53 Studebaker

[59 Impala]

I have to build this one as a race car cause all of the interior is missing. I have no idea where it went. The kit is over 40 years old and they could have gotten lost way back when. It is going to be powered by the 348 from the AMT 58 Chevy and the front part of the floor board is also from the 58 from the parts box. Anyway here is a pic of what it looks like now.

I also had to repair the front end parts so the wheels would be able to turn. I had to scratch build the floor and part of the steering parts for the front end. Thanks fer lookin. Dan

Edited July 17, 2010 by 59 Chevy Impala

[59 Impala]

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything on this but here are some updated pics of how she looks now.

This is the interior tub that I had to make.

Here she is in black primer.

And now here are the pics of the two tone Lime Gold and Black colors she is now. Also, this is the stance that she will be in.

I hope ya like her and thanks fer lookin. Dan

[Space Cowboy]

Great job on the interior and scratch work..

[59 Impala]

Thanks Bruce. I'm enjoying this build. Dan

[59 Impala]

I've got a little more accomplished and here are some pics fer ya.

The dash. I used Alclad for the frame and painted the dials flat white and then used Future over that.

The interior is finished except for a tach.

I used the headers from the 66 Nova pro stock I think. They were in the parts box and I needed them and here they are.

These are the mufflers that I'm gonna use after I finish painting them.

I had to polish the roof because there was a little dust on it and then I just decided to do the rest of the car.

Almost finished so stay tuned. Dan

[ARTEMIS1759]

Lookin good man. I like the way you set it up.

[59 Impala]

Thanks TJ, and thank you for your service. I spent three years on Okinawa back in 67-70. Take care and hurry home. Dan

[Romell R]

great job and that polish looks excellent keep up the good work!

[59 Impala]

Thanks Romell, and I like the work that you're doing on the Chevelle. Dan

[59 Impala]

Well, she's done, I think. I don't know if I want to instal decals or not for the strip that is. What do you guys think?

Anyway, here are some pics of what she looks like now:

Natural light

With flash

The 348

The headers are from a 66 Nova pro stock that I modified just a bit I think.

Ther are more pics in my photobucket if you would like to see them and thanks fer lookin. Dan

[DRG]

That is one mean looking Stude.

Great job, love the paint job.

[Wagoneer81]

Good looking ride! To answer your question, I think a few well placed contingency/sponsor decals would look ok.

[59 Impala]

Thanks guys. Does anyone know what class this would run in? Chevy 348 ci/350 hp, 4 speed with slicks. I have no clue of what class it would run in. This is early 60's period. Dan