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Wiring, Instrument Panel, Part I Wiring patterns were drafted for the ignition system, turn signals, and panel. (The ignition system was previously temporarily wired so the engine could be test started). Comments on the wiring design: 1. Multiple relays were used so no high current loads...

May have found a work around to the problem. Just successfully posted on the Jag D Type blog. How did I do it you ask? The text was cut and pasted from a WORD document as is my practice. It was then posted with the incorrect formatting. After posting, hit the "EDIT" button. In the edit...

Auxiliary Instrument Panel On several original D Types an auxiliary panel can be seen on the left side with a variety of gauges and / or switches added, ranging from a fuel pressure gauge to a fire suppression lever. We want to add a (1) fuel level gauge, (2) volt or amp gauge, and (3) a...

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Here is the scoop. Yes, I have 'gold style' selected and I am not clicking "preview mode" Lets start with before the cursor is placed on the screen. I am working from a recent post on the D Type blog. Here is what it looks like: As soon as the cursor is placed on the screen, it turns white...

I used to be able to cut and past a post and then do the final editing on screen with a brown background until posted. Then the background turned white after being posted. Now the screen is white while drafting a post and no editing is permitted. Can't block the text to change the font size...

Wiring, Sub Panels, Part II The fuse boxes and nonfunctioning voltage regulator were assembled. One of the fuse boxes will be wired directly to the battery primarily for lights. The second will be wired to the ignition. Because each will have common connections on one side of the fuses, a stiff...

Wiring, Sub Panels, Part I On the original D, the fuse boxes, voltage regulator, and other electronic components were mounted on raised panels directly in front of the passenger, fully exposed, so that the components could be easily accessed. Two raised panels were fabricated. The odd shaped...

Vertical Tunnel Cover, Part III Two sections of 12” by 1 ¼” long 20-gauge aluminum were folded in half and attached to the sides. The aft hole securing the inside tray also served as a rivet location. Since this is not a high-tension location, aluminum rivets were used on the tunnel cover. The...

Funny! I think not . . . . . more to come.

Vertical Tunnel Cover, Part II A 12” by 1 ¼” length of 20-gauge aluminum was folded in half and then formed into a half circle using a shrinker. Both a male and female pattern were cut from foam core board to check the progress while shrinking. This was a very slow process that took a couple of...

Vertical Tunnel Cover, Part I Our goal was to capture the feel of the original, as seen in this picture: A pattern was made for the vertical tunnel cover. The top is about a half inch shy of reaching the inside surface of the fiberglass body so that a weather strip section can be applied...

Amazing! The two gauges I am adding are fuel and voltage too. Once I get them set up I will post pics. The tunnel cover could easily be duplicated in aluminum, but as Ryan pointed out, it needs to be sturdy enough to support you body weight since one would likely use it to push in or out of...

Tunnel Cover, Part III Another detail on the tunnel is the engine starter cover. A form was made using the same techniques as used for the tunnel cover. Three layers of glass were applied to the starter cover. It was trimmed so that the top was horizontal and then it was glued in place...

I agree. That tail fin light is a good touch. It appears to be the same as the one used for the instrument panel light noted in a prior post.

Center Tunnel, Part III Three ribs were added. The forward rib butts against the front tunnel opening and effectively seals it from the engine area. The aft rib sets about a fourth of the length from the rear. The third rib was roughly centered between the other two ribs forward of the...

Center Tunnel, Part II Decided to go with fiberglass. Shaping a thick piece of aluminum with these angles would have been a challenge. The form was covered with clear packing tape so it would release the fiberglass. The West Epoxy System was used. Initially three layers of glass were used...

Ally would be nice, but would likely require that I come up with a more solid buck. I suspect it would need cross pieces to reinforce it. I want this tunnel cover to support the weight of a person since getting in and out one will likely push on the tunnel cover. So it would take a pretty...

Good advice Randy. I agree fiberglass may be the best option.

Center Tunnel, Part I Our goal was to replace the RCR center tunnel cover with one that more closely resembles the original but would be as as sturdy as the aluminum cover. Here are pictures of a prototype that served as the inspiration. Noteworthy features include (1) the forward end is...