1958 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe 409 Ala Impala 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Fade Rust Chip Chrome

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AMT 1958 CHEVY IMPALA HARDTOP "ALA IMPALA" 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT AMT1301 1301
CUSTOM CLASSIC: AMT's 1/25 scale 1958 Chevy Ala Impala 3-1 customizing kit is a great project for any experienced modeler who is a fan of classic cars. This kit includes many custom parts to build the Impala of your dreams. Add it to your collection today!
FEATURE PACKED: The 1958 Chevy Ala Impala 3-in-1 kit features premium details like pre-decorated stock tires with wide whitewall on one side and gold pinstripe on the other. It also includes vintage drag slicks, opening doors & hood, custom tubular grille, triple carburetors and finned valve covers, highly detailed front and rear suspension, multiple engine configurations and lots more customizing parts. Kit also includes expanded decal sheet with many graphic options and vintage Retro Deluxe™ AMT packaging.
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 161 parts. 8" long once assembled. Parts molded in white with clear, clear red and chrome plastic, plus black vinyl tires and metal axle. Skill level 2 PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.
THE PERFECT PRESENT: Don't know what to get dad for his birthday? Or maybe you have an avid hobbyist or collector in your life. This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion!
The Chevrolet Impala is a full-sized car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in the United States.
For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet.[13] The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Limited Riviera, Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala.
The Impala was introduced for the 1958 model year as top-of-the-line Bel Air 2-door hardtops and convertibles. From the windshield (A) pillar rearward the 1958 Bel Air Impala differed structurally from the lower-priced Chevrolet models. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and longer rear deck. The wheelbase of the Impala was longer than the lower-priced models, although the overall length was identical. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. No other series included a convertible.
The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than their predecessors.[14] The 1958 model year was the first with dual headlamps. The tailfins of the 1957 were replaced by deeply sculptured rear fenders. Impalas had three taillights each side, while lesser models had two and wagons just one. The Impalas included crossed-flag insignias above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops.
The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X". Chevrolet claimed that the new frame offered increased torsional rigidity[12] and allowed for a lower placement of the passenger compartment. This was a transitional step between traditional construction and the later fully unitized body/chassis; the body structure was also strengthened in the rocker panels and firewall.[15] However, this frame was not as effective in protecting the interior structure in a side-impact crash as a traditional perimeter frame.
A coil spring suspension replaced the previous year's rear leaf springs, and an air ride system was optional.
A 283 cu in (4,640 cc) engine was the standard V8, with ratings of 185 hp (138 kW), 230 hp (170 kW), and 250 hp (190 kW) with optional Rochester Ramjet fuel injection. Two versions of Chevrolet's 348 cu in (5,700 cc) V8, its first big-block, were also optional, producing 250 hp (190 kW) with a single four-barrel carburetor and 280 hp (210 kW) with three two-barrels.[16]
In total, 55,989 Impala convertibles and 125,480 coupes were built representing 15% of Chevrolet production. The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala helped Chevrolet regain the number-one production spot in this recession year

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

My dad often told stories about his old '58 Bel Air, which is essentially the same car. RIP Pop.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

She's so great, my 348!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Having the crank case in the engine is awesome

[@kennyspaulding796]

From before I could remember anything (infint) to '64, the family car was a '58 Chevy Bel air, or Biscayne wagon turquoise and white. Seeing this made me think of that car and the good times we had with it.

[@edwardnash7411]

Another Great build Thank You 🐎 Mr.ED Says Just Have Fun Modeling

[@craigwellsjr3968]

I really like the fading that you do on cars. When I fade a car. I sometimes go back and watch a vidio to get idea's on fading mine. Thank you.

[@daveelliott6230]

I want to build the 58 impala from American Graffiti. This looks like a great kit for that!!

[@chrispaulson2934]

There's a version of this kit that let's you do that. Even has the red pinstripes on the deal sheet. That was gonna be my plan..along with doing another one as Christine for fun.

