HM-2030 Build Log - The Storm Ahead

[Bob Worley]

400 Mile Update 

Are those Kirkey seats?

[Greg K]

Are those Kirkey seats?

Bob,

No, they are the Ultra-Shield Race Products Cobra Buckets there in Flint, TX

[Bob Worley]

Are those Kirkey seats?

Bob,

No, they are the Ultra-Shield Race Products Cobra Buckets there in Flint, TX

I"m going to visit them next trip to Longview!

[Greg K]

Not much to update other than I decided to upsize my coolant recovery tank from the 1 quart I had to a 2 qt. Canton. The 1 qt. was just enough but occasionally spit some coolant out. Do not see that happening with the 2 qt.

Awhile back I also did another short Blueridge parkway drive, only recorded 40 miles of it on Relive, but was 200 mile round trip from the house. https://www.relive.cc/view/veqzojVdzBv
Hwy 80 and 226A are pretty challenging and tight, the parkway portion is a nice cruise.

The local cars and coffee event I organize monthly was featured and a few of the cars as well in the local chapter of the Antique Auto Club of America's magazine recently.

[Greg K]

Still waiting on my painter to take my car some day so in the mean time, just driving the hell out of it. Another trip to the Blue Ridge and did another section of it. This was part of a 265 mile ride this past Saturday.

[s_reynolds]

Thanks for the update. Glad you are enjoying your Cobra in the mean time.

[Greg K]

Just like some others, my rear suspension got noisy and with some creaks. I thought it was the 100 degree temps I was driving in. So I decided to replace the rod ends like others. The third link rod ends were in the worst shape and most difficult to change out with the help of a cordless impact, but got them all yesterday. Replaced the QA1 XM rod ends for the FK JMX rod ends. No noise or creaking heard after a short drive, we'll see after more miles are put on them, but happy I did them now.

[Bass And Hot Rods]

Was able to spend a couple hours on the car today and mounted some gas struts on the trunk lid temporarily. Bracket on lid is just held with rivets, will change to riv-nuts, but need to get some for thicker material. They are 15" long extended at 20 lbs each, they help raising it some and enough to hold the lid up.

Greg, do you have the part number or where you purchased these gas struts and mounts?  thanks.

[Greg K]

Here are the parts and sources.
Mounts on the trunk lid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254780125185?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=c21GlWM6SNG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=dAmm00YuRPi&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Gas Struts: https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/products/attwood-sl33-30-1-gas-spring-15-x-925c

I changed my struts to the 30 pound link above and work much better than the 20 I had originally. You'll have to source the 10mm studs and coupling nut I used on passenger side to attached to the trunk tub. The trunk lid bracket shown is on the driver side, mounted 12" from front edge of lid to center of the ball. Ball studs are mounted 2" below opening lip and 1 inch in from corner of trunk tub.

[Greg K]

Been putting this off for long enough...closing off the opening from the rear wheel wells to the cockpit tub. This is my take on it, so many other ways one can do it and seems many have struggled in this area.
The inside cockpit sheet metal inspired me to do this, started out with a similar piece and then trimmed it down and put a 90 degree bend to attach to the banana bar. It is sealed behind and will get another sealant along edge to cockpit. Have a side bulb seal on the alum and seals up real good. Still have a little bit of work up top to finish, but happy how it turned out. Will get some coats of undercoat or bed liner to match.

[Greg K]

Added some kick panels to the side of the foot boxes after sealing perimeter of foot boxes with epdm round foam rod and seam sealer.

[Redstang69]

Your kick panels look much nicer than mine haha. The ABS plastic is the way to go for sure.

[Greg K]

Thanks Ben, took me long enough deciding what to do. More to come.

[Greg K]

Closed up the trunk tub today with aluminum fillers and bulb seal. Body feels more solid now with them installed.

[s_reynolds]

Looks good. Nice touch.