Interior Upholstry

[chromecarz00]

Did you guys make panels, or just bolt straight to the wall?

 

[vpogv]

Mine was held on by upholstery screws right through the tub. It's by far the easiest and you can get colored screws or caps to clean up the look if you so choose. An alternative would be industrial velcro strips in some spots that you don't want hardware to show.

 

[chromecarz00]

Screw covers is a fantastic idea, thanks!

 

[islandman]

Did you guys make panels, or just bolt straight to the wall?

Fir Tree clips so they remain hidden fastenings once covered.

here is what I did :

http://www.sterlingkitcars.com/memb...r-nova-across-pond-saying-hi-8.html#post16534

 

[chromecarz00]

Thats an awesome way to put the interior together; did you lose any space by doing it that way?

 

[islandman]

Thats an awesome way to put the interior together; did you lose any space by doing it that way?

The plywood is 6mm, 3mm would work just as fine. It will have a thin layer of scrim foam and faux leather covering. All in probably about 8-9mm thick. You don't really lose any appreciable space with this approach and you benefit from the fact the panels can be removed easily by pulling out the Fir Tree clips which are a tight push fit.

 

[ratrog64]

I just did direct glue to the interior compartment of #114.

Marine carpet that I cut patterns for and then bound the edge.

Inexpensive and looks pretty nice.

 

[Nic]

Be aware, the canopy sits down inside the cockpit. If your panels and upholstery are too thick, it fouls the canopy as it closes.