Supernatural Impala Conversion (with opening doors,hood and trunk) Update 12/01

[IMPALA SS 427]

I also got the other door out of the drivers side and started on the b pillar. so far i have the basic shape and i will do more work to get all the detail in. i am putting almost all my attention on the body to get that done and ready for casting. I have decided that i will make 8 or so copys for myself if all goes to plan. anyway heres the drivers side:

I have yet to start the other side because as is the body is a bit weak, i will probably ad some bracing in places that will help keep it in one piece for when i make a mold of it.

Edited January 12, 2014 by IMPALA SS 427

[crazyrichard]

whouw !!! awsome work

[David G.]

Excellent progress!

David G.

[hjracing]

Awesome detailed build! I want to see more!

[IMPALA SS 427]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I have got the trunk out and am working on the door jams and panel gaps.

as you can see i need to get those door gaps tighter and fix a few spots.

i will have more pictures soon.

Let me know what you think.

[66belair]

So cool,I would never be as brave to cut something up like that

[mikemopar70]

This Impala will be awesome, very nice work already!!

Can't wait to see further..

[JTalmage]

Looks great!

I have the same impala a friend of mine gave me... but missing loads and loads of parts... Got any extra parts from all those cars youve built?

[cuatom8]

I love this car and your job is really acurate

[IMPALA SS 427]

Well, it took me 8 years to get back to this one ?. I have had some time off with nothing beter to do than dig out some old projects. 

I painted the new resin hood i bought about 8 years ago, the original was warped and all the filler i used made a big sink mark in the center. Looks much better now.

Old hood:

New hood:

 

Got a good start on the other one:

As you all know there is a supernatural impala kit out now (which i have one set asside to make a really nice supernatural impala) i'm not sure if this one will be a supernatural impala. I'll be making a 4 door hardtop with all opening panels but colour, wheels and interior will be different. 

Will be getting back to the bodywork soon.