[@daveelliott6230]

@@chrispaulson2934 I already did Christine and the 60s TV batmobile

[@daveelliott6230]

@@chrispaulson2934 and I want to find a duece coupe to paint yellow. Hahaha

[@chrispaulson2934]

@@daveelliott6230 Nice!! Was your Christine the AMT kit? Box stock build? Lol!! Yeah..Revell made a die cast Milners 32 ford..and you gotta get that puke green and piss yellow color to be perfect for canary yellow 😆

[@daveelliott6230]

@@chrispaulson2934 yes the amt. Batmobile was polar lights

[@edwardsauve4836]

Love me a 58 Impala , very groovy Daddy - O !

[@michaelmassey5929]

i built this one a few times over the years---didn t have 409 in 58

[@urbanurchin5930]

You are correct. 1958 was the first year that the 348 was offered. GM later used the same engine block to manufacture the 409 (bigger heads, larger bore and stroke).

[@goforitpainting]

I made my first AMT model this week and I really liked the quality of the kit.

[@maca8801]

G'day mate I wanted to let u now that your not just helping Yong ones with your u tub videos I'm a 46 years old that has a mental illness with Ptsd. Your videos got me back into modeling again. Keeps my mind off things. Thank you for your work. Ps.... Thank you

[@MrCocg1]

Yea... Yep.. A great one.! Nice sir.. Funny I just ordered this yesterday and here you are building for me to pick up ideas. today!! Fun.!

[@Astro-bs4wv]

My all time favorite kit! I’ve built it 3 times in blue plastic, nice to see it in white!

[@kennyspaulding796]

When I was about 5 or 6, ( early 60's ). I saw a version of this kit at the grocery store, back then they used to sell model kits, it was opened and it was molded in light blue and had separate doors. At that time I've never seen a kit with so many parts and it was in the old AMT box art with the cool kat logo. Mom wouldn't get it, said I was too young, and older brother said that it being open meant it probably got parts missing. But I never forgot that kit. I believe it's what help me get interested in modeling.

[@TylerVogel]

I gotta get that impala kit I love amt

[@travisbrecher3677]

Great build! The Ala Impala, the model of 10,000 versions.

[@user-rj6hm2se2q]

It feels like a forgotten racer. I enjoyed your amazing work.

[@randytaylor1258]

Today this would be a.monster car. At the time I wouldn't have wanted to build it as a NASCAR because of that X'ed frame. But the future is there: Those are indeed the famous "truck arms" on the rear suspension.

[@ryanosterink7072]

Did this as a stocker as a kid. Thinking I need to do it again as Steve Bollander’s car.

[@randytaylor1258]

This is a great kit and welcome re-released. I once grafted the steering front end onto a '69 Olds 442 and used that 409 in a hotrod. My brother built his as a custom using massive treaded tires from a 1/20 Can Am McLaren. A great decal sheet, worth the cost to use on other models if you build it stock. No instrument decals is a bummer. First year for Impala -- great to have it on the shelf again.

[@bigguy43055]

Always loved this kit. Built probably a half dozen over the years! I just wish they would have made a drop top version as well! Great video!

[@spankyham9607]

I like the paper towel on the seat. Looks like a rug thrown over the torn seat.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Nice choices. I got to stay up New Years Eve 1957 / 1958 and watch the Dina Shore Show sponsored by Chevrolet. She spent 30 minutes on a tour and drive of the '58 Impala. What a night. What a great build. Thanks, Chris.

[@randytaylor1258]

"See the USA in your Chevrolet . . ."

[@gojoe2833]

Great job Chris building a well used Impala. For me, if I found this car in a field, I'd pull the body off the frame and restore it to showroom condition!

[@davidpayne4315]

I've been thinking about grabbing this one

[@johnclendinning1189]

I've built that kit a number of times. One rendition did have the exterior badging as a decal. I love this kit!

[@richardlee1092]

Great job Chris, great kit! Love that kit built many will build more! My Mom owned a 58 Impala from 62 to 85, took it to my prom in ‘71. Great memories great car!!! Thanks for your review.

