|
|
Post by TooOld on Jul 12, 2015 10:54:55 GMT -6
It's been a long time since I've posted anything so I thought I'd share a restoration I started a couple of months ago . This old Impala is a survivor that I built back around "70 or "71 and have managed to hold on to for 45 years or so ! Here's what it looked like when I opened the box .   Disassembly was a breeze since I was past the phase of using more glue than was needed .  After 24 hrs in a bath it cleaned up pretty nice !   I'm going to make this a convertible and will be using the up top from the Monogram '59 Impala .  The top had to be narrowed about 1/8" to fit the '58 body .  Here I've reshaped the side window openings and cut the body across the back . The trunk is marked where it needs to be rescribed and the doors have been glued shut .  After rescribing the trunk I added a little trim and did some body work .  When I built this 45 years ago I made a crude front hinge for the hood out of a paperclip , I've upgraded a bit to some brass rod and tubing .    Now jump forward a couple of weeks to today . The paint is Tamiya Metallic Blue cleared with Tamiya Clear Blue which subdues the metallic and darkens the color a bit . I just finished the foiling this morning , and used a fine red Sharpie on the side molding .  So now you're up to date ! More to follow .  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 12:02:52 GMT -6
Looking real nice Bob!
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Jul 12, 2015 12:27:50 GMT -6
Looks Great Bob!Nice Mods, Nice Save...
|
|
|
|
Post by RatRod on Jul 12, 2015 13:09:52 GMT -6
Gonna be nice!!! Glad to see you Bob!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Jul 12, 2015 17:19:05 GMT -6
Thanks guys , better late than never ! |
|
|
|
Post by donculley on Jul 13, 2015 6:42:56 GMT -6
You can keep all your 55 , 56 and 57 Chevies, the 1958 Chevy was always my favorite . Looking forward to more progress shots, its looking good already !
|
|
|
|
Post by modelbuff1958 on Jul 14, 2015 14:40:35 GMT -6
nice job
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Jul 17, 2015 19:17:18 GMT -6
Following this one for sure, any more progress shots to share , Tooold? Thanks for following along Hale ! I've been fighting off a lack of motivation the last couple of months and actually started this '58 to remedy the problem . Not sure it's working as I now have three builds on my bench and I manage to stare at them all day but never do anything ! I did start on the interior this evening and maybe can take some pics tomorrow or Sunday .  |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Jul 18, 2015 12:14:32 GMT -6
I got a little sloppy painting the interior , and also sprayed some DullCote before it was completely dry so the colors ran a bit . I think I'll go with it and keep plugging along .  |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Jul 18, 2015 18:36:08 GMT -6
Thanks ! That build in the background is a DW Super Spurt I started for the Car-Toons Board .  |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 27, 2015 15:32:10 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by 70spop on Aug 27, 2015 17:57:56 GMT -6
Looks great! I like that you kept the Appliance wheels and the rake.
Brian
|
|
|
|
Post by Treehugger Dave on Aug 28, 2015 9:33:59 GMT -6
Bob, Bob, Bob - THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.
The color is gorgeous and I love that you "Verted" it, and I learned a couple new things from ya
I'll start using on some of my builds - THANKS BOB!!
Got the Revell version with the AMT open doors added, sittin'on my bench,
just waiting for some love.
Thanks for all the pics - "Cars a stunner".
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 29, 2015 5:45:53 GMT -6
Looks great! I like that you kept the Appliance wheels and the rake. Brian Thanks Brian ! |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 29, 2015 5:50:29 GMT -6
Bob, Bob, Bob - THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. The color is gorgeous and I love that you "Verted" it, and I learned a couple new things from ya I'll start using on some of my builds - THANKS BOB!! Got the Revell version with the AMT open doors added, sittin'on my bench, just waiting for some love. Thanks for all the pics - "Cars a stunner". Thanks very much Dave ! I really think the lines of the uptop are much nicer than the hardtop , I just wish I could get some motivation to really build one right . I've got the Revell kit too . . . maybe I'll give it a try !  |
|
|
|
Post by Dennis M on Aug 29, 2015 23:37:15 GMT -6
Fantastic Bob.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2015 7:58:29 GMT -6
Bob,
You never seace to amaze...
A fond memory from the youth of most guys was dreaming about fixing an old beater.
Your 58 does not speak the words model kit. To me it says that a 16yr. old kid finally
talked his parents into letting him buy that old car from the farmer down the road.
with a fresh coat of paint, and some snazzy wheels, a young mans dream has come true.
Cruise On young man... 50"s style!
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 30, 2015 8:25:19 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 30, 2015 8:27:13 GMT -6
Bob, You never seace to amaze... A fond memory from the youth of most guys was dreaming about fixing an old beater. Your 58 does not speak the words model kit. To me it says that a 16yr. old kid finally talked his parents into letting him buy that old car from the farmer down the road. with a fresh coat of paint, and some snazzy wheels, a young mans dream has come true. Cruise On young man... 50"s style! Thanks much Bill ! That's exactly what I was thinking when I built it . |
|
|
|
Post by RatRod on Aug 30, 2015 10:43:25 GMT -6
That came out great Bob!!! Glad you kept the Paddy Wagon wheels, they really make this car. The color, and vert top really give it style, along with the snazzy interior!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Starry Eyes on Aug 30, 2015 13:13:12 GMT -6
Super clean Bob !!
|
|
|
|
Post by nighthawk on Aug 30, 2015 15:51:13 GMT -6
Restoration, my a...fterburner.
That's more like a complete make-over. And beautifully done.
I just love the new color scheme and all the attention to detail that went into this job.
|
|
|
|
Post by timj on Aug 30, 2015 16:36:41 GMT -6
Beautiful build. Great paintwork and the snazzy interior is cool. |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Aug 31, 2015 18:50:24 GMT -6
Whoa , I wasn't expecting all these replies . I didn't spend the time or effort on this build that I should have and ended up cutting some corners to get it finished . Thank You everyone for the kind words ! |
|
|
|
Post by Bert on Sept 3, 2015 13:26:36 GMT -6
Dang Bob! You should be in the scale model restoration business, wait, I guess you are. It turned out very nice, great save! |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Sept 4, 2015 15:17:49 GMT -6
Dang Bob! You should be in the scale model restoration business, wait, I guess you are. It turned out very nice, great save! Thanks Bert ! |
|
|
|
Post by magnum4342 on Sept 4, 2015 15:25:07 GMT -6
Nice resto, and a much better color. |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Sept 5, 2015 12:38:44 GMT -6
Nice resto, and a much better color. Yeah that original green paint was pretty bad . |
|
