JasonC Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Finished this model at the beginning of this month. Did it up as a early 60s street/strip car. Wanted to do something other then the typical 409 build. Add a tri power and paint the valve covers, bam instant scale 348 lol. This is the Lindberg Don Nicholson kit. I modified the kit exhaust and got the intake from a 58 Impala kit and air cleaners from a Corvair kit. Added Cragar SS wheels and white wall tires, plus raised the back of the hood. Paint is Dupli-color Chrysler Dark Garnet Red Pearl with a GM Cayman Red insert. Interior is acrylic craft paint that mixed to get a gold and cream color that I liked. Edited November 30, 2022 by JasonC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Pretty kewl looking 61 Impala. The color really pops. The interior color work well with the body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Zippi said: Pretty kewl looking 61 Impala. The color really pops. The interior color work well with the body color. What Zippi said.👆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Yep, ditto on the color and interior. This kit builds very nicely. Gotta say tho, I've never seen a hood raised in the rear like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 That's really cool! Great color, the engine detail and exhaust cut-outs are nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Super to I recognize the 348 with 3X2. Great idea and cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Oh my! I really like your idea of what a killer Impala should look like 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Yep, ditto on the color and interior. This kit builds very nicely. Gotta say tho, I've never seen a hood raised in the rear like this!! Looking through old pictures, not many did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Very nice looking impala, always liked the lines of that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Very nice build, like the style and details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Very beautiful color. The chrome trim has been very well done. Excellent detail on the engine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 😊😊😊 AWESOME JOB!!!!! Seeing all the "old school" details really makes this one stand out!!!! And the hood mount, was just "icing on the cake"!!!! Not many remember the old way of lowering the temperature under the hood as that did.... don't know that it made worlds-of-difference, but sure remember MANY of the old stock/super-stock cars that did that..... good "reference" if you want to see bunch of photos is GEORGE KLASS REMEMBERS DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 What they said!!👆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Really captured the look of the era. As Techman pointed out, putting washers between the hood hinges and the hood to raise the back edge was inexpensive modification at the time. Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The interior looks great and is a good contrast to the body color. Like the way you detailed the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Beautiful Impala , the paint and detailing are superb ! Gotta love a 348 Tri-Power ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Super nice build, love the color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Stunning Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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