build diary

July 16, 2004: Well, the fitment of the transmission cover is worse than I had expected.
It's really not acceptable and looks quite crude. It's a real pity as it will be very obvious to anyone who looks into the car. Since it's the third one CMC shipped to me (although only the second to arrive), it looks like the only way I'll get one to fit will be to make my own. Even if the bends had been in the proper locations the sides of the cover aren't long enough so the program for the plasma cutter isn't right. This is a bit odd - some of the other panels such as the side body panels and the rear bulkhead are spot on. Still, it'll keep stray hands from getting caught in the driveshaft so it will perform the function for the time being.

I spent most of last night fitting body parts. Both rear fenders are on the car and look good. I did have to flex the fibreglass a little to get the proper curvature - hopefully with good attachment this won't result in stress cracks in the future. The rear fenders are nicely placed over the wheels. Now I can put my taillights in. The front fender stays are also finished although I need to check the lateral alignment of one side. As a last project, I also pulled out my good nose cone and installed the Dzus fasteners that will attach it to the frame. The newer nose is heavier than the original one I was sent - it's definitely stronger. I've put one Dzus on each rear corner of the nose and one will go underneath behind the radiator. The car is starting to look pretty cool in my garage now. Maybe that's why I put so many photos up today - 20 of them!

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