EngineeringHiggy's MKIV Build

[EngineeringHiggy]

Hours Tracked:
Cobra body install:
7/31/19: Delivery - 2.5
7/31: Unboxing - 1
8/5: Inventory of parts - 3
8/6: Inventory of parts - 4
8/7: Aluminum panels, Rear end install - 4
8/9: Rear end install, rear shocks, u-link - 8.5
8/10: Brakes, clutch pedal box - 5.5
8/11: Master cylinders, accelerator pedal
8/17: Steering rack, steering column, aluminum panels - 10.5
8/18: Aluminum panels - 5
8/19: Gas tank - 4.5
8/21: Finding gas line parts at store - 2.5
8/23: Installing gas lines - 9
8/24: Front brake lines - 5.5
8/26: Brake parts, starting install of wiring harness, heater/defrost - 6
8/27: Front spindles, Front suspension - 5.5
8/28: Brake lines - 5
8/30: Heater/defrost, rear aluminum panels - 3
8/31: Aluminum - 7
10/20: Rear brakes, tires/wheels - 5.5
Subtotal: 99 hours

--- Engine Build from 11/22/19 to 12/10/19. See section below ---

12/15: Radiator, front brakes - 5
12/16: Radiator, hoses, pulleys - 6
12/19: Power steering hoses, dipstick - 4
12/20: Heater/Defrost wiring, coolant, overflow tank - 5.5
12/11: Pulleys, starter, electrical - 5
12/22: Brake bleeding, electrical, fuel lines - 5
12/27: Getting parts, intake manifold, valve cover gaskets, spark plug wires, wire loom, added coolant again after radiator hose came off, distributor, coil, electronic ignition, spark plugs, serpentine belt - 10
12/29: Engine wiring, ground (braided wire to block, alternator, sensors), electronic ignition power and ground, wire management, hoses, reversed steering column bearing in firewall, fix thermostat housing leak, tested starter with no gasoline, added gasoline, tightened leaking carburetor, installed inertia switch - 11
12/30: Started engine, installed side exhaust pipes, installed horns, installed e-brake - 8.5
Subtotal: 157 hours

1/1/20: Worked on dash electrical - 4.5
1/2: leaking fuel lines, installed dash padding - 2
1/3: Dash pad continued, gauge install, wiring, ran engine - 5
1/4: Headlight switch, additional fuse panel, brake bleeding, transmission hear - 5
1/5: Brackets on passenger exhaust, adjust clutch, ran engine for 10 minutes, fixed radiator hose, fixed broken water temperature connection to sensor, locktite and torqued driveshaft bolts - 5
1/8: Fixed power steering pulley, began drilling transmission cover rivet holes - 3
1/9: Started installing Accelerator mechanical linkage - 2
1/10: Looking for parts and tools for mechanical linkage - 2.5
1/11: Finished installing mechanical linkage, prepped transmission tunnel aluminum panel, prepped driver's side footbox aluminum panels, weatherstripping on frame - 4
1/12: Go Kart stage - Riveted driver's side footbox panel, worked on clutch issue, found passenger rear brake leak, installed firewall support bracket - 4
1/13: Installed body onto frame, installed quickjacks, installed windshield - 2.5
Subtotal: 197.5 hours


Delivery, aluminum panels and steering column:

Received my new MK4 on 7/30/19 and was both extremely nervous and excited to get started.
Went with a few options such as wipers, heater/defroster, leather seats, dual chrome roll bars, power steering and other small items.
Car arriving and still on the truck:
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Removed body and decided that I'd leave almost all of the aluminum panels on until the manual said to install them. At that time, I'd just drill the holes, remove that panel, apply the silicone and rivet back into place.
So far, it seems to have worked out nicely. No labeling of panels, no extra storage of aluminum panels.
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Started installing my first aluminum panel as outlined in the manual.
Purchased and used the Cleco temporary fasteners. They work great!
Can't remember who's thread I read, but thanks for the suggestion.
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Installed the steering column
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and the power steering rack
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