67 Impala (10-27)

[virgil]

I am going to be building this for a CBP on Plastiholics Anonymous forum. Since i cant bring myself to build this boxstock, i am debating from a custom to a prostreet tee hee hee!!!





Virgil

[virgil]

I have my 1 st update...LOL. I have the body sanded, removed the door locks, handles, and body emblems to make a smooth body. I wasnt happy with the factory hood scoop, so i found this here new clear hood scoop from the "Badman" 55 chevy drag car kit. I am glad i done it. "I Love It"!!! It has the right height, width, shape, and length. I hope you like it to ;D ;D ;D







Virgil

[virgil]

The hood is smoothed and primed, and ready for paint.





Virgil

[virgil]

Here is a small update.

The Testors One Coat "White Lightning" is on



The One Coat "Revvvvving Red" is on. The rear spoiler will be this red also. Almost ready for clear coat!!







I hope to get some bench time this weekend.
Thank you,
Virgil

[virgil]

Yesterday i got the body and hood cleared, the floorpan is painted, and it is now cleared. I am really liking the molded in "undercoating" on the floorpan. I decided to leave the gas tank painted to give it more of a showcar "feel". I filed down the inside and outside of the frame which took care of the mild low spots in the sides of the frame. The putty is applied to the massive sink holes, and i will get them smoothed out today, and get the frame primered. The Testors One Coat Laquer clear is sooo shiny from the can, i can almost imagine how it will look once smoothed and polished. Here it is:











Thank you,
Virgil

[virgil]

Here is the frame after cleaning up the putty, and smoothing it all out. Also, see what you think of the tires/wheels i am using. The tires are from an AMT Dodge Viper, and the wheels are from an MPC/AMT 57 Corvette gasser with the flip nose. I am working out ideas to detail the wheels, so once that is figured out, i will get update pics.

















Thank you,
Virgil

[ScaleModelRestoration]

Tire and wheel choice is right on!!!
The chassis looks great as well............. and love the color!!! hood scoop is neat too!! rock on Virg.!

[59desoto]

Sept 8, 2010 9:30:45 GMT -5 ScaleModelRestoration said:

Tire and wheel choice is right on!!!
The chassis looks great as well............. and love the color!!! hood scoop is neat too!! rock on Virg.!

I agree , love the color theme , thumps up Vig

[virgil]

Thank you fellas for the great compliments. I am trying to come up with a color scheme for the wheels, but have come up blank. If any of you have any ideas, please let me know.

Thank you,
Virgil

[jerry]

I've said it before , I'll say it again RED! LOL

Jerry

[virgil]

I have the gloss black paint on the frame, and most of the suspension parts (not shown) are ready for primer. You can also see the rear spoiler after the paint and clear is on it.





Sorry it is such a small update. I will try to get more done this week or next weekend. Thank you.

Virgil

[virgil]

After a long time of being away from this one, i have some issues worked out and here are the updates.

These parts have the black base on, and Alclad Chrome will be airbrushed thursday.



These parts have the clear on them, and can be assembled when the other parts get their Alclad on.



I stole this decal sheet out of my Revell 67 Chevelle Prostreet kit. They are awesome. I need to find some more.....tee hee.



A few rear suspension parts with the Alclad on them.



The frame is finally painted a color i like, and is clear coated with future wax



The rear tires/wheels are done!!



I hope you like the progress. I expect to get more of the suspension done tomorrow.

Thank you,
Virgil

[olskoolrodder]

Looking GOOOOOOD Virgil! Can't wait to see this one done! ;D ;D ;D

[virgil]

I am anxious to see it done also. Thank you Olskool!!

Virgil

[olskoolrodder]

Just bein honest,ol friend! Sorry to hear of yer woes on it last night,hope you git it figured fast!