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Great weathering, looks like the car has led a hard life.

Really great detailing on all the components so far. The Diorama adds to the appearance of the different parts. Look forward to the rest of this build.

Beautiful body work, I really like the Lincoln bumpers. The "skirts" do seem a little exaggerated but in the real world would probably be the easiest to work with if you had to change a tire say. Before gluing down the tail lights you might want to see how they would look on the fenders also. Maybe something oblong like the '49-'50 Ford lamps from AMT, or even modify the stock '49 Merc lamps. They are curved to match the rear fenders, but if sanded down flat that may give you the look your after.

It seems that this year is the worst humidity in years. The KC metro is looking at 80% today and has been in the 70% plus for sometime now. When I work in the yard I'm afraid I might drown. Luckily I have a corner of the basement with a dehumidifier going full blast and I'm able to do just about all of my painting except Testers clear with very few problems.

Should be a pretty color combo. I also have struggled with paint issues for many years. Like so many others here I use a lot of plastic spoons before I ever go near the body . This gives you a chance of trying different primers as well as seeing just how the color will look over curved surfaces. I have no idea who first came up with the idea but I'm forever in there debt for the bodies it has saved me personally.

The main window glue I have had the best luck with is Testors Clear Parts Cement. I sometimes will use Crystal Clear Gallery Glass, got mine at JoAnns. On head lights and other very small lenses I have found good old Future works real well.

Been following your build and really like how it is turning out. Like you and others I have experienced the same "bubbling" with this clear coat. My last build had some on the top edge of the wheel openings and I spent a lot of time sanding and polishing to the point I was afraid I would go thru the paint and had to just leave it. I think it had as much to do with the high humidity as any thing.

Great looking rub strips and I like the door trim. It may be a little expensive but Bare Metal Foil used to offer a semi shinny back foil.

Nice looking chassis and interior. What body color are you going to use ? Just an FYI the grills in the front kick panels are outside air vents. Many did place speakers in that location and many interior suppliers today offer replacement panels with built in speakers, but in '62 this is where the outside air came into the interior with or without air conditioning. Look forward to the rest of your build.

Nicely detailed interior. Carpet color ?

Glad to see that you are able to get back to this build.

Nice smooth body work. Like the heat extractors on the hood.

Beautiful looking Olds.

Very nice clean looking build. Like the color choice, very 50s looking.

Great looking build. The color looks very much as I remember from that era.

Just started reading issue #201 this morning. As always lots of good information and great articles. I especially liked the information on paint finishes and sources.

Maybe a light coat of semi gloss and it will look like a well used work horse.

I'm going to build this, if I can find one, regardless of any short comings. I will look forward to seeing what Dave Van thinks since he has one in his driveway.

Looks beautiful, very nice color comb.

Looks perfect, I remember that episode.

Paint looks perfect, what kind of drive train are you going to use ?

Very smooth looking chop. What else do you have planed ?

Tragic for his family. This does sort of prove that this technology is far from ready to hit the road. That's to bad because the way some people drive in the KC Metro area this could make a dramatic improvement in safety on the roads in this area.

Check out the jewelry department at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's Fabrics. I have gotten vary fine chains there that I used for the tail gate on a pick-up. Something like that may work.

I'd be inclined to leave it as is, just add the chrome window moldings and call it done.