complete, fuel pump is in, 1/2" (-8AN) feed and return fuel lines are run, Herculiner on cockpit and trunk tub bottoms (thanks Ryan), DEI heat-shield on outside of cockpit, positive battery cable installed and the trunk shelf support finished.
Next are the negative cable, terminating at the frame under the battery, touching up nicks in POR-15 on frame, heat-sheild on bottom of the foot boxes and the aluminum firewall panels on the cockpit as soon as I get them back from the powder coater.
Then I wait for the motor and tranny. Should both be here by next week.
An air riviter is definately the way to go. Thanks to Ryan again.
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The SS flex brake line, that feeds the hard line to the two rear calipers, is run between the pumpkin and the angled frame member. Mine is an older car, so yours might be different, but some how that brake line got pinched enough to cut the inner hose, and relive itself of all the fluid.
Brad
Thanks for the heads up Brad, Should I run it over the 1" angled piece?
That's what I did. I also split about 6" of fuel line, and zip tied it over the brake line at the top, where it might come in contact with the angle piece,... more to protect the frame coating from abrasion.
Brad
Engine is finally here. 622 HP and 630 TQ.
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Wow! Is the FE just too cool or what! 8-)
Larry
QuoteEngine is finally here. 622 HP and 630 TQ.
I think "scary fun" is the term and I'm gonna love it......
Props to Scott Risseeuw for finding the sway bar info and being the guinea pig for all of us.
Thread here: http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1134491550/31#31
Sway bar came in and I put it on. $300.00 + $25.00 freight from Vintage Performance.
http://www.vintageperformancemotorcars.com/
Talk to Craig, tell him you have a Hurricane and don't need the brackets. The only thing you need to supply will be the 3" bolts for the bushing brackets and the washers and nuts for them. All you need to do is cut off 5/8" from the back of the shock mount and drill the holes for the bushing clamps.
Looks good to me. Fits like a glove.
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Thanks for the information and pictures. Definately something I'm going to investigate further. Does anyone have a before and after driving impression they could share?
Cheers,
Engine fits :). This looks like an engine with wheels LOL :D.
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Looks great Dan!!!! Thats one sweet engine. She's gonna be a blast to drive. I'll bet you can't wait to fire it up.
Mike
Thanks Mike. You're right, I can't wait but I'll have to..... for a little while anyway. ;)
Dan
Dan, I have chassis 1076. I looks like you and I are the only ones that have a glove box. You are quite a bit ahead of me--great job by the way--and I was wondering if you have mounted your wiper motor yet and if so where/how did you mount it? I just recvd. my glove box from HM. Ron sent me the alternate mounting instructions which mounts the wiper motor on the driver side foot box and then drill a hole through the firewall and feed the drive portion through and assemble the rest under the cowl. I was wondering if you had found a better way. I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
Sam
Hey Sam, thanks for the support. I am not putting wipers on my car. I can register it here in FLA without them.
Sorry I can't be of any help.
Dan
Ok. Thanks. I have a couple of ideas, but will have to wait until I take the body off. I'm doing a lot of the body work first and then will get on with the "real work".
Sam
Driveshaft is in. Got it from Inland Empire Driveline. Great guys. Opted for the aluminum with 3-1/2" diameter to handle the horses. I was gonna go with Denny's but they are on vacation from July 4th to the 23rd. IEDS had it to me in 2 days. Very quick and great quality.
ALso bought another jack. It is pricey, big and heavy but will fit under the car and it reaches more than 1/2 way under the car. Northern tool is the place. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200329613_200329613
I also went the same route as Chris Doss for my remopte oil filter adapter. I had to shave some off of it, but it fits great and I don't have to worry about it hitting the frame. Thanks Chris.
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Great job, its really look nice.
Can you tell me a bit more about your Wheels and Tire combo? Price to if you can recall.
Have you had the body on yet to see what they look like as far as fit and where the tire is in the well?
Thanks Randy
That driveshaft is really a work of art! I may have to go the same route when I buy mine.
