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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Could anyone out there recommend a shop to help me complete my restoration? The body and paint is completed (although not correctly). The body shop went out of business and I am trying to put it back together myself. I know enough to be dangerous! I am currently installing the new interior and I am at the dash board where I am lost.
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Where are you located?
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Buy a copy of the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) from one of the vendors. Willcox has a CD-ROM manual that is searchable. There is a section in the manual for the interior assembly.



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Hi P,
Along with BHRIG's and 72LS's points I'll add that if the the body and paint "aren't done correctly" maybe you shouldn't be putting the interior in until you find a shop to finish the car and get their suggestions.
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Originally Posted by 72LS1Vette
Buy a copy of the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) from one of the vendors. Willcox has a CD-ROM manual that is searchable. There is a section in the manual for the interior assembly.



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Thank you I will loook it up
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Good point, thanks
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