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I really cannot stress enough the importance of taking pics along the way. Everybody has cameras on their phones these days, so it's easy to take a decent pic and be able to look at it for reference when building. I always see something that needs more attention when reviewing pics I've taken. 

Case in point, I note that the paint doesn't look very good on the backs of the front seats. I'll paint them in a color to look like carbon fiber. I also note the engine is sitting higher now and the hood is not going to close. Checking, I find the newly installed headers are up against the frame and I'll need to trim a bit away from that for a proper fit.

I'm really pushing myself with the color. I'm going with a mint green interior, something I saw in a 442 once. Although I don't like it, I feel it will go with the green exterior color I plan to use.

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Interior is almost done, just need to finish the seatbelts. Exterior is masked and ready for paint.  Should be hitting the airbrush booth this afternoon!

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I've always been a g body fan, nice job on the rear wheel opening. I see you kept the a.c. as well. 

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Test fitting things and the look after painting and a couple hours in the dryer.  As I will be too busy over the holidays, the paint will have plenty of time to dry completely before I do all the detail paint on the body, finish the engine, then move on to final assembly.  Happy Holidays!

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I lied, to myself. I suddenly got busy, but got things taken care of quickly. I should actually be able to finish this thing before the holidays. Everything is coming together with glass, exhaust, rear view mirrors and a lot of detail painting to go.  I like how low it sits  in the front compared to a stock H/O.

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