My chassis is the rolling GD Euro Classic type, in silver. I wanted a good contrast with the body colour (RAL9005 - black), and I must admit silver, surrounded by black, is a good combination to draw the eye to the engineering. Absolutely blown away by the workmanship... Spot on.

Body & Chassis Mating: Solicited three burly ex-civil servants to help with the mating process, and in reality, there wasn't much preparation to do. I removed the front radiator [top] retaining bar and chamfered the top curves of the two round rubber insulating bumpers (the ones at the top of the backbone that don't have rivnuts). I did this on the bench as it was easier.

Created a 45-degree angle by chamfering the top 1/3rd off the pads with the Dremel and flat file, and I took about 2 mm off the top of the backing plate. Then I refitted and put a smear of grease on them... Also, not forgetting to put the foam strips on the top of the tunnel... 😇

Fitting the body: On my command, we eased the front of the body down and located it over the framework by the back of the engine bay. We then eased the back end down. Some "jiggling", "rocking and rolling" and gentle "shaking all over", and in less than five minutes, it was job done.

I'm going to let it sit for a few weeks and get on with other things before permanently fastening it to the frame. No point in rushing. I suspect it needs some time to settle... (as do I)