Time to update the blog. Installed the canopy for the 1st time. The canopy I received had been pre-drilled for the canopy latch and had been cut out at the forward outboard corners to clear the weld in the canopy frame. As such the steps in the plans pertaining to these two items were not necessary. A bit of trimming, tho, will be required at the forward outboard corners to clear the welds. Installed the low tack tape, but this is a bit premature as the canopy will have to go on and come off before the tape is required.
Had an initial TIGHT fit. Was obvious that some of the canopy would have to be removed where it abutts the instrument panel. Was also obvious that the canopy frame would have to lifted at its most aft position so the frame was even or parallel with the rollbar. Had to insert another 1/8" spacer under the most aft position of the canopy frame. (Total is now 1/4" at this most aft position).
Will remove 1/8" from the most forward edge of the canopy on Friday.
Canopy Hints Link
Time Today - 5 hours
