63 "Old Reliable IV"

[59impala]

I got this in the mail yesterday and I've started on it already. The first picture is what it looked like when I got it. The glass is in pretty bad shape as far as the glue goes. I will try and remove it and save the glass. The last picture shows how it is now after a bath in the Purple pond. I had to fill in the holes that were used for the mirrors, antennas and spot lights. I plan on rebuilding this as Dave Stricklers "Old Reliable IV" drag car.

[70sprostockfan]

that glass is pretty rough but I believe you can do it

[41chevy]

Good project! Keep posting your progress. Paul

[Deleted]

Looks pretty rough to me, but then I know absolutely NOTHING about saving old built ups. Maybe this would be a good time for me to ask a question that has been on my mind about this. I know there are still lots of '63 Impala kits available for not many bucks. Why choose to salvage a body like that?

[41chevy]

I'd save it because it's a first issue kit. Paul

[59impala]

Pauls's right Steve, plus it has the firewall, red tail lights and not to bad of an engine where as the reissues all don't have this stuff. Also, I get more fun out of rebuilding these old glue bombs.

[Deleted]

OK. I guess I just don't have all the knowledge yet. I keep asking questions and learning as I go.

[59impala]

No problem Steve. I got a little done to this yesterday and today.  Mostly glass work.  I think that I can use this glass.  It's not perfect, but, it's the original.  It polished up perty good.  I also filled in the holes in the body and the what looks like tire burn on the hood.  I now have to come up with the engine parts for the drag car.  What I need are the two fours, manifold and headers.  I might look for them at a couple model shows coming up in the next couple months. 




 

[Deleted]

You got that glass looking darned good. Body looks pretty good too. Seems to be smooth and clean looking.

[dogfish7]

Looks like a fun project Dan.

[59impala]

Thanks guys. Yeah Steve, the body is in great shape. It cleaned up real good. The only thing was the holes in the body for the mirrors, antennas and spot lights. Oh yeah, I fergot, the hood had what looked like tire burn on it.

[59impala]

WOW, it has been awhile for this build I see. Well, I have got some gray primer on it two days ago and it needs a little tender loving care as far as body work goes. No pics yet but I'll put some up soon.