Well, thanx to the assistance of new List member, Scott Bray, you can
all, now, "enjoy(????)" looking at the 1958 CRL 2-dr "customization" ,
on the FWDLK's Rec Room forum......
In looking @ the car, it probably WAS a mid-year Spring Special model,
with the wide side-trim, end-of-fins "caps", and license plate
"escutcheon" It may also be a D500 (based on the proper-placement of the
left-side D500 emblem.
That said, & no-doubt inspired by the Generic Motors' affinity for the
slathering-on application of chrome/stainless onto their 1958 models,
AND in the obsessive behavior of people who entirely cover their bodies
with tattoos, and, because-he-COULD-do-it, the car's owner just kept-on
applying more-and-more 'trim', to the car!
Its 1-color motif probably contributed to its being a candidate for
'customization'.
You will note (if you are able to DO so) that the fit-and-finish of the
car is EXCELLENT!
Unfortunately, to 'restore' the car, someone will have to weld-up a LOT
of cars, and then re-paint most of the OEM paint!!!
SOME of the custom-touches are rather "subtle", and it seems like
several viewings are necessary to find most of them (hint: look @ the
headlights).
The car used to be located in Crawford County, OH (good memory, Neil!),
and, as Charles has written, the PUMPKIN Run would appear to be a GOOD
venue, for the display of this Halloween Car!!
Enjoy.
Neil Vedder
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