Revell 1964 Chevy Impala SS

[Mr mopar]

Revell reissue  1964 Chevy Impala SS returns as a low rider and stock .

[W-409]

Looks like they now have the rear differential fixed on the box. This is from the box of the previous Lowrider issue:

 

Seriously speaking, I might have to buy one of these! I remember having a great time putting this kit together the previous time when it came out, so I'd like to do another.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Imho, as fine an Impala model as ever there was. 

[BigTallDad]

Does it come with a 327?

[Rodent]

41 minutes ago, BigTallDad said:

Does it come with a 327?

Yes, a very nice 327 with a Powerglide.

[Mr mopar]

The Foose kit comes with an Awesome K&N air filter I don't know if this kit does ?

[Tyler62990]

17 hours ago, W-409 said:

Looks like they now have the rear differential fixed on the box. This is from the box of the previous Lowrider issue:

 

Seriously speaking, I might have to buy one of these! I remember having a great time putting this kit together the previous time when it came out, so I'd like to do another.

Hahaha I just saw this yesterday on a trip to Michael's to use up some old gift cards. I showed the box to my girlfriend, who has very limited knowledge when it comes to cars, and even she spotted that in seconds. That gave me a pretty good laugh.

I was going to buy it, too. Unfortunately, someone decided to steal all of the lowrider parts out of it. I could do without them, but it's the principal. Sometimes I don't really like people very much.

Anyway, nice to see this one back out. Gotta love these old boats.

[astroracer]

I noticed that too on the one I just got at JoAnn's. (With a 40% off coupon.) 

[shoopdog]

1 hour ago, astroracer said:

I noticed that too on the one I just got at JoAnn's. (With a 40% off coupon.) 

JoAnn's sells models? I have a store near me but have never noticed any models.

[astroracer]

Yea, they do, at least in the Flint Miller Rd. store. The model aisle has gone from a full length aisle to about a 1/4 of one though with pretty slim pickings.

 

[Rusty92]

I'll probably get a few of these. Love the 64s and the low-rider culture.

[unclescott58]

I've passed on this one in the past. But, seeing the box art above, it's going to be tough to pass on it this time. Good box art can get my money sometimes as much as a good kit can. 

[MrObsessive]

I've got several of these in my stash. IMO, this kit has THE MOST accurate GM 1963-64 B-Body two door hardtop roofline. Even the old '60's annuals to my eyes never got that quite right. I have a somewhat forlorn AMT '64 Pontiac Bonneville that's been calling my name to give it a roof swap with this Revell roof.

The kit itself is quite nice.....VERY nicely detailed SBC and builds up with no issues as I've heard.

[Casey]

Nice reference photo of the firewall, prior to the body drop stage of assembly:

[Bob Ellis]

On 12/19/2018 at 5:54 PM, Rodent said:

Yes, a very nice 327 with a Powerglide.

The 327 is more representative of the 1962-66 Impalas than big blocks 409s , 396s and 427s. And the valve cover are so unique on the 327. Revell did a nice job recreating it in 1/25.

[Brutalform]

Having a difficult time locating one of these 64 Impala kits. Performing a search on eBay often.  I have built a couple of the AMT kits, but this one looks really nice. 

[drodg]

15 hours ago, Brutalform said:

Having a difficult time locating one of these 64 Impala kits. Performing a search on eBay often.  I have built a couple of the AMT kits, but this one looks really nice. 

Model car roundup has one for sale on their sight.

[Brutalform]

Someone must have bought it. I tried to add it to the cart, but, It’s not there now. Thanks anyway. 

Edited May 20, 2021 by Brutalform

[Bob Ellis]

I am glad this kit comes with a small block 327. Most Impala kits seem to have only big blocks. Too many 409s.

[drodg]

21 hours ago, Brutalform said:

Someone must have bought it. I tried to add it to the cart, but, It’s not there now. Thanks anyway. 

So weird and your right there are hardly any on Ebay.  

[MrObsessive]

I never knew this kit was difficult to find now. Yeah.........the few that I've seen are going for some rather big bucks. ?

I'm glad I got the couple that I did and also a junker body to boot. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I still say that Revell got this one 'bout dead perfect. Roof and all.

Maybe that's why they're so scarce? Us modelers know a good kit when we see it!

[carrucha]

I am surprised that Revell discontinued this popular kit.

[Mike999]

Why that '64 Impala 327 engine is getting so many compliments: separate fuel pump, water pump, oil filler tube, coil, alternator with bracket, etc.  This is the instruction sheet from the Revell '64 Impala Lowrider.  I'm not sure if the stock-only kit has the optional Holley carb shown here.

[Exotics_Builder]

One of those small block engines is finding its way into the Monogram 65 Impala because my first car was a 65 Impala SS with 327 300 HP and Powerglide.

 

[niteowl7710]

This is one of the "casualties" of the Hobbico implosion.  It was released in 2018, so it was limited to however many kits wound up being produced prior to the sale.