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David PMember ID: dplass
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Motivation, Or Lack Thereof
Posted on: Tuesday September 3, 2019
I just can't get motivated to work on The Beast. I'm paralyzed with... something. It's not indecision; I know what has to be done. I think it's _fear_ that I'll (again) screw something up. Seems like the car doesn't get any better for my having worked on it...
An Annoying But Necessary Diversion...
Posted on: Wednesday September 26, 2018
Yesterday I wrote 'Next up: trim again, test-fit again. Then, if all is good, mark off where the trans tunnel and driveshaft tunnel need to be trimmed. Then, trim it, and maybe start welding. " Today I trimmed some more, and test-fit the floor. And finally took to heart some advice Elin Yakov gave me. I'm constantly worried that I'm going to cut too much, or ruin something. He said "you can always weld it back together, or add more metal, or get a new part". So I started cutting. I cut...
More Work On The Floor
Posted on: Tuesday September 25, 2018
I've test-fit the floor probably 4 or 5 times. I've trimmed it near the trans tunnel, and down along the driveshaft tunnel. It's still not fitting 100% but it's getting there. The only thing I'm worried about is that I think the metal is starting to fatigue. I think I've noticed new ripples and bumps where there were none before... hopefully I haven't done more damage than good. Next up: trim again, test-fit again. Then, if all is good, mark off where the trans tunnel and driveshaft tunnel...
Modifying The Floor
Posted on: Friday September 14, 2018
Evidently the "heritage" floors sold by Rimmer Bros are not that accurate. The bracket that goes under the floor ("dashboard support", near the end of the outrigger) won't fit within the pressed shape. So I took action. I cut the (NEW!) floor, formed it into a better shape, and started to weld it back together. Did I mention I have no idea what I'm doing?
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