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Message: <blockquote data-quote="shovel" data-source="post: 1514126" data-attributes="member: 29855">Also I would like to add that the seat bottom as shipped is not designed to bear any weight,  beyond maybe a single grocery bag or a purse or something.  I cut out a panel of birch plywood in an appropriate size and painted it with urethane,  then bonded it to the bottom of the panel.   It has a cut-out that conveniently provides space for the wiring harness on the driver side.    I then used lightweight high temperature insulation foam which I sanded on a belt sander to match the contour of the seat wells.    This supports the seat bottom and weighs close to nothing,  I tested by sitting very roughly and carelessly on it with my full weight,  so I'll feel good tossing suitcases or groceries back there.     The stickers on the seat bottom are specifically because I know I'm going to scratch it up by using it as a parcel shelf,  so rather than look at scratched black anodized coating I can look at worn-in memories as I sticker it up.</blockquote>