59 Impala Lowrider

[geetee66]

This kit took a bit longer to complete than I thought it would, mainly due to work. I didn't mind though, as I enjoyed the process of making it as much as I did completing it.

I decided to build it box-stock, as for me, this kit presented enough of a challenge without trying any modifications.

I added some photoetch and wired the distributor. I added metal exhaust tips and used BMF everywhere. The interior upholstery and door panels also received BMF treatment.

The radio antennae were chopped-off and replaced with silver wire.

I liked this kit, although there were some alignment problems with the interior / body / chassis. The amount of fragile BMF on the body trim, made final assembly a bit tricky, but I quite like the results.

The wheels were particularly well moulded and with a bit of black wash, really came out well, in my opinion. The tyres/tires have a good tread pattern as well. Nice one, RM!

A note to anyone planning to build one of these: The rear wheel skirts must be glued in place after the chassis is fitted to the body. I nearly made a mistake with this, but remembered to check it just before I glued them..!

If I make another one of these (and I probably will), I’ll pay more attention to test-fitting major components before I apply any detailing.

The colour doesn’t really ‘ping’ in the pictures as well as it does to the eye, but it’s Rover Kingfisher Blue Metallic, with a Peugeot shade of white on the roof and rear deck.

I hope you like it, thanks for looking.

Edited December 20, 2008 by geetee66

[ajulia]

Hello there friend! Havent heard from ya in some time. Hope all is well and holidays are best fitting mate' Yer lo-lo sure has it goin on' Excellent build-up and color combo is top notch.. Awesome treatment to the kits wheels too.

peace

ajulia

[Peter Lombardo]

This is a very nice build...very faithful to what we used to see on the roads back in the early 60's. It is a very believable build. I have this kit but have just not figured out what I want to do with it yet. Nice job, very clean....I really like the continential kit on the back...looks great.

[RadRidesByDan]

This is a real nice build, what I like about it its that its not overly done up. Although im not into low-riders I like the elegant look that you kept. Excellent work

[MarkJ]

Super clean build!!

[Randy Kern]

A beautiful build, and clean, clean, clean! Great color choice and two-toning. I'm not into lowriders, but this shows that you don't need a lot of gimmicks to build a fantastic looking box stock model. Very cool!

[Tuffy's Garage]

That came out very nice

[evilone]

That looks real good bro.Looks like a traditional lowrider.Good work.

P.S. Hope we see more lowriders coming from you bro

[James Flowers]

That's my kind of Low Rider. Looks pretty much stock nice and clean. Makes for a nice blend of stock look and custom mods.