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For Sale / Autometer Mechanical Speedo and Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge for Sale - Cobra

« Last post by Kamal on Today at 05:53:47 PM »

I am getting rid of these two new gauges that came with the kit.  The oil pressure gauge has never been removed form the box.  The speedo is mounted but never used.  I will pack it in the box that will come with the electronic speedo I just ordered, so it will basically be new in almost right box.  Any reasonable offer will be taken. 

Speedo - 201005

Oil Pressure Gauge  - 201008

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Redstang69 on April 03, 2024, 07:33:29 PM »

Looks like you did your front panels similar to mine. Pretty straight forward. I added some bulb seal at the top to help seal it off a little.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Bob Worley on April 02, 2024, 09:26:50 AM »

I like the rear fender panels.  I need to do the same soon.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Jeff K on April 01, 2024, 08:32:02 PM »

Installed the aluminum panels in the radiator opening recently.  There weren’t any instructions so I looked how others had done their cars and did something similar.  I don’t plan on installing an oil cooler, at least for now.

I also installed panels to close the gap in the rear wheel well between the body and cockpit tub.  Again I looked at what others had done and came up with what I thought would work.  I’ll seal the edges with seam sealer when I install the panels for the last time.

While I was at it, I added aluminum extension panels to the back of the rear wheel wells also.  I think it gives it a more finished look.

Still trying to dial in the EFI.  It’s been a challenge.  I think there’s a sensor or something that’s not right.  I’ll keep working on it.

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Build Pictures / Re: HM-2040 Build

« Last post by Kamal on March 23, 2024, 04:06:51 PM »

Hi All,

Just a quick update without much progress.  I did finally get through the DMV and got my license plates about a month ago or so, and within weeks, the registration came up due for renewal!  Obviously due to the fact that I started the Reg process LAST March, and it took a whole 11 months to wind through it. 

Developed a high idle issue with the Holley sniper, which really makes the car a bear to drive.  Just seemed to have that sorted out now, which took a new IAC valve.

Going to replace the fuel sender as I'm getting very poor performance of the fuel gauge.  Also getting fuel starvation at low fuel levels.  My tank is 9.5" deep, and I will start to get fuel starvation around tighter turns, with the gas at about 2.5" up from the bottom.  Yet another perk of a carburetor...  Not sure if this is within normal limits, or if my fuel pickup is not having a good time down at the bottom of the tank.

The rear suspension is still working quietly, thanks to replacing the rod ends with the FK brand units.  I'm not having any noises in the front at this time, and I probably have about 500 miles on the car.

I'm ready to consolidate my efforts and get to fitting the interior aluminum panels, in order to seal up the cockpit and prepare for the carpet.  I actually have no idea how those panels are attached to the body/tub, so thats what brought me back on the site to look around!

Plans for paint are on hold until I'm really happy with the car.  I also hear a lot of horror stories of people's cars getting sequestered for long periods of time at the painters, not something I want to deal with. 

Still playing with the suspension and trying to get a good plush ride.  I think one of the problems is that so many of the roads where I live are just awful and rough.  You have to get quite a ways out of town to find smoothing winding roads to enjoy, so I'm still aiming at getting a plush ride for around town so I'm more motivated to drive it. 

I see that there is one newer kit than mine, HM2041!  I think I got some of your stuff in my initial shipment 

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Build Pictures / Re: HM2017 Build

« Last post by Kamal on March 23, 2024, 03:54:15 PM »

Looks great Jeff! And I'm glad to hear your DMV registration is coming along. 

Even though I have few miles on my car still, I have managed to remember to tell everyone to watch their leg as they step out of the car!

I plan to get the Shell Valley heat shields, as they come in Ceramic and will match my header finish.

https://www.shellvalley.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=140/mode=prod/prd140.htm

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General Questions / Re: Price for a a Hurricane Roadsters kit

« Last post by Greg K on March 06, 2024, 05:16:24 PM »

Haha...couldn't tell when you went all teary eyed.

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General Questions / Re: Price for a a Hurricane Roadsters kit

« Last post by Bob Worley on March 06, 2024, 01:59:55 PM »

How's your memory Bob? 

Those are your tears in that pic from their facebook page.

Yeah, after I posted here, I did some interwebs sleuthing and found the original comment.   

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General Questions / Re: Price for a a Hurricane Roadsters kit

« Last post by Pete1320 on March 05, 2024, 09:15:19 PM »

Interesting, a turn key minus may be a great way to go, it will be interesting to how this works out.

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General Questions / Re: Price for a a Hurricane Roadsters kit

« Last post by Greg K on March 05, 2024, 05:14:26 PM »

How's your memory Bob? 

Those are your tears in that pic from their facebook page.