hedotwo Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: That is some really delicate repair work, how sturdy are the photo etched razor saw blades? If you take your time they're fine. They're actually pretty sharp. They come in different shapes and thickness. I use them alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 You've got your work cut out there but it looks like the Impala is in capable hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 WOW! I love seeing this kind of work! It's great that you're saving what's literally a SIXTY year old model. This model is as old as I am........Too bad people can't be fixed as easily with "piecing" us back together. Please keep up the EXCELLENT job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Last set of pics. I decided to ditch the friction chassis and use a '61 annual instead along with a spare engine/firewall too. A few years back I would have taken more time and done a better job detailing the engine and engine compartment but I ended up doing just enough to make me happy . For the wheel covers I used Lindberg covers which I lightly drill out, punched out small discs from 020 stock, painted black, and added small crossed flag decals from the Lindberg decal sheet (thanks Hi-PO). While they're not exact replicas of stock they're better than the stock annual covers in my opinion. I also used the Lindberg fender ornaments that to me looked more accurate than the kit ornaments. I cut off the bottom half of the ornaments so they sat a bit lower. Thanks for all the interest in my build! I'll post the final pics in Under Glass soon. Edited February 23, 2021 by hedotwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Great work. It's nice to see something get repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Very nice save it looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Great looking body. Hard to believe this is the same body you started with. You really should consider casting some copies of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Can’t wait to see this one finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said: Can’t wait to see this one finished! It's done Tom ?... I posted in Under Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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