10/28/12 Phase II continues

This is the second time I've tried to post to this blog, today. I can assure you that my car building knowledge has to be better than my computer knowledge.

If you opened this blog prior to 1:00 pm you were able to see my post from early this morning, if you are opening after 1:00 you will be seeing only this post, since the first one was deleted. Musta been a gremlin.
I've made some progress in the past few days although hunting season has competed for some of my time.

This picture is one of the areas for deer hunting although the moose have invaded and there are very few deer.

A picture of our deer camp with the three tents and outdoor living area.



Mike L has great Internet service. Wow, only in America



Dinner is about to be served



Comfortable seating along with stainless steel wine goblet




We do allow some non hunters but they have to be experienced in splitting wood with an ax.




As I mentioned in my last post I still had to add the vent hose to the fuel system. This is the blue hose in this picture. The only part that still needs to be completed is the addition of fuel.

The red cable on the right side is connected to a charging lug which will be beneath the rear bumper. This will be used for charging the battery during the winter and for jump starting other peoples cars.




 Since the engine has been installed on the frame it is a lot more convenient to paint the firewall prior to installing  the body on the frame.




This picture shows the firewall prior to any paint. Take note of the two 3" welds on each side of the firewall.




The firewall has now been painted and clear coat added. Only problem is the waves in the clear coat. This can really be seen when looking at the reflection of the roof line of the house.




Here is the next picture after the painted firewall has been sanded with 2000 grit paper. Now look where the 3" welds were.



At this point half of the firewall has been buffed with a wool wheel and rubbing compound.



Rubbing compound complete, polishing and wax still to go.




Most of the waves have been removed but it looks like I may need to sand one more time and proceed with the rubbing and polishing compounds again. Not too bad for a firewall and this can be considered practice for the final body paint and polishing.




Here is that same square from the last post, although more parts have now been added. Any ideas what it is? It will be necessary to think out of the box to come up with the correct answer.



I not too sure about you but I'm ready for this political season to end.