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Right step (finally!) in place. The bolts (close-tolerance, of course, for extra pleasure), especially the lower one, were a bear to get in and tightened in the extremely tight and awkwardly-shaped space.
Left step in place. This one didn’t require nearly so much time or effort. That’s down to both repetition and handedness, but I was grateful either way.
Left step in place and ready for shin barking.
Step access covers screwed down. Hopefully, forever.
Instrument Panel Power-up
Padded glareshield now fully installed.
The first of the steps in progress. Each step is secured by two close-tolerance bolts. These are, naturally, an interference fit and are located in a very access-restricted area such that it’s nearly impossible to bring any force to bear on the bolt heat.
I got one in and put the rest in the freezer overnight. Hopefully, the others will surrender today without a fight.
