AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[xb-60]

Seems (to me) like I've been doing a lot of work....but not accomplishing that much. Sound familiar to other builders (maybe )?

Here goes....fitted the trunk number plate light. Unpacked it, and it's supplied without the plastic lens, so ordered a new one. How can a number plate light be shipped without a lens??

Also shown...mid-tapping the holes for the trunk handle and latch...

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Here it is with the handle fitted.
Why post one picture when you can post two?

[xb-60]

....or three?

[cobrakiwi]

Nice looking work, looks great.

I have never had a number plater light ship without the glass, thinking you may have been screwed on that deal.

[xb-60]

Thanks Craig.
Number plate light was expected to be supplied as NIB. New acronym…. NIBW, ML ….as in “new, in bubble wrap, minus lens”

Working on the latch for the trunk.
Supplied latch plate has no adjustability for left/right alignment or most importantly, vertical position....so working on a new one that has the required adjustability.

Here's the old one. It mounts onto the body; new one will mount more securely onto the chassis:

[xb-60]

New latch design. Has adequate adjustability in X and Z directions. Y direction was easy to lock in. Latch works perfectly.

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by xb-60

....fitted the trunk number plate light. Unpacked it, and it's supplied without the plastic lens.....

Update....the correct plastic lens for the number plate light came in yesterday from PACE. Now fitted

Thanks Craig!


Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Glen,

Always nice to see prompt and good service from a manufacturer. The class acts come through when mistakes happen, which are inevitable because most of us humans do not proclaim to be perfect and those that do fall far short of that claim. I have been more than happy with the service that I have received from Rick.

Jim

[xb-60]

Update pic of dash....note my 'assembly fixture'

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Greetings Cobristi,

Made up, and just now fitted, leather door opening straps....



Now have two ways to open the door from inside (strap and latch handle).

How many cars have that ?

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Hood latches are in....



Still a long way to go, but slowly coming together.


Cheers!
Glen

[Jaydee]

My engineer in Adelaide didn't allow for those. Rules about someone being struck and going up the bonnet to be finally hit by the bonnet catch. So i had to install flush racing button type latch.