I'm loving the dremmel. But since it is borrowed, I thought it would be best to perform as many jobs with it as possible until I have to return it. So, instead of drilling for the radiator, I thought it would be best to trial-fit the bodywork so that I could shave off excess to make it fit well and also to use the dremmel on the bulkhead (specially so that I can have a throttle peddle).
The scuttle had to be cut on one side, in the interior lip, to accommodate the arch where the steering column attaches to. This was a quick job.
More cutting had to be done on the nosecone to make way for the nosecone attachment parts and also to clear the way where it was hitting slightly the radiator mounts.
In the end couldn't mark the bulkhead's final place since the engine cover part lost it's curve after laying on the floor for a year. I had heard about glass fiber loosing a bit it's shape after some time. Being kept on a room that exceeds 35ยบ in the summer... I guess I should expect it. Notice the picture where it looks too "straight", without the curve.
Although I didn't mark the bulkhead's location, I noticed that it needs some trimming specially in front of the drivers. After trimming it, I'll hold the nosecone and scuttle in place with tape and then, even if the engine-cover is not with the right shape, I'll be able to check where the scuttle shall lay. But that will have to wait for the next weekend.
Oh, and holding the nosecone and scuttle in place with tape will really be a must. After taking this picture I tried to get the engine-cover roughly in place and ended up pushing the nosecone. It dropped on the cement floor, and it now has scratches in two different (and visible) places. :( I hope I can get some wax and/or another material to cover up mistakes I'll be doing along the build.
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