Frame templates completed. The half-plans were expanded
to full size 3/8" plywood templates. This reduced layout and cutting
time and increased accuracy and symmetry. (19-NOV-2003)
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Full size mockup bottom frames 0 through 4 completed. Mostly scrap
lumber (spruce, pine, plywood) was used to build the
mockup frames. (09-DEC-2003)
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Installing mockup frames 0 thru 4 on motor stringers. (05-JAN-2004)
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Work has come to a halt as we had to undergo eye surgery.
Expected recovery time is about 5 weeks.
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Vision is fully restored now. No excuses for wavering
on the cutout lines !! Frame #7 completed. (07-MAR-2004)
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A quick trailer was built to bolt to the motor
stringers. Now for the stem and frame #8 ...
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Chevy small block anyone ?? It's at this stage of the project
where you (and everyone else) begin to doubt your sanity.
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A quick set of temporary motor mounts was developed to
provide up/down and side to side adjustment.
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The beginnings of a motor plate to anchor the front of the motor.
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Carlings. (15-APR-2004)
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It's starting to look like a boat . . .
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Wiring the dash. (24-APR-2004)
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Dash installed. Hooking up temporary terminal boards.
The terminal boards will be installed on a swing-out panel
under the dash. The wiring is left on the long side to enable
removal without undoing any wiring.
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Finished dash. Time to start thinking about a steering system . . .
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