`64 Chevrolet Impala SS - Grape Expectations

[talon63]

My next project is a `64 Chevy Impala. Don't know if I'm going to stick with tiny tires and rims, but this one will give me a chance to improve my paint technique with the striping pattern. I'm also thinking of hiding the headlights with a full grill.

And so, the next adventure begins....

Edited November 27, 2015 by talon63

[GMCMAN52]

Nice computer art work. looks like it's going to look good

[talon63]

first pass at the body. 

The main body color is a Metalcast purple and the top, scoops and part of the rear end are a color called Watermelon. As it started drying, it appeared as though the purple paint went on really thin in spots. Even in this pic it looks a little mottled. I changed the lighting a little and realized the coat was good, it's an effect in the paint itself. Should pop with some buffing and a good clear coat.

Decided to go with standard size tires, and these hub caps may get embellished with spinners.Also have a piece that is going to extend the roof line out over the windshield, kind of a vintage touch.

Off to start planning the interior scheme.

[talon63]

Small update. I can see why another poster turned his into a wrecked version. This had a warp in the floor pan, and an opposite warp in the frame.  Was able to get the frame straightened out by finishing the boxing in and clamping it for while. Floor pan isn't that pronounced, so I should be able to work with it.

Added the "visor" over the windscreen using the custom spoiler from the 70 Mustang kit, just had to trim off the mounts.
   

And got the engine ready for wiring and plumbing. In the background is a dry fit of the frame, floor plan, and a re-worked exhaust.

   

 

 

 

Edited November 22, 2015 by talon63

[slusher]

Looking really good..

[talon63]

After finishing up the visor mod, decided the finish still wasn't quite right. Quick knock down, silver base coat, and two coats of the MetalCast later, the color has some depth and nice gloss.

Got the exhaust mods completed. Liking the way the mufflers came out, and converted the side dump exhaust tips to straight using chrome sprue that had a slight flare to it. Lots of suspension detail left to do.
Also started on the interior. 
   

Found this striped crafting tape (paper-base, not cello), letting it sit to see if I like it while deciding if the interior will be primarily white, or carry more of the exterior colors to the inside.

Edited November 23, 2015 by talon63

[Ramfins59]

Where did you get that Metalcast Purple paint Allen..??  It looks great over the silver basecoat.

[talon63]

Where did you get that Metalcast Purple paint Allen..??  It looks great over the silver basecoat.

Thanks. Before I redid it, it had kind of a reddish cast to it. Over the silver, it's nice deep purple. It's Duplicolor from the local auto parts chain.

 

[talon63]

Step one of the dash rework, Digital dash pod. Reduced an image I liked, upped the resolution and printed. Here is the test fit without the clear insert. 

Next, the pedals are going to be liberated from the the dash, and the missing gas pedal will be created as well as a parking brake release. Then on to the build-up of the existing center console to flow into the dash.

[IJ001]

Wow !!

 

Ian.

[talon63]

Work is progressing on the interior and the undercarriage. Been distracted playing with the Silhouette Curio, doing parts mock-ups for another project to announced soon.

[talon63]

Finally located the cream paint I was looking for to complete the interior.

[mod3l Lover]

   Wow, that's a eye catcher for sure! The interior work is

real nice, it's going to look great inside that body color.

 

   David S.

[talon63]

Last update before this one goes under glass. Need to finalize the hood fit, and some under hood detail, as well as mirrors and door handles. Still laying out the pin-striping too.

Thanks for the feedback during this build.

[slusher]

Very nice work.

[Mattsteel85]

Sweet ride