Well....I'm finally making some real progress and it's getting close to being finished, next job is to fit the rear arches.

When viewed side-on, should the bottom corners of the arches line up with the bottom edges of the body work (i.e. the side and rear panels)?

I'm planning to fit them with large head rivets and penny washers - is this sufficient in peoples experience or is there a better way?

Cheers
Nick (itching to drive it (FAST))

[Edited on 24/7/06 by nick205]

That's what I did and they stayed on when I hit a big cone at a track day so I figure it's fine!

Biggest pain was having a gap at the top because the side and rear pieces don't line up well but I used some tadpole trim and it is fine.

Rich.

I used large washers and nuts n bolts to fit mine, so if need be (if I clip one of a wall ) they can be removed easily.

I put them on so that the side of the rear arch closest to the exhaust was flush with the bottom edge, but put the wheels on first so you can make sure you have an even gap each side.


(looks like wheel is wonky in pic but it isnt really )

Cheers Guys!

Shortie - just reading through an old thread where we discussed the fit of the rear panel some time ago (shows how long I've been building ). Like you, I'd already fitted my side panels when I came to fit the rear. I've managed to get a reasonable fit and I'm hoping that the beading I've got will mask any slop in the fit of the arches.

pics to follow later in the week

Pretty much as has been said above, but I used bolts and washers into rivnuts in the chassis to make it easier to remove in case of mishap.