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Important Information / News, and better news regarding Hurricane
« on: November 26, 2024, 09:55:24 PM »
In October, I was put in touch with a gentleman named Shane Williams. I learned he was negotiating to purchase Hurricane Motorsports from the guys in Indiana.  The short version: The deal is done, and Hurricane has a new owner and will be located in the Greater Phoenix, AZ area. The purchase has been consummated and the tooling, materials and intellectual property is being transferred to him. He is hopeful that this will all be completed by late-December.

Shane is not new to this business. He and his son operate several companies dedicated to the hot rod and motorcycle industry.

He has the organization, facilities, personnel, and equipment to produce the product. I believe we are truly in good hands; his facilities and equipment exceed those used by Hurricane-Iowa. Nate (Hurricane-Indiana) has worked thru some of the fixturing and documentation issues. This is all being passed to Shane, giving him a head start to bring the product back into availability. He is currently trying to obtain display space at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event. He admits he knew little about the cobra prior to this, but I can attest, he has quickly caught the bug of a lot of horsepower in an iconic vehicle.

Many were distraught when the brand moved to Lafayette, IN and learned they did not plan to continue the kits, just Rollers and Complete Vehicles. Shane does not agree with this approach and is committed to make the product available in all three forms, Kit, Roller or Turn-Key. In his initial research into the tooling and design, he believes his equipment and processes will allow them to do this at the same current pricing level.

He has registered the new company as “Hurricane Motorsports, LLC” and plans to continue the brand as we have come to know and love it. His enthusiasm is contagious, and I truly think the brand is in an excellent position. The forum and the website addresses will remain the same. Look for more information in the near future

Paul

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Important Information / Hurricane Update
« on: October 11, 2023, 10:25:22 AM »
Hurricane progress – you may have seen the recent post by Hurricane of their first frame on Facebook. You can see the post here

Have to hand it to these guys. Everyone knows there are some issues with the fixture for the frame that cause some build issues. They built a frame on a fixture table to verify the drawings and make the necessary corrections rather than continue on with the same old problems. Not the easiest path but they have addressed the problems. I am inspired by the way they are attacking this ‘move’.

They are also completing a car as a roller for one of the previous customers. What better way to learn of the issues and satisfy a customer at the same time?
 
I had an opportunity to visit them and the new facility last month and was duly impressed. I think our brand is in good hands – let me correct that – Better hands. Look forward to the future.

Paul

ps: don't be alarmed, the front tube cross-braces haven't been installed yet and the cross-tube in front of the X frame is sole for handling rigidity until the frame is finished. This particular frame was built for a small block

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For Sale / Bring a Trailer
« on: May 26, 2021, 09:16:23 PM »
HM1078 is now on Bring a Trailer. Auction ends Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Click on Title to link to site



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Important Information / IMPORTANT: SERVER UPDATE
« on: May 04, 2021, 11:51:07 AM »
Hurricane's website host is getting ready to migrate to a different server, which impacts this forum.

Be aware the forum may go up and down over the next week or so as this migration takes place.

If you run into a blank screen, give it a few hours and try again. You may also see some banners on the website with updates on Forum status.


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For Sale / EBC Red Pads - Free!
« on: June 12, 2019, 08:58:00 PM »
Free to a good home, a set of EBC Red pads for GM Metric (Hurricane Standard Front). Used for about 500 miles then upgraded to new braking system.

You can have them, just pay the shipping. USPS will be $14.65 to continental US. Paypal is fine, as long as you absorb fees or send money as a friend so I'm not out the PayPal fee.

Paul

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Build Pictures / HM2023 Build Thread
« on: July 03, 2018, 07:49:02 PM »
After 8 years of tinkering with my GenI Hurricane, I decided to jump into the deep end again. Most are aware my obsession with being period correct. Build II plans are to carry this even further.

