Interior - Before Photos

(Written on 3/8/2022)

This post is going to be short on text, and long on pictures. These photos capture what the interior looks like before any restoration work is done.

Yes, the windshield is damaged. Supposedly from a fly ball at a San Diego Padres game. 

Fine Corinthian leather.

 

State of the art sound system.


Minor wear and tear.

 

   
Super clean. Window cranks and door handles optional.

 

The seats, doors, and transmission tunnel, were removed to allow easy work access.

 
 
 
I found $1.62 in change. Pretty sweet.


Historic document found under passenger seat.

 

Transmission tunnel removal.

Open air motoring!


Hood on a shelf.

 


Location: Chambersburg, PA, USA

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