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The floor pans are 98% complete and the focus moved to rough fitting the trim panels and the back seat. The original Shelby’s rear seat fold down and due to the extensive frame modifications the original rear seat no longer fits in its place. I thought about modifying the original, but after a few moments of pondering I decide it would not be worth the time or effort. I traced the contour of the seat to a piece of card board and using the break bent the metal to the basic shape. Then I used four ribs to give it strength.
The seat was actually comfortable even without any padding.

The next step was getting the back to fold up and down. I made a frame for the back pad to attach to and used the original hinge for it to pivot on. It turned out so well when I was done I exclaimed “Damn I am good” with my arms thrown in the air (rare moment for me).

Once I finish with all the fabricating and get some paint on the car I will show how to finish the rear seat with padding and upholstery.

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