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#41
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by Bass And Hot Rods - February 22, 2026, 07:01:32 PMOne final touch for today
#42
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by Bass And Hot Rods - February 22, 2026, 04:14:09 PMFinal assembly in progress
#43
Build Pictures / Re: HM1085 Build Thread
Last post by Jerry Koepke - February 20, 2026, 11:43:39 PMI realized today I haven't posted on here in a while, so I came on and wow, it's actually been years! My car is mostly done at this point, but thought I'd share a few things I did on it since my last post.
One thing I changed was how I did the side rear view mirrors. I decided a long time ago I didn't really want the original way of mounting the side mirror on body, didn't seem like I would be able to see it well and I really didn't want to put more holes in my car. My first solution was to mount the mirror that came with the kit to the side of the winshield frame. That worked alright, but it wasn't great. I ended up adding the visors and wind wings eventually and that side mirror wasn't going to work with those, so I need a new solution. I ended up picking up some mirrors at a swap meet and wanted to use those instead. I've seen people use these ones that sort of clamp to the winshield frame, but I didn't like the way it would look and it wasn't fitting well for me, so I decided to make my own mounts. I basically replaced one of the blocks for the wind wings with a chunk of 1/2" aluminum square stock I had laying around. I cut an angle on it, drilled and tapped a hole in the end for the mirror stem to screw into and drilled the appropriate holes for the wind wing mount. After I was done with that, I took the piece and polished it with the same polishing compound and polisher I used to buff the whole car! It turned out really well! The mirrors work really well too, they are very stable and don't shake or vibrate hardly at all. Here are some pictures of the mirrors.
One thing I changed was how I did the side rear view mirrors. I decided a long time ago I didn't really want the original way of mounting the side mirror on body, didn't seem like I would be able to see it well and I really didn't want to put more holes in my car. My first solution was to mount the mirror that came with the kit to the side of the winshield frame. That worked alright, but it wasn't great. I ended up adding the visors and wind wings eventually and that side mirror wasn't going to work with those, so I need a new solution. I ended up picking up some mirrors at a swap meet and wanted to use those instead. I've seen people use these ones that sort of clamp to the winshield frame, but I didn't like the way it would look and it wasn't fitting well for me, so I decided to make my own mounts. I basically replaced one of the blocks for the wind wings with a chunk of 1/2" aluminum square stock I had laying around. I cut an angle on it, drilled and tapped a hole in the end for the mirror stem to screw into and drilled the appropriate holes for the wind wing mount. After I was done with that, I took the piece and polished it with the same polishing compound and polisher I used to buff the whole car! It turned out really well! The mirrors work really well too, they are very stable and don't shake or vibrate hardly at all. Here are some pictures of the mirrors.
#44
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by Bass And Hot Rods - February 20, 2026, 05:53:02 PMDay 1 of final assembly
#45
General Information / Re: Price for a a Hurricane Ro...
Last post by AllAmerican - February 20, 2026, 03:34:38 PMHi Everyone,
We are still getting calls/emails asking why we are no longer selling kits. WE ARE!!!!! Should anyone ask, we are selling kits, rollers (turnkey minus) and complete cars. Our offerings have also increased to not only the Hurricane 427 Roadster and 427 Street, we are now offering the Hi-Tech 289 Roadster (Slabside), Hi-Tech 289 FIA, and Hi-Tech 427 Roadster that is more original (and more expensive) than the Hurricane 427. We are also offering a 356 Speedster. Our website currently has more info and pricing on all the kits except the Hi-Tech 427 which is coming soon.
Thank you!
Shane
We are still getting calls/emails asking why we are no longer selling kits. WE ARE!!!!! Should anyone ask, we are selling kits, rollers (turnkey minus) and complete cars. Our offerings have also increased to not only the Hurricane 427 Roadster and 427 Street, we are now offering the Hi-Tech 289 Roadster (Slabside), Hi-Tech 289 FIA, and Hi-Tech 427 Roadster that is more original (and more expensive) than the Hurricane 427. We are also offering a 356 Speedster. Our website currently has more info and pricing on all the kits except the Hi-Tech 427 which is coming soon.
Thank you!
Shane
#46
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by Bob Worley - February 20, 2026, 08:56:21 AMWOW that is just beautiful !
#47
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by Bass And Hot Rods - February 19, 2026, 09:45:12 PMCut and buff done. Still some clean up to do and it's far from perfect, but the point was doing it all myself
#48
Build Pictures / Re: HM2038 Build
Last post by dawger - February 19, 2026, 04:13:31 PMLooks good, finally someone else with a green hurricane. Can't wait to see it completed and in the sun. Although sometimes pictures don't do the color justice.
Michael-
Michael-
#49
Important Information / Re: Forum Upgrade
Last post by Bob Worley - February 18, 2026, 09:24:44 AMQuote from: Paul Proefrock on February 17, 2026, 09:01:12 PMToday, we installed the latest version of the forum software. All appears to be running well although it might have a slighty different look.
If you notice somethingthat is amiss or not working properly, please let us know
This news is not as important as what Shane posted but felt you should be made aware of it.
Paul
Paul, you couldnt persuade Shane to convert to Xenforo?
#50
Important Information / Re: Forum Upgrade
Last post by Bass And Hot Rods - February 18, 2026, 09:22:29 AMQuote from: Paul Proefrock on February 17, 2026, 09:01:12 PMToday, we installed the latest version of the forum software. All appears to be running well although it might have a slighty different look.
If you notice somethingthat is amiss or not working properly, please let us know
This news is not as important as what Shane posted but felt you should be made aware of it.
Paul
Paul, thanks for the grounding information. I think I have a working plan. As soon as I cut and buff the paint, final assembly will commence. Thanks again.