The frame cross-members that are located in front of each of the interior seats are covered with carpet. Getting in and out of the car would create significant wear and tear on that carpet. Someone on the Austin Healey Experience Forum made plastic covers for the crossmembers using plastic that was originally intended as a receptacle for yard waste. We thought we would give the idea a try and ordered one from Home Depot through Amazon.

Lawson Easy Bagger

It turned out that the plastic material was easy to cut and bend into shape. We made a couple of variations and installed a pair in the car. Bugeye Restoration Video Episode One Hundred-Thirteen shows the creation and installation of the carpet covers.

https://vimeo.com/1105240596/3778f4f161?share=copy

Early indications are that the cover is going to work quite nicely!