Passenger side Footbox sheet metal work

This weekend was I able to spend a few hours working on sheet metal panels. Lots of holes to drill and just as many Rivets to install. I was able to get a little more experience in using the Clecos! and learning that Harbor Freight 1/8" drill bits are good for about 2 holes in the frame and then they are done. Need to find a better source for the bits! I need to go on-line for some contractor, bulk package bits.

In addition, to riveting on the panels I've ran a bead of silicone around all of the flanges and any gaps in the pieces to help ensure that I'll be able to keep out any water. I know it's going to be tough when the car doesn't have a top! Thankfully living in Southern California I won't have too worry to much about rain.

 

The kit came with a template to help with the spacing of the rivets. Note: not every hole has a Cleco installed just enough to keep the panels from moving around.

 

Here is a picture of the internal side of the foot box. As the build progress I will be installing some sound deadening and thermal material and then the top layer of carpeting.

 

Here is a picture of the completed foot box.... pretty! Too bad most of the sheet metal will be covered.

 

Here is a picture showing the parts that I will be working on next. Passenger floor board, side panel, transmission tunnel (partially) and rear cockpit

Here is a current view of the front of the car.

 

Once most of the sheet metal is installed. I will be working on installing the brake and fuel hard lines! Looks like I'll be learning how to make flares and how to make nice bends in the tubing.