1964 Impala Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Another build stated on a car my dad has owned for quite some time. My dad restored the 57 over the course of some years and is now allowing me to drive it to high school after it warms up. Till then I’ll be working on this scale version of it. The 283 has been replicated complete with dual 4 barrel carburetors and wired distributor. Also includes is a picture of the frame during restoration. The engine looks different because grandpa must’ve had a hot rod bug and decided to stick some extra corvette valve covers on the engine. Also includes is a picture of the finished car that I’m hoping to replicate. Thanks, TR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Good luck on the replica build. Here's a picture of one of three '57 BelAirs my Dad owned with me getting into it somewhere around 1966 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Nice project! Good luck to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Beautiful looking 1:1 Bel Air. Corvette valve covers were pretty normal dress up item back in the day and I think they may still be for anyone running an early small block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolden74 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Amazing Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Thanks for all the support. Now have the interior fully completed and it’s fairly close to the real thing. The body is also now in primer so the paint should be completed in the next few days. Getting closer… Thanks, TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Interior looks really nice! Looking forward to more of your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 The body has now been painted and mounted to the frame. Paint doesn’t look too bad but I’ll definitely do better next time. Still have to put some chrome on and other miscellaneous items yet. Nearing the end… Thanks, TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Looks spot on. Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) That's a beautiful car he has. Treat it gently and he'll let you drive it more!! Although, a high school parking lot is not exactly the safest venue to tool around with a classic car. Edited April 8 by Oldcarfan27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Well I’m calling this thing pretty much done. Just have to mount the rear axle but besides that it is complete. Got some pictures with its bigger brother today after a wash. May is coming and with it warm weather. It’ll definitely the oldest car in the high school parking lot. Thanks Again, TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Great looking 57 Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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