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Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by Bill the Engineer, Aug 8, 2014.

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  1. Bill the Engineer

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    Once the car is done...

    Maybe it will be in a magazine or something. TV would be a stretch, since I look like a cross between an Ewok and Santa Claus on camera.

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    Your doing what most of us would be doing if we had the time, space, tools and patience. It's the road to the end product that makes the show.
     
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    FINALLY! The Firebird body is sitting where it belongs on the Prius V Rocker Panels.

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    Now I can move on to making cardboard templates for the sheet metal that bridges between the two. I also need to figure out where to direct the rain water, and where to direct the ducts for the HVAC. Just the kind of challenges that I like!

    Also, I have a signed contract for an electrician to install the power I need to run the welder and compressor in the garage. that should be installed sometime in June.

    Progress!

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    welder? now don't get carried away, the sawzall was bad enough.:cautious:
     
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    Dam that looks good Bill
     
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    Beware of Engineers with Power Tools!!! :D

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    Son's birthday Saturday and Mother's day Sunday. I'm not expecting much progress on the project this weekend, but if I am wrong I'll let everyone know.

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    yep, looks like a washout.:cool:
     
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    About 15 minutes in the garage today. I was going into withdrawal. Even just labeling things is still progress...

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    if you told your son that 'someday, this will all be yours', like i did, you could have spent the whole day in there.:p
     
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    Very interesting post !
     
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    Another trip in a few days. Going for some salt air and seagulls. I will be AFK for a while...

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    very interesting post, enjoy!(y)
     
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    Back from vacation at the beach. All efforts this week are to prepare for the electrician coming at the end of the week.

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    at least you were there for the heat wave, and home before the tropical depression!(y)
     
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    New electrical service installed today for the air compressor and MIG welder, plus new 30amp 120V lines for other power tools. Now things can get fun!

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