Msg: 1726 *Conference*

02-28-92 23:14:08

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : STEPHEN MELCHER

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1723 (REPLY TO MSG# 7098 (TAPES))

I plan to monitor everything that is normally monitored, i.e., water, oil,
temp, speed, fuel.  But then, I plan on doing calcs along with the data, like
miles per gal, temp var, etc.  I want the readout BIG and clear.  The dash area
is wide and resessed--it's a custom fiberglass body from the late 60's to mid
70's.  I've got PLENTY of room to build a wide, trasnparent display with BIG
LCD's.
 
One factor that I want to build into the car is body independance.  This means
that I can remove the body from the frame without having to spend a day
wrenching everything in sight.  Think about how the VW bug bodies were attached
to the frame.  A few bolts and she's off--I used to swap out VW bodies all the
time back in my VW days.  Anyway, that's the picture.
 
I'm also considering doing all the running lights, except for the head lights,
as fiber optics, i.e., one light source with no electrical wiring running all
over the place.  I haven't actually looked into this aspect, yet, but think
it's doable.  I've got tons of ideas and getting more all the time.  -Rick-