KITT

"Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone." - Fred Rogers

Integrating The Mio GPS Unit

I finally got a chance to unpack some of KITT’s parts from my recent move. I’ve started some work on integrating the Mio Knight Rider...

Jul 28, 20101 min read

Update

Although the title of this entry is “Update”, there really isn’t much to report. It’s 110 degrees out here in Arizona and spending time...

Jun 29, 20101 min read

Progress On The Overhead Console, Nose, and Bodywork

I’ve been working on the overhead console and have that pretty much finished. I’ve posted a couple of pics in the Interior photos...

Jan 22, 20101 min read

Storage Maintenance

After much neglect (primarily due to monetary reasons), I went out to the garage and gave KITT a quick charge. After the charge, it took...

Dec 28, 20091 min read

The Update With No Updates

I’ve obviously neglected this site lately...my sincerest apologies to my visitors. It’s hard to update a site when nothing’s happening...

Oct 29, 20091 min read

New Nose Arrives From Ontario Fiberglass Production

Additional photos of the new nose are up in the Exterior photo album. This new nose is constructed incredibly well and is a piece of art....

Jun 16, 20091 min read

New Front Nose Ordered

Looks like I've been really slacking on updates! I'm still working slowly on the upper console. The car is just about ready for...

May 13, 20091 min read

New Parts Update

Since the last update, my upper console electronics have arrived from Lectric Enterprises and my lower console coding spacemap arrived...

Apr 12, 20091 min read

Order Placed For More Blinkies

I ordered the upper console electronics from Lectric Enterprises today. Can't wait to get some more blinkies! I'll post pics as soon as...

Mar 25, 20091 min read

Upholstering Complete

I finished upholstering the driver's seat. Now all of the seat upholstering is done! I hope I never have to upholster another seat in...

Mar 4, 20091 min read

All Systems Go, Michael

We power tested the dash setup. Videos are posted in the Videos section and additional pictures can be found in the Interior photo album....

Feb 23, 20091 min read

Best Delivery Ever!

The dash and gullwing wheel arrived today from Paul Cullen. I swear unwrapping this was like Christmas morning x10! Additional pictures...

Feb 9, 20091 min read

Buttons Galore

The lower console buttons and switchpods buttons arrived from Jupitere Electronics. Additional pics are available in the Interior photo...

Feb 7, 20091 min read

New Parts Arrived

I just received my lower console and switchpod from Paul Cullen and my upper console from Erick Llaguno. I've posted pics of these...

Jan 30, 20091 min read

Luck Be a Lady!

I just made a purchase from a gentleman who is upgrading his interior conversion parts. I purchased the above dash, dash electronics,...

Jan 13, 20091 min read

Security in Place

KITT is back from his alarm install. I've added a paging alarm system and power door locks. The place I used is outstanding. I've been...

Jan 10, 20091 min read

False Alarm

The alarm system the previous car owner installed is completely malfunctioning, so I've got to take KITT down and have a better system...

Jan 7, 20091 min read

Hasta La Vista Emissions Testing

KITT is now a certified collector/antique car. I've renewed the registration for two years and never again have to go for an emissions...

Dec 17, 20081 min read

Jackpot - Collector Car Insurance

KITT did not go off to the emissions test after all. I found out that Arizona MVD does not require emissions testing at all if the...

Dec 12, 20081 min read

Off to Emissions Testing

I haven't made an update in a while, so I thought I'd make one today. Not much progress has happened with KITT. He's still in a state...

Dec 2, 20081 min read