HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

Well not a whole bunch of progress today but did get the panel for the blinker and high beam indicators done and got a plan together. I think I like the concept...

I got some 1/16" foam to put down under the vinyl on the dash and came up with plan. Going to put the foam on, then put the panel on and trim around the panels so can remove the foam from behind the panels. In theory, the panels will then be pretty much flush with the dash vinyl when all said and done. Will see if that works out.....

Now trying to figure out how to do the glove box door the same so it all looks the same.

Will paint all the panels the car color, which is pretty much black with hint of blue on the contours, so should blend in with the black vinyl real nice.

Kind of hard to see what my vision is by the pictures but I can see it clearly in my mind! Just hope my mind is sane?

[Bruce N]

Got a bit more done on the dash. Built a lip around inside of glove box to finish that out a little better. Got all the 10-24 nut inserts installed for the panels. Wanted to cut out the glove box door but ordered some concealed hinges and a latch so need to get them and figure out what I need to do to get them to fit. Think I like how its coming out but still hard to tell till I get it covered and the panels painted 

[s_reynolds]

Looking good. Will be interesting to see the final product.

[Bruce N]

The weather is so mild for the next few days I switched gears and started on the hod scoop. Maybe get a bit of bodywork done as well

[Bruce N]

Well did not get a lot done due to all the Holiday stuff going on But did get the inside of the hood body worked and primed. Just need to block a couple times and fill a few pin holes. The gaps where the panels were laminated on this thing are a real pain.  I'll get after the outside tomorrow. Always takes more work than you think!

[Bruce N]

Took a break for a few days but couldn't help myself from going out and getting a little more done on the hood. Glass came out pretty good and just needed a little filler to get it right. I wont bother blocking it till I get it back on the car and do whatever work needs done to get the hood flat to the other panels.

[Bruce N]

Got a few little things done today. I really did not want to put visible screws threw the front of dash to hold it on so glassed some tabs on the bottom. Drilled and tapped the frame and screwed it to that. Worked out good. I got the dash panels primed and ready to paint but want to get the glove box door figured out tomorrow and paint them all at same time. I'm really anxious to try out the paint and see how it looks! After seeing how well the struts worked on the hood, I just could not leave that (book case) latch on the trunk. So ordered some 22.5lb struts last week which came in. They work great and look and work a whole lot better IMO. Link to what I used below if anyone interested.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CRL7P6X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

[s_reynolds]

Making good progress. I like the innovations you are incorporating in your build. New ground being broken!

[Redstang69]

Interesting idea with the dash. Anxious to see additional pictures of how it mounts in the car. A somewhat simple removable dash is something I'm hoping to accomplish.

[Bruce N]

Interesting idea with the dash. Anxious to see additional pictures of how it mounts in the car. A somewhat simple removable dash is something I'm hoping to accomplish.

I just put some 1/8 foam pad under the lip of the body on top. Put dash in place and drilled through each tab into that flat bar on the bottom frame. Tapped 1/4-20 and bolted to that. When bolting in it pushes top into that 1/8 foam on top and keeps it from being able to move at all. I'll take some pictures after I get it put together. Was so cold out there yesterday I got nothing done 

[Bruce N]

Well warmed up enough for my heater to keep up so got out there and finished up the glove box and got all the panels ready to paint. Covered the dash and test fit everything. I ended up going with just some thin foam under the vinyl. I tried the softer, thicker but did not like the puffy look. think I like this better. Hopefully get some base coat paint on the panels tomorrow night.

I got some SS hex drive counter sunk screws to mount all the dash panels. Need to spend some time polishing them. Wanted to have just a little bling that would match gauge trim and switches. Thought it needed just a little chrome to brighten it up a bit.

[Bruce N]

Was able to get some color on the dash panels today. I love the color. The pictures do absolutely no justice but you get an idea. In the shadows it looks completely black but when sun hits it has this beautiful deep blue/magenta metallic pearl that stands out. Cant wait to get some on the car!

[Bruce N]

Was able to get panels painted and polished. I like how it came out. Panels look dead black in pictures but really light up when the sun hits them. Just a little chrome but pretty simple. Not sure about the glove box cover but I'll leave it be. Easy to change latter on. Finished out the glove box inside with vinyl panels. Now......On to the Console. Think I'll put a hinged door on front, right under dash, that matches dash panels and mount all the relays right behind it. Put my switch plate on it as well. I'm thinking about doing some lighted chrome toggle now to better match the upper switches. The panel I have is black rocker switches. Have to play around a little and see what looks best.

[Greg K]

It's coming together, and like ya said you can change it up in time if you want.

[Bruce N]

Been working on the center console. Got the major portion done. Need to cut out the metal panels to paint and install the nut inserts but you get a good idea of how it will look. I'm pretty happy with it. Just trying to figure out how to get the vinyl on in one piece May have to make a trip to my upholstery guy  $$$$