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“… fit seatbelts and side panels to your DeLorean’s upper body assembly.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: The Seat Belts are nylon fabric with plastic ends, while the rest of the parts are all plastic.
Magazine
- Drive Time: Model Instructions
- Production Diary: DeLorean Destruction!
- A Time Traveler’s Guide: 88 Miles Per Hour
Build
Roof Interior
Step 1
Identify the two different seat belts. They are marked ‘L’ and ‘R’:
Step 2
Fit the keyed post of the Left Seat Belt (88A marked ‘L’) into the matching hole of the Seat Belt Panel (Left):
Step 3
Secure this into place from behind the panel with one (1) IP screw:
Step 4
Fit the keyed post of the Right Seat Belt (88D marked ‘R’) into the matching hole of the Seat Belt Panel (Right):
Step 5
Secure this into place from behind the panel with one (1) IP screw:
Step 6
Retrieve your DeLorean body assembly and turn it upside down. Fit the Seat Belt Panel (Left) behind the left-hand door, as shown.
The square end of the Seat Belt Panel (Left) should slot down behind the Roof Interior Panel:
Step 7
Secure the Seat Belt Panel (Left) into place with one (1) DM screw.
This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:
Steps 8-9
Repeat the previous steps to fit the Seat Belt Panel (Right) assembly on the other side using one (1) more DM screw:
Step 10
Secure the Interior Panel (Left) in front of the driver side door with two (2) DM screws, as shown:
Step 11
Secure the Interior Panel (Right) in front of the passenger side door with two (2) DM screws, as shown:
Step 12
Turn the entire body assembly upright again. On the left side, secure the Seat Belt Panel (Left) to the body with one (1) FP screw:
Step 13
On the right side, secure the Seat Belt Panel (Right) to the body with one (1) FP screw:
Thoughts
With this issue finished, the top interior of the car is done! We are getting really close to marrying the body and chassis section together. I can’t wait for that!
Next Up
Issue 89 – Body: Engine Cover/Hinges