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bcski175
05-31-2021, 08:25 PM
Hi

Since my lower control arms are backordered, I first installed the rear end and finished that up. Pedal box, and a fuel strap fasteners are missing so I don't see how I can work on either of those. Next in manual is the engine, but engine mounting is backordered. Have drilled the majority of my aluminum panels, any suggestions as to what I can work on?

rthomas98
05-31-2021, 08:38 PM
Parking brake, Dynomat if you are using it. Start assembling the dash. Steering shaft and rack (not sure if yours is back ordered or not). Just name a couple of things. The Backorder deal is frustrating but workable. I received my kit in September and didn't get all my B/O parts until Feb. Was always doing work arounds. The backordered fasteners I was able to find most at my hardware store so just bought some to keep working.

nucjd19
05-31-2021, 08:57 PM
I hear ya man. My delivery Date 12/4/2020. I am still waiting on my last POL part ( Lemans cap). I was missing front LCA's steering rack, engine mounts, radiator, etc, etc,etc. I jumped all over the place doing stuff. Mainly working back to front. So like rt98 said.... Cockpit work ( dash, wiring, dynamite/koolmat ( I used koolmat from Breeze...good stuff), steering shaft, powder coating or brushing the panels ( I did this and sealed), sealing the aluminum, parking brake, running brake lines and fuel lines, I don't know if you plan on fitting and timing your body and panels but that would be another aspect to work on if you are planning on it. Any mods you are planning on doing that will not interfere. I did the RT drop trunk mod and FF battery drop mod while I was waiting on parts. In any instance good luck and those parts WILL come in soon and you will be cruising.