59 Impala Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 I'm starting another custom build This was a convertible and I'm using the top and interior from the Foose Cadillac and installing 56 Packard tail lights on it. There is a whole lot of work to be done on this one fer sure. This thing sure is Blue. LOL. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
StockBoresMe Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Wicked cool. I'll be stalking this one dan
DrKerry Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Hey Dan where’d ya get the Packard tail lights??? Chebby is looking kool so far!!!
59 Impala Posted October 4, 2017 Author Posted October 4, 2017 Dr. Kerry, I got them from Replicas and Miniatures Company of Maryland. They are excellent tail lights. I've used them on two 53 Fords and a 49 Merc. Now this is the first Chevy. I also plan to use them on a 56 Chevy in the future. And thanks fer the comment. Dan
misterNNL Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 I'm looking at the angle of the side window and am wondering if it's actually going uphill.Maybe it's the high angle of your photo.Just checking my friend.
59 Impala Posted October 4, 2017 Author Posted October 4, 2017 Thanks Tom. I actually did this on purpose. I wanted the side windows to be slanted like this. Maybe I'm crazy, but, that is the look that I was going for. Dan
geetee66 Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 Styrene dust, filler, saws and files.That's real model making! I dig it, man!looking forward to seeing this one finished
DrKerry Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 Dr. Kerry, I got them from Replicas and Miniatures Company of Maryland. They are excellent tail lights. I've used them on two 53 Fords and a 49 Merc. Now this is the first Chevy. I also plan to use them on a 56 Chevy in the future. And thanks fer the comment. DanThank ya for the info Dan!!!!!!!! Will be watching this come together!!!!!!!
59 Impala Posted October 4, 2017 Author Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) I got a little done today. I had to redo the left fender cause it was lookin out to the left at the top. LOL. The plastic extensions didn't work either, so I used Apoxie Sculpt to fill in the fenders. Now I have to wait another day to reshape the left fender. I might install a continental kit out back also. Not sure yet. Thanks fer lookin. Dan P.S. Look at the mess I'm making on the bench. Ha ha Edited October 4, 2017 by 59 Impala
59 Impala Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) A small update on this build. Not much work done, but the work that is done you don't see anyway. I kinda lowered the rear by heating it and bending the springs to get it lower. The skirts are from the 61 Chevy truck and the hubcaps are from the 60 Pontiac. I wanted to see how this will set and I would like the rear to set a little lower but I don't want to bend the springs any more than what it is now. I will paint the white walls later. Edited October 17, 2017 by 59 Impala
59 Impala Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 A small update on the 51. I lowered the rear another 1/8th of and inch. That's 3 inches in scale. The tires hit the upper inner fenders now and that's the way it will set. I also made an engine hoist out of plastic stock. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 I finally got some more work done on this car. There is a lot of work that needs to be done fer sure. I posed it along side a stock one to compare the two on how much it is lower than the stock 51. I'm satisfied with the stance and now will concentrate on finishing the body work. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 WOW,it's been quite awhile since I posted anything on this. Well, I got a little more done tonight. I sprayed more gray on it and did some more body work. Sprayed more gray and now it's drying. I think it's ready for the color next. Not sure. We'll see after I sand again. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 I got some paint on this just a few minutes ago. Ice Blue Pearl and True Blue Pearl. Boyd's colors. I'll let it dry a few days and then more work to be done. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
milo1303s Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 What 51 kit did you start with never seen it in blue? Thanks
59 Impala Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 The 51 convertible. It is the cruisin U.S.A. kit. Dan
damodelguy az Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 nice work, we all have our vision, its fun to bring that vision out. thanx for info on packard taillights
59 Impala Posted February 19, 2018 Author Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks guys. Got a little more done tonight. She's a gettin there. Here are some pics from tonight. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 19, 2018 Author Posted February 19, 2018 She's almost done. I got some more work done today and painted the skirts and spare tire. When the dry I'll install them and then she will be finished. Here are some more pics fer ya. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Thanks Ray. All I have to do now is polish the skirts, install them and be done. Dan
59 Impala Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Got-er-done. I'll post the finished pics in the proper place. Thanks fer lookin. Dan
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