[@brianlewis6926]

I agree with you on the decals

[@mikehedrick7223]

my family had a 58 Impala coral pink with factory continental kit. 348 was the engine at that time 409 came along in 1960 and lasted until 1966 replaced with 427. Great build.

[@JpBollin97]

Model kit companies often remind me of actually car companies. Not actually giving the people what they want. Great video. Always down to learn more about rusting and weathering a model.

[@bradleygill6683]

I would've liked to have seen you build it like one from American graffiti

[@JohnW1711stock]

I built one about 1970. Cool kit.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

nice bud, that's about the way I would've done it too or something like that anyway, I don't like them shiny and purty, you know? But yeah 👍, rock on 🤘 brother, rock on! Can't wait till your next one ✌️

[@DBH1962]

I'd love to see your take on a custom!

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

Back in the '80s a friend of mine had a '58 Biscayne sedan, had a blue fame and a 3 speed column shift. Was a blast, could comfortably put 8 people in it and go cruising in it. Great memories, so will have to the impala kit when it comes out in Australia. Thanks for the memories😂☺️😊

[@johngligo4049]

Wow Chris! I really love what you did with this build! That weathering is incredible!

[@edwardsauve4836]

I love the fact that a crankshaft is included so that it can be glued into place never to be seen again , Why do they do this ? When I was a wee one back in the 1950s and 60s a lot of model kits used to include a package of flocking powder for the interior , I wonder why that isn't done anymore ?

[@f62darkstar]

possibly you could put the engine on an engine stand as a display for a diorama with the oil pan off and maybe a valve cover off.

[@garyparker2969]

I Never Saw Flocking Included in Kits

[@robertcasserly9967]

Absolutely love it!

[@kruleworld]

I sure hope AMT do revise those decals to add the gauges. they make it much easier and better looking. My printer can't do that fine of detail.

[@danrosenello4847]

Thanks again for a well informed review. I’m actually going to work on an earlier release of this kit pretty soon. I work away from home, and I brought a “Chevy classics” trio kit with me. I’ll do the ‘64 first, then this ‘58.

[@johnclemans7802]

Dash decals and other interior decals would be great! Please!

[@joewilkowski923]

Doing the previous version now. Laughed at the chrome crankshaft myself. Some good additional tips for me to use. Doing stock version. Always loved the '58. TY!

[@alfredpjr]

Super job! I had a '58 Belair Biscayne in high school.

[@maryfiltz800]

Another fine build - thanks. They sure used to design great cars back in those days.

[@chriscallen6897]

Love the concept for this build Chris ! I remember having the 85 release version of this kit back in the day. I wanna grab this kit for sure.

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Steve bolander from American graffiti would love this one! I remember walking up to the store with my grandpa when I was a kid and bought me a 58 impala model.

[@robertafay9198]

Along time ago I saw a group of people who did a chevelle from new to hotroded to crashed and in a junkyard and saved and rebuilt I think there was 6 different models built It was amazeing and made it into a magizine the 58 would be a great canidate for this liked the car build and the premise of a story .

[@mattmccain8492]

Scale auto mag around 1990. Featured the then new revell 67 Chevelle in a story line.

[@ronaldhuff635]

that,, looks cool finished,

[@Rom3_29]

That ‘58 Impala would look cool & good on a trailer pulled by 1976 Impala…

[@marksimkiw7181]

Nice job on this Impala Chris.Always learn something new with painting with you 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mark!

[@alensley1368]

Great job

[@rabdodoggy5273]

If you want the front wheels to turn & roll assemble without glue on king pins tie rods and axles . Put a very small amount of nursery jelly on the axle area careful not to get it on glue areas.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice build of what appears to be a good kit. Nice detail. You make that weathered look so simple to create. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisfloyd4210]

As always, a awesome job. Doing the before and after idea is an outstanding idea. I got three of these kits to do your idea. Can't wait to get started on them. Thanks for the great video.

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Real cool mate👍

[@ronaldhuff635]

ive built this kit many times, not a big fan of the car, or the 409, but love this kit, will likely build a few more

[@toddburlingame2186]

Thats cool!

