it's been a long time but I'm back working on my 40.
I build four wood stands to bring the car up to a better working height. I finished the wiring. Well, I still have to finish the wiring at the headlights, turn and tail lights. I have weather pack connectors close to the lights so I can remove the body parts. It will be a short pigtail from the connector to the lights. Not much but will take several hours to complete.
Ordered new glass for headlights, turn signals, side windows. I'll have to install the rivet nuts before paint. More hours!
For the last three months I have been working on the body. Well except for the three weeks my wife had me painting the bedroom. That's a long store. Like a frame off rusty car project.
Lots of patching of the fiberglass. Then filler putty for some the ulgy spots. I have a painter who will fix all my bad work. I keep reminding him I'm not a painter. it's going to look great.
I have a guy lined up to install the windshield after I have the spider is painted Gulf livery.
I have a local shop who can do the four wheel alignment and ride height for me.
I weighted the body parts and they weight 240 lbs. The windshield is 31 lbs. I'm removing the body before I take it to the alignment shop and adding 270 lbs of lead. I have a lot of lead bricks and bags of lead shot I can use.
Then Eddie and I will crank the motor.
Have the body painted.
Windshield installed.
Then there will be a bunch of small things to do.
Gas up the air conditioning. Installing the new covers on the headlights and turn signals. Rear glass. Aluminum panels, side windows, decals, etc.
Dyno shop for the final tune.
The list is short but it will take a few more months.
I should have it on the road by early spring.
Jan will make 7 years since I bought a trophy winning show car that I've driven 1/2 mile.
Time flies.
But I can see the end.
Thanks to Keith Wilson, Chuck and Randy for all the help and encouragement.
Dwight