1078 Build Info / Site

[Paul Proefrock]

 Time to share what I have.

I've built a separate site to document my build. Hopefully it will be as useful as the one Ryan Cassidy maintains. I'll post updates here occasionally.

Most recent add is the info on emergency brake hookup on IRS

http://www.3x2csx.com Link to the brake info is under drivetrain menu item

Paul P

[CrawleysCobra]

Paul,
I have been visiting your site a couple times a week. I really like what you have put together. Keep up the good work and keep us updated on your build.

Nathan

[LMH]

Very clean Paul! Looks good.
Larry

[MFE III]

Paul, I'm a little concerned about your drive shaft . . but it could just be me  
BTW, I'm running the same saftey strap and I shortened and redrilled the bottom "U" piece to reduce the gap below the driveshaft.
Great build site . . .thanks
Matt

[Paul Proefrock]

Matt,
Didn't mean to put my "special patented driveshaft" info out for all to see. Now all my secrets are out. I was going for light weight and fuel economy.

The PVC pipe did help me line up where to mount my loop since I hadn't purchased a driveshaft yet.

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

I felt the fewer holes in the tank, the better. Used some 3/8" alum. tube to run from existing fuel tank vent location to vent located at top cowl bar.

More info on tank install at my website, http://www.3x2csx.com

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

I have measured and plotted the Hurricane body section and put that into a drawing to build a body buck that conforms to the cars cross-section. The one for the Factory Five worked OK but I wanted one that fit the Hurricane. And it is different.

The drawings are shown and can be downloaded at my website: http://www.proefrock.net/3x2CSX/Build/Body_Buck.htm.

Details on building and a material list are also available there

Mike/Rich/Ron/Jason
If you want to post a copy of the PDF somewhere on the Hurricane server, please feel free to do so.

Paul

[YerDugliness]

I've been checking out your build thread and site on a regular basis, too, Paul.

I notice you like the 3X2 setup, too.

I had a 312 Y-Block with a 3X2 setup in an old dune buggy--outran 'Vettes with it easily!

Love 'em!!

[CrawleysCobra]

Paul,

Just wanted to thank-you in advance for updating the body buck diagram to fit a Hurricane and placing it on your web site. I was hoping that someone would be able to do that. Your drawings look good; I

[Paul Proefrock]

I incorporated Jim's footbox modification which cuts the upper edge off the foot drop box on the drivers side. I also took out the notch box at the top forward edge of the footbox, providing as much room as possible.

I had to put the body on temporarily to check some clearances and I was pleasantly surprised how much it increases the foot / operating room in the drivers side box.

If you are into modifying your car, I highly recommend this. More details are on my website, link is http://www.proefrock.net/3x2CSX/Build/Mods.htm

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

I added a bracket at the rear of the frame to incorporate a U-bolt for the latch instead of the angle iron/bolt/nut arrangement. Much cleaner looking. One of the concerns was how long to make the bracket.

I had to put the body on to check some clearance so I was able to confirm a 2 1/2" long bracket will give you about 1/8" clearance. Just right.

Paul

[jshel.1]

Paul,

Great build site.

1038 came as a roller to me, so I will be paying closer attention to your finisheing touches pages, such as interior. I will check back soon.

My garage is not air-conditioned, so work on the car has been somewhat hindered by the Dallas summer heat.

[Ranman]

Paul, I used you Body Buck plans.

It fits perfect.

First time my son and I put the body on the buck we put it on backwards,  took a few minutes of moving it back and forth to say somethings not right here.
We spun it around and it fits like a glove.

Thanks Randy

[Paul Proefrock]

Randy,
I won't ask the names I was being called when you put it on the first time and nothing fit right.      

Glad it worked for you

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

Most know I am on a period correct kick. I have finished installation of my pedals. These include the AC style pedals, mounted to the Wilwood pedal arms and my fabricated throttle pedal/footbox bracket.

The new mechanical linkage throttle pedal includes period correct linkage in the engine compartment, mounted to the footbox and engine.

More details and a drawings if someone wants to do theirs are on my website.