Larry
Hey Dan,
Man that looks great.... I'm on vacation for 2 weeks, I'd like to drive my car to your house and take a look. Let me know. 8-)
Phil
Randy,
I went with vintage wheel works wheels. The vintage 60 GT with knock off. Knock-off set was $240.00
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v60
Rears
Rim 17 x 11 w/ 4" BS $250.00
Tire 315/35/ZR17 Sumitomo HTR Z $96.00
Fronts
Rim 17 x 9 w/ 4" BS $235.00
Tire 275/40/ZR17 Sumitomo HTR Z $85.00
They look like they will be fine on clearance but I haven't put the body on yet.
The reason for the 9" front and 11" back is that most tire manufacturers insist on at lease a 9" rim for a 275-40-17 tire and 10.5" for the 315/35/17.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Goodyear&model=Eagle+F1+GS-D3&am p;tirePageLocQty=
Hope this helps.
Phil,
How about this coming Saturday morning. I'd love to get a ride in your car and have you look at mine. I'm in Tampa all week at a Managers meeting so no work on the car until Friday night.
I'll e-mail directions to you.
Dan
Dude please tell me the wheels fit underthe body .I just purchased a set of budniks and ordered 9.5" for the front with a 4" backspac. I may be able to change my order if it is too close.
Thnaks: BDF
I really don't know if they do or not. :-? :o
They'd better..... >:(
Wish I could give you a definate answer, but I'm not ready to put he body on yet.
Dan
It's been a while since posting any pics. Making good progress. The dreaded wiring is next... [smiley=sad.gif]
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That's really beautiful!
Tell me more about your header/sidepipes. The white is really nice.
Larry
Thanks Larry,
I had them "ceramic" coated by Swain Tech. Then I used VHT white to paint over to make them really white. The Swain coating is like a sandpaper finish of ceramic that's a little "greyish" looking but very durable.
Hopefully the coating does what everyone says it will do and keep the temps down under the hood.
Dan
I've come a long way. Most of the wiring is done, wasn't as bad as I thought, fuel system and brake system complete and leak free, tranny hooked up with shifter and leak free, added radiator and all coolant hoses and they are all leak free, dash is in and all the gauges work, put temporary plate in for the shifter until I finish the aluminum palte I'm working on and THE ENGINE STARTED!!!!! [smiley=grin.gif]
Woo-hoo..... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] It sounds freakin' AWESOME. Always wondered what a big block with lots of ponies would sound like in my garage. Now I know. GO cart should be soon.
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Great progress Dan!
Dan, looks very nice and you've made a few unique mods. Couple of questions:
1. What's the trap door for in the trunk floor?
2. I like how you ran your throttle cable rather than a big loop in the engine compartment, but how's your pedal effort? I'd be concerned that the tighter bends might make for harder pedal effort.
3. I saw two filters/breathers in your trunk. One's for the tank and is the other for the differential?
Again, very nice job - but I gotta say, that single brake pedal sure looks lonley.
Matt
Thanks Matt.
1-The trap door is so I can get at the fuel sender and fuel lines. I ran a feed and return line set up with a lot of fittings and wanted to make sure I could get at them.
2- Pedal effort is OK.
Here's a picture for ya Matt.
I'd suggest cleaning the rust off of the shifter and get it looking how you want it, then shoot it with a
clear coat of Krylon, or something along those lines... I did an Intake manifold on a BBC I had way back when... I glass beaded it, looked as good as new, then shot it with a few coats of clear. After that, anytime anything got on it, I could just wipe it off.
Ron
Thanks Ron, I'll try that.
Dan
I've been meaning to put the link to my first and last go cart ride so here it is. I took it out a week ago, it needed some tuning as it was way too rich, you can see fuel mixture coming out of the sidepipe when I put it in the garage.
I took it easy in the neighborhood so I didn't "totally" upset the neighbors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxt_FaCgeao
I put the body on this past weekend. It is pretty tight now that I have everything bolted down. The panels are next. Pictures to come soon.
