62 Pontiac Bonneville convertible rebuild

[59 Impala]

I got this car from e-bay and I'm going to try and restore it.  There is a lot of work that needs to be done.  I have made the 8 lug wheels, boot, tail lights and the piece that goes between the grills.  i also made the windshield frame.  It is crazed from lacquer paint and that should be no problem or maybe a tad.  I have painted a 63 Impala that was crazed and it turned out ok.  Here are some pics of what I've done so far.

 

[Carmak]

Cool project! Did you 3D print the windshield frame pieces?

 

[59 Impala]

Thanks Craig. I use fingernail resin to make the parts.  I made a mold of another 62 and then used the resin to make the parts.  Here are some pics of the way I did the mold and parts.

 

[59 Impala]

First coat of primer.

[Carmak]

23 hours ago, 59 Impala said:

Thanks Craig. I use fingernail resin to make the parts.  I made a mold of another 62 and then used the resin to make the parts.  Here are some pics of the way I did the mold and parts.

 

That is slick! Thanks for the pictures!!

[59 Impala]

Thanks Craig, I've been able to save quit a few cars this way, and I enjoy fixing them.

[slusher]

Really nice work making those parts..

[59 Impala]

Thanks Carl.  I just love trying to restore broken and glue bomb cars.

[59 Impala]

Here are a couple of pics of the Pontiac so far.  I used BMF under the paint and you can see it on the picture with the primer on the car.

 

[Deathgoblin]

Looking great so far!    

[59 Impala]

Thanks Brian.  How are you and your wife doing these days?  I haven't been to any meetings since March this year because of the virus.  There hasn't been much going on in the club this year because of it.  I hope that we can do more next year.  This is driving me nuts.  The only thing that keeps me sane is working on the models.  I just like to rebuild or fix glue bombs.  Take care and stay safe.

[espo]

I have been following your build and like how you repaired the windshield posts. My question has to do with the color. Did you use Hugger Orange ? or something close. 

[59 Impala]

Thanks David.  I used Boyd's Sunburst enamel sprayed over the flat Black.

[59 Impala]

Got the chrome on.  I used the Molotow pen for most of the trim.

 

[Sam I Am]

You did a great job with the restoration.  I can hardly wait to see it finished. 

[hedotwo]

Looking good Dan!

[59 Impala]

Thanks guys.  I need to finish the interior, chassis and engine now.

[59 Impala]

A small update.  I mocked it up to check how she will look.

[59 Impala]

I posted the finished pics in under glass.  This was a real fun rebuild for me.