1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

[mrmike]

My contribution to the Classic Plastic Model Club Club Challenge-Revell 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS. To be painted with Dupli-Color Light Metallic Blue inside and out like my 1961 and 1962 Impalas. I have until October 5th to finish this when we have our Exhibition. I just have to decide on which version to build.

Edited January 27 by mrmike

[TopherMcGinnis]

I LOVE these Beauties! It will look great in that blue.

[espo]

From the color of the spray can lid it looks like the old code #22 Blue Mt. Very popular color and shows the body lines well.  

[mrmike]

Thanks Topher and David!  I have the '61 and '62 impalas painted in that blue and I want to add a '63 to it as well.  I guess I have a "thing" for that blue. LOL

[espo]

1 hour ago, mrmike said:

Thanks Topher and David!  I have the '61 and '62 impalas painted in that blue and I want to add a '63 to it as well.  I guess I have a "thing" for that blue. LOL

Working for a Chevrolet dealership this was one of the safest colors to order for inventory since almost anyone would switch to this shade of blue if their desired color wasn't available. 

[mrmike]

That's good to know, David!  Dealerships have changed considerably since then.  I wonder if the colors are black silver, grey white?

[mrmike]

The basic engine has been assembled and drilled for ignition wires. The chassis has been assembled and is ready for semi-gloss black paint. The wheels and tires have been assembled and painted since the decals didn't fit and they had separated.