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Thanks Doobie! Dont know if he ever built a 61, I remember that anti-freeze green 59 or 60 drop top, but in his prolific career Im sure a few rolled into his shop. I gotta check. Thanks Todd! When a lifetime mini-trucker dives into models, you know the're gonna be planted! I do have that kit (love it) and do have those wheels in my stash box. Problem is the're a bit big. Im guessing scale 16s? Also, I was looking for something deep-dish to get that early 60's vibe. Im saving the Merc steelies for another project though.. Got the car in primer, but the problem is the nice weather. Had to spend the weekend on the bike!

Good luck with the save, I like where its going.

Thanks guys. On this build Im trying to avoid the mistakes of my past models, plus work on adding a little more detail here and there. Most importantly Im striving for a smooth paint job. Ive been practicing with the AB and took a step back from the urethane and 2 part clear, watched Donn Yost's vid and been going crazy with the enamel, cheap laquer thinner on junk bodies. Been getting very pleasing results with this method. Hopefully I will get to spray this car over the weekend. Ill document the process (i.e. impending train wreck) if I do.

This thing is a masterpiece. All those details are adding up to way more than the sum of the parts.

Digging on this. Perfect stance.

Looks cool so far, but be careful, this hobby is darn addicting!

Your patina projects are always very interesting, but its great when you decide to turn up the gloss. Looking forward to the build.

Cant wait to see this one finished. Gonna be one of the greats for sure!

Cool!

Love this paint job and antennas!

Now thats the finish I aspire to. Man what reflections!

Thanks Jason, your builds are always off the chain. You should check out Modelhaus, they make a WWW, part # 110c, thats a little shorter than most, without being too short and looking underscale for a 50s car. They might just do the trick.

As a second attempt (and 6th build) at a street sweeping Impala Im starting off with Lindburg's 61 Impala SS 409. Im keeping most all the trim on this one, stock bumpers and grills, but getting rid of the door handles, mirrors, and emblems. Getting this one to lay rocker wasnt too hard, just needed to z the front of the frame, flip the spindles and notch a bit to tuck up the exhaust. Had to cut the crossmember in half to bring the motor back in line and clearance the wheel tubs for the upper control arms. ">http:// ">http:// ">http:// Rear Im keeping simple as I would on a 1:1, keep it stock, and use bags. Gonna need a new track bar though, and actually attach it. First time using Alcad, came out pretty good! ">http:// ">http:// Results, parts stash baby-moons, Hopping Hydros wide whites. ">http:// Started the interior, [url="http://%5B/url%5D %5Burl="http://"] More updates as they happen..

Man, how did I miss this one. Great job Jason! Crush some rocker with that thing will ya?

I love low and I love this car! Keep it up!

Love that rearend set up.

Thats some upper level stuff right there. Looking nice!

This thing is bitchin. Gonna look great with flames.

I like your weathering idea. Perfect patina.

Cool idea! Love the wheels. This is a fun kit, Im looking forward to the build.

Just caught this one Makes me wish I was homeless...or at least able to take a mega road trip!!

Thanks to all of you. Ive admired all the builds on here, and its a great impetus to improve. I just started on a 61 Imp and Im pushing myself to up my game. Keep on pushing the plastic!

Very nice. Great paint !

Stanced perfectly. Just the right offset, negative camber, and killer 3 spokes.

Seems like a tough build. Came out way cool.