HM2034 build ...another Texas Hurricane

[Bruce N]

We got shut down a little here due to weather but I couldn't stand it! Rounded up the heaters and went out and got the drivers side done Have only the hood left for major fitment. Hopefully finish that tomorrow, and then just final gaps and prime and block car as a whole a bunch of times. Praying for warmer weather in the coming weeks so I can get the shop cleaned out!

[Bruce N]

Got the shop heated up and finished up the bodywork on hood and fenders. So...That's all the major work. Still have some of the mold seams to finish out but those don't take but a minute. Now just need some warmer weather so I can get this thing outside and finish sanding and priming and blocking. Supposed to be in the 70's next week. may take a day or two off and have at it.

Put these tires and wheels up on Craig's list and have a guy picking them up Saturday. Hope my new ones come in on time! Or this thing will be stuck in the shop on jacks

[Redstang69]

You sure make body work look quick and easy Bruce haha.
Can't wait to see it primed.

[Bruce N]

You sure make body work look quick and easy Bruce haha.
Can't wait to see it primed.

LOL. My ol 65 year old body will say different! Glad the major work is done!

[Bruce N]

Well sense the Cobra is up on stands figured I'd work on some of the interior that I did not want to pay for. Glued in some hardwood strips in the forward footbox to put panels in there. drilled and installed 10-24 threaded inserts for screws. Got the panels cut out of ABS. Will cover with felt later after carpet install and final trimming. Looking at the Wheel wells. Has anyone used the below ? I really like the total cover and how clean they look as opposed to some of the other methods. Think I'll try them out. Whats another $300.0


http://vraptorspeedworks.com/mk-4-wheel-well-liner-kit/

[Bruce N]

Short update. Making progress on blocking but not going as fast as I had hoped. One thing for certain. I am NOT 25 YEARS OLD ANYMORE! I'll just take my time...little at a time. Should still get it down to 400 grit by Sunday hopefully. Unless I drop dead first

[Bruce N]

Little more progress. Got all the body work initially blocked. Need to do a bit more filling on the front fenders it seems. Will get that done tomorrow and then start getting the body entirely sanded and find all the air pockets that need fixing. Little by little

[Bruce N]

No visual progress but I did get the whole back end from doors back sanded. Air holes filled, edges trimmed and smoothed out. I'll do the front tomorrow and will be ready to prime as a whole. supposed to be nice weather for the next 5-6 days so think I'll take Monday and Tuesday off and should have ready to paint! I'm getting excited! New wheels shipped today so should have by Monday.

[Bruce N]

No progress update but did have something to share that might assist others.

I have been fighting my drivers side header fitment forever. First it was to close to footbox and I did some redneck engineering and got them bent forward enough to have some clearance. But then when trying on the side-pipes, the pipe on drivers side was basically touching the body. The passengers side has about an inch clearance. Body is against the chassis on both sides.

Alec was good enough to build a new set of pipes but.......After getting them same issue as the first.

So I think the best way to solve the issue now is to move my engine forward 1/2". And also shift from right to left 1/2" to even out side-pipe clearance on the body. Found these adjustable mounts that will enable me to do both those things. Just may need to modify the mount tube length on chassis or use longer bolts on the mount. Will see whats best after I get them

Whats Another $300.00 

[Bruce N]

Did not get as far as I wanted during the week Had to take a break! Tonight I finished out the rear end with body work on the mold seams, filled remaining air pockets, fixed some low spots on the front fenders where they meet the doors. Got all the body work finished in 80 grit and all the rest in 120. Will finish up the front tomorrow and prime and then block whole car in 120. Starting to take shape!

[Bruce N]

New wheels came in this morning! Couldn't wait to get them mounted and check fit. I like them 100% better Will need to do some ride height adjustment. Now to jack it back up and get back to body work

[FFR428]

Nice wheels! Looks great.

[Bruce N]

Got the front mold seams smoothed out. Finished all the front bodywork. Still have some pin holes and air pockets to address around all the openings. But all the major work complete and I'm sooooooooo happy I am past the grinding and bodywork stage. I'll block the whole thing with 120 and if any rough spots spray on Sleek Sand (basically spray on filler). And block with 120 again. After that its just priming and blocking progressively down to 600 grit. Might take the day off tomorow and just BBQ some ribs and sit and look at it

[Redstang69]

That wheel and tire combo fills the wheel wells really good.
How deep is the dish on those wheels?

[Bruce N]

That wheel and tire combo fills the wheel wells really good.
How deep is the dish on those wheels?

Rears are 18X12 with 4.75" back space. Fronts are 17X9 with 4.25" backspace.