is it going to be kept classic or being hot rodded ?? I would screw strips of steel or aluminium to the wood about 2.5" wide half on wood and half on the open area so 808 panel clips can be used
I built a tot rod for my son and did the interior , it wasn't as fancy as I should of done it but that was down to being to busy on paying customers cars !!!!!! click here for full build http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/garage/tot-rod-build-3-a-294737 interior is on page 8 and 9 even made working chute tot rod build
i use 12mm most of the time with 12mm on side bolsters or 6mm depending on the foam its going over .... you can also get 16 scrim from segal trimming for fatter flutes
and after the racing I hooked up with these guys !!!!!!!!!!!
if anyone ever goes to either of these shops look out for my QR code sticker on there sewing machines , also proud picture with me and my son with the masters
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