Re: '71 GTX Custom. Rear Bumper & Spoiler Complete. Pg. 6

[67impala427]

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. They really mean a lot to me. I intend to start casting that supercharger assembly real soon Bruce. I'm going to make 3 versions. The Mopar version pictured, one for the later model Mustangs and of course one for Chevy's that will be modeled after the Kenne Bell supercharger for late model Vettes.

Alex.

[Nacho Z]

Great stuff Alex! I always enjoy these updates.

[67impala427]

Hi all. These are the first updates I've done on this build since October 9 2009. I have been very busy working on my LSM website and Ebay store and have not been able to continue this build. I tried to get back into the building mode by getting back to work on my '69 Chevelle Custom but soon lost interest on that as I have been really thinking about this GTX a lot lately. Well any way, back to the update. As you can see I have already incorporated the rear seats of the Revell '06 Dodge Magnum unto the interiorbucket of the X. Instead of the stock dash I will modify the dash of the AMT '05 Chrysler 300c and graft it to the bucket and custom console. More updates asap.

Alex.

[67impala427]

More on the dash. I cut the dash into three different pieces for two reasons. The first was to lengthen it to fit in the interior bucket. The second is to re-position the 3 pieces so that they will flow with the sculpted rear package tray. I lengthened it with sheet styrene.

Alex.







The modified dash now flows with the sculpted package tray.



Before



After

[zbuckster]

Nice work. Looking good.

[fireguy14]

Nice work!

[67impala427]

Now for more updates to the dash. I extended the lower portion of the dash to match the upper portion. It sits too low so I will have to cut material from the bottom of the dash for proper fit.

Alex. :chev:

[zbuckster]

Looks good.

[stumay309]

really nice project nice work cant wait to see some more of this build

[tim]

Glad to see your still building, lots of hard work on this one's paying off...nice!

[67impala427]

I've been working on my GTX for the last couple of days. I finally finished the overall console after nearly 3 years. I'll still do a few mods to it such as a shifter and front cup holders, etc. Note the rear cup holders. I had to cut away material on the lower portion of the dash and widened it a little on the ends. It still needs a little massaging to complete. I plan to add a Viper steering wheel and column if I can locate them. What do you think?

Alex.

[zbuckster]

I think it looks great. That's a lot of work on an interior.

[67impala427]

Jun 20, 2012 11:52:59 GMT -5 zbuckster said:

I think it looks great. That's a lot of work on an interior.

Yeah you are right and I have a lot more to do on it. Stay tuned.

Alex.

[67impala427]

OK, i got a little more progress done. I used the front seats form the Revell '06 Dodge Magnum. I cut away the excess material on the side of the front seats to narrow them to fit. I then filled in the cut away area with sheet styrene. As with the rear seats I found that the front seats were taller than I needed for this build so I cut away approximately 1/8" from the bottoms. In the second picture you can see the original height of the seat on the left and the new shorter one on the right. Additionally I filled in the rear cup holders and repositioned them more to my liking. I then cut an opening for the shifter. Comments welcome.

Alex.

[zbuckster]

Cool.

[67impala427]

After modifying and shortening the front seats I put everything together to see how it looks. I repositioned the rear cup holders and added cupholders up front to. What do you think?

Alex.

[67impala427]

I'm pleased with the overall interior. I primered it to reveal imperfections. Before priming I modified the angle of the dash as it sits on the console for better fit. Modifications include removal of the original rear seats and package tray and replacing them with the modified rear seats of the '06 Dodge Magnum and a scratch built sculpted package tray. I also included a scratch built console with front and rear cup holders. The front seats are also modified seats from the aforementioned '06 Magnum kit. The dash was taken from the '05 Chrysler 300C and sculpted to match the rear package tray. The inside door panels will have molded arm rest that will flow with the sculpted rear arm rest. I haven't decided on interior colors yet. I'm thinking of using a couple of shades of grey with purple trim. More to come soon.

Alex.

[zbuckster]

Man-O-Man, that is one fine interior.

[Nacho Z]

Nice work as always Alex.

[stumay309]

interiors looking mighty fine now cant wait to see more pics

[67impala427]

After a lot of cutting, sanding and grinding I finally decided that the dash as it was was not going to work because of the instrument panel bulge. I had to cut it away and replace it with sheet styrene without a bulge. See the before and after pictures.

Alex.

[zbuckster]

Never noticed it before but you are right. It looks a lot better.

[67impala427]

Jul 11, 2012 11:32:54 GMT -5 zbuckster said:

Never noticed it before but you are right. It looks a lot better.

Thanks. It was more about praticality. The old way just was too bulky and created fitment issues underneath the windshield. After redoing it, it fit with no problems and it's a cleaner look that flows with the rest of the interior.

Alex.

[67impala427]

This is the basic mock up of the interior as it will be. Of course I'll add details such as the shifter, seat belts steering wheel etc. But for the most part this is it. The interior door panels inserts are next. I haven't decided on the carpet and upholstery colors. Probably I'll do multi shades of grey w/body color inserts/trim

Alex.

[67impala427]

Besides the need to rechrome the wheels which will be done by Chrome Tech USA in a few weeks there are four areas of concern on this build that needs to be fixed on the body. The first two are the A pillars which were broken at the base when I opened the doors. The third area is on the drivers side wheel opening which was damaged with my Dremel tool when cutting away the stock wheel well. The last area is just in front of the hood opening which was also damaged with the Dremel tool.

Alex.

[z24dude]

Lookin good, but I would stay away from dremels!!!

[67impala427]

I repaired the damaged areas that I mentioned earlier at he A pillars, left front wheel wheel and at the front of the hood opening. The repair at the base of the wheel opening took quite a bit of patience as I had to reproduce the finned pattern on the body side moulding.

Alex. :mopar:

[67impala427]

After spending a good amount of time repairing the damage at the wheel well I decided that I wanted a cleaner look so I removed all of the lower body molding including the repaired molding and the trim around the wheel wells.

Alex

[zbuckster]

Nice and smooth. Looking good.

[67impala427]

Back to the interior. Time to do the inside door panels. I cut the panel from the interior tub when I first started this build. I used the reverse side of them to make the new sculpted arm rest and door handles. the original right side is now on the left and vice versa. I used sheet styrene for the arm rest and door handle pocket.

Alex