Slotto Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) I bought this after it was built back in the 90s. I got it because it was the same color as the '59 Impala I had built around the same time. She sat on display until a few weeks ago when I decided to put my stink on it. It was missing a bunch of details that I was able to source from the bone yard. The changes I made included interior color, detailed trim, carpet, added a steering wheel, shifter added, side mirror and rear view mirror added, battery added, heater and radiator hoses, engine and alternator color change, added a drive shaft, added a hood prop rod, updated wheels and tires, disc brakes and calipers, secured the front suspension, removed the mold lines on both bumpers, lowered the stance and added license plates. How the sausage was made Thanks for looking Edited March 17, 2023 by Slotto 7
espo Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 Enjoyed watching your rebuild on this and the added trim detailing. The stance looks just right, and the wheels and tires work well. Having built one of these I can vouch for how hard some of the chrome details are to find after a coat or two of paint. 1
Zippi Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 That's one bad looking 59. I'm diggin it. Nice job. 1
Sam I Am Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 That turned out gorgeous. Do you have a pic side by side with the Impala? 1
Slotto Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 50 minutes ago, Sam I Am said: That turned out gorgeous. Do you have a pic side by side with the Impala? Thanks Sam. Here you go... 3
Sam I Am Posted March 18, 2023 Posted March 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Slotto said: Thanks Sam. Here you go... Are those the kit dual antennas or did you modify them.
Slotto Posted March 18, 2023 Author Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Sam I Am said: Are those the kit dual antennas or did you modify them. Yeah, from what I can remember I built the Impala box stock. The only thing I added was a braided radiator hose and the pink dice. The antennas came with the kit. Edited March 18, 2023 by Slotto
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 18, 2023 Posted March 18, 2023 Very nice Elky! The stance and large diameter 5-spokes work well withe classic paint! 1
atomicholiday Posted March 18, 2023 Posted March 18, 2023 Looks fantastic. One of my favorite vehicles! 1
Stingray wes Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Missed this one, what an excellent build. Stance is perfect, paint is perfect. Love everything about this one! 1
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