Full Custom '65 Impala

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Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 13:44:04 GMT -5 Murphy likes this

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Post by SteveMilberry on Dec 5, 2021 13:44:04 GMT -5

Finally got this thing finished. It fought me at every turn for the last few weeks. Not my cleanest build but it's not too bad I guess considering what I was trying to do.
I really didn't think I was going to like the front end but it kinda came together after the grille and lights were installed.

Anyway,, the pics,,,,

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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 16:03:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Dec 5, 2021 16:03:37 GMT -5 Well, I for one, just love it. It's a wonderful custom. And as I see it, excellent work too. Gary
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chepp Greaser Posts: 845	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 16:03:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chepp on Dec 5, 2021 16:03:49 GMT -5 Bravo! That front end styling works well and your filled-in seams add to the slickness. The injected engine and clear hood really emphasize the '60s. Looks good!
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sharp Thug Mike Posts: 437	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 17:35:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on Dec 5, 2021 17:35:11 GMT -5 That's a beautiful Kustom! Love the kustom bodywork, fade paint job, engine. Very nice work!
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Bernard Kron Greaser Posts: 4,792	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 21:25:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bernard Kron on Dec 5, 2021 21:25:38 GMT -5 Such an ambitious build, and so successful, too. The restyling is modern and progressive for the era and the clear hood is a nice kustom kar show touch.Big thumbzupz!
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,446	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 23:17:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Dec 5, 2021 23:17:45 GMT -5 gawd dang that's awesome man, love the original styling by Gene Winfield! well done sir!
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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 5, 2021 23:32:44 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Dec 5, 2021 23:32:44 GMT -5 Thanks for building this custom,it looks fantastic.
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Murphy Greaser Posts: 1,477	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 6, 2021 10:43:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Murphy on Dec 6, 2021 10:43:03 GMT -5 The shorter, neater front end emphasizes the "fast-backness" of the car...well done, my compliments !!
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Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 13, 2021 7:44:24 GMT -5

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Post by Mr. Metallic on Dec 13, 2021 7:44:24 GMT -5

I've been on board from minute one because this was a project I had on my future projects list (vintage customizing parts on the new Revell kit). Glad to see someone talented like you bring it to fruition, way better than i could have ever done it. Bravo, and thanks for sharing.

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Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 13, 2021 7:55:49 GMT -5

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Post by skip on Dec 13, 2021 7:55:49 GMT -5

Steve - Totally awesome! What's not to like about it, the color, the flowing lines, the well thought out modifications to a Revell body with AMT parts and overall idea all come together in one beautiful package!

One, thing that might add a little to it would be the SS type stainless rocker molding between the wheel-wells under the doors. Like maybe a half height low profile stainless strip (1 - 2") instead of the 3 - 4" tall normally seen on Chevrolet's production vehicles. A little late but, just a thought... Either way I love it, that color just strikes a harmonious chord with me!!

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Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 13, 2021 18:26:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Dec 13, 2021 18:26:14 GMT -5 what all the other guys said ! everything is gorgeous, and the paintwork tops it off !
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ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 16, 2021 14:46:21 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Dec 16, 2021 14:46:21 GMT -5 Amazing work Steve!!! I really need to dig out my ‘65 convertible and build the bubbletop version!
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randfink Greaser Posts: 1,600	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 19, 2021 19:08:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by randfink on Dec 19, 2021 19:08:46 GMT -5 How is it that you continue to set the bar higher with every build? I LOOOOOOVE this!!!!!
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spex84 Greaser Posts: 4,235	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 20, 2021 13:36:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spex84 on Dec 20, 2021 13:36:17 GMT -5 Crazy cool...of all the details that could be appreciated in this build, I'm most partial to the paintwork. You really knocked that fade job outta the park!
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41chevy TRaKMinion Posts: 805	Full Custom '65 Impala Dec 20, 2021 14:05:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 41chevy on Dec 20, 2021 14:05:30 GMT -5 Excellent! Just Excellent! Paul
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rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5