HM 1081 NorJak Hurricane

[Fuzzy]

Got most of the car together.  Need to do a couple of little things then will take the body off one last time, go though everything and then re-mount.  From there, finish body position, some fiberglass work, and send it off for body work and paint.  Have decided that another two years of work isn't what I want, its been 8 years already.  Have been driving it around as it but time to finish it up.

[MFE III]

Congrats! What color(s)?

[Paul Proefrock]

Ken
this is a big event - great news. Congratulations.

Paul
ps: but you're going to ruin the pool of "when will he finish"    The 8 years had eliminated most.

[s_reynolds]

Ken, looking good. Great job. I thought I was going to be the longest build, but I think you win the prize (whatever that is). Keep us posted on the colors.

Sam

[Fuzzy]

It's not done yet so keep the wagers active....

As we are planning a shell game of sorts, our license/ registration is from another car which is listed as green so we are obligated to keep it green, hence British Racing Green, debating if we should go with some ghost stripes of a tad lighter shade of green. Can not use another color and still comply. There is a big national auto show end of Sept. Not sure we can have it done but the paint guys would love to have it in their booth.

Are all the cars prior to 1081 done for sure, thought there were one or two idling away?

[s_reynolds]

It's had to tell who is still working on their cars as several have not posted for a long time, but I think there are at least 2-3 prior to 1081 still in process.

Sam

[Bob Worley]

It's had to tell who is still working on their cars as several have not posted for a long time, but I think there are at least 2-3 prior to 1081 still in process.

Sam

I wish this forum was more active - but as far as build time, I know my HM2008 is going 2 1/2 years so far and no end in sight ...

[MFE III]

I wish this forum were more active as well, but I guess it's just the result of fewer builds going on than there were when I was building mine 4 to 5 years ago.
But I do check in every day and happy to respond and contribute in any way I can.
BTW, my build time was 2 1/2 years.
Matt

[s_reynolds]

I had PM'd Larry (LMH, HM1023) over on CC back in 2012 as I noticed that he posted over there a lot and asked the status of his build. At that point he was about ready for paint, but haven't seen any postings from him for the finished product. He said he was an originality freak, so he may still be working to get it right.

Sam

[Paul Proefrock]

Sam
Larry was (has?) selling his Hurricane. He picked up a 289 car and is concentrating on that. Don't know if the sale ever consummated or not

Paul

[Fuzzy]

Did Larry buy another Hurricane or something else (shutter).

We are still slogging along though as usual we have fallen behind on plans again.  We are ready to remove the body one last time and work out some bugs and make sure everything is as is it should be, then put it back together.  Had hoped to have that done by end of this month but now looking like end of summer, never get much done while the kids are home.  Off to DC area next month for 3 weeks so oldest can take part in National History Day at Univ. of Maryland.  Just the two of us so dad and daughter trip.  Always a challenge with a 15 (going on 18) year old.

[Fuzzy]

Thought I would post these updates here too, as of August 01, 2015

[mandmGuys]

Looking good Fuzzy! Other than paint what do you have left, and did you figure out how to register/title there?

Mark

[s_reynolds]

Getting close, Fuzzy!!

[Fuzzy]

as we do not have a single piece of paper that shows the kit being imported to Indonesia, there isn't any way to register it other than paying someone off and I'm not keen on doing that.  My 0ptions are to keep going and finish it, at least another 2 years or offer it for sale as is and let someone else worry about how to register it.  Police have been confiscating cars with suspect rego and fake papers and that is where they would view us probably.  If we can cut out the chassis number off the old Toyota Crown and the hack in the motor serial numbers in to the SBC block in exactly the same shape and size as the ones on the Crown, we might be able to squeek by though would have to completely dispose of the old Crown.
As what needs to be done:  Body isn't on exactly straight or level due to the front mounting bars being welded crooked, need correct lenght tubing for front and rear bumper spacers as we didn't receive those, need to adjust right rear end of tub and right side square tubing behind door so body sits correctly, redo speedo cable, check all wiring, mount the side vents and do a fresh air system which we have all the parts for.  Mostly just need time which I don't seem to be able to find much of for some reason.  Always got other things on the front burner. Will so most of body work then send it out to be painted.