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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 days 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 7 hours ago by cprust
Pat7211 and Steve Jacobs reacted
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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Topic starter
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 6 hours ago by cprust
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17/09/2026 10:44 pm
Dayum, we’re almost brothers !! Dad had that multi-blue interior too 👍 The ‘59, 61 and 65 are my fav Impalas ever .
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