Plowboy Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 This is a restoration I did a few years ago. It's an original MPC promo that I got from a forum member. It was complete right down to the wheel covers and red line tires. But, it was missing a chunk out of the right front wheel opening, the windshield was cracked and it had what seemed like a hundred nicks and scratches in it. I first stripped the bumpers and wheel covers. I then opened the grille, smoothed the bumpers and sent them to be rechromed. In the interior, I cut the front buckets loose, repaired the floor pan, reshaped the bottom of the seats, added brackets to them to raise them off the floor, flocked and painted it with Model Masters Artesian Turquoise with Bright Aqua accents. On the body, I just repaired the hole in the wheel opening, fixed all the nicks and scratches and painted it with the same Artesian Turquoise and clear. Then polished it out. Wheels are Pegasus T's. Brakes are resin copies I cast from an unknown kit. It's still one of my favorite restorations and it gave me a whole new appreciation for the '68 Impala and MPC. What I like best about this old model is that I can remove four screws, swap wheels and tires and totally change the look of it. Thanx for checking it out! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That is one mighty fine looking Impala. Really like that color, I had a '65 Chevelle SS that was very close to that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Absolutely fabulous! I'm not a fan of the big wheels & tires but you know what, the rest of the model is so nice that they kinda work here. VERY well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 One nice looking Chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That's one fine looking model! And that black strip in the chrome side trim adds so much to the realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That's a very nice Chevy! Great color, nice wheels! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Hey, now that's a good looking Chevy! It's too bad that AMT never took that next step with the '67 and gave us a '68. That's some great work Roger! Steve Edited August 3, 2019 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) That's a mighty super clean '68! It's also another one I can kick myself into letting go as I had the convertible. To me this looks so much better than what AMT did with their '67. MPC seems to have captured the rear fender shapes much better. And yes Steve, the '68 should have been a no brainer with their '67 as a base but no...........it never happened. Edited August 3, 2019 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_65 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Sweet Impy ! Nice job on the restoration and looks awesome as a Pro Touring car. I've got one waiting in the wings for a resto too...one of these days lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 What a beauty, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Fantastic work, very well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Nice Impala. I really like the body color. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Love it! Really stands out in those close-up shots. Did you replace all the glass with clear sheet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Stunning model Roger!! Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Wow. Nice everything and the wheels do work with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Nice foil work on this, beautiful color choice. Did you add the side glass, or is it original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 That looks Super Sharp!! Love the color and interior!! Great job casting the wheels too, they look great also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 THAT IS ONE GOOD LOOKING IMPALA. NICE BUILD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prostreeter69 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Very nice!!!! That is one sweet Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Very nice! Great wheels and stance! I had a very nice restorable kit with box and instructions. I foolishly sold it and had a serious case of sellers remorse ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 That is a really great save- the finished product is excellent. Gorgeous looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Beautiful looking Impala! Love everything about it! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Wow! That's incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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