Gary's dad (Grandpa) flew in Thursday morning. Gary arrived with him back at the house about 11:30. Anxious to see the progress, they made a beeline for the garage. I think he was impressed, surprised, she truly is much more beautiful in person that pictures could ever express. I heard the word beautiful pass over his lips more than once. Not sure who was more pleased with himself, Gary for a job well done so far, or Grandpa at having thought to create this masterpiece with his son. Here is what Gary had accomplished when his Dad arrived.
Remember those front corners, all cut and rounded. Sanded to a smooth finish here is the left side and below is the right side, which gives a better view of the work.
These next two pictures show the top or roof. You can see slats being added to either side. This is a long process. Each of these slats has to be hand bent and attached to the bows. After this step then the top is ready for the vinyl.
Here is a close up of the slats attached to the bows. At the front they angle down towards the front of the car. It is quite the process to install these.
The two of them spent all day, long into the evening out working on this car. Grandpa did all the metal work, the box is all attached together and Gary worked on the top. It is remarkable to me how hard this grandpa can work and how much he can accomplish in a day.
Remember those front corners, all cut and rounded. Sanded to a smooth finish here is the left side and below is the right side, which gives a better view of the work.
These next two pictures show the top or roof. You can see slats being added to either side. This is a long process. Each of these slats has to be hand bent and attached to the bows. After this step then the top is ready for the vinyl. 
Here is a close up of the slats attached to the bows. At the front they angle down towards the front of the car. It is quite the process to install these.
The two of them spent all day, long into the evening out working on this car. Grandpa did all the metal work, the box is all attached together and Gary worked on the top. It is remarkable to me how hard this grandpa can work and how much he can accomplish in a day.
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