Build Sequence

[Tenrocca]

Hey guys. Just wanting some clarification and advice on the "best" way to proceed from where Im nearly at (billycart).

Firstly, exactly when in terms of build progress, (in NSW) do we need to have the first engineers inspection. I dont have my engine\gearbox yet by the way.

Secondly, Im just uncertain what to do in terms of body on\body off, painting etc. At present Im leaning towards leeroys approach, where he had the whole body prepped, the engine bay painted, and then final paint once the cars pretty much finished. That would mean Im starting to work on the body soon, where as Id rather leave it to age\settle\cure more before I really got stuck into it. What about baking the shell? Is this a good idea (as suggested in the comprehensive build manual?) If Im going to do this should I do it before I start any prep? I would prefer to minimise the number of times I pull the body on and off (rework!!).


What about underbody treatment? One thing Id like to "improve" on is under the wheel arches. Has anyone "filled" these in with foam\fibreglass. Is this a stupid idea? just seems that it needs "more" (more...you want more.....)

Anyway...Id like to know what everyone else did?

Cheers