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Post by smyrnaguy on Nov 13, 2011 16:27:45 GMT -5
This weekend I remounted the body after painting, put the top on, connected the steering and found the sweet spot for the mirrors which required sticking a seat and myself in the car. I'd never sat in one of these before. Getting in is akin to sliding into an overall without using your hands. Is it possible to get in the car without stepping into the seat? This can't be good on a rainy day. I might rethink using these Tracker seats. They look really nice and are comfortable but my head is real close to the roof. If I didn't have a floor drop I'd have my eyes above the top. Pictures after cut and buff later this week.
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Post by centralvalleygter on Nov 13, 2011 20:14:42 GMT -5
Yes, there is a trick to getting into a GT 1. I asked this on the old board when I first got mine (under "how do you mount your steed") and after some rather humorous responses one member did a fantastic job of describing the process step by step. Once he did, a good number shared that that they did it the same way, but they did not know how to clearly describe the process.
I will not attempt to give you the step by step process that I received but I think you can figure it out with the following hints:
1.) Put your right foot inside on the floorboard
2.) Your right arm rests on the top and your left hand is place under you "rear end" on the side panel.
3.) You raise up and swing your left foot in and place it on the floor and then move your suspended "rear end" over the seat and slide down into it.
To get out, use your leg muscles and arms to raise yourself (slide up the back of the seat) to the highest position can and reverse the process. Hope this helps.
Warmest Regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Nov 13, 2011 20:21:52 GMT -5
Hi, Smyrna,
For the GT:
Stand next to the car with your right side facing toward the driver opening.
Place your right hand on the corner of the T-top where the forward lip of the top meets the center panel.
Plant your right foot on car floor.
Place your left hand over the edge of the door sill approximately 6 inches ahead of where the rear of the T-top meets the door sill.
Shift your weight to your left hand (on the sill) and lift your left leg over the door sill and onto the floor.
Maintain your balance, and slowly let yourself sit.
Try not to put too much weight (pressure) on the seat back as you slide into the seat. You don't want to cause cracks or breaks in the seat bottom around the mounting bolts.
Trust me. It's a goofy move, but it starts to look and feel pretty smooth after you get used to it. Once it's a single, flowing motion, you'll look like you're born to get into the car.
Getting out is another story, and the story gets a lot longer as we get older and fatter!
Warmest...
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Post by smyrnaguy on Dec 5, 2011 12:34:33 GMT -5
I got a lot done this week. The carpets are cut, bound and installed. The rollbar and shoulder harnesses are installed. Headliner is in and all the front lights are done. I'll get the windshield in the car this afternoon. I still have to install the doors and rear window, taillights and rear bumpers. I think I'm going to mount the rear bumpers to the trailer hitch instead of bolting them to the body. I also think I'm going to make the steering wheel removable to ease entry. I'm calling DMV today to schedule a final inspection before title issuance.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Dec 5, 2011 21:32:44 GMT -5
Windshield is in. I guess I got lucky but it went in fairly easily. I found it was necessary to stick a couple of bolts in to stabilize the top but it was helpful that the frame could flex to fit the glass. I could be driving this thing by the new year!  Dirty, dusty, determined to finish. |
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Post by kitcarguy on Dec 5, 2011 21:39:27 GMT -5
d**n I really wish I was having as much luck with the windsheild
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