Aaron's SL-C build...

[Aaron H.]

My wing / tail support design for the street tail.

https://goo.gl/photos/8EVqoJN4o4ynndPz9

 

[Aaron H.]

Parts are arriving almost daily. A little bling for today.

https://goo.gl/photos/e5uuUSEBjnWE4fuCA

 

[PeteB]

Parts are arriving almost daily. A little bling for today.

https://goo.gl/photos/e5uuUSEBjnWE4fuCA

Nice! Where did you get that?

 

[Aaron H.]

Pete:

The knob is from one of the GTM clan but it was engraved with the wrong pattern. I cut a recess in the top and made a new tag for it. I can duplicate the tags, change colors, etc if anyone is interested.

Tools used: AutoCAD (for layout), CNC tag engraver ( for the tag ) and a lathe to cut the recess in the top of the knob.

 

[Ken Roberts]

Here is a link to where they can be purchased.

Billet Aluminum Shift Knobs (fit Brandwood/CableShift) – $42

 

[Aaron H.]

It's been a productive week on the SL-C. I'm knocking out the door linkage and completing several welding projects.

 

[Aaron H.]

Fitting the side mirrors.

https://goo.gl/photos/Vkn9RKCdUip9G9bk8

 

[Aaron H.]

Tonight I worked on the inner for panels. I'm having the door pull panels CNC machined as well.

https://goo.gl/photos/w4FhTfmLk1FFhJFq9

 

[Aaron H.]

Inner door panel fitting.

 

[Cam]

Nice work! You are on a mission to get this car on the road. How are you enjoying your 2nd job?

 

[Cam]

I wanted to quit my 1st job but my boss said he'd cut off the paychecks...

 

[Aaron H.]

Cam...

SL-C is my third job... My second job is making my totally hot g/f 100% satisfied.

 

[Larry L.]

...My second job is making my totally hot g/f 100% satisfied.

...if that be the case, how is it you have any time at all for #1 and #3, not to mention all three collectively??? :stunned:

(We need a 'green-with-envy' emoticon!)

 

[Aaron H.]

It's really tough... :juggle:

 

[Aaron H.]

I've basically finished with the Miata outer door release assrmblies, inner door release and the tie rods. I created a slotted arm that bolts to the back side of the Miata outer door release. The slotted arm serves to lock the handle as well as allows the inner door handle to always function (without a locking mechanism).

https://goo.gl/photos/GE7LMXsefoBMEYCo8

 

[Aaron H.]

This weekend I have plans to design the headlamp mounts. I'm considering 3D printing these parts.

 

[Aaron H.]

Test fitting the front bonnet, front inner fenders and brake rotor cooling ducts.

https://goo.gl/photos/oBuD8gwTexz6RW9u8

 

[Aaron H.]

Headlamp fitting today... Only a few hours of frustration on the right hand side since the headlamp cups actually fit. I'll bond those in and make up an aluminum ring to mount the lamp adjusters into and I'll be good to go. I'm going the path less traveled here as well. The furnished left-hand lamp cups do not fit at all so fiberglass here I come. At least my lamps will be adjustable and centered which comes with its own pitfalls. Enjoy...

https://goo.gl/photos/uSBkSjCymubeaZ3k6

 

[Aaron H.]

I relocated the corner splitter brace per Allan's input and it now clears the tire and the inner fender liner. I'm adding an additional support at each corner of the splitter as well.

https://goo.gl/photos/AW4YkvdvSjgj1K1P7

 

[Aaron H.]

After a bit I was able to get the left-hand head lamp cups to fit. I still don't really like how the high beams fit but I can blend the body in and make them work.