TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 I started this project awhile back from the Supernatural kit. I was so delighted to see a model kit of a FOUR door Hard top. Such a rarity amongst a sea of convertibles and Hardtop kits. I have a clear vision of what i want to do. Butternut yellow, fairly loaded with options. SBC to replace the kits BBC. a powerglide automatic. Power window, Air conditioning, P/S, PB, tilt steering column, wood grain wheel. Mag Style wheel covers with white stripe tires. Going to have to do something about that front seat problem!!!! this is where i left off about a year ago, body has been sitting drying. PPG OMNI single stage GM paint code "Y" butternut yellow. 4
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted January 20, 2024 Author Posted January 20, 2024 I built a factory correct front seat called a "Strato-bench" available on sport sedans and caprice models. i used 2 bucket seats from the SS427 HT kit and built a center section and a folding armrest. I own a real seat like this so i got the details as close as possible. Im also wanting to build a complete factory AirConditioning system. I had to scratchbuild the 3 vents in the dash with evergreen 3
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted January 20, 2024 Author Posted January 20, 2024 Some more of the kitbashing components involved. A parts bin 327 SBC with a resin cast Powerglide. I scratch built all the A/C compressor and brackets and front drive pulleys and belts along with a PS pump and belts. Qjet for the 327. You will also see a tilt steering column with woodgrain wheel option. and a scratch built AC condencer and a parts bin AC style fan shroud and heater box 5
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted September 19, 2024 Author Posted September 19, 2024 Finally back working on this. Slow progress, but interior is mostly done. I ended up having to remove the rear seat speaker because SEDANS do not have it(only HT and Conv). that was a bit of a set back. Also the front windshield sucks in these kits so i am still working on a better solution( i have cut off the 6" thick vent windows, so thats a start) This pic shows the rear seat fixed without the speaker. I also scratch built a rear window defogger to the package shelf. Note my power window switches. 4
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted September 19, 2024 Author Posted September 19, 2024 I was having trouble finding tires to fit the Revell Z-16, 15 inch Mag-Style wheel covers. I ended up with some 1/24th G70-15's that will be perfect. the redlines painted in well. I detail painted the wheelcovers with some black and silver for a more realistic look. 7
KWT Posted September 19, 2024 Posted September 19, 2024 I like the way this is shaping up. Nice color too
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted October 6, 2024 Author Posted October 6, 2024 getting a little further on this but i keep forgetting to take pictures. I fabricated up all the A/C plumbing with thin solder and a bunch of seed beads for the valves. scratch built the relay and wires along with the vaccum pot. The A/C firewall heat box is from the 65 impala kit. I made the Frigidaire decal in photoshop 7
Moparman18064 Posted October 6, 2024 Posted October 6, 2024 32 minutes ago, TheBEAUMONTGURU said: getting a little further on this but i keep forgetting to take pictures. I fabricated up all the A/C plumbing with thin solder and a bunch of seed beads for the valves. scratch built the relay and wires along with the vaccum pot. The A/C firewall heat box is from the 65 impala kit. I made the Frigidaire decal in photoshop Outstanding! It looks so realistic. 1
slusher Posted October 6, 2024 Posted October 6, 2024 Really great work and detail! Love the wheels and tires!
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted December 14, 2024 Author Posted December 14, 2024 Finally got around to finishing this one!!! I still have to put on the IMPALA logos and letters on the quarters, but otherwise its done. Made up a ficticious order build sheet with all the options i scratchbuilt. Really happy with my choice of 1/24 scale tires. they fit the Mag style wheel covers just right and fill up the wheelwell like a vintage bias-ply should. I added a rear antenna, and in the end decided to keep the front and rear bumperguards. The dealer decal is Alex Irvine in Scarborough Ontario, and i added a OK used cars tag in the mirror and for the front plate. 2
Moparman18064 Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 Gorgeous build, nice touch with build sheet
AMT68 Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 As a fan of mid 60's Impalas that looks amazing.
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted December 14, 2024 Author Posted December 14, 2024 thanks guys, i will move this over to the "completed" section.
skidmark28580 Posted December 29, 2024 Posted December 29, 2024 Just found this. Outstanding build. Amazing detail!
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