Phase 7: Bodywork & Misc Development 
The (cut up) hatch from my old 1985 205 GTI 1.6, hence why it's a bit rusty, but it will be treated.
The (cut up) hatch from my old 1985 205 GTI 1.6, hence why it's a bit rusty, but it will be treated.
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A mockup of louvres positioning.
A mockup of louvres positioning.
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We decided to go for this layout, that sort-of resembles the `205Mi32' logo :-).
We decided to go for this layout, that sort-of resembles the `205Mi32' logo :-).
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The hatch cut out areas marked...
The hatch cut out areas marked...
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...and then cut...
...and then cut...
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...and ready to go to the bodyshop.
...and ready to go to the bodyshop.
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Back to nearly present time :-).
Back to nearly present time :-).
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Welding the louvres in has been finished but the welder made a mistake and swapped the left and right louvres.
Welding the louvres in has been finished but the welder made a mistake and swapped the left and right louvres.
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The rust has been treated too.
The rust has been treated too.
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Test-fitting the "grill".
Test-fitting the "grill".
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The seatbelts have been relocated to freem up the space near the side-vents.
The seatbelts have been relocated to freem up the space near the side-vents.
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We also decided to relocate the battery for a slightly better weight distribution and to free up some space in the rear end of the car.
We also decided to relocate the battery for a slightly better weight distribution and to free up some space in the rear end of the car.
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It fitted neatly in the previously unused space...
It fitted neatly in the previously unused space...
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