CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe

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I want to get the rest of the metal and insulation done so that I can start making some progress on the rear carpeting and then the stereo/speaker system. The body undercoating, side grills and spoiler will be next in line and then I'll test my lighting system. Making progress!

I've had a couple more Go-kart sessions and am now satisfied that I don't have any leaks, so I buttoned up the rear metal. I had to drop the fuel tank in order to get the drop trunk installed. Not a big deal, just put a 12" 2x6 on the jack, centered it on the tank and slowly lowered it after I had unbolted it from the straps. I did have about 4 gallons in the tank but wasn't an issue. I did have to unhook my fuel lines as I didn't have enough slack to drop the tank far enough, but they reassembled with no issues. With AN fittings, I've started to use Seco 7 conical seals for added 'no leak' assurance. If there are any imperfections on the flare, these cure that issue without having to buy a new fitting. Some use them anyway, and I'm a fan of that club. You can get them for any size and I've bought from Pegasus Racing here:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=3202

I ran out of rivets halfway through and found out that Summit has discontinued the larger headed (3/8") Ultimate black rivets for some reason, so needed to source elsewhere. Bought some from McMaster Carr. Their grip range was different but worked great. I used these:

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/131/3795/97526A320

The pin separated from the rivet into the gun much easier than the Summit version. The smaller size down not so good, even though they seemed to match up perfectly with the grip range needed. Metal all buttoned up:



I did cut a larger panel for the fuel fitting side. With the small oval window that comes in the trunk panel, there really is no way to get a wrench on those fittings if you needed to from the topside. I used 10-32 rivnuts for the panel covers. I also created panels for the upper deck sides that FFR does not provide. Makes it look more finished and seals the entire area up much better. Credit to Paul on that one going back to his 20th anniversary build.

Cutting and installing the Killmatt takes some time. I also used some HVAC tape to clean it up some and seal some of the panel adjoining areas. If the trunk is not somewhat airtight it sucks all kinds of dirt and sand in while driving, so tried to make that a priority on the exterior with seam sealer and the interior with the insulation and HVAC tape. I also cut a couple of smaller aluminum fill ins around the crossbars of the drop trunk to get the tightest fitment.

All insulated up: