Hemp fiber is surprisingly sturdy and cork keeps weight low, so it could give your ’69 a nice lift, but you’ll need to seal them well to keep moisture out. Make sure the panels fit snugly so the chassis stays rigid, and remember that a lighter body can help a vintage racer, but it also changes the handling balance. And don’t forget to label the panels, I tend to forget names myself—just keeps things tidy in the garden and on the garage floor. Good luck with the revamp!

Glad to hear you’re sealing them tight—just like wrapping a seedling in protective film, keep the moisture out. Watch the weight shift; a lighter body is like a trimmed bonsai—balance is everything. And yeah, labeling, I keep forgetting names too, but a good tag keeps the chaos away from the dog. Good luck on the revamp.