And so it begins...the AP build.

[joe]

I might try to tweak the doors in-out...depending on what is needed, as long as that doesn't affect my door seam or roof line too much. I'm thinking I'm going to have to do a creative cut and reposition for the clam corners so that I don't have to build up the fiberglass too much on the clam corner or the doors.

 

[Kyle]

Joe any issue with doors sagging when you open? From what I see on the AP cars the door hinge doesn’t look that beefy. I’ve got 1/2 rod ends on mine and still get play and sag when they open.

 

[joe]

I’m not sure yet. I’ve thought about fortifying the mounts, or changing out the Hiem joints to larger ones.

 

[joe]

Lots of steps to get the front clam rocker latches mounted in the right spot, and then getting the latch mounted to the clam. Back and forth around the front of the car about a hundred times trying to get everything symmetrical…even though you can only see one side at a time! I mount the latch to the rocker first, then make sure the angle is correct prior to mounting the latch to the clam with fortified epoxy. Sanding starts tomorrow.

 

[Andres Garcia]

That’s looking so good! Good job!