The Art of the Automobile Revisited
By Matt Kelley
W.W. Fayette with his 1948 Ford Sportsman
In the last issue you, we had a conversation
with William "Bill" Fayette, learned something
about his carving methods, and had a close look at his 1932 Dodge.
This photo essay takes a look at some of the steps in Bill's
creation of a 1960 Corvette.
The beginning - a photo and a drawing
Drawing transferred to the bulsa wood
Initial Cutouts
The grille in place
Wheel parts ready for assembly
A finished wheel
Carving complete; windshield and trim
installed; early coat of paint
Click here to go to Part 2