So, a quick update. I became obsessed with trying to build a car that was "perfect" in my eyes. It was a mistake. I should have got on the road and then improved it. Anyway.........
To recap, I wanted to use the full steel floor of the Herald. I made a new steering column so that the column was perpendicular to the bulkhead and centred on the driver.
But........the floor was a pain in the arse. The shape made it impossible to get a seat in place that would allow me to get in and out. I tried a lot - I cut it with the intention of flattening it.
After a day or two of p*ssing about, I though, "What am I doing?" So, if anyone wants some new footwell floorpans, they are free for collection.
The new ply floors are exactly as I need. They will be GRP-coated and they will not be load-bearing - they are just there to keep the water out.
These aren't the seats I'm using. They are just to give me an idea.
You can see the semi-spaceframe appearing.
Part 2 to follow.