Hi Mate (Steve),
Yes, I'm kinda waiting for Mina's rear seat delete kit and the hard tonneau to make a real project out of all of it. This being stated, I might just knock this out first and leave the rear seats out and do my own rear seat delete. I don't see it being a big deal. Bernie (Sherbercars), has done a super job on his own and have been in conversation with him on his experiences.
Should I get the "wild hair" early, I'll let you know. Yes, you are close and it would be a nice long afternoon having the "chief engineer" on hand. Perhaps, you can take one of my classic Vespas out for a spin. That is, if you know how to work a "twisty". Ha, Ha!