Interior/Carpet or Body/Paint, Which ?

[71-SS350]

Well from my earlier post about new carpet I've been wondering about which should come first. Any preferance as to order of restoration in a Chevelle? When I restored my '71 1/2t 4x4 was pretty easy decision as installed rubber mat, painted the metal door panels, custom 40/20/40 seat and so on. With the Chevelle having buckets & console, rear bench, door panels and carpet would like some input as which should come first and "why", interior or body and paint. Interested in the "why" question as this is my first Chevelle restore so am treading on un-familiar ground here. Need some help from those who have traveled this road before.