Enjoy
Dan
UPDATE:
1- Car went to the body and paint guy yesterday afternoon. Hope to have it back by Thanksgiving to go to the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona.
2- Just finalized insurance with Midwest Classic Insurance. Best rate I could find with a very large "agreed value" and 5000 miles per year. Robbin was great to work with. Give him a call.
Next steps, DMV- Hopefully it goes as smooth as Phil's did. I'm trying to get a vanity plate that reads "HOLD ONN"
After I get the car back it's off to HP Performance to Dyno tune the beast then off to the Turkey Run.
I hope everything goes as planned. The Daytona Turkey run would be a great place to "unveil" my car for the first time.
Wish me luck.
Dan
Off to the body and paint shop....... Can anyone say, post-partem- depression??? ;D
Dan,
I like the way you ran your throttle cable, going to do the same.
Did you shorten up the upper arm?
No, I didn't shorten it, it is adjusted to point more towards the seat and tweaked (bent) slightly to the left. I got the idea from Chris Doss and copied it. (thanks Chris)
Here is a picture of his.
Dan
lookin good!
Now that you've got the body on, how do the wheels fit? I was planning to go with teh same wheels, 17x11 and 17x8 but i was going to try 5" bs on the rear. Got any pics of how well the rears fit on your car?
if you don't mind, could you email me a picture or 2 of your wheel fitment. I can't get on this site very often because it is blocked from my work network. Occasionally, I can turn the filter off and sneak in here though! :P
BTW, I'm HM1104, currently in Iraq so I don't have alot of internet options!
email woodworth.joshua@gmail.com
Thanks,
Josh
Hey Josh,
First let me say, Thanks for your service.
The car is getting painted now and aligned right after that.
Sweet! Thanks for the info. The smallest BS i can get on the wheels I want is 4 3/4. i figured, recommended is 4" on a 10" wheel so why not 5" on an 11" wheel. But Mike said it could be close with a 5" BS. For the fronts, the options I have are 17x8 or 17x9.5. i figured 17x8 w/ 255 tires would work just fine.
So, what color is she going to be?
Lexus Indigo ink pearl with viper metallic silver stripes. It's gonna be sweeeetttt......
Is that the bluish purply color on the new Lexus?
It's actually a pearly/metallic deep blue. Here is a couple pics of another one with the same paint.
Close up
Looks puuurdy! ;) Can't wait to see it back from paint!
I'm street legal ;D. Went to the DMV at lunch today. Got a regular plate and ordered a vanity plate of "HOLD ONN" Had to add the extra N as "hold on" was taken.
Visited my car yesterday at the paint and body shop, he is making good progress, should have it done 2 weeks from today. Can't wait.
Should be good to go for the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Thankgsgiving weekend.
Dan
Car should be back from paint Friday, I can't wait. In the meantime, I bought a new toy. It's a 20x8.5 Express enclosed car hauler. Should be able to fit my bike and the car in it for the longer trips.
This means I can go to future long distance events like the London show and maybe even a show near Lee's Summit so I can see the facility where she was born.
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As I saw on a sign in a Harley dealership . . .
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys!
Matt
Back from paint. Looks awesome to me. I know the pics are kind of dark, it's just about dark when I get home from work.
Final fitment of the panels need to be done as well as the rest of the interior, front aluminum panels, roll bar and some other odds and ends.
Have a look-
Front, check out that bigger hood scoop I found and put on.
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Looks great. Did you use the ERA stripe layout? I prefer widening the stripe at the oil cooler opening as you have done.
Jim
Used the FFR one as suggested by Rich.
Looks Great my friend. :) :) I cant waite to see it in the sun light....let alone in person. ;D
Hey,
I'm putting my car in a car show this Saturday at the UNF parking lot. North Florida Show Car Association.
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Did you make it Daytona?
Phil
Hey Phil and thanks.
