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[TrevS]

Originally Posted by Ian B

Trev,
I left a slight overhang as shown below so that the ally plate is supported on both sides.
Ian

Hi Ian

So effectly cut a slight grove or leave a lip on the outside edge?

Trev

[Andy Green]

Hi Trevor,
These are the panels that Simon was talking about, and yes there are not covered in the build manual. They will keep the road muck out of the side pods as well as giving better under body aerodynamics
Regards

[Jonny]

Trev,

Ian B shows it very well on his photo, thats what I meant.

John

[TrevS]

Hi all

I've been in the garage this afternoon looking at the sills based on the last few posts from a few of you. Basically I've changed my template to include an extra lip/overhang as Ian showed in his picture.

This is what it now looks like, do you think this is better?



Also on the otherside of the sill I noticed that there is a gap between the panel and the chassis so part of the panel isn't attached to anything. I am not sure if this is correct as I've cut to the exact size the manual said. Anyway rather than leave the gap I've modified my template again to include another lip that bridges the gap. I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me if this is the right way to go or not and whether I should just leave a gap there.

This is the current sill template:


Thanks

Trevor

[TrevS]

Finally today I cut a few more templates out for the lower bulkhead sides, and drivers compartment side panels. Aiming to get all the sills cut in ally tomorrow pending comments about the lips I've added to the templates.



Trev

[Ian Bissett]

Trev,
I think the overhang on the front section is right (at least it is the same as what I have done anyway in the area where the fuel filler sits) but the lip on the outside section not sure. I think you may find that if you cut the panel with both overhangs as you show, it may be difficult to actually locate the panel in place once you have cut it. You can always try and see what happens. I found that it was fairly easy to trim a panel back if i measured it too large in a few places. I used notch nibblers from CBS.
Ian

[TrevS]

Originally Posted by Ian B

Trev,
I think the overhang on the front section is right (at least it is the same as what I have done anyway in the area where the fuel filler sits) but the lip on the outside section not sure. I think you may find that if you cut the panel with both overhangs as you show, it may be difficult to actually locate the panel in place once you have cut it. You can always try and see what happens. I found that it was fairly easy to trim a panel back if i measured it too large in a few places. I used notch nibblers from CBS.
Ian

Do your sills have the gap then Ian on the inside edge like this?


Also here is a clearer image showing the proposed sill modifications:

[Ian Bissett]

Trev,
Here's what I did...remembering of course that I too am learning as I go so hopefully this isnt the blind leading the blind here?!
Ian

[Bill Cooke]

We're either all right or all wrong. I say this because my sills are cut the same way.
Bill

[Tornado Sports Cars]

OK everybody you are all wrong so throw your panels away and start again!

Just joking. Its fine to do what you have done but makes little difference. When the aluminium closure panels are fitted after the doors are hung and adjusted, a bead of polyurethane adhesive is run around the inside corner bonding it all together and securing everything at the same time.

We do not panel either side of the engine bay as it adds weight and creates two large water traps.

I can see there are going to be a few more nice cars out there in the not to distant future.

I will try and keep up to speed on the build threads from now on and post when there is a question.

Thanks

Andy

[TrevS]

Originally Posted by Steamerbill

We're either all right or all wrong. I say this because my sills are cut the same way.
Bill

Thankfully I think we've all done it the right way. I triple checked through the images CD provided by Andy showing Scott's build so should be fine

[TrevS]

Progress update: My friend Dave came over today to give me a hand. After several hours 'planning' what we were going to do down the local pub we finally got round to cutting up the aluminum panels for the sills.

Big thanks to Dave, he's a good worker:


Car with cut sill panels:





Trev

[TrevS]

Originally Posted by Andy Sheldon

I will try and keep up to speed on the build threads from now on and post when there is a question.

Thanks

Andy

Cheers Andy, appreciate your input and answers to my questions of which there will be many no doubt.

[Andy Green]

Hi Trevor,
you can add a couple of drain holes in the side panels along side the engine bay to prevent water collecting. If you follow Andy’s logic and are more worried about weight rather than the airflow under the vehicle you could remove the floor section ahead of the steering rack. No worry about a water trap then.

Keep up the good work

Regards
Andy

[Scott Calabro]

Hey Trev,

You are on the right track, the sill panels look great.

Don't drink and panel!

Would have posted earlier but I am in NYC for Greek Easter, a little too Uzo much last night.

Cheers,
S

[Jon]

Originally Posted by Scott Calabro

a little too Uzo much last night.

That's gona hurt!

[TrevS]

Cut a few more panels today. I've now done the rear bulkhead side panels and the dash frame side panels.



Next job is to do some marking on the panels ready for drilling and then start on the rear bulkhead template. Off to eat some easter eggs now though and enjoy the rest of the bank holiday.

[Jack]

Nice work Trev, coming right along very well..

[TrevS]

A little bit more progress tonight, made some templates for the Footwell top and front lower bulkhead.



Trying to do at least one small job a day to keep things moving along.

[TrevS]

Another couple of templates tonight, front upper bulkhead and steering rack top panel.



Trev