Just a little bit ...
Well it looks like I got the timing just right yesterday, as it has been wet ever since I put the covers on.
Thankfully, the weather finally cleared up this afternoon, so I could make a bit more progress...
I clamped the sides of the body shell to the lowest part of the framework to hold it in place.
( The areas in front of the rear wheel arches have a tendency to flare out a bit. )
Whilst the clamps did a great job of pulling the sides of the body shell in, this meant my "bridges" were now too deep.
So what I should have done was clamp the side in
before I made the templates.
Still, nothing a quick session with the angle grinder couldn't sort out.
I also cut out two small sections of fibreglass to match templates I made to bridge the gap between the Spitfire arches and the body shell.
I also cut out two sections of plywood to start the process of sealing the boot floor to the body shell.
( I think this will be easier to do in smaller sections, rather than one big piece. )
Then I quickly painted/treated the freshly cut edges, so they will be ready to fit tomorrow.
Then I taped the adjusted bridges to both the floor join and the "top" join on both sides.
( The tie down straps are currently connected to the "middle" section of framework. )
Finally I taped the bridges to the wheel arches.
Note:
I haven't decided the best way to completely seal off this gap, but these small pieces should hold the body shell in position.
I then added the first few layers of fibreglass matting to all the pieces on the passenger side.
I was just cleaning the brush in preparation for starting on the driver's side when it started raining.
Luckily, I was able to tidy everything up and get the covers on before it came down too hard, but no photos.
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The early end to car work, meant a change of plans and I took one of my daughters to the latest Bond film.
You really can't beat seeing a Bond film on the big screen and I'll be humming the theme tune for the rest of the day.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
