Always amazed at how much a little bodywork makes. She’s as flat as possible (How does a curved car get flat?) Time to start applying color A few of my own touches: Eyebrows adjusted to match headlight rim diameter All cockpit edges rolled 100%, including drops to door latch RearContinue Reading
There’s a lot that goes into building a replica in addition to the wrench turning. Project background Costs & Budget The hardest part Time and space requirements Kit Info Problems Choosing a vendor Documentation Licensing Mod’s Couple tips – Do a lot of research before (and during) your start andContinue Reading
There are a lot of minor details that go into the body. Paint Bodywork Fuel Tank & Vent Sway bar Throttle pedal Turn Signal Brake & Clutch pedals Brake & Clutch reservoirsContinue Reading
You’ve got to get the power to the ground. Clutch & Slave Transmission Driveshaft Differential 2015 IRS Differential YokeContinue Reading
This is where I made my first mistake. The thinking – brakes aren’t that big a deal. I got lucky on wheels and 15″ tires are, well, hard to find. But brakes, well the second set is only additional money on top of what you ‘ve already spent on theContinue Reading
S/C or Street model dash? Maybe a combination of the two Carpeting Wiring, the bain of many builders. This is really the nervous system of the car. It’s not that complicated if you have a plan WiringContinue Reading
Accessories can make or break the vehicle. They will make life much more enjoyable Oil Cooler & Twin Pusher Fans Fresh Air Vents Heater & Defroster Soft TopContinue Reading
Hood Tube Frame Mod One of the first things you notice on a replica is the underside of the hood. Original cars had a 3/4″ tube frame with an aluminum skin attached to it. Replicas – not so much. I obtained the upper skin of the Hurricane fiberglass and thenContinue Reading
One of least replicated items of the 427 is the secondary air bleed line on the coolant reservoir. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a replica with one yet every original had them. I am adding features like this to my new build, to go that extra step onContinue Reading
Sorry, been a little remiss in keeping my progress reports up-to-date. I’ve incorporated a number of modifications to my Gen II Hurricane build, mostly to make it even more period correct. Looking at the originals and the ERA builds, I liked the removeable transmission tunnel. The Hurricane comes with aContinue Reading