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At this stage of the car-building game everything starts falling together, turning what was once a pile of parts into a real car again. Not only is this a sign you're near completion, it's also a much needed boost towards the finish line. If you have a project going of your own, you also may have run into the dreaded obstacle known as loss of motivation. Ouch! Thankfully, this project has had few, if any, speed bumps to slow production down. Even so, the occasional morale boost is always welcome (even if it comes this late in the game).

This segment covers bits and pieces of the glass, interior, and shifter installations, as well as a few other little surprises. In fact, in this and the next segment, we will be concentrating on wrapping-up the Chevelle's transformation into a virtually brand-new car. As all of this comes to fruition, we want to include every contributor, as there are more than a few, because without them, this and many other projects cars would never come to be (and they definitely would not be giveaway cars).

The interior alone took more than a dozen companies to compile and complete all the necessary parts and installation. Unfortunately, in the interest of time and space, we can only quickly touch on these parts and how they fell together to construct the beautiful hunk of steel we call the Project Goodmark Chevelle. These companies are invaluable to anyone building a project car on any scale, even if you are building a low-buck driver. Take a look and keep these aftermarket firms in mind as you move forward building your own project car.

To keep the weather out, the windshield and rear glass were treated to a factory type of urethane strip (5/16-inch thick), which was attached directly to the glass, as well as a softer urethane caulking, which was applied to the window channel. These two materials formed a tight seal with the correct thickness needed to ensure the proper fit of the glass and stainless trim.
To keep the weather out, the windshield and rear glass were treated to a factory type of u
This job required an extra set of hands for the perfect glass placement. With some quick massaging, the glass was persuaded into the exact location needed. All of the glass, with the exception of the quarter-windows, was supplied by PPG.
This job required an extra set of hands for the perfect glass placement. With some quick m
Excess urethane was cleaned up and spread smooth to keep it from oozing out under the trim or into the interior.
Excess urethane was cleaned up and spread smooth to keep it from oozing out under the trim

After the trim clips were installed, the glass was placed and the trim simply snapped in. Auto Molding USA was responsible for the restoration (straightening and polishing) of all the stainless steel trim.
After the trim clips were installed, the glass was placed and the trim simply snapped in.
To locate the quarter-windows, a call was made to Iowa Glass Depot, and like magic, a brand-new pair showed up ready for installation. Just as the door glass was done, the first step was to disassemble all parts from the original glass.
To locate the quarter-windows, a call was made to Iowa Glass Depot, and like magic, a bran
After all parts were cleaned up or replaced, the reassembly was a snap.

With the installation of the brushed-aluminum ididit steering column, a question of where to put the ignition switch became the next task.
With the installation of the brushed-aluminum ididit steering column, a question of where
The decision to use an ignition switch from a '66 Chevelle was perfect, considering the way the switch mounted.
The decision to use an ignition switch from a '66 Chevelle was perfect, considering the wa
To keep the new switch from spinning out of position, the hole was hand-carved with a flat spot, to coincide with the body of the switch.
To keep the new switch from spinning out of position, the hole was hand-carved with a flat