Been away for a while, too many things going on. I'm reviving this post as I can finally say I'm done. Was able to put a couple hundred miles on this and all the gremlins are gone. The big thing that held me up was a seat. Made a pan but had to sink the battery and electrics down to do what I wanted to do (still wanted to keep stock look). Once I got the pan in the shape I needed, it was off to the upholstery shop. Asbury Auto Tops in Asbury, NJ does some great work and they will take the time to listen. Got some foam from Canal Foam in NYC (closed cell neoprene), shaped it, then dropped it off. Very happy with the result. Thanks again to all the people that had helpful information on this board...priceless.