Gaps between GRP panels and chassis rails

[voucht]

Hi,

Yes, this space looks weird at first, but finally, it is not such a big deal.

I haven't actually fill this gaps between CP11/SS1 and the panels, as with the seats in place, they are not visible, and nothing pushed on the edge there. But I filled the gaps between TR3/TR4 and the panel (with aluminium spacers), because that is where you push with your hands when you extract yourself from the car.

http://vouchtroadster.blogspot.fr/20...panels-09.html

To come back on the space between CP11/SS1 and the panel, I had same problem as you at the top, where the panel meets the foot of the roll hoop. Not very nice, especially because it is not levelled with the rear tube where they meet.

2014-10-04_15-38-54 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

My solution has been to level it and trim the edge in a nice curvy shape to meet the curve of the side panel:

2014-10-04_15-49-42 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

2014-10-04_15-49-35 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

to be followed on the next post (can't add more pictures on this one)

[voucht]

I completed the work by put nice slick trim on the edges. The curvy part of the side panel does not go up to the foot of the roll bar, but I'm not unhappy with the result.

The trim goes from the rear tube to the dashboard, and it is not that bad.

2014-10-04_16-58-33 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

2014-10-04_16-58-41 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

Hope that helps

[jps]

Originally Posted by voucht

I completed the work by put nice slick trim on the edges. The curvy part of the side panel does not go up to the foot of the roll bar, but I'm not unhappy with the result.

The trim goes from the rear tube to the dashboard, and it is not that bad.

2014-10-04_16-58-33 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

2014-10-04_16-58-41 by Sylvain ROIG, sur Flickr

Hope that helps

Cheers- I really appreciate the pics - my first thought was to loose the return on that curve entirely so the line of the original metalwork is followed on the outside and somehow trimming the vertical edge so it has a nicer finish on it. Your solution - to effectively 'cut the top off' the curve - does make sense and looks fine I think!

I am fairly sure I have no other room for adjustment as the panel sits pretty tight on the rails down the whole side of the car - I may even need to sand out the returns on the inside slightly to try and introduce a bit more space to work...!