bisc63 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: It was better than the 283, except on gasoline. Sounds about right. My dad once had a 4-door hardtop 62 with a 327, and years later I got a 63 Biscayne with a 283-2 barrel-Powerglide combo, and he was surprised at how economical it was for me compared to his old car, but it wasn't a powerhouse by any means. I miss that car (my first that actually ran). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Thank you all for the 1962 Impala history. I could talk at length about my previous cars. However, back to the build...... Been working on the interior color scheme and went with two-tone, as will be the body. I may do a flat clear over the dark blue to tone down the shine a bit. Still needs some touch up (I shake a bit). Foil has some issues, but it's on. I'm done messing with it. I unfortunately have a batch of the "non-stick" variety. Was a pain, but finally developed a method of using an Elmer's glue stick to apply very light glue coat to the plastic where I wanted the foil to stick, let it dry for a bit and then applied the foil. After some time more for glue drying, I cut the foil and removed excess. Seemed to work well. Probably even better for someone who does not shake. Comments, advice and criticisms welcome. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Hey, that interior is looking nice, and your patience with the foil is really paying off. My only critique would be the shine of the "carpet", do you plan on flattening that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, bisc63 said: Hey, that interior is looking nice, and your patience with the foil is really paying off. My only critique would be the shine of the "carpet", do you plan on flattening that? Thanks. Yes, agree. Planning to cover with clear flat. Might play with adding slight amount of green food coloring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mike F. said: Thanks. Yes, agree. Planning to cover with clear flat. Might play with adding slight amount of green food coloring to it. Good idea with the added coloring, carpet is never perfectly color matched to upholstery, and looks toy-ish when it is. Loving this '62 build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 very sharp interior colors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Finished up the dashboard. Turned out ok. Had a bit of trouble with circular gauge decals sticking to chromed plastic, but they are there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 nice dash detail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Had some time over the weekend. Interior is complete. Edited August 3, 2021 by Mike F. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Decided to add a bit of color to the rims, to ge with my color scheme. Used some blue food coloring with some clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mike F. said: Used some blue food coloring with some clear coat. Thanks for sharing the tip. I'll have to experiment for myself. Great detail work on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Mike F. said: Used some blue food coloring with some clear coat. Well that just worked beautifully; looks exactly like anodized metal! Now I wish you would have brought some of that accenting into the interior with all that chrome! Oh well, next time maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 9 hours ago, AMT68 said: Thanks for sharing the tip. I'll have to experiment for myself. Great detail work on the interior. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 7 hours ago, bisc63 said: Well that just worked beautifully; looks exactly like anodized metal! Now I wish you would have brought some of that accenting into the interior with all that chrome! Oh well, next time maybe... Thanks , actually toyed with doing some of the dash chrome, but decided no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 After much consternation, a bit of swearing and some perserverance, I got the interior tub onto the chassis, along with some firewall items and the cross member with radiator, hoses, etc. One of my plug wire brackets took a beating though. I'll try to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Got the lower half of the body painted over the weekend. I'm going to try and do BMF for the chrome trim that separates the lower and upper halves, then use clear with blue tint for the stripe, as I did with the wheel hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Beautiful work Michael ! Love that 409 and your interior looks great , this is going to be one fine looking '62 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 hours ago, TooOld said: Beautiful work Michael ! Love that 409 and your interior looks great , this is going to be one fine looking '62 ! Thanks Bob, hopefully I can master the foiling and finish this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Was able to put together the front and rear bumper assemblies this morning. Anyone have any suggestion for removing excess glue from the chrome without destroying the finish? Unfortunately, I misplaced the license plate initially on the front bumper and left a stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 A little progress. I got the foiling done on the stripe that separates the upper and lower half. Not sure if I'll leave it like that or try to paint between the chrome with white. Also, could not resist a test fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Going to be a real beauty when finished.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Really coming along nicely. The detail work is most excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Wow! I'm glad I found this WIP. The detail work on your engine is excellent. The interior is a knock-out with the color combination and detailing. Great work so far. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks for the kind words all. I finished the window trim foiling. Turned out OK, considering my propensity towards shakiness 🙂 I'm glad the 1:1 cars have no fender well edge chrome. Think I'd have had a nervous breakdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Looking good! Not downing your work at all but the side trim on this kit has always bugged me because it sags in the middle. When I build mine I'm sanding the side trim off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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