[@cindyweiland4088]

hey chris i already have moebius 1967 ford ramp truck i got it 6-5-22 in the mail and i am getting ready to dig into it today o h yeah hope you can get one soon my friend .john

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Round 2, Definitely bring back dashboard guage decals. Really cool kit

[@mikehedrick7223]

Chris what ever you do, do not run with those scissors!

[@jetsons101]

I just finished that kit just yesterday.... Drag.....

[@richhartman6364]

Great build Chris! The only thing the 1958 engine was a 348. The 409 did not come out until 1961. The 348 was available with 2 barrel or 3-2 barrels. Guess they picked up a used 409 to dump into this barn find.

[@roaenokesyzlak7828]

Aye! I might have to pick up this kit for the decals alone. For i am Fast Eddie xD

[@rickzinck9326]

Your 58 Impala came out real nice Chris. I agree with you about the decals. Round2 can make a simple improvement to this kit by just adding a few more crucial decals. I have an earlier copy of this kit by AMT/Ertl that is molded in a light blue plastic. Very similar to the color that you painted your model. Have a great 4th of July W/E.

[@jamestauschek5424]

Love this build, Chris! The weathering and limited crusty rust is sensationally done. Awesome video presentation!

[@urbanurchin5930]

This kit used to come with a U-shaped control arm/bracket that attached to the top of the differential. I did not notice that you put that particular part on this build. Was it left out of the instruction sheet ? Or you just decided to not include on this vehicle ? Or, maybe AMT no longer includes that part ?

[@allenmuckleroy5040]

The kit came with that part. I saw it as he was going through the parts at the beginning of the video, but he didn't put it on the car.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍

[@lewisturnbaugh3383]

Chriss, thought that you might like to know that in 1958 Chevy did not have a 409. They came with a 348 cu. In engine with either a 4 barrel carb or 3 2 barrel carbs.

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Nice build love the story

[@waynehawkins9090]

Nice build sir! Really like the way you detail the models you build!

[@twotone85]

There is a 59 impala, this same color, sitting not far from my house. Wish I could save it.

[@Kaffyboy]

Hi sir. My name is Craig and I’m sending this message from Australia. Firstly, I have only recently stumbled onto your site, and your videos are mesmerising! You do beautiful builds and I’ve now a huge fan of what you do. Do you think that perhaps you could add in text whenever you’re doing a certain techniques? This is by no means any form of criticism, but I would find it enormously helpful. Anyway, just a suggestion. Please keep your incredible work coming!! Sending you my very best. Cheers Craig.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and the suggestion!

[@robertafay9198]

As you said a long time ago I saw a group of people make a car story new hotrood

[@bauschannel]

Great work! The Chevy looks right, for times and wild!

[@rtistik94]

Been looking for this model for a while now, I had 1 years ago. Thought I would be a good guy and sent it to some younger cousins States away… should have never let it go! Lol Hope I can now order one, or 2, or maybe 3… because you never know, right?

[@smithgorrilugum4574]

Wow, the kit also contains two sets of Mooneyes decals. As far as I'm concerned, if I'm building a gasser it isn't truly complete until it has the Mooneyes decals.

[@jamesfranczak4831]

Just have to say it....I would have saved that Crank for a Diorama type build. On 1 parts Tree....was that a CAM that I saw??? Love the 58s

[@HagersvilleHunk]

sorry,no cam. But you do have to install crank for the timing chain cover and fan belt assembly.

[@jamesfranczak4831]

@@HagersvilleHunk That's what scrap pieces are for lol

[@urbanurchin5930]

what you thought was the cam was the top of the radiator......

[@jamesfranczak4831]

@@urbanurchin5930 Thanks I just thought they were for diarama parts like in the 66 Nova model has some Thanks for the Info

[@garyparker2969]

You Can Use Scrap Runner Instead of The Crankshaft 🤗🤗.

[@ronfox3384]

Looks great. Cool detail. '58 Chevys are my all-time favorite car. For future reference in case you build another one, the two middle "spikes" on the quarter panel behind the doors are not chrome, just the top and bottom "spikes".

