We spent a lot of time fitting the rear
cowling onto the car, making the mounting brackets, re-enforcing the fiberglass,
etc. The final mounting will be with Dzus fasteners, but for now it’s held
on with pop-nuts & pan-head screws.
We have always called the rear cowling "the Doghouse", since... well, it looks like a doghouse. After attaching it, I wanted to be sure it was strong enough so I figured I could lay on it Snoopy style. Normally I don’t put this much stress on a fiberglass part but it should be strong enough. By the way, its VERY round & slippery!
The canopy is still a few weeks away from
completion but we worked on the lower fiberglass piece that will exactly
match the roll cage. We did this by covering the cage with mold release
and directly applying the fiberglass to it. Tonight we’ll see if
we can remove the part or if we need to cut it off and start over.
If any of you visit the new Disney attraction here in Orange County called "California Adventure" stop by the area called "Condor Flats". It is modeled after the airports and air bases of the Mojave desert with lots of aviation theme props & rides. There is however a gift shop styled after a automotive garage. Inside, on the lift, is a Bellytank Lakester that is remarkably like ours. Very Cool!
Until next week.....
PS. Ask Mark about the cool aerial video of his new house, as seen on the 11’oclock news...