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Trim Trauma 2

Posted on April 14, 2025 by RussD

With the existing trim around the column between and back doors upgraded and looking good my attention turned to the rear trim pieces. Despite years of searching, I haven’t been able to find any more of the U-shaped spring trim. … Continue reading →

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Trim Trauma

Posted on April 9, 2025 by RussD

A set of fabric covered U-shaped trim pieces hold trim panels to the center pillars of the car. These are in absolutely horrible shape. I’ve been looking for replacements for the last four years with no success. And I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Rear Door Card Redux

Posted on April 3, 2025 by RussD

As I’ve mentioned once or twice, I seem to be a glutton for punishment. With the front doors done the difference between the front and rear doors was obvious. I actually had all of the trim pieces for the rear … Continue reading →

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Front Door Cards

Posted on March 27, 2025 by RussD

In yet another demonstration of a lack of common sense I decided it was time to tackle the front door cards. Unlike the replacement hardboard panels on the rear doors, the front doors still had the factory door cards. These … Continue reading →

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Wizard 4: Holding an Orb

Posted on March 10, 2025 by RussD

With a conceptual design for a Wizard Staff in hand the next step was to prepare a budget proposal for a 3D printer and submit it to my CFO. Or, to put it differently, tell She Who Must Be Obeyed … Continue reading →

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Wizard 3: Conceptual Design

Posted on March 3, 2025 by RussD

My old engineering manager from the days when I was designing jet fighters had a standard response to any idea or suggestion: “show me the drawing”. His position was that you did not actually have anything worth discussing until you … Continue reading →

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Wizard 2: Staffing Up

Posted on February 24, 2025 by RussD

Conceptualizing a Wizard’s Staff, the first element is an orb – a ball or crystal, probably 4″-6″ across. These commonly glow when getting ready to cast a spell and then go dark again after the spell has been cast. This … Continue reading →

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Wizard 1: New Project Introduction

Posted on February 17, 2025 by RussD

My newest project really needs an introduction and some background. You have been warned! As the MegaTree neared completion I was thinking about other things that could be be done with this computer controlled lighting technology. Leading to a conversation … Continue reading →

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Electrical 20: End of Courtesy Light Gremlins(?)

Posted on February 10, 2025 by RussD

Hopefully this will be the last post on the courtesy light electrical gremlins. It looks like there were two independent – and intermittent! – problems: prongs in the light socket touching the shell and a door switch not long enough … Continue reading →

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Electrical 19: Another Round with the Courtesy Lights

Posted on February 3, 2025 by RussD

As mentioned in a previous post I am (finally) re-doing the front door cards. Since this exposes the guts of the door it’s the obvious time to check out the wiring. There is quite a bit of wiring in the … Continue reading →

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