Bucky Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Since there is a top down boot cover, I wonder if the interior tub is set up for a convertible version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yup, the '63 has the a convertible tub with piston panels just like in this photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 So...I might get one and throw a razor saw at it. LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Bucky said: Since there is a top down boot cover, I wonder if the interior tub is set up for a convertible version. Was there ever a distinct hardtop interior tub, or was the convertible interior the only option for both the AMT '63 Chevy Impala hardtop and convertible kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I don't remember. I built the Model King issue of this kit, so I'll hafta go take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 This is 2723-200, the '63 Chevrolet Impala HT It had the convertible tub This is 06-713-149, the '63 Impala convertible. From the instruction sheet. One tub fits all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Good ol' economic thinking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Reminds me of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 That was pretty common in the promo/annual era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Casey said: Was there ever a distinct hardtop interior tub, or was the convertible interior the only option for both the AMT '63 Chevy Impala hardtop and convertible kits? Hardtop and convertible annuals (and promos) both used the convertible interior bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I will probably buy one of these kits. Sadly , the clear red tail light are gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 15 hours ago, SfanGoch said: Reminds me of Now that's funny ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 4:00 PM, tim boyd said: Here is a first look at the updated AMT 1963 Impala SS kit....21 detailed images and commentary at the link....Thanks for looking...TIM Tim, thanks for sharing information about his kit. You have tipped the scales and now I am seriously going to buy this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: Tim, thanks for sharing information about his kit. You have tipped the scales and now I am seriously going to buy this kit. Yeah, I blame a fair bit of my horde on Tim's reviews and hpiguy's videos. I'm all "Nah, I don't need that..." Then, I read a review of Tim's or watch a build of hpiguy .... and I go buy the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Jonathan, that is exactly how I wind up buying kits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Actually, there have been several interesting kits that I decided I didn't want after watching Chris' YouTube videos. I am sure that the suppliers that comp him the kits don't want to hear that. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I'm in complete agreement with the comments about Tim and Hpiguy. Although most of the time, I get more inspiration from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Gribble Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I want the custom parts , finally I can build a proper 60’s Wild show car ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Here is a conversion I did with one of the prestige kits, I used the boot and windshield from the AMT 62 Impala convertible. I am going to switch the tires/wheels to stock ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 21 hours ago, Dale Gribble said: I want the custom parts , finally I can build a proper 60’s Wild show car ... Today on eBay I saw an original unbuilt '63 kit, appears to be complete with all original parts. Sitting there about $30 now, but several days to do, so it's sure to go much higher. Still, if you want one, might be worth watching--sometimes stuff like this goes surprisingly low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 9:16 PM, Snake45 said: Today on eBay I saw an original unbuilt '63 kit, appears to be complete with all original parts. Sitting there about $30 now, but several days to do, so it's sure to go much higher. Still, if you want one, might be worth watching--sometimes stuff like this goes surprisingly low. Interesting...thanks Richard. A couple of years back I talked to Hank Borger about his and Bill Coulter's all time best kit award (as described in Hank's Scrap Box column in one of the last ever issued of Car Model (c. 1974 or so.)), Hank mentioned that his "runner up" choice just behind the Jo-Han Turbine (the kit that Hank and Bill ultimately decided was the all time best) was AMT's 1963 Impala annual kit. So all you guys that respect that kit, several very respected voices in the model car journalism world seem to agree....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, tim boyd said: Interesting...thanks Richard. A couple of years back I talked to Hank Borger about his and Bill Coulter's all time best kit award (as described in Hank's Scrap Box column in one of the last ever issued of Car Model (c. 1974 or so.)), Hank mentioned that his "runner up" choice just behind the Jo-Han Turbine (the kit that Hank and Bill ultimately decided was the all time best) was AMT's 1963 Impala annual kit. So all you guys that respect that kit, several very respected voices in the model car journalism world seem to agree....TIM In 1974 , I couldn't find an annual 63 impala. So, I bought a 63 Impala promo for $20 which I thought was tons of money. The reason the 1963 Impala is so beautiful is that a GM Cadillac designer came up with the grille design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 9:16 PM, Snake45 said: Today on eBay I saw an original unbuilt '63 kit, appears to be complete with all original parts. Sitting there about $30 now, but several days to do, so it's sure to go much higher. Still, if you want one, might be worth watching--sometimes stuff like this goes surprisingly low. They have gone from $200 in 1985 to what you see now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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