The progress continues, and this time with some big steps forward.
First, a friend of mine managed to track down another Ferno-Washington model 22 cot, which is needed for the proton pack rack...
This one is in better shape than the one I already have, so it'll be the primary pack rack.
Next, here's a look at the exhaust headers in their finalized state...SHINY!
Now on to the BIG progress steps...
First, the rear bumper fit the car decently, but there was just a slightly larger gap than there should have been between the chassis/rear quarter panels and the bumper chrome. The mounting bracket required modification, a trial-and-error process until the fit was correct. As with everything before it, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:
There is supposed to be a little gap as pictured...so psyched!
The BIGGEST step of all for this update is what has me the most excited. The drip rails for the car were not originally on my car as it was a Landau hearse without any of the side windows behind the suicide doors. I had acquired the window moldings and window glass from a super nice guy and he brought me the drip rails from the parts car he was pulling the stuff from. I pictured them previously - they did not fit perfectly as they were a NIGHTMARE to get off of the car and bent in certain places. So, they had to be built...
Cutting the drip rails...
Shaping the drip rails...
INSTALLING THE DRIP RAILS... (YES!!!)
The best part about this step: the rear window moldings and windows can now be installed!
And with that, I am off to start planning another trip to California to see my baby before she comes to Pennsylvania...it shouldn't be long now!