HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

started finalizing the tub cutouts and deciding on what I would do on the firewall going forward. Greg had posted some pictures of one with half of the aluminum panels installed that I liked but after looking at the panels I have, they are different and have decided to just finish the fiberglass to a decent level of finish. I really hated the gap on the inside of trans tunnel, and the aluminum angle they have to fill that in so glassed in a lip that will fill that void and look a little more finished. I'll pull the tub tomorrow and spend the weekend finishing the firewall and painting. Think I have the fuel lines figured out so will make another trip to Summit and pick all that up for next week.

[NTX-CLANK]

Thanks for sharing your challenges and cool solutions.  Do you mind if I copy your filler technique?  I was a machinist for 10+ years, but never worked with fiberglass.  Below is a pic of the multi-purpose corner brace.  I really like the design except for the bolt interference at bottom left of picture (and need for pedal shaft bushing(s)).  Hole in tub for steering shaft might work at 2", but worked better at 2 1/8".

[Bruce N]

Thanks for sharing your challenges and cool solutions.  Do you mind if I copy your filler technique?  I was a machinist for 10+ years, but never worked with fiberglass.  Below is a pic of the multi-purpose corner brace.  I really like the design except for the bolt interference at bottom left of picture (and need for pedal shaft bushing(s)).  Hole in tub for steering shaft might work at 2", but worked better at 2 1/8".

Thanks Jim. that's the whole idea of this site. Share problems and solutions. Your moving along at record pace and looking great

[Bruce N]

As always my fix took more work than expected. After sanding the front firewall and inner tunnel found a lot more flaws than originally noticed. Ended up skim coating the whole thing and blocking. May not get paint on tomorrow as need to do a bunch of yard work like Jim  Hopefully get it blocked and re primed so can finish during the week. And need to do some serious shop clean up

[Bruce N]

Got nothing done Ended up doing chores all day but did get the shop cleaned up. Put the tub back on the chassis just to be sure the mods fit correctly before paint. Think they turned out pretty clean. Time well spent IMO. Now just have to decide on gloss black or satin black. Hummmmmmm?

[FFR428]

Those glass tabs you made look great. Super nice job. Really adds a nice finished look to that area.

[Bruce N]

Little progress. Got the firewall painted. Put a couple layers of heat shield between footbox front and aluminum panels. painted aluminum panels with fireproof paint and cured in oven at 300 & 400 degrees according to directions. Will  see how that works out but the heat did not damage. As Jim identified, the two holes in corner of steering bearing/throttle linkage plate conflict so I welded up the hole on the side and ground smooth. Still deciding on using the top aluminum panel or leaving as is. I think I like the simple clean look as is.

[Greg K]

Looks good Bruce. Just a couple of things I noticed.
Bearing should be mounted inside the foot box.
I'm sure the way you have it mounted, the bearing does not pivot?
Hole in fiberglass needs to be larger than the hole in corner bracket to accommodate the bearing flange. Hole needed is 2".

[Bruce N]

Looks good Bruce. Just a couple of things I noticed.
Bearing should be mounted inside the foot box.
I'm sure the way you have it mounted, the bearing does not pivot?
Hole in fiberglass needs to be larger than the hole in corner bracket to accommodate the bearing flange. Hole needed is 2".

It pivots the same as if it were inside. It is sandwiched in the two housings ether way. Of course the manual shows a car without the steel bracket with bearing on outside. so I got on the forum and looked at what others have done. Has been done both ways so I just chose what I liked best. I enlarged the hole in the bracket and in the fiberglass.

[Greg K]

Cool, enlarging the hole is key, just couldn't tell from the pics.

[Bruce N]

Little progress. I installed all the steering shafts temporarily to get familiar and make sure no problems. All worked out pretty good. Again was a puzzle sense the manual is completely different from what I have. That craps getting a bit frustrating. Went to start on throttle pedal assembly but cant find most of the parts. Not sure what I'm supposed to have though sense the manual shows a cable and ours are mechanical. Going by pics on the forum I seem to be missing the majority of parts. I'll give Alec a call Monday.

Can anyone verify that the long part of the front housing goes toward the driver? See third pic.

[NTX-CLANK]

You have the bushing block oriented correctly.  I did the same fit-up and also test fit the turn signal and steering wheel.  I got a bit confused about the preset collar on the splined shaft, but I think that is only there to provide a stop for the steering wheel boss. Hope you found your steering wheel.

Take good notes when you call Alec on the throttle linkages. I have all the heim joints, but no shafts or "yoke" to tie pedal shaft's rotation to the linkage. Pic shows what I have.

Good luck
Jim
HM2032

[Bruce N]

You have the bushing block oriented correctly.  I did the same fit-up and also test fit the turn signal and steering wheel.  I got a bit confused about the preset collar on the splined shaft, but I think that is only there to provide a stop for the steering wheel boss. Hope you found your steering wheel.

Take good notes when you call Alec on the throttle linkages. I have all the heim joints, but no shafts or "yoke" to tie pedal shaft's rotation to the linkage. Pic shows what I have.

Good luck
Jim
HM2032

Thats exactly what I have

[Bruce N]

Got the body on today and started fitting all the doors, trunk. hood. Was able to do with just myself and friend with the frame I built. Pretty happy with how all the panels fit with exception of them trimming to much off the bottom of the doors. When aligning the top of the doors with the fenders, the bottom has a gap of almost 1/2". Will need to fill the jam a bit to make look decent. Now just a lot of time trimming and fitting all he panels.

[Bob Worley]

My door fitment is all wonky.   Truck and hood fit decent.  I need to drive out and have you take a look at mine.