Bastardized 1959 "Coronet" build

[wetskier2000]

Placed the rear bumper in place to see if I like it. Plan is to make one with fiberglass and probably have it wrapped in chrome-ish material...

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

A custom rollpan and a thin bumper might match the look of the front better. I'm really enjoying following your build BTW.

 

[wetskier2000]

A custom rollpan and a thin bumper might match the look of the front better. I'm really enjoying following your build BTW.

Funny you should mention that... after seeing the rear bumper in place and how outrageous it is, I was thinking I'll need to make the previously thought simple front bumper a bit more ridiculous.

 

[Samplingman]

The rear bumper looks great and balances the fins perfectly.

 

[mopar preferred]

Still pretty psyched that the hood will fit on without any holes... I think I may have to source a pair of those outrageous antennas for the trunk area.... Are those repop'd anywhere??

I dare say GM repops will be easier to find, an since you are working with a corvette, no harm, no foul.

 

[Polara_500_Jr]

This is definitely one of my favorite threads to follow. Always wish it went faster but in reality you're doing an amazing amount of work in the time it has taken.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[WikedPlymouth]

I agree...really enjoy seeing the progress on this car. I was so inspired I had to go out and buy a 1959 Dodge Coronet....didn't need another project but those pictures of wetskier2000's car were so cool I could not help myself....I knew I needed one also!!!!

 

[twostick]

Saw this at Mopars in the Park.

Kevin

 

[Polara_500_Jr]

Saw this at Mopars in the Park.

Kevin

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I looked that one over good too. Immediately thought of this thread and his original plan. Definitely like the new idea better!

 

[wetskier2000]

Wow, I REALLY LIKE it!! I'm away from the internet for a few days and look what I missed! That's definitely very similar to my original idea although I always thought a little wider and covering the rear tires. But the front area is spot on... Instead I'm going for the full bodied girl.

Finally managed to get enough ideas and help to bend the flange on the raw leading edge of the hood using a tipping die in my bead roller. It went pretty well. Now I just need to bend it the rest of the way, add some inner structure and get that thing on the car. Baby steps... I also started on the fiberglass rear bumper.

 

[wetskier2000]

Adding back the hood's support structure...