Struggling a bit with enthusiasm at the moment.
I'm aiming to have the Pop driveable for the start of April to go to the big rod show in Holland, but really can't see it happening. Just so much to do.
The paint on the chassis is still tacky a week after I sprayed it. It had quite a few runs in it, which I'm gradually sanding out while flatting it all back with 1200 grit paper to take off the orange peeliness. A long, slow, tedious job. I'm hoping that by thinning the layer of paint it'll dry properly so I can add another coat, then lots of clear lacquer. Didn't have this trouble with the green, which was exactly the same type of paint. I've got a 3rd heater now & had to take my jacket off in there last night cos I was getting too warm, so it ought to dry now.
Almost every component that bolts to the chassis also needs painting.
Still waiting on the doors, which I was promised by Christmas, (yes, I'm regularly prompting him & he assures me he's working on them).
Also some upholstery, which I was promised by Christmas.
Some paintwork I've been promised by Christmas
-& I told the electrician I'd have the Pop ready for wiring,
last Christmas
While laying under the chassis yesterday, I drilled & tapped the holes for the jacking plate. I decided the engraved lettering doesn't show enough though, so this morning I'm nipping it over to Farnborough to have it painted by Simon of Nefarious Pinstriping.
Once the paintwork's sorted out, things can move on a bit & I'm still collecting & dropping off various components to various trades, but I'm really not feeling enthusiastic today. I'm having a day off from it all.