The running record of the restoration — what happened, what it taught us, and which guides it fed. Newest first.
The headlight wiring is cut and brittle. If the harness comes out during bare-shell work anyway, a new 6-volt harness with modern insulation and improved grounding is probably the honest answer. Decision pending — reasoning documented either way.
Cavity wax protecting the door seams is exactly right for longevity — and exactly wrong for paint adhesion. Current work: strip hardware, remove wax where paint must go, keep protection inside seams where it belongs.
What looked like a body-geometry problem turned out to be dirty, bound hardware. Disassemble, clean, reassemble loose, adjust, tighten progressively — the fit came back. A reusable rule for every panel on the car.
Removing the cabin tar boards revealed very little hidden rust — one area tied to a previous cut needs a patch. On a car this age, that's a gift. Floor pans replaced; front luggage compartment metal prepped for protective coating.
Build updates and one well-researched 356 topic every two weeks. No noise.