1033 Build Pics Finally!

[LMH]

Geez Michael, so sorry to hear what happened. At least eveyone that's important is OK. Everything else can be repaired.
Larry

[dwright]

Glad all is well with you and your family.  Good luck on the paint on your hurricane.  Darren

[m_ward]

Thanks for all the well wishes guys.  I really appreciate the sentiment.  I am definitely doing something right to escape unharmed.
There won't be any repairs though.  Truck is totalled.  Estimate was 10K.  Looks like I am off to buy a new truck this week too.  Geeeeez!!!  Like I have time for that....I gotta pick a color for gods sake!!!!  

Gotta have priorities!  

Thanks again,
Michael


oh yea....my wife and her friends call me Dorothy now!!!!(as in the wizard of oz)

[s_reynolds]

Michael, I enjoyed the pics. Great job! I have been surfing the build pics and owners forum while I await delivery of my car. I notice you have used cool flex, or similar product, for the coolant hoses. I was thinking of doing the same, but have not decided yet. I have visited Mike (66rdster) several times and noticed that there isn't much room between the bottom radiator outlet and the steering rack. How were you able to make the sharp 90 degree turn and clear the steering rack? It just didn't look like there was enough room. Also, where did you get your filler neck? My car will ship this Thurs., so I'll get to start experiencing all the fun you guys have been having.

Regards, Sam

[danc30]

Hey Sam, Check out this thread, it might answer some of you questions on the hoses.

http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1143512171/13#13

[s_reynolds]

Thanks for the thread. I'll have to study this more and I'm sure it will make more sense once I get the car and get to that point. Just a lot to think about while waiting.

Sam

[m_ward]

Sam,
I got the filler neck from summit or jegs one.  The cool flex worked really easy.  I bought a 4ft section and it was the perfect length to do everything with no waste.

Michael

[s_reynolds]

Michael, thanks. My main concern was that I wouldn't be able to get the billet clamp cover on the bottom radiator outlet and then make the sharp 90 degree turn to clear the steering rack. I guess I was thinking the cool flex might would crimp while trying to make the 90 degree turn. Also, sorry to see and hear about the storm damage. Glad nobody was hurt. "Things" can be replaced.

Sam

[m_ward]

It was tight but no problem.  I will see if I hav e a picture of the bend at the bottom.

Michael

[s_reynolds]

OK. Thanks. That would be helpful.

Sam

[m_ward]

Here ya go.  Sorry for the delay.

[s_reynolds]

Michael, thanks. This clears it up. I had pictured this differently in my mind. Thanks again.

Sam

[m_ward]

Not a problem.  Glad to help.

Michael

[m_ward]

On the home stretch!

[m_ward]

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