Interior Detail

[racephotoman]

As I'm starting to mark and remove the aluminum panels on my MkIV, I realize I'll need to correct a few minor bends and maybe even trim a few pieces. In general, the panel don't look that bad, but saying that, how concern should I be about final alining them perfectly- especially since I'll be adding heat/sound proofing as well. I guess my question is, it seems, especially around the door area, there will be basically unfinished exposed edges...like paneling a wall, is there trim to cover those edges? Anyone have pix of their interior to give me an idea how the interior should look trimmed out.

Walter

[edwardb]

I don't have any pictures handy. But the kit comes with all necessary carpet and a plastic trim piece for around the door sill to cover all the aluminum. There won't be any unfinished aluminum edges showing. You want everything to fit well to make sure it's sealed and weatherproof. But the aluminum panel fitting is not an appearance concern, within reason.

[racephotoman]

Thanks...the plastic trim would be the answer...also thinking I may need bigger (coverage) pieces if I add the soundproofing. I guess my original concern was when looking for example at the pieces which would be the 2 smaller ones that would rest behind the seats (angled), I see one has its edge nicely flush with the frame, while the other was approx. 1/4" setback (and trying to move it forward to make it flush, the piece doesn't sit solidly on the frame). So if the trim is available (must have missed it in my parts checkup), I guess that type of problem is actually not a problem (butting all the joints like a fine piece of furniture), and I should concentrate just on getting all the aluminum pieces (once reinstalled) solidily attached to the frame where possible. Again, Thanks!!!

Walter

[edwardb]

The plastic trim I referred to is a "U" shaped material that covers the joint between the fiberglass body and the aluminum panel/carpet next to the door. The material is in a small roll in the same box as the bulb seal, weatherstripping, etc. Many, including me, replace this plastic trim with metal pieces from Dark Water Customs. Looks a little more professional/finished, plus is more durable. If nothing else, the pictures from their website help to show the joint I'm referring to, and also what the door area looks like when finished and trimmed. HTH

http://www.darkwatercustoms.com/cart.php#ecwid:category=185913&mode=product&product=474201

[QSL]

Here is a pic of our door area that we just finished over the weekend. I would not over complicate the aluminum panels. After sound proofing and carpet, you wont see a thing.

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[Avalanche325]

I only had to trim one panel. I had to swear at two or three though.

[CS14]

Hi Walter

Concentrate on the fit as seen from the outside of the cockpit and also put the rivets from the outside as much as possible. The inside will bee covered with heat/sound proofing and carpet. For the door openings, as Edward says, you have a plastic trim to seal the splice between body and interior.

Good luck