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[Paul Proefrock]

For those who want to bolt their AC pedals to the Wilwood arms, I just posted details on how I did it on my site.

//www.3x2csx.com

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

My build continues on, albiet slowly. My quest for period correct really adds extra work. I think I mounted the brake reservoirs three times, before I was happy with the layout and engine clearances. Man, it's tight in there.

Also finalized the cooling system, complete with reservoir and upper coolant tube.

More details on my site

Paul

[Paul Proefrock]

We're almost ready to make noise

Paul

[danc30]

Lookin' good Paul.  Take a video when you start her up for the first time.

Great meeting you guys in London.

Dan

[Paul Proefrock]

Spent some time updating my site and mod information:

1) eBrake: needed a mod on a mod. Modified the lever to fit the boot properly. eBrake now appears as original cars

2) Speedo Cable: Shortening details

3) Dash - Still on my originality kick, I've started detailing the switch and dash changes I've made to be more period correct. Including Lucas light switch and dimmer switch

4) Yea, that is a glovebox that is functional WITH a heater behind it. Tight but it works

Hope this helps someone else, I am having a ball with this: www.65shlb.com

Paul

[Ranman]

Sweet Paul,

I to have a heater and wipers, I like the glove box, do you have some more pics?
I went to your site and its not there.
Thanks Randy

[HAVASUBILL]

Paul,   your build is "totally bitchin" as they used to say back in the sixties.  

I attempted to build my car so things looked authentic, but your effort, workmenship and attention to detail is by far the best Hurricane build so far.  I love the vents, dash board and original throttle linkage....very nice.

Can't wait to see the final product,  Best Regards,  Bill    

[Ranman]

Found the pictures Paul.


Its under Build Journal, I was looking under MOD's


Randy

[Paul Proefrock]

Randy,
Keep an eye on the site - I have been trying to get caught up on my posting and have a bunch more pictures of the glovebox and dash details that will be posted in the next couple days.

Paul

[Ranman]

Paul, I guess you did not go with the defroster vents, thats the only way I will have room to fit in a glove box.
Let me know what you are thinking
Randy

[Paul Proefrock]

Randy,
I do have the defroster vents, just didn't have the hoses or fittings in the picture.

I made a fitting from plastic pipe that fits the heater on each side rather than use a "Y". If you have a Hurricane or Maradyne heater, you'll see a couple CapPlugs on the bottom rear of each side. I connected my hoses there. I have the under-cowl fittings from Vintage air that bolt to the underside of the body, with defroster vents on the upper (outer) side. The heater has three doors on it to control the air outlet. The defroster vents will be on or open all the time. The heat vents can be closed if desired.

I had to carve up my glovebox mold to clear the hose on the passenger side.  I'll take a picture and post it along with the others I'm working on. It's tight but it fits and you only lose a small corner inside the glove box. My box is essentially the same size as the door to it and about 12" deep, almost all the way to the firewall. I left a couple inches clearance since I have a number of wiring items just behind the glovebox.

Pictures at 11

Paul

[Fuzzy]

Hi Paul, I have been enjoying your build also, getting a lot of good ideas to "borrow".  I was wondering if you were considering putting some reflective covering around your orange air vent tubing where it crosses over the headers/collector area?  Might heat up the air in the car a bit.    Did you decide to use natural airconditioning instead of adding a unit somewhere on the car?  Ken

[Paul Proefrock]

Ken,
Haven't thought the heat transfer thru just yet. The hose (Jegs #555-63100) is silicon fiberglass, good for 550 degrees. I'll probably wait till I see if it becomes an issue or not.

Paul

[LMH]

Paul, I am so impressed! Being an originality person myself, I can sure appreciate all the work and engineering that has gone into your build.
Have you worked out the gas pedal/linkage to a final design? I'm going to copying it soon (except mine has dual quads).
Larry

[Paul Proefrock]

Larry,
I think I got all the bugs out. Clearance between the FE and the Hurricane footbox which is higher than original cars created a few problems. I'll post close up photos on my website. I'll include the pattern for the footbox pedal bracket.

It looks soooo much better than the Lokar cable and pedal.

Paul