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That looks like an excellent solution. That Lokar does a nice job and looks the part.

Panel Assembly, Part II This is the fun part. Once all the holes are drilled the bits and pieces can be installed. Now we can look forward to wiring the panel!

Panel Assembly, Part I With the switches on hand, we could experiment with the layout and confirm the clearances for the switches. The clearances were tight most notably due to the size of the start switch. The usual cardboard templates were made. Once an acceptable arrangement was...

Have not. But my current thought is to anchor the body with several button head screws on the door sills into tapped holes or more likely nut-serts. The rear of the clip is anchored with the under body frame noted in posts long long ago. The panels on the fore and aft fire walls discussed in...

Knobs and Switches The switches originally found on the D Type include headlights, side lamps, panel dimmer, push to start, and ignition key. Pretty simple. But it took many hours finding original looking parts. Current registration requirements in most states require wipers, horn, turn...

Throttle Cable Considerable time was spent connecting the throttle pedal to the center carburetor. A conventional cable was tried but the tight angles prevented it from working as well as we had hoped. I have seen cables and pulleys used with Weber carbs in custom Porsches and decided to...

Randy: Good information. The panel was my first experience with shaping aluminum. Obviously there is a lot more for me to learn.

Excellent information JP. I need to try anealing. I am sure it would have made fabrication the instrument panel easier. Thanks for posting that information.

Randy: Here are some pics of the 'wings.' The transverse section simply follows the aft edge of the spider and ends on the seam between the sponson and the center chassis. The longitudinal section extends forward from the transverse section to the firewall. A couple of "L" brackets with...

Guess I need to find a pair of racing gloves and pack of cigarettes to complete the look of that panel box. The gloves will be easy. Finding a pack of cigarettes a bit more difficult in the world we now live in . . . . . .

Instrument Panel Glove box The original had a small opening on the far-right side; sort of like a mini glove box without a door. We wanted to duplicate this detail. Here is a picture of a an original. Our version was made from black posterboard. Foam core was cut to match both the inside...

Just found this video on You Tube comparing hammer forming and bead roller metal fabrication. It is a good discussion that covers the same techniques used to fabricate the instrument panel.

Instrument Panel, Part I Hours were spent studying photographs of the original instrument panels. Variations were noted since many owners made modifications over the years. Here is a prototype that we are using as a guide. Several patterns were prepared before we were satisfied. A form...

Randy Let me take a look and get back with you on dimensions Yes, I would likely do it the same way today. It looks more original and provides a better place to hang the fuel filter / pumps, fuel pressure regulator, etc. Only downside is access to the fuel tank pick up is through an access...

Firewall Gaps, Part II Two 6061 aluminum sections, 12” x 36”, .050 thick, were ordered from McMaster. (Wow, aluminum is really getting expensive!). The ally was cut to match the patterns with the expectation that some trimming would be needed. Careful layout permitted one front and one rear to...

Firewall Gaps, Part I There is a significant gap between the top of the tub front and rear firewalls and the inside of the fiberglass body. We wanted to close the gap to not only seal it but also to provide support for the body. Patterns were made. This involved making a horizontal reference...

Well, this is embarrassing. Someone is going to ask "what kind of GT 40 is that anyway???" Obviously a senior moment. Posted to the wrong blog. Reposted where it belongs: on the Jaguar D Type blog. Sorry for the confusion.

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Firewall Gaps, Part I There is a significant gap between the top of the tub front and rear firewalls and the inside of the fiberglass body. We wanted to close the gap to not only seal it but also to provide support for the body. Patterns were made. This involved making a horizontal reference...

Brake Reservoir, Part II Two straight and one 90 degree fittings were used to obtain the best hose alignment. Loctite 567 was used to seal the threads and permitted to set up for 24 hours before brake fluid was added. Loctite 567 is an excellent thread sealant which has adhesive properties...