I had one I used as a winter beater in the mid-80's. Red with a red interior. Parted it out!!
Those were different times!!
I probably paid $200 for it and parted it out for that much the next spring.
DMT sells a kit, or pieces of the kit.
The lower shaft part has the plastic ring that is captured/held-in by the large C-Clip.
Have you watched the video on rebuilding the column on EBodies.org?
A Ralley Dash would have a color matched steering column and a standard dash would have a black column.
All the metal interior parts would be painted the same. That paint has a 'suede' finish
The interior plastic parts needs a different paint. (adhesion and flex agents) Color match can be a...
Build sheets wouldn't be between the foam and the cover. (to do that the seat would have needed to be taken apart)
They were usually placed between the springs and the foam either on the front seat or the rear seat,
Other locations are taped to the top of the glove box and some have said they...
I recall seeing a duplicate of that 71 R/T up at the Mopars in the Park show in Shakopee, Minnesota in the early 90's...Rubber Bumpers as well!!
Never saw it again.
As far as SE interior specifically...check the overhead console lights/connections prior to putting in the one-piece headliner.
There are some things that are independent from other items...and there are things that are dependent.
For example, the heater box needs to be put in before the...
If all you are looking for is repaint, i would think most restoration shops can strip and repaint.
If that is the case, an epoxy semi-gloss (Hot Rod Black) is a good match.
If you are looking for re-anodizing and a complete restoration that is going to get pricey!!
Special-T Bill in Chicago does...