[Django]

Why would you not use some kind of adhesive? I'm not following using a clear coat as an adhesive, nor your sanding the gorilla glue comment. Why would you need to sand the glue? It's between the wood and the steel.

Compound curves would be tough w/o some kind of vacuum deal.

Look up on the HAMB the guy that is building a Zephyr woodie. He used PT Cruiser rear hatch and attached veneer to it. It looks really great, except (IMO) you can tell it's a PT Cruiser hatch and blows the entire phantom concept for me. If you can't find it, I am subscribed to it.