I decided to fit the back panel as i was getting to the stage of the body panels. This i sone of the panels that would be on and off a few times.
Robin Hood 2b Gulf Build Blog
Thursday 19 December 2013
Overall look
Trial fitted nose cone and overall was pretty pleased with the look. I had to make a support for the rear of the bonnet to rest on and to provide a bit of rigidity for the scuttle. It would also be where the bonnet would slot into. It would be held down by IVA friendly catches. To keep the top level with the scuttle I fitted a couple of bonnet locks too.
The bonnet
I decided on a scuttle and removable centre while the nosecone would hinge forward at the front.
It was a nervous time cutting the bonnet. But with patience and going slowly the end result wasn't too bad.
Dashboard
I decided not to use the included stainless dashboard. Instead I opted for a fibreglass one to match the rest of the bodywork.
It took a bit of fiddling with and cutting to get it to fit but eventually it was in
It took a bit of fiddling with and cutting to get it to fit but eventually it was in
Random
Things were progressing rather well, if a little slowly
I finally found a master cylinder that actually fitted. Here you can see the pedal arrangement from the zero kit car.
I finally found a master cylinder that actually fitted. Here you can see the pedal arrangement from the zero kit car.
Friday 15 November 2013
Things were starting to take shape. I started on the cooling pipes and more electrics.
Most of the original wiring was not needed so was cut out. Things like electric windows are not needed in a car with no doors nor windows. Some had to be put back after it was discovered that some of the systems are connected to other unrelated systems. I'd like to take credit for the electrics but it was my good friend Jez from the owners club who is actually responsible. Jez helped me a lot during this project.
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