AMT 62 Impala uptop?

[Rbray47]

Does anyone know where to source one? Or a good one to modify? 

I was looking at the kits on ebay and the pics of the parts trees do not show one. 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

The up-top from this kit is always a good bet for late '50s, early '60s GM converts.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Shapeways offers a "G" window up top for the AMT '62 Impala convertible, but it'll cost you almost $40.00!

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

3dscaleparts.com offers one for $25.

https://www.3dscaleparts.com/product-page/1-25-impala-full-uptop-for-the-61-62-63-64

 

[espo]

Both tops look the same in the pictures? You would need to enlarge the rear window if you're trying to build a stock vehicle, but I don't think that would be that difficult. Maybe see if someone will loan you the top of the '59 Impala kit to see just how close it would be. 

[ChrisBcritter]

The original SMP '61 Impala convertible featured a raised top which should fit the '62; check the parts sellers on eBay. It was also reproduced as a vacuformed aftermarket part but I don't remember who made it.

Edited July 24, 2022 by ChrisBcritter

[bisc63]

At those prices, pay the extra nickel and buy the Revell '59 referenced by Ace above, and you have a cool kit left over!

[Mark]

I haven't tried it on in a while, but as I recall the SMP '61 top wasn't even a particularly good fit on the SMP '61.

[StevenGuthmiller]

The Monogram ‘59 Impala top is a hair too wide at the front, and considerably too long for the AMT ‘62 Impala.

As is usually the case, modifications will be required for a correct looking fit.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Ace-Garageguy]

17 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

The Monogram ‘59 Impala top is a hair too wide at the front, and considerably too long for the AMT ‘62 Impala.

As is usually the case, modifications will be required for a correct looking fit.

And considerably easier to make a slightly too large part smaller than the other way around...

[Can-Con]

How about one from a similar year Buick or Pontiac? 

They seem to be easier to come by, especially the '62 Buicks.

I already have one of the Buicks and seem to see them coming up as builts and parted out quite often.

[StevenGuthmiller]

21 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

And considerably easier to make a slightly too large part smaller than the other way around...

Agreed.

Just thought that I would post some actual comparison photos so that the OP knew what he was facing should he decide to go this route.

No sense in taking the time to hunt one down if you don’t want to put the work into it.

 

 

 

Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

21 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

How about one from a similar year Buick or Pontiac? 

They seem to be easier to come by, especially the '62 Buicks.

I already have one of the Buicks and seem to see them coming up as builts and parted out quite often.

Yes.

I’m using the top from the ‘62 Buick annual for my ‘64 Bonneville project.

Also required some mods, but it was fairly close from the start.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[yh70]

On 7/24/2022 at 12:29 PM, Perspective Customs said:

3dscaleparts.com offers one for $25.

https://www.3dscaleparts.com/product-page/1-25-impala-full-uptop-for-the-61-62-63-64

 

have you ever ordered from 3D scale parts ? if so where they from ? no info on the site..

 

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

15 hours ago, yh70 said:

have you ever ordered from 3D scale parts ? if so where they from ? no info on the site..

 

Several times and have not been disappointed. He's in Carlsbad California.

[Rodent]

16 hours ago, yh70 said:

have you ever ordered from 3D scale parts ?

Some of Mike's stuff is quite expensive, but it is top notch quality.

[Rbray47]

Thanks for the help everyone. 

I'm not too worried about having to modify a part. I just hoped there was something that fit pretty good from get go. 

[MrObsessive]

The up-top out of the '62 Buick would be a better bet as it's more accurate for all of GM's full size convertibles from '61-'64. The Revell '59 Chevy one while nice, has a bit different "sail panel" in the rear than the later cars. As Steve mentioned, you're going to have to do some tweaking here and there to get the top to fit.