Well, I'm back again after getting into a different job with way more free time. I got a couple 12V remote batteries which are smaller than AA's.
The coupe kit has the 4 spoke steering wheel, but the subject matter had the 3 spoke with controls. The snap-tite kit has a 3 spoke, but it's terrible and will need some work.
This model has been a huge amount of planning work, what with figuring out how much I could/should light, and how (LEDs/fiber optics). I'm using plastic fibers for all signal/markers and I'm even going to try lighting the license plate (wish me luck).
The grille and marker light mounts needed opening up.