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I've been busy trying to get everything lined up so I can get the car's interior done. I just finished rebuilding the wood frames for the front seats (right & left sides). I installed the metal seat bottom along with the metal frame for the driver's seat back cushion to determine where it is going to sit.

I'm assuming that the metal clam shell, which goes behind the front seats, should be installed first. Having not taken the car apart I'm at a loss as to how it is installed and have several questions:

1. Looking at the bottom section of the clam shell, there are tabs (see photo "Tabs") that look like they should go into wood sill
2. There are two counter sunk holes on both sides (see "Screw Holes on Side") does this screw into something
3. I have two curved wood pieces (see "Wood Pieces") there were covered with material and I can't figure where they go. Anyone know where they go
4. How close is the clam shell placed in relation to the back of the metal seat frame I'm guessing the bottom metal edge (see "Bottom") of the clam shell touches the seat bottom

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My only guess on #3 is a tacking strip along the side of the front seat?

I've taken a few pic's inside, outside and below the area in question. Hopefully they will be of some help.

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Dave,

Thanks for all of the photos. I think the last one answers all of my questions. I think I now understand how the whole thing goes together. Can't try it out now as we are getting ready for the two month trip in the RV to the northwest.

I'll let you know after I get back and can give it a go, which will probably be the end of September. I think we have finally settled on the material and I think we have picked someone to do the upholstery.

Again Thanks - Marty