Here, we finally cut through the firewall to install the steering column and the brake master cylinder.
With the body secured to the frame, we take a look through the trunk opening at the support bracket at the front of the car on which the steering column and the brake master cylinder will be mounted. That's the plate on the left.
In previous installments we test-fit the steering column through the appropriate frame brackets, but now that the body is in place, we can actually drill the various holes in the firewall so those components can be permanently mounted. We will not, however, go over all of the installation that we've already paid attention to in the earlier installments. As a reminder, we mounted the steering column in Part VII. We suggest you check back to see how that was accomplished.
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| From the front, we see the engine sitting in front of the firewall. |
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| In this view from inside the cockpit, we see Cameron McCrary using the frame bracket as a template to drill the holes that will allow the brake master cylinder to be mounted. |
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| Here's the pattern of holes as seen from the engine side of the firewall. In this photos Cameron is merely deburring the holes with a larger drill bit. |
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| Using a hole saw, he opens the first of the two larger holes. |
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| Here, the holes have been drilled. |
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| Once again, Cameron cleans up the edges. |
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| This view from the engine compartment clearly shows the holes in the firewall. |
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| The first thing that gets mounted is the master cylinder. |
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| This is a good view of the brake master cylinder mounted to the firewall. |
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| Here, we see the steering column mounted through the firewall. In Part 7 we saw the installation of the throttle and throttle cable and its connection to the engine. |
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| While on the topic of holes, we also have to locate the taillights and then mount them in the rear fenders. Here, you can see the taillight assembly has been used as a pattern, and the points for the |
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| Here, you can see the hole for the right left taillight being opened. Again, protect your eyes and lungs when working with fiberglass! |
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| In this photo you can see how the holes have been opened. |
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| And, as easy as A-B-C, the entire taillight assembly - provided in the Street Beasts package - is inserted into the fender. |
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| This is what it looks like finallly mounted. |
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