Sit down, get an adult beverage and some popcorn and watch the fun begin

This build will again be an FE, this time i've sourced an aluminum Shelby block for my base, TrickFlow heads and Borla EightStack fuel injection. Performance Electronics ECU system. I'm runnong a very similar system in my current car and very pleased with its performance and reliability

The running gear will be a TKO600 with the Libertys Gear's upgrade and the new Hurricane '15 IRS. 15" pin drive wheels

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General Questions / Headed off to Lake City for another
« on: June 03, 2018, 09:23:33 PM »
Kind of excited, tomorrow I'm headed to Lake City to start my next Hurricane build. This time, it will be a GenIIa  ;D

Gen II Hurricane with the a new 2015 style IRS. Pictures to follow. Yes, it will be more period correct than the first one and yes, it will be a Big Block Shelby Side-Oiler FE

Paul

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Important Information / Hurricane Performance TV episode
« on: May 04, 2018, 03:55:16 PM »
Hurricane Motorsports, a legendary name in kit car production, will be featured in an upcoming episode of Velocity’s Performance TV. On a program airing Saturday, May 5, the automotive-focused show will spotlight Hurricane’s 427 Roadster and its unique features. The high-performance car brand, based in Lake City, Iowa, has grown in popularity since being acquired and re-launched by McLaughlin Family Companies in 2009.
Performance TV focuses on innovations within the automotive industry, showcasing new products and techniques for enhancing vehicles. A segment on this episode features a 2,600-pound Hurricane 427 Roadster with a 351 Windsor engine stroked to 427. John McLaughlin Jr. from McLaughlin Family Companies will be doing a walk-around of the 570-horsepower car with host Joe Castello, while Hurricane’s Project Line Manager Alec Daniel went on a ride-along.
The segment will also discuss how to order a Roadster, and the extensive features that come standard with Hurricane Motorsports’ kits.  After visiting with Velocity network representatives at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Hurricane’s management was pleasantly surprised to hear back a few weeks later.
“We were excited to be approached by Performance TV to appear on their show,” said Daniel. “We’re proud of the quality, high performance and race-ready cars we produce, and are glad to have the chance to showcase them nationwide on television.”
The episode first airs on the Velocity network at 9:30 a.m. EST on May 5, subsequently showing on MAV TV June 1 (9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m EST) and Rev’n on May 22 (7:00 p.m EST), May 26 and May 27 (1:00 p.m. EST).

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Important Information / Website Update
« on: February 16, 2018, 07:07:53 PM »
Hurricane is upgrading the website to some new technology. The process may require the forum to be turned off for brief periods as the transition occurs.

Don't be alarmed if you try to logon and the site is inaccessible. It is only temporary. Try back again

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Important Information / YouTube links and embed's
« on: April 25, 2016, 11:39:36 PM »
We've added a mod to the forum to allow the embed of YouTube videos.

To do this;
  • Visit the particular YouTube video you want to embed and copy the URL of that video from your browser bar.
  • Create your post on the Hurricane forum. Click the YouTube button in the second row of the icons. It will insert the appropriate tags.
  • Paste the URL of the video between the tags

This is the code display of the youtube video posted below

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk-o1MsB6mY[/youtube]

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General Questions / Jay Nordstrom
« on: December 27, 2015, 12:13:25 PM »
I am sad to post info on the passing of Jay Nordstrom. Those who were around during the transition of Hurricane Motorsports from Lees Summit to Dallas to Lake City will know and remember Jay. He was instrumental in keeping Hurricane brand alive and helping it find a new home with Mike & Steve. Those who go back to the Lees Summit days will also know him as being one of the "reviewers" who offered design input on the origination of the vehicle.

Jay was very well known in the Cobra community and we Hurricane owners will always be in debt to him for all he did for the brand.

Rest in Peace, my friend

Paul Proefrock

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General Questions / Updated Site
« on: February 05, 2015, 11:10:43 PM »
I've updated my build site from 3x2csx.com to a new site www.65shlb.com

The tri-power carbs were cool but nothing beats a set of Webers. With their installation, I thought it was only appropriate to change the name and add new information.

I've just transitioned the old site over, now I need to add all the Weber stuff (and other mod's I made after I started driving the car)

Hope it helps the Hurricane owners community.

Paul

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General Questions / Test Message for M & M guys
« on: July 31, 2013, 08:23:55 PM »
M & M
Are you able to post to this thread?

Paul

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General Questions / London Show - 2012
« on: December 22, 2011, 08:13:49 PM »
It's been a number of years since we last got together.

Anyone interested in a Hurricane re-union at London this spring?

Maybe we could get Steve to spring for a beer? Maybe he could pull some strings to get everyone in one area or near the Hurricane booth?

Just throwing some thoughts out. Never too early to start planning

Paul

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General Questions / More accolades
« on: March 07, 2012, 08:05:29 PM »
Mike and Hurricane received a few accolades today as his car was named as GearHead of the week

http://www.mypowerblock.com/photo/gearhead-of-the-week-55

Congrats

Paul

ps: don't know how many times I've driven past this location and never thought of it for a picture op! It is sooooo cool.

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