[@marksmodeljunkyard]

Nice build. Just how I like them, worn & used. Great job!

[@darkkinggaming7988]

The Good old 409

[@HagersvilleHunk]

hey Chris...did you forget to install part no. 84? its the "rear upper control arm" All 58s all the way up to 64s ( the X frame type ) have that part on them.

[@hpiguy]

Yup, looks like I missed a part. We'll just say it was scavenged by the guy who took the taillights years ago.

[@jeffreystpierre6898]

👍

[@almoffat7504]

Another awesome job mate just enough weathering,love the story too 👍🇦🇺

[@buckster2575]

One the first models I bought.got it at a ben franklin.that streering link was a pain in the ass to get on.

[@maxgraham7282]

Lol. Yep yep. That was bout best place to get model kits. There and k mart. Thanks for that memory!

[@buckster2575]

@@maxgraham7282 you're welcome don't forget aides roses and even some groceries stores and pharmacies to.

[@wayneadams748]

Do you prime chrome before painting or accenting ?? If so with what ?? I'm just kinda getting into model build

[@robertmercer5759]

I got the same 58 impala i built it 15yrs ago an still have it till this day. Wished I had all my old models, do you keep all these models?

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

But do need to put the crankshaft in the motor? So maybe you could keep the crankshaft for a diorama?

[@ronroberts2453]

Over the top with this incredible build and review Chris!! Ilove the back story and concept of this build! Very realistic weathering and rusting also!! Get this kit while you can fokes, I don't think they are going to be in stock all that long!!

[@johntrader8964]

Wat year did the frist round come out?

[@jamesdaly5698]

Great job, Chris. As I watched you do the trim on the car with the chrome pen, I remembered back 40 years ago when I first built this kit. It was my first attempt at Bare Metal Foil. I was a glutton for punishment! But that kit still looks good all these years later. Thanks for the memories....:)

[@christesta2521]

Great build Chris. Your 58 came out awesome. Love how you aged the Chevy just in the right places I have few of these 58`s. I'm in the process of assembling one soon. Keep your videos coming.

[@bobrobinson2587]

Great build Chris!

[@stacyebner]

Had a question about you using future floor finish, since future brand is no longer available what would work just as good?

[@hpiguy]

Haven't found anything yet, but one bottle has lasted me 6+ years building two kits per week so if you have any left it will be a long time before you need another.

[@randytaylor1258]

Chris, you got the gold-plated trim right. Good eye! I really your application of rust, too. I would have added some to the headlight eyebrows-- all Chevs used to rust there. You might also have scraped the side trim off one the doors and used a micro drill to make the now-visible attachment points. A tip for the dash is to apply silver, red, black etc. to knobs and controls using a toothpick tip -- much easier than trying to use a brush. The silver Prismatic pencil is great.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Always love to see how you weather these old cars! I know this is an old kit but it's an interesting one. Looks like the opening doors fit properly here too, which is more than I can say for the old AMT 16th scale 1964 Mustang hardtop.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Nicely done. Do you ever paint with an air brush?

[@hpiguy]

No, I own them but only need to use them if I mix a custom color which isn't often with all the sprays out these days.

[@davidlees9096]

Where can I get glue with a brush like that you're yousing

[@ChoneyNation]

I’d like to do an American Graffiti tribute car

[@jamatthews34]

I've been watching your videos for some time now. I really enjoy your work and commentary. How do you feel about the bare metal foil?

[@randytaylor1258]

I've seen Chris mask trim and use a chrome pen to do the trim but yours is good question.

[@maxgraham7282]

Awesome build Chris! Thanks for sharing. Always learn and get more ideas from your vids. Question. How do you get your badges so crisp and clear?

[@ronaldhuff635]

gauge decals would be new ror this kit, that sweep speedometer is a pain to paint, have done a few,

[@thomassoifer449]

I've looked for the 58 Chevy an told they don't make it any more

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Made it look like a old bomb that belongs in the junk yard