HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

So now I'm on to the rear wheel opening dilemma. I picked up a 325/50R15 from Summit at lunch to see how I liked it. It fills up the well nicely. Its a little to tall for me to say its perfect, but given options I think its going to be the best option for me. I'll go with the same brand (NITTO) for the front with a 275/50R15. I still did not like the opening in front of rear tire soooooo. On to more modifications. This one really will not be that labor intensive, and I think it will really improve the overall appearance.  I'll start glassing both sides tomorrow and figure out how I want to do the bottom after I get the main portion roughed in. A lot of different ways you could go so will take some time to look at options and mock up different things.

[Bruce N]

Not a lot of progress tonight. So cold glass  is taking forever to cure. Did get both sides roughed in and temp supports removed. Will be able to figure out the bottom tomorrow. I ordered a 295/50R15 Cooper Cobra Radial to see if I like that better than this 325. But after getting the well shaped a little I'm not sure I don't like the 325. Will have to look at both of them.

[Greg K]

Now you're gonna have to get new wheels...
It's been colder than normal here in my backyard and wet, so not spending much time on mine because of it.

[Bruce N]

So after posting this on the wrong thread! Got caught up in the play off games and didn't post anything. Little progress on the rear fenders while I was watching games. Think I will pick up a 295/50R15 and see if I like that better. This one fits but every time I look at it it looks a little more awkward being so tall. Kinda like an ol school hot rod.

I like how the fenders are coming out. To me looks like a big improvement. Still a little finish work to do on the lips and bottom edge plus build up some thickness on the inside. But pretty much there.

[NTX-CLANK]

Good work, Bruce.  Will you keep the same wheel style?

P.S.  I responded to your post on my thread

[Bruce N]

Well not a whole lot of progress but a little. Figured I'd post something for everyone to read! Seems like all the builds are on hold   I finally found a steering wheel that I liked and got it installed and the horn figured out. I'm really happy with how the dash turned out. Simple and functional. Still have a couple switches to add. Have the center console ready for upholstery but will have to wait for the Icy roads to melt to take to him. I'm still wrestling with the drivers side header and need to get that figured out. Received my new mufflers and started cutting and welding those up. Hope they are a little quieter!. Other than that I am ready for body and paint! I'm excited to get this thing on the road! Bob W. sent me some texts with him out and about last weekend. I sure am jealous. Looks like he was having a blast

PS: I wanted to post his pics but were in a format that stumped me

[s_reynolds]

Looking good. Lots of innovations.

[Bob Worley]

..... I'm excited to get this thing on the road! Bob W. sent me some texts with him out and about last weekend. I sure am jealous. Looks like he was having a blast

Checked out a new place in Waxahachie: Southern Roots Brewing Company.  Looks like a nice place to meet up !!

[Bruce N]

Not a lot of viable progress, but I finally forced myself to get under the dash. drill holes, and screw the tub down around the foot box. not a fun chore. Will start bending and glassing in some brackets for interior panels over the next few days.

My interior guy got my console covered! Looks great. I ended up insetting the Hurricane logo on the cover. Looks pretty cool Need to do a lot of polishing though. He's waiting on some felt for the inside to finish so hopefully I can pick it up and get the panels painted, Nav system cut out and installed, and see how it looks in the car this weekend.

[Bruce N]

Picked up console today and tried it out in car. Fits like a glove I'll get the panels painted and the Nav unit installed in the top panel over the weekend. Started bending brackets and the interior trim panels. Unfortunately I only have a small 12" brake for bending so will have to do in sections and weld back together   Or maybe take the aluminum and use for templet to bend ABS plastic. Will have to play around a little and see what I like best. Regardless, it is a slow painstaking process bending support brackets to mount the panels to! I have more Hushmat coming tomorrow so will be able to finalize all the interior sealing and insulation.

[Bob Worley]

Picked up console today and tried it out in car. Fits like a glove I'll get the panels painted and the Nav unit installed in the top panel over the weekend. Started bending brackets and the interior trim panels. Unfortunately I only have a small 12" brake for bending so will have to do in sections and weld back together   Or maybe take the aluminum and use for templet to bend ABS plastic. Will have to play around a little and see what I like best. Regardless, it is a slow painstaking process bending support brackets to mount the panels to! I have more Hushmat coming tomorrow so will be able to finalize all the interior sealing and insulation.

Bruce, I have a 30" brake from Harbor Freight you can borrow if you need it.

[Bruce N]

Picked up console today and tried it out in car. Fits like a glove I'll get the panels painted and the Nav unit installed in the top panel over the weekend. Started bending brackets and the interior trim panels. Unfortunately I only have a small 12" brake for bending so will have to do in sections and weld back together   Or maybe take the aluminum and use for templet to bend ABS plastic. Will have to play around a little and see what I like best. Regardless, it is a slow painstaking process bending support brackets to mount the panels to! I have more Hushmat coming tomorrow so will be able to finalize all the interior sealing and insulation.

Bruce, I have a 30" brake from Harbor Freight you can borrow if you need it.
Thanks for the offer Bob! But I have already cut the pieces to fit Not alot of welding though, just a couple short seams.

[Bruce N]

OK, really did not like how the trim panels came out so on to plan B....not sure what that is just yet but......I got all the heat and sound material on and sealed all the tub to frame gaps. Painted all the panels on the console and really like the final product. I did not like the Nav system so returned that. I'll just leave the panel blank for now and worry about that later. Hesitate to spend money on sound system until I see if you can even hear it driving this thing!

[Bruce N]

Well I kind of gave up on the interior panels around the doors. Talked to my interior guy and he said he could mold one piece ABS plastic to fit. Think I'll leave it to the professional. I really want the interior to look nice. Think my shills limit me in the interior department:( So really the only things I have left before final body and paint is to clean up some of the gaps I am not happy with. Plus side pipe and louver openings. Need to extend some edges a little to close them up. Figured I'd spend the newt month or so cleaning them up while I wait for some warmer weather to get her outside for the major filler, priming, blocking, priming, blocking ET, ET. Started on the trunk but BBQ and Superbowl is taking precedence this afternoon

[Greg K]

It's coming along, so what are you doing now for tires and wheels?