Neil's Aventador build (Page 64/74) Neils88 FEB 17, 05:11 PM A few things done today. I cut the holes for the license plate lights, the rear view camera and the side reflectors. I wanted to get the license plate lights and rear view camera done now, since they are in a difficult spot to deal with once the spoiler is bolted down. I'm using oem Aventador license plate lights...but the camera is from a Mercedes I think...unfortunately it's the closest one I could find, but it's still a little smaller than the oem one. I may look for other options to see if I get one that is closer to the correct size (maybe I'm just being picky... ). I'll still need to build a bracket to hold the camera in place. I started by building jigs so I could route out all the holes properly. I quickly gave up on the jigs since they were very difficult to clamp in place. I ended up routing the holes with my Dremel almost to size and then filing to the exact size. The reflectors fit nicely...but lots of bodywork required on the quarter panels... Neils88 FEB 18, 05:29 PM I was on a roll yesterday with cutting things so I decided to keep it going and cut the openings for the front marker lights. Next step is to get the rear bumper, lights, grills, spoiler, etc properly lined up and permanently secured. Looks like this is not going to be a fun job... RCR MAR 25, 07:16 PM Jonesing for a fix, Neil. What's happening? Bob Neils88 MAR 25, 10:32 PM Unfortunately I haven't made any dramatic progress in the last month...and didn't bother to take any pics on my less than impressive progress. Having said that, I did get the spoiler mount adjusted properly (which involved removal and fitting all new supports) and then painted the entire rear end framing. I also did the final alignment of the rear bumper...which did make me happy. The rear bumper has now been permanently secured. I chose to remove the two taillight buckets that I had made. I need to make some alignment changes to the taillights, but adjustments are hampered by the buckets. I'll have to break down and make some adjustable mounting brackets instead. I also got to crawl all over a real Aventador at the local auto-show on Friday. They let me go past the ropes and take lots of up-close photos...great help when you need details on how to get certain parts to fit properly. ...it definitely motivated me! Cheeper2keeper MAR 26, 03:53 PM Awesome work. Makes me wish I never sold my Mercialago kit. Neils88 MAR 26, 05:29 PM quote Originally posted by Cheeper2keeper: Awesome work. Makes me wish I never sold my Mercialago kit. There's always time to start another one... Cheeper2keeper MAR 27, 09:43 PM Not unless I get a deal on another kit like the last one. Right now I have a Yamaha jet boat and a golf cart to rebuild first. Neils88 APR 29, 08:47 PM I've taken another health break from the project, but was finally able to get back at it this weekend. As mentioned earlier, I had originally built fiberglass pockets for the taillights. Now that I am in the process of working through the final panel alignment I discovered that the pockets limited the ability to fine tune the alignment of the taillights. This became a problem now that the spoiler and rear bumper have been properly aligned...some fine tuning of the taillight alignment is definitely required. I've removed the pockets and will replace them with frame mounted brackets to secure the taillights. However, in order to build the required brackets, I decided to create temporary alignment jigs that rigidly hold the taillights but still allow for fine tuning. I've got a little more tweaking to go, but once I'm happy with the alignment, then I can easily create the permanent connections to the frame. (sorry for the long-winded explanation without any useful pics ) RCR APR 30, 07:53 AM Hey Neal, Good to see you back at it. Hopefully you're feeling better and it's not too serious. I have a vivid imagination, so don't worry about the pics Take care. Bob Neils88 MAY 06, 07:44 PM Taillight brackets are now welded in place. Unfortunately, I have a number of alignment issues (such as the exhaust) that I'll need to address before beginning any significant bodywork.