1956 Corvette Impala

[b_lever1]

That is looking very nice my friend.You are the Mad Plastic Master

[bisc63]

I am reworking the interior and need the rear seat for a 28 chevy,,,,,,,,AMT.....DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE I CAN GET FOR THIS.......thank you

????????? Is this a typo - 28 Chevy ???????????

[kennb]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22767382@N08/9863164713/" title="DSCN6087 by krborst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9863164713_c9b3f161d9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN6087"></a>

this takes you to flicker and if you keep hitting left button there are more piccys of the new chassis

Edited September 21, 2013 by kennb

[bisc63]

Also, I'd like to see this body offered as a body-only, to keep cost down, and because I'd like to build a "what-if " production variant! Well done KB!

[kennb]

That can easily be done.................................. It would be a good base for that,,,,,,,the donor car would be a corvette with a chassis stretched 3/4"

????????? Is this a typo - 28 Chevy ???????????

yes it is typo........58 chevy ...sorry

[bisc63]

PM me, I have a 58 seat for you.

[kennb]

PM me, I have a 58 seat for you.

sent

[kennb]

Part of the interior is done and the chassis is ready......There will be a 55 Corvette required for a donor car to complete the suspension (bolt in)

The motor will also be derived from this kit.

There is simulated carpet pattern on thee floor of the interior. This was accomplished by stippling glazing spot putty with a dryer sheet and a stiff brush.

Included in the resin castings will be the chassis, body, and complete interior less the steering wheel, also from the 55 corvette kit.

additional photos are on flicker(My photo-bucket has been exceeded in 4 accounts) I am having a hard time uploading decent photos from my computer. Please click the link for full size detailed photos. Sorry for the inconvenience.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22767382@N08/

Edited September 22, 2013 by kennb

[David G.]

Awesome! I can't wait to see more.

David G.

[MeatMan]

I like the build. I don't understand why someone would question you on whether it was real or not, doesn't really matter. Keep pushing dude. Good luck on the parts.

[kennb]

here is the final stance with the new chassis,,,more photos uploaded to flicker.....will have the prototype ready soon Thanks for all the comments...

I will start to take reservations for the kit (verbal,no money) to see if it will be a viable kit.................................will come 2 ways,,,complete kit and body only.

more photos to follow.

[DanielG]

Great job on this, Ken. It (almost) inspires me to get to work on the F88 project that I have been toying with.

[kennb]

will this get you started

[customsrus]

Ken this is coming out great, keep up the good work, you are a master at this craft.

[customsrus]

Great job on this, Ken. It (almost) inspires me to get to work on the F88 project that I have been toying with.

If Kens picture did not inspire you to build the F88, maybe these will. I built this a few years ago. Ken I don't want to take away from your post, but I always like the early GM concepts so I hope you don't mind me posting these pictures.

[kennb]

That is just gorgeous,,,,,,,,,,,,,thank you for adding it ....it does follow how the thread has been going,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, tha cwetianly should be inspiation

[kennb]

I am working up the interior of the car now. I am making it so it is easy to assemble and using a few commercial parts to make it better looking. I narrowed a 58 Impala dash and am using the seats since they are close to period and look closer to what is used in the original. The side panels are scratch built to simulate the origionals closer. There is very little detail that I have to go by so some is a little creative. There will be some carpeting on them and lots of chrome The last picture shows my 57 Buick sitting on the same chassis. I will cast a chassis to use on the Buick and use some of the same interior components

[kennb]

The interior is almost complete......the body is off to the caster.......................rest of the parts will go later. If you are looking to get the body only, with hood let me know. you can use a 57 vette to finish it with a lot of work or make your own,,,,,,the chassis kit and interior will be done later...maybe the first of Oct.......PM me for further details .........................getting there

Edited September 23, 2013 by kennb

[DanielG]

Thanks John and Ken. The F88 will probably be my next car project but it could still be a while getting started!

[kennb]

Your welcome Dan

[customsrus]

Your welcome Dan

DITTO

This is turning out great Ken, cant wait to see it finished. Ken I am also working on the 1954 Pontaic Bonneville Special that debuted at the GM Motorama, I will post pictures asap.

Edited September 24, 2013 by customsrus

[kennb]

just received the body castings,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the blue one,,sorry it is a little fuzzy,,,,little clean up,,warm water wash,,,,1 coat primer with 1 coat color over wet primer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,totally wrong way to paint,,,,,,,,,,,

[Lanny Haas]

Amazed

[kennb]

Here is the prototype next to a casting finished......the rest of the kit is going to the caster this week so it will be done soon......very little work other than clean up from casting was needed,,,,,,a coat of primer and colour and clear coat and the body was done.

[rv1963]

_{Well done sir, you did some amazing work on that body, I am shore the rest of the car will turn out great.}

Edited October 15, 2013 by rv1963