Randy's Hellcat Daytona part 77

[@carysnyder929]

I can't say enough about how I look forward to seeing these every week.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. Almost hate to see this one end.

[@Dave_Boyer]

I just wish I could remember all of the things I learn from your videos. I learn something new, every week.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Well you just have to go back and watch them all again 🤣 just kidding that would just be cruel.

[@mattingram1741]

Always amazing engineering and fabrication skills awesome work

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you very much!

[@tl50camiva]

The nose and door mechanism is just fabulous Steve, I always really enjoy my weekend dose of your problem solving skills👌

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you.

[@Brandon_obs_ls]

@@SteveMirabelliwhat kinda primer and paint do u recommend

[@SteveMirabelli]

@Brandon_obs_ls I am not a professional painter but what I used here just to seal the metal was UPOL 2K primer. Only because it is black. Normally I prefer a NASONS 2K. Then slick sand polyester high build primer after the body work.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

Either I'm getting better at understanding things or watched alot of your (well... all) content because this is exactly how I forsaw you building this. Nice work, as usual Steve. 👍

[@SteveMirabelli]

Well I am not smarter so I think it's probably you.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

@@SteveMirabelli ... lol.

[@Dennis-js2no]

Steve you are so clever, and a true artist! Love all your videos, keep em comin!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks so much Dennis. Well we are winding down on this series. Don't have anything major lined up so we might go dark for a while.

[@SloppyJoe54]

Very cool, Steve! Thanks for sharing your work with us!

[@SteveMirabelli]

You bet!

[@michaelfust9520]

Always my first video to watch heading into weekend. That is looking killer. You did nail the overall visual with doors and the wider nose. Door movement and bracketry looks solid, repeatable and reliable. We use those relays all the time for sequencing movements on our molds.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. I barely understand the electrical stuff.

[@nelsonsantos757]

Top notch, looking freaking awesome!!!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Nelson.

[@miguela.morales255]

Great job Steve, it's looking awesome!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you! Cheers Miguela.

[@brianbaldo6605]

Nicely done!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Brian.

[@steveash9831]

Awesome work Steve! I bought an AMD air-grabber hood for my '73 Charger. I used a 4" stroke linear actuator to operate the scoop door. The actuator is strong enough to rip the arm right off of the fiberglass door if it is not adjusted perfect when it closes. I solved it by grinding a small slot in the arm and put a return spring on the door. The actuator stops pulling in the middle of the slot, and the spring puts closing pressure on the door against the gasket on the opening of the hood. You could devise something like that if yours tries to bend anything, or rattles.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Sounds like an excellent solution Steve.

[@MalcolmMacrae-qn6ue]

That’s the first time I seen the face behind the voice. Another great weeks work and look forward to next week

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. I try to avoid on camera appearances in order not to frighten small children who might be watching.

[@MalcolmMacrae-qn6ue]

@@SteveMirabelli Reminds me of Wilson from Tool Time

[@SteveMirabelli]

@MalcolmMacrae-qn6ue more like " White Fang" from the Soupy Sales show from the 1960's.

[@paulhamoen3894]

Nice job again 😊

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks again Paul.

[@ManesJim]

Awesome

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks again Jim.

[@im4usm2]

Engineering 101 with Professor Mirabelli is always a joy to watch. Also, I was disappointed to hear last week we won't be seeing this project in final paint for some time. How much longer do you think we will be seeing this project in your shop?

[@SteveMirabelli]

I am hoping to be done by the end of summer if not sooner depending on and bugs that crop up after the car is put back together.

[@Benjerri]

Excellent work , I am more curious to see how the head lights are to be fitted

[@SteveMirabelli]

The headlights are fitted to the car before the nose goes on.

[@oldcarnutzs2886]

It'd be cool if you could hook up that headlight door switch to the old style dimmer switch on the floor.

[@SteveMirabelli]

That would definitely be old school.

[@oldcarnutzs2886]

@@SteveMirabelli it would be awesome

[@lb9gta307]

I was wondering how you were going to actuate the headlight doors, mostly thinking about how the factory pop ups work on my Trans Am. I wasn't expecting your solution. Simple, just on the heavy side.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Simple is my friend.

[@MichaelSmith-wb1es]

Awesome as usual. How many hours do you have in just the nose cone?

[@SteveMirabelli]

I don't know exactly. Not being correct from the vendor and having to practically build it from scratch made for an expensive adventure.

[@moparnut6286]

😎👍

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks.