Thanks guys for the kind words.
N. Versailles Cobra wrote:
Dave,
I agree with the other members. Super nice job. Couple questions if I may. Did you do the rear deck cover, material, snaps, etc.?? How hard was it to do?? Seems like that would make refueling easier than if a metal cover was used, but I guess a 6" square hinged door in the aluminum cover would solve reaching the fuel cell opening with the filler hose nozzle. Looks like you have a "Velcro" closed one in yours?
Thanks,
Don
Rear cover was easy enough... although my wallet may disagree. Basically there are 2 parts, the rear deck which is made out of wood and screwed to the chassis. Then the cover which is vinyl and lays over the deck, this is secured by snaps around the outside of the car and velcro behind the seats. I had the cover made, if I had known how to use a sewing machine I would still have had it made. It was made by a upholsterer that make boat covers as his specialty, and that is really who you need. He reinforced it in the areas it needed it, and generally over built it. It was $350 without the flap and $80 more to add the fuel flap. So not even remotely cheap, but the fuel flap is a must, I figured the cover would get ruined pretty quickly if I had to undo it every time I filled up. The fuel flap has a heavy duty zipper around the perimeter of the flap, so you just reach under the flap unzip and you have access to the fuel cell cap. After watching him spend 3 hours doing the final fitment, I knew I was at least getting my moneys worth.
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