HM2023 Build Thread

[s_reynolds]

As usual Paul, great work.

Sam

[MFE III]

Really nice! Are doors and trunk next?

[Paul Proefrock]

Frame & hinges done, next is the latch system. I've already installed a hoop and latch brackets under the cowl

[s_reynolds]

Paul, looks good. The hood support rod looks rather long. Is that a temporary rod or just the angle of the pic that makes it look too long?

Sam

[Paul Proefrock]

Sam,
The rod is long, will cut off once everything is done. It's also an optical illusion

Paul

[Bob Worley]

How's it coming along, Paul?  We need an update!

[Paul Proefrock]

Up to my ears in wiring.

1) Moved the Fusepanel to the passenger footbox

2) ECU mounted in same area

3) Concentrated on dash connections so I can remove dash and just 'unplug'. Who would have ever thought there are 39 connections to the dash

[s_reynolds]

Holy cow Paul. Glad you're figuring all that wiring out. Wiring is not one of my talents. I like the idea if being able to unplug the dash if needed. Next installment?

Sam

[Paul Proefrock]

Most of you know of my hangup on being period correct. Pulled together my firewall pieces and wiring

Let's see, 1965 427 Cobra's had an idle air control, didn't they? (that's the little filter element you see in the background)

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

Getting Closer to finishing wiring. Footbox cover panel will get carpeting on it. Tunnel firewall enclosure gets vinyl dash material

Yes, I did modify the cockpit tub and replaced the tunnel with a removable aluminum one.

[Russ Rittimann]

Looking really good Paul.  Keep up the excellent work.

Russ

[Bob Worley]

Love it !!

[s_reynolds]

Awesome build Paul. Can't wait to see the next installment.

Sam

[MFE III]

Interesting placement of all the modern day electronics in the passenger foot box!
As always, very nice work!

[njperrone]

Looks Great!

I wish I would have mounted my electronics the way you did - then I would have the room for this -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-11-NISSAN-VERSA-ELECTRIC-POWER-STEERING-EPS-PARTS-INCLUDES-MODULE-PIGTAILS/402049869631?hash=item5d9c0a273f:g:FYwAAOSwoDVeLZ4V

without needing to move anything.

Have you looked into these EPAS units? They sell them new too but the price to go used is about 10th of new.

I didn't mind the manual steering at first but I guess I'm getting old...