build diary

August 4, 2005: Finally some decent work on the Seven.
I'm in assembly mode now. It's actually very pleasant - I'm just bolting parts in to place one after the other and making good progress. I think this is how it was supposed to work right from the start! The differential is in and very solidly mounted. The Revlight tachometer is wired up but it will not be installed in the dash until I know it works properly. The suspension is buttoned up with the exception of the sway bar end links. Those will be adjusted for no preload once the car is on the wheels. The rear bulkhead panel is 75% installed but I'll need a second set of hands to finish installing the eyebolts for the harnesses.

Speaking of harnesses, my new ones arrived yesterday. These are Willans pull-downs instead of the pull-ups I had before. The advantage is that I'll be able to adjust them more easily for other people! I'm sure my passengers will appreciate this. They're also in black for those who had easily-offended sensibilities and didn't like my old red ones. Unfortunately the sub belts missed the truck but they're coming soon.

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