So, what’s different with the new car? A commonly asked question, HM20203 is very similar to my first car, HM1078. So why and what? Why? Everyone talks about the concept of “if I had it to do over again, what would you . . .” There were few if anyContinue Reading

The rollbar has a third leg that extends into the trunk, attaching to a frame point to provide triangulation strength. The originals had an adapter socket that bolted to the rear framework. The Hurricane Motorsports design has a tube welded to the rear frame extension that the strut slides over.Continue Reading

On my first build, HM1078, the car came with a Lokar #EHB-7000F, flat-mounted eBrake handle. The originals angled up and there was definitely room for improvement. My first pass was to modify the mounting of it and the way it attached to the cables. The Ford TBird IRS eBrake systemContinue Reading

Choices I have often commented, “the most difficult part of building is selecting a color” The choice is often a spur-of-the-moment inspiration. For my second build, that inspiration came at a car show years ago when I ran across a Saleen 302 painted a bright red called “Lizstick Red”. NamedContinue Reading

“Lizstick Red” is a vibrant, custom multi-stage candy-red paint formulated by Saleen. The story behind it is as simple as it is personal: it is named after Liz Saleen, the wife of company founder Steve Saleen. Developed directly for Liz, the color was created to be exceptionally deep, dynamic, and radiantContinue Reading

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