Panels on Panels

So all week we worked on removing these panels from the giant metal frame so we can make a new frame and put them on the solar Templar. It was quite a task and took a decent amount of time but all in all was a success. Unfortunately there may have been some solar panel casualties because some people were too rough while removing them. 

Lets hope for the best!

Waiting, waiting,....and more waiting

Arthur just got word that Josh should be getting us the plates on Wednesday. Hopefully his predictions are correct because the waiting is starting to get to me. Progress has been so slow without the plates, and it is really putting us behind.

Today we are going to work on the driver seat. It will be an important job to occupy us with until we get the plates.

Alternatives to transmission

So Chris and I were discussing the dilemma of getting a transmission, so the car gets some major speed. This is what Chris brought up to me to replace the transmission. But as we discussed with mr. Martin we found out that it is just a clutch and does not replace the transmission. 

That was unfortunate news but it does give us an option if we find a transmission without a clutch. 

We're are also hoping we get the plates in soon so we can progress solar Templar.

Batteries on batteries

Today we are working on the battery area. We have to make it large enough to hold all the batteries but small enough to fit me as the driver. We are attempting to have a reclined seat so I am laying down rather than sitting up right. 

Progress is becoming very difficult without the plates, I can only hope that we can get them early this week so we can make real, useful progress.

Time to motor!

I was not in school today but I was told that the mechanical group worked with the motor. They sketched out where the motor is going to go in relation to the plates. 

We should be getting the plates sometime next week. 

Slow as Molasses

The past two weeks have been extremely slow do to us not being able to get a hold of the rear wheel plates. But once we receive them the show will get back on the road.
Our goals to complete by next week by next week include:
Installing the Hammock style driver seat
Mounting the back tire
Completely connecting all steering mechanisms
I think after we get past the plate road block we will be going down a good path at a strong pace.

Fixing up the cockpit

This week has been a bit slow because of the lack of plates to mount the back tire. But we were able to mount the full steering system which was good progress for the lack of supplies this week.

Hopefully we get the plates this weekend 

Back at it!

After a very good winter break it is time to get back at it. Today we attached the steering system, minus the steering wheel.

Goals: attach back wheel once we get the plates and work in a seating system for me.