HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

Looks good and is definitely work most would not take on. What you are doing is also confirming some ideas I have for retro-fitting existing doors with no glass work, maybe a little sanding using a mini claw latch and using the original looking latch.

Cool! Like to see what you come up with.

[Redstang69]

Is the pin that the "claw" latches around stick into the door opening? I'm thinking it does, but it's somewhat hard to picture everything.

[Bruce N]

Is the pin that the "claw" latches around stick into the door opening? I'm thinking it does, but it's somewhat hard to picture everything.

Yes. The pin (striker) is inside the door jam as in a regular OEM door. A bit challanging due to how shallow the jams are on this thing so will need to get creative. I'll post some pictures when I get to that point.

[Bruce N]

Moving like an ol lady but got the passenger side done. Have all the panels lined up and latching properly, so I'll start doing final gaps on everything this weekend. Will be exciting to get to the body work stage!

[Greg K]

Bruce,

What thickness material did you use for the striker bolt?

[Bruce N]

Bruce,

What thickness material did you use for the striker bolt?

3/16. Its solid. The way its positioned there is not much ability to flex. All the force applied to it goes to the flat bar bolted to that upright bar the Hurricane latch goes to if that makes sense. And stress to the weld joint is only as much pressure as it takes to close and latch the door. Not much.

PS: Actually I just checked with caliper and is actually 1/4" Could probably get by with 3/16 though.

[Bruce N]

Spent the day molding my door jams. Pretty happy with how they came out. Look a little rough but just need to do some final shaping and then clean them up and finish with some filler. Supper happy with how they operate. Trying to decide how I want to finish out those front and rear door opening corners. Ive looked and seen a number of different methods and final shapes. Hmmmm? I did add a 90 degree lip to the top section of the jam so it is same as below the latch (recommended by my interior guy) that will make finishing those areas easier. Started gaping the hood and hope to start glassing the scoop tomorrow.

[Greg K]

Looks good and is definitely work most would not take on. What you are doing is also confirming some ideas I have for retro-fitting existing doors with no glass work, maybe a little sanding using a mini claw latch and using the original looking latch.

Cool! Like to see what you come up with.

Here is another option too that would work well.

[Bruce N]

Kind of shifted gears today. Wanted to get the dash half way finalized so I could start on a console and get the wiring all put away. Bought a set of 1965 Mustang switch, light bezel, wiper bezel so all would match on the dash. Wanted to keep it simple and clean with no clutter. I have a switch panel with power ports and three switches for the fans and interior light that I will put in the console face panel right under center of dash. Everything else is on the column. I'll save putting vinyl on till very last.Think I'll start on that just for change of pace.

And almost forgot. Now it has a Ford ignition key!

[Bruce N]

OK. Now on to plan B on the dash. You probably noticed in the pic from last night that the gauges were off center. Bugged the heck out of me. The glove box was the issue in trying to center. Thought it would be OK but seems I cant live with it, sooooo. Took the dash off and glassed in the glove box opening and will make it smaller. And of course had to fill in some of the cut outs already done but.... After looking at it I thought it might look better with a panel behind the gauges to break up the padded dash. Maybe do panel painted same as the body color? (Kindigit Black & Blue) Finally selected color and bought the paint! Also thinking about a small quarter round panel about 1.5" high over the steering wheel that will have additional left/right arrows for blinkers and a high beam indicator just to break up the area in front of wheel. The multi function gauges have indicators in them but are pretty hard to see. If you look at the picture from yesterday that area just seems plain. But... I still did not want to just splatter gauges all over the place. Think this will still keep it simple but not be plain....maybe....

That's the fun of it! trying different things

[Bruce N]

I got the main panel built and the dash trimmed a bit. Just wanted to see how I liked it. Cut out the main panel and mounted and think I like it. Will be hard to tell though until I have the dash covered and all the panels painted and mounted. Still think it needs something over the steering wheel. All the indicator lights come in Saturday so will mock that up after I get them and see how that looks.

Sorry. Pictures sideways

[Greg K]

I almost went with this setup from Dakota with a similar look.

[Bob Worley]

You are certainly making it your own, Bruce.     




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[Bruce N]

I almost went with this setup from Dakota with a similar look.

LOL. I looked at those also

[Bruce N]

You are certainly making it your own, Bruce.     

For better.....or worse.....It will absolutely be one of a kind   




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