Measured "rivet" lines for the side panels and drilled them out. Then I assembled the side panels to the center console frame and match-drilled into the frame structure. Eventually, I will finish the side panel holes with nut plates so they can be readily removed for maintenance and inspection. For now, I will stop work on the center console while I order additional nut plates.
From the passenger side - center console drilled out and assembled.
Between firewall (L) and instrument panel (R) - center console all drilled out.