HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

Been working on interior. I really did not want to do this myself, but.....
Got all the Jute padding down and that helped determine method of cutting, gluing, and layout method. Once I got the pad down I was really hesitant on cutting and gluing the carpet. But... What ya gonna do?

It came out exceptable,  but really not to my standards. Maybe sometime down the road I'll have it professionally done. But I did really like how the console came out! I was concerned with building it guessing at the fitment with the carpet, but it came out perfect. I'll finish up tomorrow night and spend the weekend doing final detailing...I hope the weather holds out!

[Greg K]

Didn't notice before, nice use of the logo badge on the console. I have as well but will be on the steering wheel.

[Bruce N]

Didn't notice before, nice use of the logo badge on the console. I have as well but will be on the steering wheel.

Now there's an idea. That will be cool I'm trying to get another one to put on a front grill I'm making. Got some gloss black powder coated mesh from customcargrills.com But that will be a rainy day project.

[s_reynolds]

Carpet looks pretty darn good to me.

[Bruce N]

Got all the carpet done that I could. I still need to make some panels for under the doors and around the jams. Plus make some door panes. Think that will be some winter work. I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the passenger seat bolted down. You cant get to any of the rear bolts to get them shoved through the  floor to put nuts on them I just had to quit out of frustration. I got the console all in and wired up. Love how the lighting came out.  Looks clean and simple with a little modern look. I'll get back to the seat tomorrow

[s_reynolds]

Really looks good. I think this is one of the fastest builds I've seen. Great work as well. Congratulations!

[Bruce N]

Well did not want to work on anything and wanted to put a few miles on her to get the sniper a little better tuned. Put another couple hundred miles on her driving the farm roads out here. Hilarious all the looks, yell's, thumbs up, fist pumps, you get passing duds on their John Deer's   And every stop you make everyone is taking pictures. The sniper tuned up pretty good. Took a few plugs out and checked when I got home and burning really nice now. Plus starting much better.

Am having some cooling issues. The thermostat is opening and fan coming on at 185 like I set it to and run's right at 188 or so while driving. But as soon as I make a stop for a minute it climbs up to over 200. Got back to the barn and let it run a bit and then shut it down. Looks to be overflowing through the top of the radiator somewhere just above the top hose outlet. Will need to take that cover off to investigate further. Sure don't want to replace that radiator! But all in all, pretty happy with everything and what a blast to drive! Took my daughter out for a short cruise and nothing but grin from ear to ear the whole trip She cant wait to drive it 

[Bruce N]

Finally! Dodged rain storms to get down to the alignment shop Man what a deference! Handles beautifully. Didn't get past 90MPH but was stable and solid. This thing is really tight with no squeaks, rattles, ET. Except the doors that don't have any rubber seals in them yet. Hopefully get all the inspections done Monday with weather holding out and be totally legal Plan on trip through the hill country to Borne as soon as I get a few more miles and change all the oil after break in. Got my heating issue solved by bleeding the cooling system. Must have had some air pockets in there.

I'm saving the rest of the cockpit interior for some rainy days but think I will finish the trunk. Want to make some brackets to hold a small low profile floor jack and a small but pretty complete tool box.....just in case

[Greg K]

Bruce,

What settings did you end up with on the front end and where was the rear at before? Did you get a before and after printout?

[Bruce N]

Bruce,

What settings did you end up with on the front end and where was the rear at before? Did you get a before and after printout?

No printout. Everything was way off with exception of front and rear alignment to each other. Went with 1 degree neg camber, 3/32" toe in, 6 degree caster (power steering) On the rear are you asking ride height? I'd have to measure. I just set up front and rear height where I liked the look and had no rubbing issues with tires when turning or hitting bumps. The rear link bars I adjusted almost all the way forward to center wheel as much as possible, and to get the correct drive shaft angle. Measurement from front wheel to rear wheel they said was dead on. The rear shocks are right at 2" threads showing below lock ring and fronts are down to about 1" of thread below the lock ring. I set the rebound right in middle. Its a bit stiff so may play with that a bit.

[Jeff K]

Bruce, in your previous post were you referring to Boerne?  My wife and I want to visit Boerne, maybe next year as we search possible retirement spots.  What's your thoughts of the area?

[Greg K]

No printout. Everything was way off with exception of front and rear alignment to each other. Went with 1 degree neg camber, 3/32" toe in, 6 degree caster (power steering) On the rear are you asking ride height? I'd have to measure. I just set up front and rear height where I liked.

What I was getting at is how squared up the rear end was to the frame, guessing alignment did not have to touch rear axle and it was ok and was curious about frame rake angle. Being able to run more caster with power is good. I forgot you put that in when we suggested some settings.

[Redstang69]

Pretty awesome that you're putting miles on it.
Got any thoughts on the heater? Was it worth it or too early to tell?

[Bruce N]

Bruce, in your previous post were you referring to Boerne?  My wife and I want to visit Boerne, maybe next year as we search possible retirement spots.  What's your thoughts of the area?

Boerne is awesome. I was stationed in San Antone back in the 80's but have a military buddy of mine that has stayed there throughout his career. He is now retired and working as a GS and raking it in Anyway, I go down there every couple months or so and spend a couple days there. He is actually north of Boerne and south of Kendalia. Beautiful country. Gotta watch out for deer in the morning and evening! Anyway, beautiful country and close to all kinds of outdoor music, dining, and recreation. Go for it. Think I'm going down there in a couple years.

[Bruce N]

Pretty awesome that you're putting miles on it.
Got any thoughts on the heater? Was it worth it or too early to tell?

I ended up not going with the heater. I think the next one I do I will do with heater. Will surely add a few more months of driveability to it in this neck of the woods.