Side panels

Thurs.12.04.07. Chris has stripped the car down to the tub and rear wings; the purpose is to finalise the fixing of the engine side panels. Ultimately the panels will become integrated into the tub permanently, secured by four bolts to the scuttle sides, by custom-built brackets and an adjustable tension bar at the front of the engine bay. It was also necessary to amend the original brake pipe brackets to contain the freshly designed engine panels. Unfortunately, the recent dry build had exposed an obstruction to the Goodrich braided hose connectors resulting in changes to the brackets. As soon as the panels are secured the tub will be lifted off the chassis for the definitive corrections. 

The cavity for the boot box will be redefined; the inspection hatch for the rear spring clarified and any essential cuts to the tub shall be enlarged. Once these conclusive alterations are completed the tub will be returned to the chassis for the definitive, ultimate and momentous time.

Earlier in the day having drawn out the sections of the boot box I took them to Richie who cut out the panels ready for assembly. I propose assembling the box temporarily

in preparation for finite adjustments. I also made cardboard templates of the inner rear wings and remaining boot space. The entire area will be clad using a combination of MDF and plywood, soundproofed with matting to produce a sympathetic, well constructed, usable space.

Sat.14.04.07. I have constructed the boot box but only fastened the sides together temporalily. I have started four dashboard designs and begun to cut out the patterns for the lining for the boot space. Chris has continued to work on the engine panel assembly.