1959 Impala Fuelly--290 HP/283 4 Speed...

[DR JAY]

Thanks for the kind comments! The Coverless Wheels were chosen because I primarily build (with the odd exception) vintage Stock Cars and Drag cars and have always had a soft spot for the look of plain black or body coloured steel wheels. The tech inspector would have required the removal of wheel covers to make a lap on the strip. I did try a bolt cover from the Black Widow kit to check out the difference, but still preferred the non-covered look. A Tuxedo black paint job with a white roof would have really set off the bolt covers for an Angry Chevy look. Modelhaus sells them, so I may eventually add a set someday to change it up. The silver highlights on the tail lights are mylar foil tape, as BMF didn't adhere properly in such small strips unless I wrapped them around the lens and made the strips visible from the outside.

gtx6970-The "Other" fuel injected GM you saw at the car show you were mentioning was very likely a Pontiac.

Now, to get to work on this Fujimi Lamborghini Countach that I have been putting off for years....Looking at the box contents, it appears that the 59 will be the only one I finish in 2014!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great looking model. I especially like the work on the engine...great contrast between the correct-looking glossy engine and the metalizers and black bits. Very nice.

[High octane]

Sweet build Jason, very nice indeed!

[om617]

Sure is a sweet looking Impala,great detail and finish. Had no idea about the fuel injection on the 59,cool.

[Ron Hamilton]

I love it!!!!!

[dodouglas]

Great job!

[Burnout]

That's beautiful. The engine looks fantastic!

[Harleyed1]

Very cool build, really like the interior.

Ed

[Mr Stock]

Beautiful, I love everything about it, what a fantastic job

[Dominik]

love it. the Colors are beautiful

Edited December 15, 2014 by Dominik

[Robberbaron]

Great job on a very unusual subject! I especially like the "Fuel Injection" emblems you made for the front fenders, which are a very important part of the visuals on this car. I was lucky enough to see a black '59 Impala fuelie years ago at Chevy-Vettefest in Chicago. Up until that time, I hadn't even known that F.I. could still be ordered on a non-Corvette in 1959.

[DR JAY]

Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad that everyone likes it...despite building for my own satisfaction, finding out that others with the same interests in the hobby enjoy what I build is pretty satisfying as well...

...Stay tuned for my next project- the factory Ford Drag Race Team/Performance clinic Truck, trailer and race cars.

[Custom10]

I love the detail on that small block. It's refreshing to see one with something other than the tri-power 348. Excellent work all around.

[geetee66]

Excellent!

I also like the capless look.

Some real nice details there, right down to the chrome bars on the tail lights. A feature often missed on 59 Impalas.

Wicked finish on it, too. Very convincing build, especially the motor.

[jdean]

engine detail is outstanding !

Ronnie

[Speedfreak]

Fantastic car! It has attitude out the,..............

[damop6v8]

Wow, that is a stunning build, really nice indeed, lovely paint & bare metal foil work.

I have 59 to build, hopefully as a replica of this one here in the UK, belongs to my friend, blown BBC, runs low 11's possibly 10's on the strip.

[moparfarmer]

Dr.JAY you still got the touch..Very nicely done...

[6bblbird]

Very impressive! You do nice work.

WF