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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by Kamal on September 23, 2023, 11:48:45 AM »

Congratulations! Let us know how it drives that first time. Mine was a shocker lol. For my car, between the softer rear springs, the new heims by FK as suggested by Aaron, faster steering rack, and softer front springs that have yet to go in, I think that it’s going to finally be a nice smooth ride and responsive steering.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by Greg K on September 23, 2023, 09:48:01 AM »

Now get out there and drive. Good job!

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by Redstang69 on September 23, 2023, 06:38:50 AM »

Successfully passed inspection yesterday, got my VIN, title and plates. I'm fully road legal now.
For anyone who's wonders about inspection at the Ohio Cambridge location, you definitely have to have bumpers and wipers. I used a hand wiper, the guy questioned it but called someone and they "Ok'd" it.
He checked all lights and horn. Also asked about various parts like seat belts and wiring harness but since it came from hurricane I didn't need to provide any documentation on it. I also had to set the parking brake and attempt to move the car and he just listened for the engine to lug down.
I heard him mention windshield washers and backup lights.
Let the driving begin now.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by Redstang69 on September 21, 2023, 07:22:30 AM »

I've been doing little things on the car. I still can't explain the carb thing. It only has gas in it for about a month and a half. I know ethanol is bad stuff but I run the same stuff in the mustang I have and it'll sit all winter and I've never had anything problems like that.
I did take the car up the road and back and all I can say is what a blast. The thing just feels like a monster waiting to go crazy.
It ran strong and shifted really smooth.
I noticed my speedometer wasn't working. I dug into that and found the was no gear on the end of the cable in the trans. I got a gear but it still didn't work. I finally realized the 90 adapter that hurricane provides was not inverting the cable rotation direction. You can take the adapter apart and flip the shaft and then it will invert the rotation. Speedometer works now.

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General Questions / Re: Texas Cobra Club 2024 Spring Meet

« Last post by Bob Worley on September 15, 2023, 10:57:09 AM »

Wednesday hotel rooms are already sold out!   Thursday-Sunday still available.  gets your rooms now!

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General Questions / Texas Cobra Club 2024 Spring Meet

« Last post by Bob Worley on September 13, 2023, 10:41:06 AM »

Dates are posted!   Hotel reservation links are up!   More to come!

www.texascobraclub.org

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by FFR428 on September 10, 2023, 06:48:07 AM »

https://www.jegs.com/p/Driven-Racing-Oil/Driven-Carb-Defender-Fuel-Additive/2848856/10002/-1

Take a look at some of those products. They may help. End result take that puppy apart and throw a rebuild kit at it. It's a mess. Ethanol sucks.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2037 Build Thread

« Last post by Paul Proefrock on September 09, 2023, 08:42:06 PM »

sat for an extended period of time with some ethanol fuel in the bowls

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Greg K on September 09, 2023, 03:46:51 PM »

You need to give it some clearance, the pipes do move some.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Jeff K on September 09, 2023, 03:42:07 PM »

I got kind of lucky changing the angle of the O2 sensor.  I was able to weld the new bung on top of the original one, after a lot of grinding.  I’ll hit it with some high temp paint eventually.  The cable is just resting against the bottom of the foot box but I may still dimple the foot box there to provide a little more room.  And of course the body will need a cutout to accommodate the sensor also.