Sportabout Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) In 1964 Impala Super Sports have had the 230 6-cylinder standard engine, but most were equipped with V8 engine. I think Impala is more of a cruiser than a muscle car, so I also wanted power steering and AC. Such chevy 6 cylinder engines are not for sale separately or in any kits, so I decided to take the engine from the Pacer kit. What's more refreshing than putting an AMC engine in a Chevrolet 😁 Body is primered but color is not decided yet. Engine compartment is waiting inline 6 Chassis is assembled and painted. AMC 258 Edited February 29 by Sportabout 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Nice weathering skills 👌. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nice start on this one Kari. Funny that the Super Sports would still have a 6 cyl as standard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 The AMT '60 Chevy truck kit has a real nice 6 in it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 There is a great resin six cylinder on EBAY https://www.ebay.com/itm/134506785863?itmmeta=01HQX8ZSNDTQWRY0EFZVE6K4MK&hash=item1f513aac47:g:iAwAAOSweHhkIH11&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4N%2BUDFfq4oD1Czm%2FpaomEhJRerYMB%2FkjtaZU5shpXjNyBYTTt6LGSNs3xvk%2FbHBeFgrEynZSzkKVN%2BN%2BQfNbkLeaY8LE2P0ynrNyTc7y%2BtNxZc3Y2%2FXdxOAffa3V4xzzSFyQoVBmf6frNZTKAonc%2BYk16A2BpVrNr%2BXCF%2B5OKYlQh%2B9FMSyKuWKNceEulfDcbuHe2AdwdD2hWMM7ohekWh3sc4MatFqEn3S3a0PenYGzjve1ntMx5WGTI9NJR8ZckesTOMz4JsYbtcCMZiCjcTOZ%2BxnC4M0Yg5zilZoNYxnW|tkp%3ABFBM8Jr_qL9j 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Texas 3D Customs is awesome. I've never bought one of there engine's but I've heard good things about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Those GM engines don't meet my requirements because they lack power steering and AC. And Texas 3D Customs engine is way too expensive to send to overseas, $63 with shipping and tax ☹️ Luckily The AMC 258 fits quite well in the engine compartment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, FoMoCo66 said: Texas 3D Customs is awesome. I've never bought one of there engine's but I've heard good things about them. I have to add to that i have got about 6 or 7 from him and also 5 or6 from Iceman both have awesome quality and great detail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Love the weathering effects on the frame, should be a very cool ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 The engine and fuel lines are in place. Next I will install the AC hoses and the heater hoses. The exhaust pipe of the kit fit as is, but the driveshaft had to be modified. Radiator wall and radiator have been painted, fitted and waiting for installation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Does look like a nice fit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 In my youth a friend had a 1965 Impala with the 250 six in it. Nice car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 The heater hoses have been installed and it wasn't an easy job. It's probably better to install the radiator wall and radiator hoses with the frame on. The interior is also almost ready, although I lost the shifter and had to make a new one. The trunk has been flocked and changed to be more original. The color of the body will be Tamiya X-7, painted and finished barn find style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 The body is now painted and it turned out pretty well. When it has dried properly, I polish it lightly and add some weathering. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 mReal nice work so far and a nice color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Looking really sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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