I'm planning on going to the show Saturday, hope to see you there.
I did not make it to Daytona, the painter got it back to me too late to finish everything I wanted to get done. I won't "show" an uncompleted car, especially for the first time.
It's actually going back to the painter to wet sand one more time, another clear coat and buffing. SHould be about another 2 weeks before I get it back again.
See ya tomorrow.
Dan
Dan, I was just sitting here checking out all your build pictures and am very impressed with all the inovative things you did on your car. :D
My car is complete now, but I plan to add the front sway bar and your setup looks pretty good and the fit is perfect. ;)
Question: Now that your beast is on the road, how does the sway bar work?...it must be very stiff going into turns. I don't have one on mine now and it feels pretty tight so yours must really handle great.
Also, How's that 622 HP FE doing...it must be a "real neck twister"...too much fun!
I also love the paint scheme and color..real classy,
Thanks for all your pictures, Best Regards, Bill ;)
Thanks for all the kind words, Bill.
I haven't driven it very much at all yet. It is actually back at the painter to get more wet sanding, a couple more clear coats, and final buffing. I still have to do the rest of the interior as well as the aluminum work in the nose cowl and some other small stuff.
I also need to get it aligned and then tuned on a dyno before I take it out on the public roadway. Don't want to take any chances.
I'll post updates on the handling and neck twisting as soon as I start takin' it to the streets.
Thanks again,
Dan
Another great thread on a Hurricane build up.
Thanks for the compliments hwoods6617.
I just received a call from my body and paint guy. It's done. FINALLY. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
I am picking it up tomorrow at 12:30. Yeah baby.
I will take some pictures out in the Florida sun when I get it back to the house and post them. I can finally start the finish work on it this weekend. I can't wait....... [smiley=happy.gif]
Dan
Finally got her back from paint. Next I tackled the oil cooler shroud and nose aluminum. Came out pretty sweet if you ask me.
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side nose aluminum. Also handmade shroud like Ryan did, (details on his build site) Thanks Ryan. The handmade one goes over the one I bought from Finishline. All required bending, sizing, tweaking, etc. But it came out great.
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That's Gavin, the kid across the street that's been helping me. He was claiming to have his head stuck in his mailbox. He is the first kid in the neighborhood to call "Shotgun"....
I told him I was going to put this picture on the internet for everyone to laugh at....LOL....
And here is the finished front end. Sweeeet. Time for a beer. [smiley=beer.gif]
Took it out for the first ride. Still have to get scoop on, fix gas tank leak and dyno tune. Pretty cool when you can smoke the tires going 60 MPH. Pics to come soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H09-J7NEKgM
Dan
Keith does a nice job with those 482's eh!
Yes he does. It's scary fun to say the least. I haven't "pushed" it yet. I need to log a few more miles and get it dynoed. Then I will "try" to hold it to the floor thru 2nd. Should be very interesting to see if I can do it. The pucker factor will be huge..... [smiley=happy.gif]
Dan, looks like I'm going to be tight on my air cleaner to hood scoop clearance. About 1/4" or less is what I have now. Where do you find your taller hood scoop and is it about the same length and width as the one that came with the kit? Also, about how much height did you gain? Thanks.
Regards, Sam
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I have an aluminum scoop I got from alfredo it is 3/4" taller than stock if you are interested PM me
Bobby
QuoteDan, looks like I'm going to be tight on my air cleaner to hood scoop clearance. About 1/4" or less is what I have now. Where do you find your taller hood scoop and is it about the same length and width as the one that came with the kit? Also, about how much height did you gain? Thanks.
Regards, Sam
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Sorry I never responded Sam. Must've missed your post.
Follow this link to get more info on my taller scoop with some pics.
http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1201371288/22#22
Dan
Dan, no problem. I finally just drilled two 1/4" holes on each side at the back cut my scoop down each side to the holes in the back and blocked the scoop up about 3/4"-1" higher and glassed in the gaps on each side. Works fine.
Sam
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