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(@cprust)
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Repainted this WCPD 1959 Impala to match the car my parents brought me home in as a newborn. (Although IT was actually a 4-door flattop.)

My projects usually end up with a few flaws, and this one has some, but I’m happy to put this one on the shelf.

IMG 7303
IMG 7320
IMG 7319
IMG 7326
IMG 7345
IMG 7343
IMG 7313


   
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Benjamin S
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Looks great to me....



   
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John Napoli
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Very nicely done.  You should be proud.



   
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She's a sexy momma Chet. Just wow!!!🤑🤤



   
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Geoff Jowett
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that is stunning, well done Chet



   
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(@cprust)
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I appreciate the kind words 



   
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Dayum, you took me back to when I was 6yrs old and Dad brought that exact Impala home 🙌 👍 The 1:1 of course…lol


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(@pete-rovero)
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Looks great to me too.  Nice job!



   
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(@perrone1)
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Excellent job!



   
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