Center wheel hub covers – Know I didn’t get them at CIP1 but this looks a lot like it – .http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-601-590

Center wheel hub covers – Don’t remember where I got them. Fabric reinforced gasket material – Is about 1/8″ thick, got material from neighbor you said it was converbelt material.  It is attached to the aluminum sheet with rubber cement and pop rivets.  The pop rivits have washers on the rubber side.Radio – Retro Classic RC – 900C Radio w…[Read more]

Construction details of engine compartment seperation.

BillThe dash came with the kit, I just stained and varnished it.  Gauges are Classic Instrument, the speedometer went bad about 10 years ago go, replaced all the instrument so they would match.  The retro radio is a recent addition, was only one I could find that would fit holes from the one that died.Al

Some more pictures:InteriorIt may be difficult to see, but the engine compartment is separated top to bottom.  I used to be in 4th of July Parades, about 1 1/2 hours of moving at 1 mph in 90 degree weather and the engine would overheat, basically recirculating the hot air.  This mod solved the problem and results in a configuration much like s…[Read more]

BillThe top and side curtains were made by a local Marine Upholstery shop – http://riggsbros.com/The original top lasted about 15 years, had this one made in 2001, they did a much nicer job than what was furnished.  Cost was not bad, about $600 if I remember correctly.  Maybe some interior pictures this weekend.Al

I started it in 1986, first registration with State of Illinois was in 1987.  Building took just a little over a year.  In 2001 I dissembled body, painted each piece Dodge Viper Red epoxy paint with clear coat and reassembled.  Painting was driven by small accident I had which slightly damaged left front fender.  Fender needed to be painted to cov…[Read more]