Got a bit more time snuck in on the '57. I have the hood and one front fender stripped inside and out...Sheet metal is amazingly good for 53 years old! Not even a pin hole over the headlights, a common rust area for the tri-fives.

Also removed the bracing and reinforcements from both parts...Net loss on the entire front sheet metal clip so far is over 100 lbs!!! Trying to get the car to weigh in at 2700 to 2800 lbs. wet.....quite a ways to go yet...

Friend of mine works at a glass shop and is going to be placing a lexan and plexiglass order just after the first of the year.... If the car is to be the pale yellow---should I still do the red lexan side windows or am I being color stupid again????