Saturday we got the new dash panels cut out. The center one is all mounted and ready for switches. The steering column gages need tabs welded in place, and some final trimming to be done. You can see the steering wheel hanger mounted on the cage, it should help keep the nice wheel from getting dinged up.
Caz welded up the new box for the heater core. Of course all I had in the right size sheet was stainless, but it shouldn't rust now.
We decided to reuse the old heater core, and just remount in something smaller and removable.
Here's a mock up I did Saturday of the mini fans we're going to run for the defrost and driver heat.
Then I mocked up the inlet fan.
To help hold up the heater core, I made a brace for the base of the box. Here you can see it through the big hole for the inlet fan.
And here's a view of the core resting on the support brace.
Then I stole the supports from the original heater core box, and reused them. Since I can't weld stainless at my house, I decided to do the remaining work as bolt on or screw on. This worked out pretty nicely.
One hole saw and a little plasma cutting later, and we have 4 holes for the mini fans. I also drilled all the mounting holes. Now I just need to get some fans, wire them, and build a mounting bracket for the box. Its pretty close though, it should get installed next Friday. Also need to decide where to put it.
Then on Sunday night we made a stop by Caztek to check out the new City Cycle tourer. Caz and his crew have been working for months on a new, better touring pub-cycle.
Close up of one of the many nice Caztek details.
Nice little spot for the driver.
Two sides of "bars" with pedals and coolers in between, you know, in case the keg empties, like it did tonight.
And here's a shot from the side, for more info check out The City Cycle
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