Sunday, April 1, 2012

Steady Progress...I think?

So, over the last few days with some time off, there has been some gradual progress.


Soon after removal of the body more than two years ago I noticed a crack in the the passenger side door jam, which likely was a result of too much tension on the"butt" end of the car. The crack was definitely a tension failure of the area with the least amount of fibreglass and resin.

Tried a fix with polyester resin and glass matt. I think I was too impatient and didn't saturate the matt enough and didn't wait long enough. Here is what it looked like after I hand removed the matt the following morning.

So, doing the same thing again didn't seem like a good idea. Next stop, Industrial Paint and Plastics...for epoxy and carbon fibre... Much better...I think. I did it for both driver and passenger sides, even though the other side was not cracked, but I could feel that it was going to happen.



I also got the replacement valvecovers with breather valves on both sides. Looks even better with the nice cobra logos.

On the wiring front I am halfway through completing the rear wiring, and just figuring out the course and connection needs for the lighting. With the ISISpower system, it seems very easy to add another circuit. I did blow some fuses when trying to wire the windshield wiper motor. I did exactly what the instructions said not to do...wire the self park feature. Next circuit to include is a cockpit power plug, some lights for the trunk area and maybe Daytime running lights....

Next step, test fit the body.