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Post by BUCKY on Aug 7, 2011 13:30:52 GMT -6
I'm starting with this kit: (Actually started in 2010!)  It's one of AMT's older re-issues, molded in light blue:  The chrome is fairly shiny, too!  I'm going after a mild custom look with this one. Thank you for following along. |
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 7, 2011 13:36:11 GMT -6
This part came from an AMT 1965 Thunderbird kit. It is the custom front pan:  It fits the front contours of the Impala pretty closely:  The big problem is going to be those gaping holes under the headlights!  The bulge under the pan didn't seem to fit in with the look, so I shaved it off:  |
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 7, 2011 13:47:05 GMT -6
The rear pan is from the Impala kit:  It will be molded in to have no seams. The front pan has been trimmed and is being molded into the body:  Here, I have started the shaving process. This shows the hood emblem and the windsplit on the driver's side have been eliminated:  |
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 7, 2011 13:51:51 GMT -6
Here, you can see the rear pan has been molded in. The side trim will be left intact, as it has "58 Impala" written all over it!  Sorry for the fuzzy pic. The front pan has been molded in and the chevrons are gone from the front fender:  That's it for now. More to come as I go along with this one. |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Aug 13, 2011 22:23:41 GMT -6
Excellent start Bucky!  |
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Post by hotrodmodeler on Aug 14, 2011 12:26:32 GMT -6
This will be VERY COOL when finished. The front pan looks like it BELONGS to this kit.
And shaving that TUMOR off of the bottom of it makes a world of difference. I will be watching this build. Keep us updated on more of your cool ideas..
8-)RICK
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Post by olskoolrodder on Aug 19, 2011 23:50:22 GMT -6
Ths is gunna be killer! ;D
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Post by bobcrozier on Aug 20, 2011 5:17:20 GMT -6
Looking great - the ford clip looks god on the chevvy! Who would have thought.
Decided on those gaps yet?
Bob
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 20, 2011 8:46:21 GMT -6
Thanks guys! I still haven't figured out those gaps! Any ideas from you krazee model-builders are surely welcome. Also, I need suggestions for a name for this 58, as I try to name my builds. Put on yer thinkin' caps, guys!!!!!! LOL
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Post by popeye on Aug 23, 2011 2:32:02 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing this finished, looking good so far  |
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Post by monaro on Aug 24, 2011 6:06:40 GMT -6
Looks good Bucky.
I have a number of ideas for the holes.
More headlights, some filling and indicators or some mesh.
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 26, 2011 19:33:19 GMT -6
If I can figure it out, I may shoot pics of a few different options on these holes and see what ya'll think!!!!!
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Post by popeye on Aug 27, 2011 10:46:48 GMT -6
Great styled chevy this, and this one going to be a real head turner, looking goos so far.
nice to see i graduated from a grease spot!! whats after a leak? Gusher? ;D
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Post by BUCKY on Jul 23, 2016 10:28:46 GMT -6
Gettin' the hobby room restarted so I can get back on this one!
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 22, 2016 8:30:56 GMT -6
 Finally got back on this one! Been awhile! These seats are from the Monogram '59 Caddy kit. I had to cut down the buckets to fit the Chevy. They were too wide. I put in a plate of styrene and filed it down to look like pipng on the seat. I'm adding styrene rod to the rear seat for piping to match the front. The console is from the '58 Impala kit. The shifter is a straight pin with a couple bends in it. Gotta a lot more to do on this.one. I did work on the 348 engine a little, but not enuff to merit any pics. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 11:15:27 GMT -6
Looking good!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Sept 3, 2016 11:51:36 GMT -6
Good to see you back on this one Bucky! 
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 11, 2016 19:16:32 GMT -6
Thanks, Bruce and Jerry! It's been a long time since I did anything on this one. Hopefully, I can finish it before 5 more years go by!!
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 12, 2016 21:29:01 GMT -6
 I grabbed these off ebay.  Nice detail, a little flash on a couple of the center parts.  Pretty nice Michelin tires. Feel more like rubber than vinyl.  After carefully cleaning off the flash, (these are delicate center sections!) I superglued the wheels together inside the tires. A little mockup for ya.   |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 15, 2016 6:13:01 GMT -6
Great lookin wheels!So many models ...... so little time!
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