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49 Buick tail lights for the 41 Cadillac

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Last post I had finished the frame modifications and the bottom of the body, with that done I put the body back on the frame and started to fit the dash, wiring harnesses, seat belts and rear fenders.  I could not find any body to frame mounting pads so I made my own out of conveyer belt material (found this belt material on Amazon) cut them out on my band saw and drilled holes for each location.  The floor pan insulation mats were reinstalled then the A/C aluminum structure, that is also the main support for the dash and all the dash mounted components, was cut down about 3" on each side then bolted in to the original firewall mounting studs.  The support brackets were reinstalled, the front one is also the center console support.  The dash also had to be cut down 6" as the 07 is wider than the 41. I put the center console back in to make sure it all fits.  The wiring harnesses were laid back in along with the under seat A/C ducts.  The drivers door was