Raul_Perez Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) First, thanks to everone who provided ideas and comments while I was building this one. Second, I'm so glad its DONE! This one fought me all the way to the end. I may put mirrors on it if I can find some nice, simple chrome ones. I used the custom grille surround from the AMT '58 Impala, then slightly narrowed the stock grille to fit. I didn't like the 4 bar custom grille that came with the kit. From here you can see the slightly modified cowl induction hood that was shaped to match the overall profile of the rear roof vent. Yep, this is also a pretty clear shot of the 19" and 23" Big-n-Littles that many of you helped me decide on using. Here you can see the custom taillight openings, bezels and lenses. The roll pan is one of the custom pieces from the kit. The exhaust tips are aluminum tubing. Here's the forward tilting, hinged hood with the built-in support rod. For this build, I used the Z-11 427 (based on the 409) from the AMT '62 BelAir Super Stock kit. The Accel super coil and the aluminum distributor are from ScaleModelingByChris. The balast resistor was made from a piece of Plastruct. All I can say at this point is that I'm really glad that this one is DONE! Thanks, again to everone who helped, Edited November 7, 2008 by Raul_Perez
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Yes sir, that is beautiful and I'm just as happy that it's done as you are!!
dub Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 That looks spectacular! Great job Raul! I'm glad to see the windshield was the last hurdle that presented itself for this one. We're ALL are glad to see it done! Everything looks right on with this one, but that's nothing out if the ordinary. Can't wait to see what you've got planned next. Maybe a rod? A RAT rod perchance?
Raul_Perez Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 Yes sir, that is beautiful and I'm just as happy that it's done as you are!! That looks spectacular! Great job Raul! I'm glad to see the windshield was the last hurdle that presented itself for this one. We're ALL are glad to see it done! Everything looks right on with this one, but that's nothing out if the ordinary. Can't wait to see what you've got planned next. Maybe a rod? A RAT rod perchance? Thanks, guys! The next build is the '64 Ford Fairlane T-Bolt for the on-line drag racing contest. It'll be strictly a box build with a few PE parts and some BMF thrown in to make it a "keeper". Later,
Clay Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Wow, again I am speechless with your builds, and its about time this is finished.
george 53 Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Raul,I love the tail light treatment! Back in 1962 my big brudder had a 58 Del Rey 4-dr. He did EXACTLY the same thing with the taillights,I can still remember how bad the plexiglass STUNK! as he was cutting it! It always seemed to me to be a natural flow of the cars lines,Yours is the ONLY other car (even if it is a model) Ive ever seen with the same treatment.It looks great. the whole thing came out great.Dont mean too gush but you've brought back SOOO many pleasant memories.Great build and Thanks!
Lyle Willits Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Very, very nice. Everything came together just right.
MrObsessive Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Raul, that looks simpy amazing! And yes, I like those wheels much better than the '80's type ones you had on before. It would be great to see this one done even in 1:1!
lonewolf Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Another beauty from the bench of Raul, but then again I've come to expect no less. If only I could build like that!!!
ajulia Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Hello there friend! You see some beasts you can tame and I dont mean tame lookin just tame them period. Excellent Mr.P You kicked a@# w this one!! peace ajulia
Raul_Perez Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for all of the compliments, guys!! George, I'm glad that this build brought you a few good memories. Well, it's time to start the '64 Ford Fairlane T-Bolt for the drag racing "build-off". Later,
ajulia Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Well, it's time to start the '64 Ford Fairlane T-Bolt for the drag racing "build-off". Yeah! I hear ya gotta lotta catchin up to do!HEhaaha jus foolin!
Raul_Perez Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 Well, it's time to start the '64 Ford Fairlane T-Bolt for the drag racing "build-off". Yeah! I hear ya gotta lotta catchin up to do!HEhaaha jus foolin! Yeah, I finally got the cellophane off of the box and I'm busy finding photos on the internet. I'm going to keep this one simple, so it "should" go pretty quickly.
chucksilvia Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 excellent Chevy, and this is coming from a FORD guy!! Can't wait to see the T-bolt. Again excellent job....
rollinoldskoo Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Raul, that looks simpy amazing! And yes, I like those wheels much better than the '80's type ones you had on before. It would be great to see this one done even in 1:1! well said!!! i agree totally.... can't wait to see the next custom you do
58 Impala Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Fantastic build of one of my favorite cars. You've raised the bar with that one.
outlaw035 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) hey raul....awesome 58...the stance is perfect and the wheels look grt8...ur the best...ps im still working on the 55...lol...slow and steady...neal Edited March 10, 2008 by outlaw035
RatRod Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 That's simply incredible Raul, you've got me seeing RED. It's just flawless everywhere, and your paint, interior, and underhood detail is top notch....did I leave anything out? Oh, it's great to see you use those wheels too!!!
brewsterg6 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Great job, Raul!! A nice clean build with lots of eye candy under the hood!!
curt raitz Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Hey buddy...really - really nice car!!! I know you had a struggle with this puppy, been there... c'ya
OLDERGUY Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Your 58 really turned out great, I'm liken' al them details.
Kenny Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Looks great Raul. It is nice when the albatross can look that good getting evicted from the workbench.
Raul_Perez Posted March 10, 2008 Author Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) That's simply incredible Raul, you've got me seeing RED. It's just flawless everywhere, and your paint, interior, and underhood detail is top notch....did I leave anything out? Oh, it's great to see you use those wheels too!!! Thanks, John! Yeah, I know...time to paint something other than red... I'm building a '64 T-Bolt next that'll be white. Edited March 10, 2008 by Raul_Perez
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