My '57 Chevy Bel-Air is in the shop

Okay, so maybe I wasn't absolutely clear on that. My model '57 is in pieces, in the garage, or at least it was over a year ago. Currently, I am finishing what was supposed to be a Father's Day 2010 gift. It has since turned into a, "When I finish it," gift. Thank you, Dad for being so patient.

I purchased the kit in April of last year.

Two months later, I painted the engine parts and glued them together.

Last week--yes, as in, almost a year later--I finished piecing together and painting the interior.

Today, I am waiting for the paint to dry on the wheels.

My Dad owned an actual '57 Chevy Bel-Air, but sold it when it was becoming too expensive to maintain. It was a beautiful car he kept in great condition. It was always enjoyable to take a ride in that car, knowing everyone in their Honda's and Toyota's were secretly envious of our good ol' American industry ingenuity. With my new attitude towards getting things done, this project will be finished in less than two weeks. Dust off that spot on the shelf, Dad.