1967 Chevy Impala - not Supernatural

[modelcarjr]

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I started this one yesterday to get one painted and in storage while the weather is nice.  There is a lot of flash, especially on the right side of the body. There are a lot of pin injection sites on a lot of parts, or as I like to call them "Li'l round thingys".  So I cleaned everything up and got in prrimer. Next I painted the body with Tamiya Maroon but I didn't like it because it looks like dark brown. So I thought maybe the little bit of Tamiya Lavender would look better. So I gave it a coat of that and then cleared after I let it flash like I always do. But two things happened; I don't like the color and the finish came out very rough like fine sandpaper.  Don't know why this happened the weather was 90 degrees and below 40% humidity. I didn't want to spend the time rubbing it out so its now in oven cleaner and I'll get back to the body in a day or two. I probably will just go with Dupli-Color Dark Toreador metallic since I know that will turn out well. In the meantime, I painted all the other parts after some assembly and will be moving on to another body to paint. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[garydavis]

That color looks good, JR.

[406 Silverado]

Paint is a funny thing sometimes. I've had paints that will "play nice" on one model only to turn out a complete disaster on another. Looks like you are recovering well from the mishap though and on the road to a good recovery JR. That color does indeed look good.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Gary and Joe! I appreciate your comments!

Almost done. Another 24 hours in the oven cleaner and i should be ready to repaint.

[buddho]

Great recovery...looking forward to the next finish and progress on the build.

[modelcarjr]

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Old paint is gone, primered and painted Dupli-Color Dark Toreador Metallic. i like this much better and it shouldn't take a long time to rub out. Maybe the trunk will need a little work but that's about it. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Really love the new color choice. Looks great on this car

[deafpanzer]

Agree with Kyle… great color!!

[handiabled]

Great save! This color is more flattering to this. Great choice!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments!

Rubbed it out and painted the inner fender liners. I have to stop polishing now because I'm starting to rub out edges. Next is foil! 

[kyledehart5]

Looking really nice

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle!

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I had to touch up the left side, actually, repaint the left side and rub out again, since I exposes some edges while rubbing it out the first time. So now I think I am done with painting and the foil is completed as well. Time to move on to the interior, engine, and chassis. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[deafpanzer]

Looks very smooth and beautiful!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Andy! I appreciate your comments!

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Completed the engine assembly and added some items.  First, I found a pair of 427 chrome valve covers in the parts box, maybe a little big, perhaps 1/24th but I can live with that. Added MAD pre-wired distributor and Pro-Tech wire looms. Glued the wire looms for the two front plugs on each side to the top of the valve covers. Also added a breather hose and fuel line. Blackwashed the aluminum. I wish I had a chrome top for the air cleaner but I don't and painting it with aluminum wouldn't look right. I know someone will suggest painting it with Alclad II chrome lacquer but I have tried it in the past and haven't had good results. Maybe next time. I'll see if i have a 427 decal for the air cleaner in the decal stash. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[midnightprowler]

Looking good. Color isn't far from this
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[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Prowler! I appreciate your comment!
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Finished painting the interior and this is a mock-up of the basic components. Krylon Khaki is the base light color and I mixed up some Acrylic Brown to lighten it for the accent color. Now I just have to do the detailing with chrome pen and foil and try to do something with the dash gauges. Thanks for looking! 😎



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[kyledehart5]

Excellent work! That’s all looking great

[sharp]

Paint job looks much Better! Great looking two tone interior too.

[Joe Rix]

Excellent looking build so far jr. Gorgeous color and finish on the body.

[handiabled]

Great looking engine detail. Your interior color choice is perfect for the body color you put on.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments!

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Finished the foil and chrome pen on the interior and assembled it. Added some tape to the sides of the chrome console and painted the sides with brown paint. I did add some aftermarket gauge decals but you can't really see them. The plastic glass window for the dash doesn't fit well either. Other than that it went together fine. Thanks for looking! 😎

 


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[406 Silverado]

Man this car is lookin HOT! Aside from the painting blues you had, this old has really gone together pretty quickly JR.
tThat 427 looks great and the interior looks immaculate!!!!!

[kyledehart5]

Super nice work on the interior!!

[handiabled]

The chrome accents on the interior really add to this great looking interior

[Leon]

Really nice looking interior!

[buddho]

Beeeeeeeeuuuuuuteeeeeful!!! My gosh, this is one gorgeous build.

[ogrejohn]

That sure looks nice!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate all the very nice comments!

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I finished the chassis and tried to make the steering poseable but it wouldn't work out.  Where I drilled my holes for the tie rod wouldn't let the wheels spindles point out straight and it was sloppy so I just glued everything together. I mocked up the body on and noticed that the inner door panels wouldn't post all the way up in the body. It often happens with these kits that have interiors mounted on the chassis. So I will have to try some glue under the wing window with some clamps to keep it in place until the glue dries. And finally, of course, I knocked out the right side exhaust manifold while I was pushing the body down on the frame up front. So now I get a chance to glue the manifold in again while everything is together. Such fun!  Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Well that’s all looking really nice. No doubt you’ll be able to get it all situated just as you need to. Always fun to reattach an exhaust manifold. Been there a few times.

[handiabled]

Your getting close to the finish line with this one and it is looking fantastic!