AMT 1967 Impala Street Machine

[fseva]

I would really like to know what I can expect out of this kit...

Edited April 27, 2015 by Casey

[mike 51]

You can expect a modern AMT kit that looks/builds just fine.

It is NOT a reissue of the original 1967 annual.

[niteowl7710]

It's basically the "new" (for the 90s) tool '67 Impala kit with some very period "Street Machine" parts. Billet wheels, billet steering wheel, Corvette style intake, "custom" hood.

[ZTony8]

I'd swap the wheels for something else and use the kit wheels for a Mazda rotary powered model.

[fseva]

It's basically the "new" (for the 90s) tool '67 Impala kit with some very period "Street Machine" parts. Billet wheels, billet steering wheel, Corvette style intake, "custom" hood.

That's great! I was thinking it could be based on the older toolings, and I've found the 90s toolings to be very acceptable even by today's standards! Thanks!

[fseva]

I'd swap the wheels for something else and use the kit wheels for a Mazda rotary powered model.

Yeah, I saw those wheels too, and had already decided they had to go. However, I'm not "into" imports. So, they would go into my extras stash... unless you want them?!

[mademan]

Its an excellent kit! In your question about HOK paint, the Pink body I posted is from this kit. I have built 5 of them so far and have 10 more on the shelf, so that says allot about it. It builds up really nice, no fitment issues with any that I have done. Only real issue ive ever had is " ghosting" from molding "swirls" in the plastic on the passengers side and roof, show through when using hotter paint ( like automotive laquer, and HOK that I have thinned myself) just make sure you primer it first and you should be good.

[fseva]

Its an excellent kit! In your question about HOK paint, the Pink body I posted is from this kit. I have built 5 of them so far and have 10 more on the shelf, so that says allot about it. It builds up really nice, no fitment issues with any that I have done. Only real issue ive ever had is " ghosting" from molding "swirls" in the plastic on the passengers side and roof, show through when using hotter paint ( like automotive laquer, and HOK that I have thinned myself) just make sure you primer it first and you should be good.

Thanks Mike! Now all I have to do is find one I can afford!