I'm back.....Slowly

[munzieb]

I had my back fusion surgery (L4-L5) 12/13 but have not been scolling since late November. This is my first attempt since then. I scoll standing so I can't do it for too long before I have to take a break. I have a neighbor that is always talking about the '59 Chevy Impala his dad used to have so I thought I would surprise him. The funny thing about the 59 is that both the front and back are interesting with the big grill in the front and the wide "V" shape in the back. I did the front with elements of the V back also. If he likes it the other way, the back is actually easier to cut and I'll do that too. My wife greyscaled a picture I found and added some bridges. Frame is 16 x11 on BBW with shellac and gloss lacquer. I'll update once I get it to him.

[rjweb]

You bring back memories, my dad had a 59 chevy impala, you have done an excellent job, you still have what it takes, get well soon, RJ

[Sycamore67]

Glad yo see you back and hope you are feeling good.

[rdatelle]

Nice. I had one of those in 1959. It was a black one.

[wombatie]

Good to see you.  Hope your back is healing nicely.
That is a fabulous looking car, you nailed the pattern and the cutting, well done.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

Nice to see you back and sawing again, Bernd. Great job on the Impala.

[meflick]

Great to hear from you and to hear that you are healing and able to spend a little time in the shop.  Doesn't look like you missed a beat on the scrolling.  Awesome work.  Your neighbor is going to love his surprise.

[barb.j.enders]

Great looking piece.  Glad you are able to spend time on the saw.

[FrankEV]

Great to have you back.  A tall stool to sort of lean against, as opposed to sitting on, may alow your time at the saw to be a little longer.

Like others, this brings back memories.  My dad had a '59 when I was a teenager and just driving.  Took my girlfriend to a Drive-in Movie and trying to reposition the car the right side rear window was yanked out by the speaker that was hanging on it.  Yeah, fond memdories!!!!!

Great cutting , BTW.

Edited March 9, 2023 by FrankEV

[jerry walters]

Great to have you back. The 59 Impala takes me back many years. When I was in college my uncle was a salesman for a Chevrolet dealer. If I had a particular hot date, he would let me borrow a demo car. The best one was the 59 Impala; my date was impressed.

Jerry

[Scrappile]

Pleasant surprise seeing your post and that beautiful '59.  Great job. Glad you are back here.  Do not over do. 

[munzieb]

Dropped off the Impala to my neighbor and he was very surprised and duly impressed. I had done the 67 Camero for his son last year and he keeps that car in a separate garage and occassionaly takes it to car shows. My neighbor said he had a 59 at one time and wishes he still had it. BTW, he also had the same Dr.  that did the back surgery and said it took a good while to get back to normal but now will occassionally play some golf. ( I miss that)

Next project: James Dean's '55 Porsche 550 Spyder

[lawson56]

I have had 2 Lower Back surgeries, I know how ya feel. I scroll setting down. Glad to see your back. That car is Awesome. My Uncle had one. Red with fender covers. Beautiful car. You did and Awesome job!!! Thank for the trip down Memory Lane.

[Denny Knappen]

My goodness, but that is awesome.  Happy you are back at the saw.  Take care.

[Joe W.]

Well, if that's what you can do during recovery, I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do when you are all better.
NICE CUTTING!