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Old 10-15-2010, 12:07 AM   #153 (permalink)
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Final Stages of Build continued

It's now Sunday, and a beautifully warm day here in Wisconsin.

However, the weather on Monday morning is predicted to be close to freezing and I'm still riding the motorcycle to work!!

Well, I have ridden in freezing temperatures over the years and prefer not ride in it now if possible. The car must be pressed into service, which means the stock components are required to be put back on for a brief stint.



Several nights later, when the temperature is in the 40's, more glass is being positioned near the back plate.



This funny looking curved piece of wood will be placed right above the spoiler mounted LED lights.



Little copper hooks are being glued in place, with the extension tipped on it's side. They will later be used to hold the wiring loom.



Here is the funny piece of wood getting 3 layers of glass per side, for strength.



After testing for strength, the funny wood is still not strong enough, so several layers of balsa are added.



Now the wood is being shaped to something that can fit into the space just above the spoiler lights.



And now that very same piece of funny wood is placed close to where it will be mounted on the hatch.



It's time to glue the light sockets into the extension.



And a close-up of the wiring...



Now, with the light sockets in place, tail light mounted for the license plate, and a full day ahead, it's time to start wiring the harness!



With all the tools in place, and an old towel to keep glass out of my skin, the wiring has just started.



Six hours later, both wiring looms are protected in convoluted tubing, and everything zip-tied in place. Notice how nice the embedded hooks work to hold the wiring firmly.



Almost forgot to mention:

At this point in the build, the car has been in the garage since June 01, and now (according to the pictures), it's the first week of October, so it's been 4 months and 1 week so far.

A little longer than I would guessed, but my motorcycle fairing, done some 15 years ago, took six months over the late fall, winter, and early spring, so it is somewhat comparable timewise.

Jim.
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