Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) ugh thought my plan was fool proof didn't take into account capillary action... so now I find myself building a ship in a bottle like the directions said to at least with out the firewall the seats fit in (glue drying now), the door latches will be easy to place and the mirror attaches to the windscreen. The dash will be a challenge though Not happy about having to paint the body while its attached to my finished interior, but oh well I knew this build was progressing too easily! Edited October 10, 2017 by Shawn M LSP_K2 and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 so the dash was easy lol, the steering wheel and column is not LSP_K2 and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 phew After sweating a few moments, I finished the "ship in a bottle" stage. Got the wheel and column in, door latches, pedals and then glues the firewall on. I know I need to provide pics and I will. Need to apply some putty in some spots then start painting the firewall. Shaka HI and Daniel460 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Glad to hear you were able to get the interior parts in. I did something similar on a Ferrari 550, glued the glass and body to the chassis and looked over to see the seatbelts laying on the bench. Dan Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 !!! That was my fear too was forgetting something and having the firewall in place. A list...er 2...we're made so I wouldn't forget anything. I'll try to get pics up tonight Daniel460 and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 after gluing the body to the interior ahead of schedule I had to plan out how to do this in went the passengers seat, while I did the belts for the drivers seat then the drivers seat then the door latches and steering wheel/column followed by the pedals and firewall once all that was done I applied putty (see above) and got the fuel filler in place started the fuel tank, went for aluminum to break up the black on the underside the shot my mule in the 3 potential base colors for the blue Gazzas and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Great recovery on the interior! That dash looks sweet! Dan Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Man, that really was like a ship in a bottle! Glad you were able to pull it off. Plus the results look great. Carl Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 thanks guys! Glad to have that debacle over with, lol still a looong way to go on this one but it feels good to have a solid tub done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Just for a sec, I thought I was looking at the driveway of some of my neighbors! Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) after 3 previous steps that say to attach the body to the interior, there is a fourth mention of it which in passing mentions "after you've attached the windows"...... fml really...I swear I need to re-write these instructions for Harold. I need to own up and state that I didnt read 12 steps ahead to see what was needed. But damnit! So as the parts dry after a bath in future (which will allow me to use CA to attach them) I'm washing the majority of the parts that are left. That said, its an absolutely gorgeous day here and progress is progress. I did get the inner splash shield/fender liners glues to the hood and made the rearview mirror mount up. Once the parts are scrubbed down I can start working on those and the myriad of plumbing required for them. Then paint the firewall white and start painting the add on features. I really do miss proper instructions to save me from myself. Edited October 15, 2017 by Shawn M Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 side windows going in tonight and hopefully the front and rear glazing as well. Pics tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 firewall and foot boxes in fuel tank in clear resin parts enjoying a future bath day spa treatment inner splash shields in whole lotta parts to prime, paint, etc... but at least they're clean now lol Shaka HI and Daniel460 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Oh goodie......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 lol, lotta work to go headache is making bench time a no go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now