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Projects '51 Desoto Custom

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by driprail, Oct 25, 2018.

  1. Okie Pete
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    It looks like it’s flying IMG_8636.jpeg
     
  2. driprail
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    A little wax and grease after 400 to check the highlights.

    Dealing with a total nightmare after getting stuff back from the chrome shop. Seems like there are only a few outfits you can trust these days.
     

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    Just for comparison, if there was ever a car begging for a chop top it was this one.
     
  5. driprail
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    Wow! Sometimes I get lost in the details and forget to step back and see where I started. This puts it all into perspective. Must. Keep. Pushing. :D
     
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  7. I know you are excited to see that! Looks great!
     
  8. driprail
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    Big weekend! Got lots of the motor back together and car sprayed. Pics soon.

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    Damn, I wish there was a way to do more than just "like" a post. That's beautiful man!
     
  10. Jacksmith
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    Daaaaaaaaaammmn!!
     
  11. driprail
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    For it being 40 years since my dad last painted a complete and my first time ever doing bodywork I’m very happy with the result.

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    Love the color!
     
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    I like it! Great job,DR!
    job
     
  16. driprail
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  18. Wow! Looks great!!! :cool:
     
  19. driprail
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    Cleared the wolf spiders and filler dust off the chassis. Good to see these two back together again.
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  20. lostn51
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    This car is going to be absolutely beautiful!! I never would’ve picked the color you did but honestly any other color would have not done the car justice. I can not wait to see it on the frame!!!
     
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  21. you nailed it bro.
     
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  22. verde742
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    I REALLY LIKE IT ....
     
  23. driprail
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    Appreciate it gentlemen. Got everything from the pans up to the intake dialed and dropped into the chassis. Had to deal with some fit and finish things that I didn’t take in to account with the increased thickness of chrome. No one to blame but myself but good to get the first scratches out of the way.

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  24. choptop40
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    Desoto looks amazing… Heres a pic of my 51 Chrysler.. chop looks similar.. no cuts in the roof.. was slid forward. Quarter windows shortened.. F17D08DB-918D-4C06-994C-6F3B0E87FC93.jpeg
     
  25. Okie Pete
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    Good looking car driprail
     
  26. Just keeps getting better! :cool:
     
  27. Jacksmith
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    Art... pure art.
     
  28. verde742
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    I REALLY LIKE IT !!!!
     
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  29. driprail
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  30. WOW! Looks great! And, I can’t tell but sure is pretty!
     

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