AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[xb-60]

Hi Tim,

You're correct Tim, the badge does look like it's skewed somewhat , but luckily it's just an illusion. A direct result of how little room I've got available in my garage for good camera shoots!
I actually used ERA's recommendations for the location of the nose badge. The pins are vertically placed on the badge, 1½” apart, and it's definitely correctly aligned .

The Cobra badge you have on your trunk looks similar to the one I've fitted to the nose on my car, but the AC badge that I have for my trunk is at least 3" in diameter, is flat like the smaller Cobra badges, and looks like it would not sit well enough for my liking. As you say "measure twice, drill once". I'll see if I can post a a good picture of how it would sit.

Cheers!
Glen

[xb-60]

He (AP F289...none of this "she" or "her" girlie stuff) now has his 'scuttle support' tubes fitted. You might well ask "why scuttle support tubes on a semi-monocoque chassis", but, well, why not? The originals had them....

Cheers,
Glen

[Jaydee]

Do you really need to drill for the badge? I placed mine with silastic and taped it in position for a couple of days. It won't come of in a hurry. At least if some low life tried to get it of it wont break the body work if it's pinned. JD

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Do you really need to drill for the badge? I placed mine with silastic and taped it in position for a couple of days. It won't come of in a hurry. At least if some low life tried to get it of it wont break the body work if it's pinned. JD

That's what I had intended to do, but was persuaded to utilise the pins....but yes, I understand the "risk".

Cheers,
Glen