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Postby Airspeed » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:20 am

I got most of my wiring done yesterday,it aint no fun drilling hole through 32 spars . I got the brake lights and lisence plate wired,one light in each corner of the cabin,porch light and switch leg,accessory wires for extras,hatch light,I still have to install a pull apart disconnect between the hatch and body so I can remove the hatch.
I was very pleased that after the hatch was skinned and dried overnight that it kept it's exact profile when released,It didnt even move 1/16th of an inch. I hope I get that lucky when I skin the interior of the hatch! Aaron
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Postby Ira » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:27 am

I just hate you.

(After awhile, envy turns to disdain.)

You're worried about spring "in" on the hatch? That thing won't move a hair.
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Postby Mary K » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:29 am

:clapping hands: :thumbs up1:

Sweet!!! Congrats on the Hatch..hehe

I enjoyed wiring my TD...it was a nice break from wood working.

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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:46 am

:applause: :thumbsup:
Great job!!! Thanks for the pictures.

Good luck on the hatch insides though I doubt you will need it. 8)
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Postby Airspeed » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:53 am

Thanks!
I am now trying to figure out how to latch it, I want do something similar to a car trunk,where the release will be inside the cabin area near the door. I want to be able to just pull a lever or knob and have the hatch pop open. Thanks again. Aaron
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Postby Ira » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:59 am

Aaron, aren't you gonna have to use two pieces to skin the underside of that hatch? What do you have in mind?
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Postby Airspeed » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:10 am

I will use two peices,one to cover the main section and a smaller one for the rear. I am going to add some extra wire for future use and then I will seal it off.I added some extra wire runs in the cabin just in case I add some features later,wire is cheaper and easier to run now instead of later.
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Postby critter » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:30 am

Hey Air,
That thing looks factory built.ATABOY! 8)
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Postby toypusher » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:28 pm

Might not of been fun, but it sure looks good! Nice job!
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