I used extra pieces of aluminum screwed to the bottom of the pedals to strengthen them, but it might be less work to fabricate something from heavier material to start with.
Big red light is an over-temperature light. Drain holes and inspection plates were added everywhere.
Fuel system is rigged so I draw fuel only from the "in-wing" tanks which are coupled together as one. ( 16 gal.)
The football shaped strut tanks are hooked to a overhead diverter valve and electric fuel pump mounted under the front seat. Fuel is drawn from the strut tank selected, and "refuels" the in-wing tank.. I feel this is much safer, as the engine always draws from the same source, and if the strut tank goes dry, it harms nothing. An indicator light on the front panel remids me I am transfering fuel.