Rainy day question on access points

[FDLWproject]

I’m starting to put more panels on and was wondering if there are thoughts out there on key areas to consider for ‘easy access’ once the car is on the road.

I’ve seen some folks recommend an access point on the top of the driver footbox for access to the clutch box/cylinders. What about in the trunk for access to the top of the fuel tank (in case I want to check connections, solve for any leaks/smells down the line). Anyone have a good running list of mods you’ve seen or would have done differently on yours?

[FDLWproject]

Also - this would include ‘for the love of god don’t rivet there and use another method of attaching’. Like the transmission tunnel?

[michael everson]

The Mark 4 already has access on top of the foot box and in the trunk. I cant think of any other spots that you might need access to.
Mike

[egchewy79]

I made the access hole to the fuel pump larger once I realized I wouldn’t be able to access the lines through the existing hole. Use rivnuts for the top of the foot box and don’t put any under the body. It’s tight in there. I have my foot box cover attached with 3 screws and put a gasket material under to prevent rattling and heat leaks.

[Ted G]

You may want some access to behind the dashboard. I, including many here, have made the dashboard removable in that event. Although it'll still be a big project to take it off, it's way better than the alternative IMHO.

[AC Bill]

The Mark 4 already has access on top of the foot box and in the trunk. I cant think of any other spots that you might need access to.
Mike

Did the first MK4's come with those access points cut out and with covers for them? MK4 builders can thank the earlier roadster builders for those ideas, as they sure didn't come from FFR initially..

I made my top tranny cover removable, by tapping and threading the frame, and using machine screws to hold it in place. Just in case..

[CraigS]

As long as you use all aluminum rivets you can usually drill them out about as easily as remove a screw. Sometimes getting a drill in there can be a little tough. Rivnuts are nice but you can use panel speed nuts and a sheet metal screw too.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/10-24-Plain-Speed-Nut-1-Piece-D27-O-867288/323370099

[FDLWproject]

Thanks everyone. I hadn’t read far enough ahead yet to the trunk steps to see they’d already baked that into design. From looking at the panel, it does seem awfully small holes though.

Agreed on the tranny cover and footbox cover. Will probably use machine screws and gasket material for these areas. Not a fan of having to back out aluminum rivets, peeling silicone etc in these areas once it’s all buttoned up.

Thanks!