The interior panels are stated as optional in the manual and although they reduce the already limited interior space further they make it look far more "finished" so I decided to fit them. First job was to attach the cushioned pads which protect edges from scuffs as you get in and out using some long black-headed "peel" rivets purchased off ebay. These are just the job as they are not obtrusive and spread the load when attaching things like trim panels as can be seen on this photo of the underside of the handbrake panel:
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| Peel rivets spread the load |
The side panels then fitted naturally onto the sides of the car and were attached in the same way - being careful to drill into the chassis rather than thin air or the edge of the floor pan. The manual says this is easiest done before the scuttle is fitted, but I managed OK without removing it.
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| Looks much tidier. Shame the can't be said of the garage! |
Another quick job while the black rivets were out was the handbrake surround. This was drilled and riveted in place off the car to avoid the risk of drilling into anything vital!
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