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<blockquote data-quote="Jr. Corvette" data-source="post: 233582" data-attributes="member: 1906"><p>Hey guys,</p><p></p><p>Just a little update this week.</p><p></p><p>I installed my alarm system this week. I had to wire in the door locks then wire up the alarm system to the factory horn, exterior lights, interior lights, and antenna. I also had to wire up a relay so that my alarm system can activate the relay which will turn the dome lights on upon unlocking the car, as well two other relays for lock and unlock. I have very little room under the dash so in order to mount the relays I cut a piece of aluminum and epoxied it into place. This spot for the relays also works perfectly with the air duct that runs across there and doesn't obstruct it at all.</p><p></p><p>My initial plan was to retain the factory front fender alarm. However after I removed the lock, so that I could strip the paint, one of the contacts broke on the cylinder which would have been very difficult to properly repair. In addition to that my dad was looking at the broken lock and noticed that the key didn't even work. It's probably for the best as the lock is so obtrusive. So, I grooved out the fiberglass around the hole and laid three layers of 1.5oz fiberglass mat and sanded it flat.</p><p></p><p>I also added a few more layers of fiberglass to my T-top and then contoured it to match the other T-top. It's not perfect yet but very close. I also sanded down the ridge along the front of the T-tops to finish the trim delete and give it a smooth look.</p><p></p><p>I also finished the paint stripping and removed almost all of the interior panels. That wasn't my initial plan either but I had to remove a lot of them to wire in the alarm so I figured I'd just keep them out.</p><p></p><p>That's about all for this week. I'm starting to apply my first layer of reinforced long strand fiberglass filler to the car. I'm starting at the bumper and working my way back from there. I should have the front half of the car done sometime next week.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jr. Corvette, post: 233582, member: 1906"] Hey guys, Just a little update this week. I installed my alarm system this week. I had to wire in the door locks then wire up the alarm system to the factory horn, exterior lights, interior lights, and antenna. I also had to wire up a relay so that my alarm system can activate the relay which will turn the dome lights on upon unlocking the car, as well two other relays for lock and unlock. I have very little room under the dash so in order to mount the relays I cut a piece of aluminum and epoxied it into place. This spot for the relays also works perfectly with the air duct that runs across there and doesn't obstruct it at all. My initial plan was to retain the factory front fender alarm. However after I removed the lock, so that I could strip the paint, one of the contacts broke on the cylinder which would have been very difficult to properly repair. In addition to that my dad was looking at the broken lock and noticed that the key didn't even work. It's probably for the best as the lock is so obtrusive. So, I grooved out the fiberglass around the hole and laid three layers of 1.5oz fiberglass mat and sanded it flat. I also added a few more layers of fiberglass to my T-top and then contoured it to match the other T-top. It's not perfect yet but very close. I also sanded down the ridge along the front of the T-tops to finish the trim delete and give it a smooth look. I also finished the paint stripping and removed almost all of the interior panels. That wasn't my initial plan either but I had to remove a lot of them to wire in the alarm so I figured I'd just keep them out. That's about all for this week. I'm starting to apply my first layer of reinforced long strand fiberglass filler to the car. I'm starting at the bumper and working my way back from there. I should have the front half of the car done sometime next week. [/QUOTE]
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