Back panel

 I decided to fit the back panel as i was getting to the stage of the body panels. This i sone of the panels that would be on and off a few times.

Overall look

Trial fitted nose cone and overall was pretty pleased with the look. I had to make a support for the rear of the bonnet to rest on and to provide a bit of rigidity for the scuttle. It would also be where the bonnet would slot into. It would be held down by IVA friendly catches. To keep the top level with the scuttle I fitted a couple of bonnet locks too.

The bonnet

 I was never keen on the bonnet layout of the original design because if the bonnet flipped up while you were driving, the windscreen would hit you in the chest and the top of the bonnet would cut your fingers off on the steering wheel.

 I decided on a scuttle and removable centre while the nosecone would hinge forward at the front.

It was a nervous time cutting the bonnet. But with patience and going slowly the end result wasn't too bad.

Dashboard

 I decided not to use the included stainless dashboard. Instead I opted for a fibreglass one to match the rest of the bodywork.

It took a bit of fiddling with and cutting to get it to fit but eventually it was in

Random

 Things were progressing rather well, if a little slowly

 I finally found a master cylinder that actually fitted. Here you can see the pedal arrangement from the zero kit car.

Things were starting to take shape. I started on the cooling pipes and more electrics.

Most of the original wiring was not needed so was cut out. Things like electric windows are not needed in a car with no doors nor windows. Some had to be put back after it was discovered that some of the systems are connected to other unrelated systems. I'd like to take credit for the electrics but it was my good friend Jez from the owners club who is actually responsible. Jez helped me a lot during this project.

Firewall

My idea for the firewall panel is beginning to take shape.