Center Console

My original design for the center console only included a single DIN radio.  I actually cut the sides as well as the radio and gauge faces last year.  Over the weekend I found a double DIN radio that I wanted to use.  So I modified the sides and cut a new radio face last night.  I also got the mounting tabs welded onto the sides.

Headliner

The headline in the bug is finished.  It turned out great but the last couple pieces sure put up a good fight.  The center section that covers the inside of the slider was over an inch to wide.  I had to rip all the seams for the bows and the tucks on the sides and redo them all.

The cardboard strip that clips into the back edge of the slider was not sewn on correctly.  The last several inches of fabric on one side were actually not attached to the cardboard strip at all.  But I was able to fix both problems and I'm very happy with how it turned out.

Headliner

I got a really good start on the headliner last night.  Both door posts are done as well as around the back window and the driver side quarter up to the windshield.  I could not be happier with how it is going.  I have to give a huge thanks to Chris Valone for his video series on installing a headliner.  Make sure to check it out before you install one of these.

Headliner Padding

Tonight I got all the padding cut and glued into place around the back window, up the B pillars and over the top of the rear quarters all the way to to the windshield.  I also filled in the section of the rear quarter between the window and the firewall with Quick Roof.  All the "grippers" on the sides of the back window and on the B pillars are prepped as well.

Seat Belts

After going all summer without driving the bug, it's time to get working on it again.  I finally got the last seat belt installed.  All 4 passengers will now have a 3-point belt.  All 4 belts came from a '95 Acura Integra, the same one that donated the front seats.  Each mounting point has a very large, very thick flat washer welded in behind the body metal, so they will not simply pull out.

Now that the seat belts are all done, I can get going on the headliner.  I have an oatmeal colored tweed headliner that I plan to start installing this week.  I think I have everything I need, so it's just a matter of getting time in the shop.