TIM's Build '14-'15

[tayyab]

Been a while since I've really devoted any time to my xmods. Super psyched for this little build-off/reunion.

For this build, I'll be finishing up my old '64 Chevy Impala Lowrider I started back in '09. 5 years ago. lol.
Some may remember it, others may not. A quick review of how this project progresssd.
Kit:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/64Impala.jpg

Started as a normal body conversion,

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/DSC_0037.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/DSC_0034.jpg

Converted the Model rims using foamies.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1000460.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1000461.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1000466.jpg

Quickly realised I wouldn't be left with any room for interior
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1000550.jpg

So I decided to use a different setup and a Custom extended Stilleto chassis
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1020425.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/DSC_0281.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1020690.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1020695.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x13/tayyab_94/1964%20Chevy%20Impala%20SS/P1020696.jpg

That's pretty much where I left off minus some misc painting and kit building. Nothing special.

And now 5 years later, this is what I've got ATM:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1339.jpg

Decided to ditch the stilleto and use as much of the kit as I can. Used a Hi-Tech servo case to mount the rear evo assembly. Cut up a Gen.1 deck to use on the front.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1346.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1348.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1350.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1351.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1386.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1385.jpg

Still got a long way to go. But it's a start. :)

[tayyab]

Got a lot of work done. Overcame a lot of obstacles too.

Realised that with the gen.1 front end I wouldn't be able to get and of the engine in..

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1387.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1387.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1388.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1388.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1389.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1389.jpg.html)

Ditched that idea too..
Grabbed an old credit card, traced the gen.1 front end and cut it out. I realised I wouldn't need the front suspension or the shock towers etc. all I really need is the knuckles mounted somehow. I found some miniz AWD alloy knuckles lying around. Going to use those so I can simply incorporate the suspension on the knuckles like the miniz. Saves me a LOT of space.

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1395.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1395.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1396.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1396.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1383.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1383.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1381.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1381.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1382.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1382.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1398.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1398.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1397.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1397.jpg.html)

Cut up the trunk and extended it with some more servo cases. Lol.
White outline is the original size.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1352.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1352.jpg.html)
Where it will be now.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1353.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1353.jpg.html)
Also had to sand off the bottom. To make it flush with the extension :sad:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1354.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1354.jpg.html)

Perfect fit.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1355.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_DSC1355.jpg.html)
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee452/tayyab_941/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1384.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/tayyab_941/media/1964%20chevy%20impala/_CSC1384.jpg.html)

I should be able to come up with a suitable steering setup tonight. Also, the credit card isn't permanent. Lol. Just to see if this kinda setup will work.
For electronics I'm gonna use a miniz board(smallest board I have. Lol), servo can either be a hi-tec 55 or a microT servo. Anybody have any suggestions on that?

Also, I need to a battery source for this thing. Anybody have any suggestions? a spare set of lipos/ AAA- liths they can donate? Lol

Because of the Peshawar attack, schools are closed. So should be working on this day n' night.