08.30.09
Evie Update 2
Just wanted to let my loyal readers know where we are with Evie, as well as where we are going and what needs to be done to get there. As you are all aware I have had some difficulties with the top and doors. I am happy to report that those challenges are being resolved and everything seems to be lining up properly. The door seals and rear hatch seal are only temporary to assure that there is a good fit before painting. After the car is painted I will re-install them with silicon. To that end; Once I am completely satisfied with the fit of the top and doors I will fill in the gap where the top meets the body and glass it in. My plan is to roll up some 9″ wide, resin soaked, strips of glass into cigar shaped pieces and fill in the gap. I have been advised that this would add strength and substance to the top. I will then sand smooth and glass over the bead and feather it at the body and on the sides of the top. The hope is to get the body and top to look like one piece. I will then start on the cosmetic stuff to make it look pretty while at the same time prepping her for paint.
There is still a slight rubbing noise when turning the car sharply. I will fix this problem by shaving off a little more of the wheel well I built up when installing the headlight housing. The hood latch still needs to be worked out and the wire harness still has be completed.
The interior is going to be done by Eddie and his crew down at Sew Creative in Turlock CA. I have decided to paint the car white with a blue GT stripe which ill be the same color as the carpet. The seats as well as the ceiling and door post will be white. The door paneling and dash board will be burled wood simular to the Jaguar… Ah but I am getting way ahead of myself. I have a lot yet to do but I feel I have less in front of me then I have behind me. Which reminds me, I have to check CA law requirements for registering a kit car. See you next time and thank you for your readership. “Keep On Pluggin”
