51 Olds project

[Rrumbler]

Silk purse from a sows ear, turd to diamond -- great work.  I do hope your "customer" is appropriately appreciative. );b(  :b-d:

[DRD57]

The pinstriping was done by Ruben Holguin in Visalia. I've seen stipers all over the country and I've never seen anyone better. He can do any "style", his designs have perfect symmetry, the lines are smooth and consistent and his signature has to be seen to be believed.  




The upholstery was handled by the House of Trim in Paramount, CA. They got it done in time for me to spend a few days getting it shined up for the GNRS.    




We didn't get the car entered in the show in time so, we were planning on taking it to the Drive In portion of the show on Saturday and Sunday if we didn't get inside as a last minute susbstitution.
Fortunately, we got a call Friday morning informing us that there was an opening in building 5. I drove the car over to the Fairplex and after arguing with an overzealous gate guard I got in. Driving the car though the building and parallel parking it between all the other cars that were already set up was a nerve wracking experience.   I got the car in place and dusted off just a couple of hours before the opening of the show.  




There are still a few small details to attend to but, for the most part it's done.

THE END.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Don, the finished product is amazing

[Uncle Bob]

Nice job on an uncommon car.  Bet there are a lot of "what did that start out as" questions.

[UGLY OLDS]

VERY well done Don..... :b-d:  
A true test of Problems ...Challenges & "What-if's" ....
And you made it a beautiful automobile ..... );b(


Bob.......

[chimp koose]

That car is a jewel. A true testament to your skills and ability.

[39deluxe]

Fantastic. Love the striping and interior.

Tom

[Glen]

classy.....So many cars today are "over-done" with doo-dads, its nice to see this one.

[jaybee]

That is just outstanding work.  All the modifications work so well, looks like it should have come that way from the factory.

I really like the interior, especially the way the chevron pattern is repeated throughout in a way that pulls it all together.

[rumrumm]

Nice, nice work!

[tompeters]

very well done . some beautiful lines there!  hope there are more to come. tom

[parklane]

Beautiful car. Not overdone, but just right.

[RottenRodney]

Smiley thing here...

[rog]

less is more.. & with this car, that's all of it. fan-bloody-tastic!