Got the side covers roughed-in today. It's really fun and almost easy to work this steel, compared to the thin aluminum in the clam.
Ordered my hold down straps and a couple of weave belts to complete the look. Which is
In my case the hold down straps will be attached to the outside panels, to cover the seams. The panels will be hinged low in front to give access to what I hope will be useable storage compartments.
Of course, after I cinch this down tight, weld all the corners and get it really fitting well I will also beat the crap out of it from the backside with a ball peen hammer to give it that extra dram of legitimacy.