In response to Ken's question about floor pan replacement:
The best way I have seen to replace a complete body panel is to drill out the
spot welds that hold the panels together and separate the panels with a
chisel. Then hold the the replacement panel in place with clamps, several
pairs of vice-grips, etc and weld it in place by filling the spot weld holes.
If you are careful, no one can tell that the panel has been changed!
Re seat belts:
My parts book shows that seat belts were optional in 55. I would assume they
were available for all Forward Look cars. The challenge is to find the
correct style for your car.
Re paint colours:
If done correctly, the judges won't know you have changed the colour of your
car since there is no paint code information on a 56. [However it is
possible to find out what a car's original colours and options were by
writing to Chrysler Corp] Changing the trunk from grey to body colour will
make the car incorrect and detract from its value.
Robert
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