Made some progress today.........didn't get started until after lunch but was able to get both fender and door trims swapped out - so I'm 2/3 done as I just have the rear quarters left to do. Also swapped out the door handles as the old ones were starting to pit a little so since I knew I had to take them off to get the trim pieces off, I ordered new ones a while back and had them ready (scope creep....but glad i did). I decided not to put any more paint on the insert trim as it looked pretty good compared to the references I had based on my internet research. I'm happy with the results of the color and finish - but I'm definitely not quitting my day job as I'm no painter.......Took about 4 hours to get this much accomplished today but feel like I have some momentum now.
The rear quarters will be next week/weekend as we have a visitation to attend tomorrow that will take most of the day. Will stop by the auto paint store next week to see about getting the correct silver for the hubcaps. Getting closer to having all the cosmetic stuff mostly complete - then I need to decide if I'm going to try and tackle the drum brake swap once this is done.
Also - yesterday I spent some time on the phone with Jody Anderson - a tremendous resource for all things 58-64 Impala. I still need to sort out the mounting bracket issue my interior guy had for the bench seat side trim. Jody is sending me some original brackets to see if the reproduction ones I have are the issue (he didn't think so).
Side note - I ordered a set of the Eastwood tire dolly jacks last fall knowing I'd need to jockey the car around at some point to get more room to work on it - used them for the first time today and they worked great. Glad I had them.
Last two pics - Dad was talking to me today. When I removed the door panels I found some of his notes from the last time he was in there.........gave Dave and I the chills. Just confirms why I am doing this
01-12-2025, 02:19 AM
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