Preparation for presentation...

Tomorrow is a huge day for the McMichael EV Team. We are unveiling our car for the first time in public at the Tri-City Ford Dealership’s first annual mustang show. In preparation of tomorrow’s event, Mike and I set to work on installing the rear battery rack while Mr. Butler worked on troubleshooting the wiring problem that we were having with our four way flashers. Using grade 8 bolts, oversized square washers, and lock washers, we were able to successfully bolt down the rack to the sub-frame. Running the bolts through the frame adds stability and strength in case of an accident. We also installed a mounting plate that Mike fabricated that holds the Littel Fuse in place. The plate added a professional look to the rear of the car and gave a smoother surface on which to mount the fuse. After completing the bolt down, Mike and I installed the rear batteries and tied them down with a steel mount that we had fabricated earlier today. Mike was then summoned to the cab of the car to give Mr. Butler a hand while I proceeded in giving the car a light washing. The paint automatically brightened up and the car became a little more presentable. Tomorrow is going to be a blast now that the car looks cleaner and the wiring is complete. We now have all of our signal lights and battery racks complete. The car has really transformed since the first time I laid eyes on it.