Reassembling the Interior

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The Desoto on the Grille was highlighted with the red. The door is hanging while the car is assembled.

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The lines of the car are illustrated while being wetsanded for the last clear coat.

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The interior is going back together and the trunk carpet and panel are being fitted.

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Another angle of the interior. Because of the changes in the newer harness used to match the engine, some new light sockets were needed in the rear. The space where it goes is assessed and then a flat sheet of aluminum is cut to match a cardboard pattern and then folded and cut for mounting.

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After forming/fitting the box, the rough light holes are filed to fit bulb the socket.

Check back for more progress.