I finished all the attachments to the fuel tank with the installation of the pressure release valve, so I was able to finally install the aluminum sheets that form the trunk. I included access hatches in these panels to that any parts in the tank that may break down the road can be accessed from the trunk without dropping the fuel tank out of the bottom of the car. The hatches will be covered with removable aluminum panels and covered with the trunk carpet, which will be secured with velcro.
I also completed the initial wiring of the harness to the front of the car. Not a whole lot to see here, but everythng is secured into place and ready for final attachment to the headlights, cooling fan and the other components on the front of the car.
I also completed fabricating small metal tabs that will hold my modified parking break bracket in place. If you remember from a few posts ago, my custom bracket bent out of shape after the first use. Oops. Anyway, Mike will come over when he gets a chance to weld them into place. A little touch up paint, and the problem will be solved. Once this is done, I'll be able to install some more cockpit aluminim.
And finally, I started mocking up the dashboard. Not much done with this yet, but it's pretty cool looking. We're going for a wood dashboard, so the next challenge will be to figure out how to secure the dash from behind so no rivets are visible from the front. What fun would this be if there weren't challenges?
Fuel tank pressure release valve.
Release valve hose (will be secured near fill cap once body is installed).
Trunk aluminum with access hatches.
Front harness wiring secured to chassis tubing.
Trial fitting of dashboard.
Dashboard with bottom filler panel.
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