Back to work, 4-3-2010

After weather delays in March, work got under way on the protective structure which will cover the car (and us) during restoration.  We obtained a laser level to help insure that the arches were in line.  The holes were dug, but precipitation had filled some in so that the levels were uneven.

The framing arches were assembled and carried over the car, then set in place and levelled.  In spite of what appears to be a lot of discussing going on, work also progressed once everyone got "in the groove."

The last photo shows the first several arches in place lined up fairly well.  It also shows the size of the shelter, with room above to work on the roof of the car without being cramped.  Eventually, the car will be raised on dollies so the space above will be decreased from this.

Meanwhile, our chronicler, Glen, has been busy making drawings as well as photos.  On the left, he is holding a drawing he made over one we had obtained earlier.  The initial one shows the framing of the car but not the finishing details.  He redrew the framing and added the interior details in the lower drawing from photos and measurements he made as the interior was dismantled.  On the right, an approximately similar photo view is shown for comparison.  These drawings will be used in the reconstruction of the interior.