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The gutted 41 body was fit to the frame with the 07 floor pans and fire wall in place.  The 07 back seat was put in place and fit but the foot well is a little high.  The 41 front fenders, radiator / grill support were bolted in place and a few adjustments had to be made for the front fender fit on the 07 shock towers and wheel wells.  I had to made room for the 07 radiator & condenser in the 41 grill support without moving the grill or any of the front of the 41 components.  Above and below show the new radiator support brackets that I fabricated, the two holes in the front frame horns are the original location the two closer to the cross member are the new location.  The radiator was set in place and the upper and lower hoses to the engine were tried and fit.  The sides, top and bottom of the grill support had to be cut away to fit over the radiator then filler pieces fit and welded in to keep the shape and support the hood latch assembly.  I l