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Jim Reed '59 Chev


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I'm doing a Jim Reed '59 Chevy that won the Southern 500 and three other races in 1959.

Here is the interior. I used parts of the Plastic Performance Parts roll cage and scratch-built the front bars to be more period correct.

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There was a fit problem with the body and the larger PPH wheels and tires.  If you are doing a '59 and using alternate wheels, be sure to check prior to painting.  I damaged the paint with all the handling from the fit checks.  I learned to drive in a '59 and have a real appreciation on how complicated the body contours and trim parts are.

 

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