Finish the Nosecone

(long overdue post, this work was done almost a month ago, I haven't been able to work on the car lately; hope next week...)

Today I was committed to finish the nosecone. First I had to drill the sides for the bolts that connect with the chassis near the hood. These are doomed bolts that have a square section at the rear. Since I don't have a Watts drill to make square holes, did it the hard way. First drilled a round hole. Then, with a small file, squared the hole until it was a snug fit.

Then it was time to drill for the indicators. First I remeasured the drilling spots, using a level to be sure the nose was sraight before measuring. Placed again paper stalks just to get an idea. Then I drilled the big hole for the indicador hollow bolt through which the wire goes and a smaller one for some sort of guide that helps ensure the indicator is in the right position. Indicators bolted and job done!

Since I had the driller around, drilled the two holes on the lip almost where the rear of the nose goes down (over the area where the light stalks are), where other bolts will go through and attach to the chassis. The only thing missing is to drill the two holes on the chassis. The kid has been asking me to come help, so I'll probably let him drill those holes.