...back from the Paint Shop...!!
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Here's a shot of Chuck Miller working on a few last�minute details to prepare for the '57 for the trailer... |
Here's the '57 loaded up on the trailer....the shoreline beige color across the tailfins and trunk looks really nice in contrast to the�flashy reddish orange body color... |
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�Note: The inner fender behind the front wheel has been painted body color....� |
This shot shows the workhorse Grand Cherokee with '57 still on the trailer, safely back in Virginia... |
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Here you can see the front grill, bumper, headlights, hood rockets all�need to be installed.
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Here you can see the reddish-orange paint scheme continues under the�hood. �The frame remains an original black color. Repop hood hinges, latch catch�and springs. � |
| Here's the myriad of small parts that have been painted body color,
�awaiting installation on the car.....
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Repop front grill bar emblem. �The grill bar holds the front parking lights. |
Here's the�rechomed original five piece front bumper with new repop rubber bullets. �I need to replace a couple of the bumper brackets. �You can also see the ever important and always present '57 Passenger Car Assembly Manual. Chevy needed a manual and so will you! �I�also use the ClassicChevy Int'l How To Restore a '57 Chevy book and the�'57 Chevy Shop Manual.
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Here's a close-up of the rubber bumper bullets... |
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Confession time: �This is my favorite part of the restoration. �Everything has been cleaned and repainted, all you have to do is follow the�manual...!! �It sure beats sanding, blasting, and buffing...
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The work progresses....here you can see the hood rockets, Chevy script, grill, grill bar, and hood bars have been installed. �Under the hood, I�have also installed the wiring harness for the grill bar parking lights but I still need to�pick up�some clips to fasten the horn wires. �Speaking of horns, I also need a couple of OEM horns....hmmm, Spring Carlisle will be here before we know it..... |
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