[Pete langlois]

What aluminum needs to be on to test fit body
befor body work . and when do rear splash gaurds
go on thanks Pete

 

[Bill]

Put all the splash guards on after the body is mounted for good.

No aluminum really needs to be fitted before body work. You'll want to get your side pipe cut out fit, roll bars, windshield, and that's about it.

 

[Robert Duncan]

My front splash guards had a major affect on the side pipe openings. The splash guards push the lower edge of the fiberglass out about 1/2-3/4". I thought the side pipe opening needed enlarged until I fit the splash guards. During trial body fit I put the guards on with about 4 rivets that easily drilled out for removal.

The other area I would be concerned about is the trunk side panels. They hold up the rear of the body. If not in place I don’t think the body will settle down correctly around the door sill area.

 

[concobra]

Can the rear cockpit aluminum go on before the body? The manual lists it after the body is on.

 

[Don DePontee]

Yes the rear bulkhead aluminum can be installed before the body is mounted without any problems.
Don

FFR-4000

 

[John Baker]

Originally posted by Karl:
Can the rear cockpit aluminum go on before the body? The manual lists it after the body is on.

Yes. Mine fit fine, no trimming required but I have heard some guys say they needed to trim the top edge.

 

[Pete langlois]

Thanks for the help, I think Ill try to get body on this week end Pete

 

[Richard Oben]

The trunk sides will have to be on. Cheers Richard.

 

[gordont]

How about the dumbo ears sticking out from the trunk sides?

 

[Max_Thompson]

Those are the rear splash panels. They need to go on after the body is fit.