I bought a new Hurricane!!

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by TButtrick

Can you share more details on their IRS?

I haven't seen anyone take a shot at this so I'll try....when I visited Hurricane in Lee's Summit I saw their "cage" and talked to them about the workings. They use(d?) the 8.8" IRS differential/associated parts from a Thunderbird SuperCoupe or a Cougar XR7. Standard Ford parts, often available for reasonable prices in salvage yards.

Here are a few photos of their "cage" (Sorry for the poor quality of these photos):

Originally Posted by gsharapa

Are they only doing the 427 version or FIA289 also?

Well, now, that's the $64,000 question, isn't it? I saw the 289 development project in Lee's Summit, too, liked it very much. It had the standard 289 style fishmouth with an oil cooler scoop below it. When I saw it, it was no more than the body sitting on a frame, but discussions regarding the project revealed that it would be nothing more than a styling exercise, and if the 289 were offered as a kit it would use the existing Hurricane 427 frame/suspension. The 289 body I saw was not an accurate FIA replica, lacking at least the "bumps" on the trunk for FIA required luggage, but like I said, it was just a development mule at the time.

Originally Posted by dlampe

Gary, I didn't see the FIA body lying around anywhere. I know Hurricane had one in KC but no mold. I don't know what might of happened to it.

I do .....patience, all, it may yet see the light of day (and before anyone asks, no, it's not mine, DAMNIT!!).

At the time that the company was in Arlington, TX, there were quite a few developments in progress (although, in actuality, they may well have been in development when the company was in Lee's Summit). Here's a few photos of the "tub" showing the footboxes molded in "white", a detail that seems exciting b/c it more closely replicates the original:







Look carefully and you can see the "dimples" added to the rear wheelwells to allow greater adjustability for the seats....one of the many Hurricane product improvements over the originals!

Like others have said, Dean, I can't wait to see your build thread.....knowing your affection for the Hurricane, I'd say it'll be one fine production!!

Dugly