Another '67 Impala from '67Impala427

[67impala427]

You may have guessed that I am partial to '67 Impalas. I originally built this one 8 or 9 years ago box stock from the AMT '67 Impala Street Machine kit. I opened this one up. The door jams are sheet plastic. I had to tub the chassis and did modifications to the rear end. I had to relocate the shocks, so in the process I decided to make new ones out of aluminum tubing. The shocks will rest in the new mounts using pins and tiny bushing that I will fabricate. The front suspension is next on the agenda. I haven't decided on a paint scheme. I'd like to try something new. Any suggestions?

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

Great looking start Alex. Can't wait to see this one finished.

[chuckinredneck]

off to a great start Looking good
Chuck J

[tintman1968]

nice start!! I know this will turn out great. I can't wait to see more.

[Smokin Models]

looks good so far my friend

[67impala427]

I haven't been able to work on this one much lately. Here's what I've done since the last update. I am not using the kit supplied front spindles because they won't sit low enough for this ride. I made new lower and stronger ones with styrene and wire nails. The front fender wells have been removed and new ones will be made to allow for the lower stance and wider front tires.

Alex.

[67impala427]

After the new fender wells are added I want the change to be so subtle that one doesn't even realize a modification has been made. The effect I'm after is like the one on my Blown 409, below. I may even do a reverse opening hood too. I really like the way it came out on my 409.

Alex.

[67impala427]

I got bored working on the front suspension and the wheel wells. Besides there,s not much more I can do on those areas until I decide on a color other than some detail work. I decided to continue the body mods by working on the trunk hinges. I'm trying to get as much done today as possible because it may be another month before I can work on this one again. Check out the completed hinge assembly on my Blown 409.

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

Glad to see some progress work Alex. Looking good my friend.

[Rollsbug]

Hey,
I know I am new to the forum and all but I have a color theme suggestion. It was something I always wondered why chevy didn't do in the first place. How about Hugger orange with black rallye stripes. GM had something going with that orange thing. It looked good on the camaro and the GTO why not an impala??

I have one of these waiting in the wings too. It's inspiration is the one from the TV show Supernatural. (Although in the show the car is a four door and has saw blade rims, neither of which I can seem to find.)

Steve

[67impala427]

Thanks for the suggestion Rollsbug (Steve). I'll keep the Hugger Orange and rallye stripe idea in mind. As for the saw blade wheels, you can find some in the Revell Buick GSX 2 n 1 kit.

Any other ideas on the paint scheme, anyone?

Alex.

[67impala427]

Although this one's been on my bench for nearly 2 1/2 months, the progess has been very slow. Seem's I never have any time now because of the new baby, the other 4 kids and work. I finally finished the door hinges yesterday and I think I got the front and rear suspensions lowered and modified to my satisfaction. I've come up with a paint scheme but I am still taking suggestions.

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

That is looking great Alex. Is the paint scheme set in stone or are you up for another idea?

[wagonguy]

wow alex, that stance is just beautifuL!

[67impala427]

wildrice said:

That is looking great Alex. Is the paint scheme set in stone or are you up for another idea?

I'm always up for ideas Bobby, especially from you.

Alex.

[67impala427]

I've been working one the body modifications for the last couple of days. In addition to completing the new front fender wells, I removed all badges, emblems, door handles, door locks and the trunk lock. I hope to put some primer on it tomorrow. That's if I can get the body prepped in time.

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

Looking good Alex.

[67impala427]

I primed it and sprayed the base color today. The actual color will a darker blue nail polish finish when completed. This will be my first build covered in nail polish. That's all on the paint that I'll tell. The rest is a surprise.

Alex.

[nascarrocks]

Sweet look'n Impy. I like the new inner fenders. I still need to build one of those

[67impala427]

Here it is after the first coat of color. I sanded it down and tomorrow or so I'll add another coat. This is a nail polish finish. A deep bluish, purple pearl. I added some electric blue pearl powder to the mix. The color changes from blue to purple depending on the light.

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

Thats looking good Alex. Nice work.

[67impala427]

This one is taking a lot more time than I expected. I don't get to work on it as much as I'd like. So far I've completed the body modifications and did preliminary suspension mods. I finally painted the motor today. I have quite a few trick ideas for it. I got the body masked today and painted on the stripes, although I still have to knock off the rough edges on the them and remasked them for the outlines. The stripes fade from one color to another. I thought I'd do something a little different. Hope ya' like it.

Alex.

[The Mad Modeller]

Looks great Alex. Really stands out.

[Rollsbug]

This is pretty cool!!

Steve

[67impala427]

I finally started on the engine. The block was painted the same as the body. I found valve covers from an old die-cast pro streeter. I made a larger intake plenium than the one supplied with the kit. Kit plenium is far right. The new plenium and valve covers were finished with Dupli-Color Chrome. The velocity stacks will be attached to the plenium. An idea I got from a show car. I made the distributor with aluminum tubing. The engine will be fully wired and detailed down to the dip stick.

Alex.

[67impala427]

Ok. I got the new intake plenium with velocity stacks completed. Compare the newer larger one with the old smaller plenium. I've started to wire the engine and attached one of the new valve covers. That's all so far.

Alex.

[wagonguy]

thats lookin better everytime i see it. lets see more of that challenger in teh background!!!

[kod38]

KILLER!!!
You amaze me Alex!!
Doug R

[67impala427]

wagonguy said:

thats lookin better everytime i see it. lets see more of that challenger in teh background!!!

It's a 'Cuda. You can find more in it on the very first post in the "In Progress" section.

Alex.

[67impala427]

I finished the pin stripes around the racing stripes last night using silver 1/64 stripes. I think it came out ok.

Alex.