'58 Fairlane 500 Semi-Custom! Finished!

[froghawk]

Mar 12, 2018 10:19:24 GMT -5 Mr409 said:

That turned out fantastic, it was definitely worth the wait! This is just my style, pretty mild but still everyone sees immediately that it's a Custom. I really like the custom grille and tail lights, and I've always been a great fan of a Scallop paint jobs like this. That combined together with Chrome Reverses and good color combo, I wouldn't change anything if it was mine. And on top of all that, it's very nicely built as your stuff always is.

Thanks, Niko! I tend to like my customs mild, too.

[froghawk]

Mar 12, 2018 11:28:11 GMT -5 Plowboy said:

She's a beauty John! It's surprising how well the front bumper and grille works with the body. It has a very natural look to it. The tail lights are also a perfect touch. A sure sign of a well thought out custom! Excellent work!

Thanks, Roger! I think what helps the Chrysler bumper work well is that it's not too far from the stock unit and almost looks like a refined version of the original.

[froghawk]

Mar 12, 2018 11:34:41 GMT -5 spex84 said:

Gorgeous, what else can I say. I absolutely love the scallop layout, and also how subtle the end effect is...the scallops don't overwhelm the lines of the car.
I also love how the taillights turned out, they almost glow!
The mesh in the hood scoop is a great little detail, and I was impressed by the level of work that went into fixing up the body and detailing out the interior--work that isn't immediately apparent in the finished model, but contributes to everything looking "just right".

Killer work, John

Thanks, Chris! I'm glad you like the scallops! I really wanted them to highlight the lines of the car and the details of the design of the body, such as the sculpting around the wheel openings, the hood scoop and the recess in the decklid.

[froghawk]

Mar 12, 2018 11:40:47 GMT -5 Murphy said:

Way cool...nice work !!

Thanks, John!

[froghawk]

Mar 12, 2018 11:50:38 GMT -5 constructionbob said:

U're one reason I'm at this site.. love to follow and watch your builds.

Thanks, Bob! The feeling is mutual. This site , the people and the work posted here, are instrumental in motivating me to keep building!

[Kustoms Illustrated]

WOW! Beautiful John! Hope to see it in person at NNL East.

[dakotajohn]

Beautiful Build John !!

[Mr. Metallic]

This build is stunning in its subtlety. The paint combination is what really sets it off. Beautifully done.

[RodBurNeR]

ohhhh farging gorgeous John! i LOVE it! the color is super nice! how about that hood screen? kustom treated! nice clean looker sir!

[Dennis]

I don't know what else to say other than how beautiful this turned out. You never cease to amaze me with your scallop paint jobs!

[hotrodded82]

What a beauty! great looking car wouldn't change anything, well maybe the name on the pink slip LOL!!

[froghawk]

Thanks, guys, for the enthusiastic response! It means a lot!

[mod3llover]

  This is the first I checked this one out since
the build itself. Really really, really kool!!
  I already love 58 Fairlanes, now I find they
can even be more kool!!?!!

       David S.

[jerry]

SWEET!!

[dino246gt]

It's a beautiful model! We all love the hard-to-find '58, and you've made a perfect mild custom version. Great headlights, and subtle mods, and that mesh hood vent, very cool. Of course the stance and chrome reversed rims on wide whites make this a beauty right out of the sixties! Sweet build!