65 IMPALA PRO-TOURING: what to do of an unexpected gift?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 9/14/2025 at 10:21 AM, JCH said:

Super cool resto-mod.  Joe Martin would be proud of the stance.  Excellent panel lines on the hood.  I'm thinking there was some time spent getting that so well aligned.  What's up with the photoshop on the grill and front end?  Great build.

Hi Jacque!

There is no photoshopping. Actually, the kit front grille is one continuous panel, from top to bottom, with two indentations on the sides at mid point to secure the bumper, which is a separate part. I only cut the bumper, keeping only the outide sections, to make "blades" à la 60's Corvette. Voilà. 

As to the hood, it was fairly well aligned out of the box. The reversed hinge required a slight trimming of the front edge of the hood for it to open without rubbing against the front section. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 9/16/2025 at 2:22 PM, slusher said:

Beautiful Impressive custom!  I really like the long tail light very nice"…

Thanks Carl!

I felt it needed just a little something "special" in the back, and I think that was it!

CT