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13/09/2026 7:25 pm
Stripped and almost ready for factory correct Snowcrest White. I keep breaking things during this project, but nothing unfixable, so far. Fingers crossed.
14/09/2026 2:50 am
really interesting project. Chet are you going to remove or mask the windscreens. Looking forward to seeing further progress.
Topic starter
14/09/2026 12:28 pm
@geoff-jowett It’s all in pieces for painting. Will need to mask only the underside of the hood and hinges.
This post was modified 4 weeks ago by cprust
14/09/2026 2:30 pm
This is gonna be cool. 💯👍
14/09/2026 11:31 pm
Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Topic starter
17/09/2026 6:51 pm
Paint went on good. Will let it dry for a week or two before wet-sanding and polishing.
Topic starter
17/09/2026 7:09 pm
Next project will be to turn this
into this
Already have the paint
This post was modified 3 weeks ago by cprust
17/09/2026 7:10 pm
I love that it’s gonna look like my Dad’s first new car in Fall of ‘58. I was 6 and fell in love with that Impala. Were you able to save the Chevrolet insignias?
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17/09/2026 7:19 pm
@100ford2003 Yes, the hood insignia is removable, and the “Chevrolet” script beneath it is available on a decal. All other insignia come off with the trim.
My Dad also bought a Snowcrest white 1959 Impala with a blue interior in the winter of 59/60. First car I ever road in. Born in 61.
This post was modified 3 weeks ago by cprust
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25/09/2026 11:19 pm
The ‘59s are coming down the assembly line, slowly but surely! The Snowcrest white wet-sanded to 12,000 grit and polished, almost ready for final assembly. The Highland green is waiting for more white paint for the roof and trunk deck, then clear coating.
This post was modified 2 weeks ago 2 times by cprust
26/09/2026 6:51 am
Superb...A true craftsman.
John Bono
North Jersey
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