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They look very good for ancient stock gaskets.

Got a good friend to paint my fenders. Decided to repaint the green also. It’s several years old and has several flaws that would be hard to fix and make look good.
Thought I was going to have to repaint the body. Who ever painted it in the 80s put enough paint on that I could sand and buff out the scratches. They were pretty bad. Got the passenger side done. Hope the drivers side will buff out

Took the front fenders off now. A good friend has a body shop he is painting the fenders for me while I do other things to the car. A huge help
The last two pictures showed the deep scratches and after I was able to block sand them out

I finally got to the point of going back together. Finished sanding and painting the bottom of the car

My oldest granddaughter was helping me put the rear fenders on. She was wiping the dust off

Looks like you are doing a first class job.

It's lookin' great. Can't wait to se it in person sometime.

Mike

Got the radiator back from the brass Works yesterday almost have all of the pieces back.
I got everything painted and the rear fenders on. So now I can put the rear axle in next
Got the new tires yesterday after. Now to mount them went with black wall tires Bruce Deford and a good friend talked me into doing away with the white walls

When I got the car the starter was off. It had to be rewound. When I put it on it still wouldn’t start It would turn over but not start. I could push start it and it ran good. I figured out what was wrong last night,it needs a ground wire to the motor.
I put a temporary one on and it started right up

So now today I going to finish up a couple things and then start sanding the fenders so I can buff them. Then the best part. I can put them back on

Nice to see it coming together. Good choice on the blackwalls.

Looking good even better in person. Looks like you will make the debut at the June Petit Jean show.

Great to see the pics. Thought Tom Meleo was the only person with a model D

There’s actually 20 of them around the world. Not all of them are running and several are in museums

Getting the wood refinish and the new windshield frame put together. Then take it apart and finish the wood. Hopefully get the new glass cut Wednesday. Still trying to make the show the 19
You can also see the new tires I still have to mount

Loving your work and progress!!!! Awesome car

Melvin,
You will make it with the car. I have confidence.

Probably going to be several late nights. Sure do want to show it

Hi Melvin,

Nice to see the progress pictures. Lots of time to achieve the result but the finished job will make it all worth while. Looking forward to the finished result.

Finally got the windshield frame and new glass installed. Plus the new radiator is ready for coolant.
Only one week left tell the 63 Annual Petit Jean car show going to show it there for the first time if I can get it finished

Got the new tires on the headlights and off the lift. It’s been on it for seven or eight months. Buffing the hood and finishing up some small stuff.
Then wash and load it up. YEA

Got it together. Still a few things I want to make better. But looking pretty good
See what y’all think

All I can write is WOW! Looking better than the Homecoming Queen at halftime. You have done a fabulous job getting it ready for the Big Dance.

Wow! That is beautiful!

I have enjoyed your posts of the build up. The outcome is excellent

Excellent refurbishing job to an older restoration. Enjoyed your pictures.

Very nice job, I’m sure you are very happy with the result. Mike

Congratulations your car looks great, the most desirable veteran Chevrolet you could have.
I hope you enjoy many miles of pleasure.
Michael.