At this stage, the Thing will get new paint and begin the trim out. The custom floorboards have been fabricated and fitted prior to painting the interior. The custom door panels begin taking form. The first step is to fabricate the rough frames for the fiberglass, with the mounts for the LCD monitors incorporated in. Next these forms are sanded to smooth the surface |

New Custom Treadplate Floor Boards |

The engine gets some extra flash with some new chrome parts and header |

Back side of the engine |

The new paint is applied (back view) |

The new paint is applied (side view) |

The new paint is applied (front view) |

The new paint is applied (front view) |

Undercoating is applied to the body |

Painted body parts ready to reinstall |

Seat Brackets fabricated for new seats |

New EMPI Shifter is installed |

New Seats and Steering Wheel installed |

New Rubber and Rims for the Thing |

The engine is reinstalled |

Rear view with engine and tire |

Doors and fenders are remounted |

Painting is finally done |

Front of Thing looking good |

Back at Car-Fi from the paint shop |

Engine compartment finished |
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