Yeah, it looks like they cut the dash a bit too to put in a CD player. And there are 6x9s in the back, and the PO said that the guy who sold it to him had a bass box in the trunk!
All the wiring is still there.
But getting back to the doors, the repros you are referring to are the new aftermarkets, correct? I have read on here and elsewhere that those doors fit horribly and are a nightmare to get just right. Is there a specific manufacturer that has nailed it?
Also, good call on Craigslist for the used doors. Could probably find a decent pair for cheaper than the repros (even if they fit), if I keep my eye out.
With either of those, though, I would have to repaint. And I really like the current paint. (Although I haven't fully assessed the body condition of the car. I may decide to tear it down and clean it up if I have to.) Besides, the $$$ I'd spend on the new paint job might be put to better use right now in the bay.
I DID notice there was rust between the hood and skin(?), and some surface up underneath the dash as well. I'm going to pull up the carpet today, check out the pans.
For those who haven't done a full tear down and body restoration, do you just put up with a little surface rust here and there until the time comes for the BIG project?