64 SS Impala built for a friend.

[cobraman]

You may remember the model I built of a 66 Biscayne as a replica of a buddys current "fun" car. He really liked it so I attempted to build a replica of his very first car from over 40 years ago. Neither of us remember all the details so I tried as best I could with what we knew. I used the Foose 64 Impala hardtop kit. I removed the roof and found a convertible down top in the parts box. Built pretty much stock even using the custom wheels which I know are not correct. The interior is flocked and has some Chevy floor mats. I put an 8 track tape in the player. For you younger folks that may not know what an 8 track is ask your pops........... or grand fathers. : ) The mirror has not been added as the one on the 66 I built and sent was broken in transit. He will have to install it when it arrives in Illinois. The for sale sign is a replica for one her purchased the car. Yes, he bought a 64 Impala SS convertible for 250.00 ! And it was in great shape. Keep in mind it was well over 40 years ago.

[Speedfreak]

That is very cool Ray, and I believe the part about it being purchased for $250.00, wow! Since I'm a musician, I'm drawn to the guitar, as my focal point, very cool! Impala's 'used' to be such cool cars.

Edited June 15, 2014 by Speedfreak

[TFchronos]

Very nice work, as guitarist myself I really like what's in the back seat too.

[PappyD340]

Very NICE Ray!

[hgbben]

Very nice Ray, the conversion turned out great.

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. I tossed the guitar in the back as I recalled that during that time he had this car he was taking lessons.

[crazyjim]

Looks terrific in SHINY :)

[philo426]

Where did you find that scale Gretsch with the Bigsby?

[tbill]

Ray, that looks great, I am sure he is going to love it.

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. The guitar is from the Rat Roaster kit.

[Mopar - D]

Cool build

[1 bad55 stan]

Looks real nice,your friend will be rapt with this..

[cobraman]

Very nice, only snafu, the seats are a bit too shiny.

Would you believe the seats in the real car were this shiny ? No ? Oh well, I must agree and should have shot them with some satin clear. I was rushing and made more than one error on this build. I did one thing I learned a long time ago not to do but did it anyway. That being I painted the trunk ( it is separate piece ) and hood at a different time than the body. Coats of paint differ and the color is off on those pieces. Still trying to build the perfect model. Ain't never going to happen. : )

[cobraman]

Thanks Lee.

[Maxicoop]

awesome build, and I too love the guitar in the back seat ............ also love the color oh and perfect is in the eye of the beholder ...... we all have our little imperfections.......and that's ok !!!! LOL

[cobraman]

Thanks Ron. I know we are our own worst critics. Well, except for Harry ! : ) Just a joke !

[Ramfins59]

Nice job Ray, and don't worry...... none of us will ever build the perfect model.

[cobraman]

Perhaps not Rich but some of the guys here sure come awful close.

[slusher]

Gorgeous build Ray.

[cobraman]

Thanks Carl. I'm shipping it to him tomorrow.

[Wonderbread Kustomz]

Very nice! Love the guitar too!

[cobraman]

Thanks James !

[RAMBENNA]

awesome ,looks great

[cobraman]

Thank you.

[Danno]

Nice, Ray!