60s era Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi All.. Started a new project--the 67 442 Wagon is on hold for a while..This is a 61 Impala, built like the real one I owned many years ago..It is a light tan with matching two tone interior, not the real original color but.close as I can get to something I had back in the 60s.. The original was a 348 cu in - 350 hp - three two barrel - solid lifter cam - 4spd - car. Trying to make as close as possible to what I had back then ...It was a fun car to tool around in back in the day- not a killer race car but fun.... Enclosed are some pic's of it in various stages. I tried BMF but it did not work--don't know why ( maybe old ) so I am carrying on old school and Painting Chrome Trim. Pics are of progress with that paint before I clear it. In pic's it is sanded with 6000 Grit Wet Sandpaper and waiting for clear. Enjoy. Comments Suggestions or just plain Chit Chat are welcomed- and looked forward to. Thanks Tom 60s era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Why do your pics look scrunched up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 That's a cool car! Bet you wish you had kept it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Also the suspension has front shocks inside the REAL Coil Spring's - front and rear. Rear shocks are adjustable for ride height as I had a problem with one of the mock up's for ride height. Also forgot to add my favorite Engine Pic..Also has brake lines with splitters front and rear allowing fluid to run to left and right sides front and rear..Fuel lines from Tank to fuel Pump and up to carb's..Throttle linkage -Heater Hoses -By pass water hose -Generator Wires - master cylinder line down to splitter - wires running form fire wall to Voltage Regulator - Scratch built upper -lower-rear Generator mount brackets - Starter will also be wired when I install it as well as dist wire's with vacuum advance line.. Again Thanks for looking... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Lee. Click on the Pictures they should enlarge.. Fred. Yes Sirrrr I wish I still had it ! ! ! Along with a whole slew of car's I once owned..but don't we all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Like the tan color. BTW. Your heater hose are routed wrong. I believe one goes to the intake manifold and the other goes goes to the water pump, but the nipple is on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sak, Your right , about the heater hose . Will correct before I put it in for good.. Thanks for noticing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Little update -- interior moving along. Front and Rear seat - still awaiting second color after I messed up ...Had to strip and redo seats --Dash -- and Side Panels . Progress so far on panels and steering wheel . Comments suggestions always welcomed and looked forward to.... Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Little update -- interior moving along. Front and Rear seat - still awaiting second color after I messed up ...Had to strip and redo seats --Dash -- and Side Panels . Progress so far on panels and steering wheel . Comments suggestions always welcomed and looked forward to.... Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 OOOOOPS Posted it twice.. Sorry Is there a way I can delete it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thats a neat project,Its great to build replicas of 1.1 cars.im building a replica of my 65 impala wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Here's a pic of the one seat in two tone -need to BMF and detail...Do the other tomorrow if it don't rain ). Also Yaaa Hoooo GOT THE CLEAR ON... Here's a pic or two Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hi all A quick up date ... I did the back seat in two tone and managed to tone them both down a bit as they were both a little to shiny..This build has been a long hoe for me but is starting to move along.. Here's a peak at the seats prior to detail work.. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hi All.. I'm going to call the interior done and move on to other areas.. Here's a pic or two, what da think ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Lookin' Good!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 What i think is its a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Good color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsc Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Awesome build! I love the '61. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thank You to all who responded , I do look forward to comments.. By the way : Ron , nice Bonneville Ragtop.. The multicolor interior is sweet... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Real nice detail on your interior. Looking really sharp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks Slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi All, Just a quick update..Getting closer to the finish line on this one. Here is a shot or two of progress..What do you all thinks .. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Little more work done -- except minor touch ups and finishing touches Here's the Engine Compartment.. Thanks for Looking.... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 This is looking real nice, Tom. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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