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[59 Impala]

I like where you're going with this build Jason. It looks great so far. One question fer ya, are you going to cut open a wheel well for the spare tire or just going to leave the trunk floor flat with no well? Just curious. Dan

[Mark R]

Don't know what color you're thinkin' but those green steelies with the white walls look sweet !

[streetmachine11]

thanks everyone for all the kind words! im really enjoying this kit.


dan, originally i was going to lay the spare down flat between the wheel tubs. but now i thhink i may have found a tire that fits the original location. if it does, i will open that back up.

mark, the green on the steelies is the color the car will be. the color itself is what inspired the build in the first place! lol ive had the kit for a while but never knew what to do with it. when i came across that green for some reason this kit and some wide whites were the first thing to pop in my head

thanks again and comments/ideas are always welcome!

jason

[streetmachine11]

been making some good progress on this one. got the interior tub cut and widened to fix the door jambs



door jambs finished and primered



body sanded and primered





firewall and inner fenders sanded smooth and shaved


got the stance finalized. and some mock up shots








radiator support smoothed as well



thanks for looking....

comments welcome

jason

[streetmachine11]

and some more mock up shots...















thanks...


jason

[Brian_B]

been making some good progress on this one. got the interior tub cut and widened to fix the door jambs



door jambs finished and primered

Amazing work.

How did you widen the tub? I have not seen that done on here yet. I am new.

[62rebel]

that's real progress! very nice... tip: the spare tire well is almost scale UNDER the car, but way too narrow inside the trunk... so: cut your intended spare tire down where it slips into the well and sits at a slight angle to the right. put a small square of styrene over the center to represent the jack base as used to hold the wheel firmly in place, with a slight depression in the center (maybe cut the center out of a spare air cleaner to get the wing nut detail...)

[streetmachine11]

Amazing work.

How did you widen the tub? I have not seen that done on here yet. I am new.

brian, the tub was cut on the floor board on each side then the sides were pulled out untill they were straight with the body. after that was fitted, some wedged shaped peices were made to close the gap. also, there is a post from 62rebel on page one that i followed to correct mine. need any help with it let me know ill do the best i can

jason

[streetmachine11]

that's real progress! very nice... tip: the spare tire well is almost scale UNDER the car, but way too narrow inside the trunk... so: cut your intended spare tire down where it slips into the well and sits at a slight angle to the right. put a small square of styrene over the center to represent the jack base as used to hold the wheel firmly in place, with a slight depression in the center (maybe cut the center out of a spare air cleaner to get the wing nut detail...)

thanks! thats a great idea! i really apreciate all your help with this build.

jason

[Dr. Cranky]

Excellent progress. Can't wait to see the paint.

[streetmachine11]

ok small update on this one.

the molded in driveshaft was removed from the axle, a new one was made from aluminum tube. the rear end was put together and the seam was filled and sanded smooth. chassis painted (still some more detailind to be done) and i decided on a powerplant.









some detail work still neds to be done on the engine but that wont happen untill final assy. ill make some better headders for it and put a 5speed behind it.

comments welcome and thanks for watching!

jason

[Brian_B]

Thank you sir. I went back and read his post a 3rd time. I finally got it.

Looking very good so far.

[streetmachine11]

ok small update on this one... got the parts and body painted and working on the bmf before the clear coat









thanks for watching! coments welcome

jason

[59 Impala]

I love the color Jason. Looks great. Looks like it has some real go power up front fer sure. Great job so far. Dan

[Tom Kren]

what color /brand is that

[streetmachine11]

what color /brand is that

tom, the color is called madori green. it comes factory on 99-02 honda civic and i got it from sherwin williams.

thanks,

jason

[bryan_m]

love the color! this is my fave 50`s body style!

cheers
bryan

Edited by bryan_m, 11 October 2012 - 03:14 PM.

[cobraman]

Man, that is looking good.

[streetmachine11]

thanks for all the kind words everyone! i am really pleased with this build so far it has been a great kit. the bmf work is almost done so i can get this thing cleared. ill have some pics up soon

stay tuned :-)

jason