Matchbox 20c Chevrolet Impala Taxi - Full Restoration

[@kjamison5951]

The cab driver has a smile on his face! Great restoration! Another winner!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks man! This makes me have a smile on my face! Have a nice day!

[@abnjmk]

Amazing how you brought back the orange/yellow color. Beautiful restoration.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@Retired_Gentleman]

This one looks fantastic. Excellent job on the repair of the base too. The paint match also turned out wonderfully. That model of Impala is one of my favourite cars Chevrolet made back in the day. As a kid a neighbour had one in red. Such a gorgeous automobile.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! I rather not have to repair the base, but it turned out fine 😊

[@birdie399]

I can see that you are developing your own methods and skills when doing these restorations. Your yellow taxi came out really well. Thanks for sharing your experiences and skills.

[@BadChizzle]

Sorry if I’ve already commented on this video.... but I really like this casting. It has a clean yet understated vibe that I enjoy. The Impala from the 60s Rocks!!!

[@dhcraft9472]

9:32 - looks like you had to repair the vertical window pillar as well. Nice job. Care must be taken to warm the glass jar, just with some hot tap water, before using boiling water. I've had a jar crack from thermal shock before spilling boiling water and glass shards over my bare feet. lesson definitely learnt.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Good eyes! 😇 Thanks for the advice! I always try to be careful around those things!

[@tim3666]

Great job. I think by cleaning up the body with a soft metal brush was a masterstroke. It made the final paint job look excellent and the best finish of any matchbox restoration video I have seen. You should use this technique it as often as possible

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Timothy! I'll keep it in mind for my next ones 😉

[@MaxAC]

One of my favorite models. I keep finding them completely trashed and not fixable. Great job.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Luckily this one was fixable. I even made it harder than it was by damaging the base myself 😂

[@TheOwl]

This was one of my favorite Matchbox cars as a kid. Wish I still had this one. Wonderful restoration! Bravo!!!!!

[@Forsaken08]

'Marty's Matchbox Makeovers' has started a revolution!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

It sure did! 😅

[@Tomgillchevy]

Absolutely love this video - so much patience required to do this - which I don't have! Thanks for sharing

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@SamB-fv6su]

I love those old school models Glad that you could bring it back to its former glory !

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Yes, they look awesome, don't they. Thanks for the kind words!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

Nicely done. Those mid 60s Impalas were always favorites.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

They do look great, don't they!

[@paulmorris1690]

Beautiful restoration - nice paint job and color match - I am very impressed with how you did the plastic wind shield - excellent job - I enjoy watching your videos - thanks for sharing!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words, Paul! I like how the windshield turned out, very pleased with that!

[@ketoking9435]

A true pleasure to watch,,,,I have one of these to restore and this is really motivating,,, wonderful craftsmanship,,, Thanx

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Good luck! It's a fun one to restore!

[@RedLineRaceDay]

That’s a great casting. Great work bringing it back to life. Cool driver.

[@musicbecker]

Very good job. I used to play with this model often.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you! They do were/are lovely toys. Good memories.

[@jays_metalworks9399]

Your painting getting a lot better 👍🏻 looks good

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! It takes some time to get it right, but I think it's going in the right direction.

[@jays_metalworks9399]

Matchbox Restoration ye it’s looking good mate keep it up

[@nathensmatchbox1-758]

Nice resto! Very popular model!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you!

[@mercoid]

Nice color match. That color you made says “Taxi cab” without a doubt.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks!

[@CarGroves]

Neat work on the car. Wish my full size car on my channel could go that fast.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! Nice projects on your channel, I subbed!

[@benday1218]

a great job. Caustic soda is my favourite paint stripping approach, it is fun (if a little dangerous) and very fast.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks Ben! Yes, I'm careful with that 😅

[@timothynorris4288]

Another super restoration , regards, Tim.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Tim!

[@brazwewn]

The pens screw apart. This is so you can use the Molotaw refill on them. For larger areas I airbrush the Molotaw chrome paint. It lays down a little thinner and dries faster. Tip, use 91% isopropyl alcohol to clean your airbrush.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the advice! 👍

[@awclark3]

If you want to do the tail lights, ultra fine red Sharpe works well. Otherwise, it turned out great!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the advice, but I like to keep them as they came original. Personal choice :)

[@mrwilliecowie]

The plastic suspension unit can be placed into a saucer of boiling water and reshaped to its original flat shape giving the car its higher suspension sit.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! That's some great advice. I'll try this in a future restoration video!

[@chargoldsmith5651]

Very nice restore, loved the yellow of the taxi. Keep up the great work...

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Char! More coming up ;-)

[@gadgettvcars9555]

I love impala and your restoration is beautiful 👌 Peace ✌️

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@jazz5767]

NP, I dunk the metal into CLR for 10-15 minutes, then gentle brass wire brush. Amazing results. Saves time. (CLR is a lime-away product). BTW, superb save as usual.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the great advice! 👍

[@waynewright2886]

Got mine for Xmas of 67, was Confiscated by my Teacher in Late Winter of 68, Never got it Back, I Loved that #20, the 64 Impala Taxi.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Those teachers, eh... 😅

[@rgh470]

Very nice. It’s awesome to see your skills improve with every restoration!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@dimarscars329]

Nice, I have the same exact 64 Impala in a pretty much identical condition as you started with.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Cool! It's a nice casting!

[@dimarscars329]

Sure is, these castings have some really impressive metal etching for the 1960s.@@MatchboxRestoration

[@KentuckyRanger]

Very nice restore! One thing you could do to speed up roughing in the shape on the super glue body work is to use a Dremel with a sanding disc.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the advice! 👍

[@johnblackburn7673]

Superb restoration your attention to detail is excellent. Look forward to the next one.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words, John!

[@brianhudson7811]

That grille looks really good. You've developed a style that works well :)

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Brian! I do like the look of the paint. I don't see a reason to change it... 😄

[@gtv6chuck]

That came out great. The color looks fantastic.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks!

[@stevecook7984]

Beautiful restoration.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Steven!

[@adamcboyd]

Good to see Marty's Method had legs.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Marty's Matchbox Makeovers is what got me started! Love his work and learned a lot from his videos!

[@stormowl2856]

Nice Job, well done. Looks great. Clear cote and klear on windscreen would have been an additional enhancement. Keep up the good work!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! 👍 I'm looking into it!

[@diecastrescueaustralia6299]

The Chevy Impala turned out *REALLY* nice, well done 👍

[@strange-universe]

that Impala looks great!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! It's a great casting for sure!

[@grahamparr4710]

Using baking soda you are better sticking with the gel superglue, I tried it with the more runny superglue and it ran off before I could put the baking soda on it.

[@lousanus695]

Great job. Looks amazing!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Philip!

[@revzillo]

Fantastic restoration paint job looks great 👍

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@collectorsclub5426]

Super nice car, Impala is awesome 👏

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! It sure is a great casting!

[@crzyoldmn]

Great job, looks fantastic.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Well thank you!

[@Rick_Todd]

A nice repair on the rear bumper. Good job.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Rick!

[@scottgm321]

Nice job on that bumper repair. Great work.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Scott!

[@johnnystephens6329]

Another fine restoration!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Johnny!

[@brianartillery]

That looks beautiful. It's a Lesney Matchbox model that I don't ever recall owning, even in the 1960's. I'll have to seek one out, now. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and be careful with Caustic Soda solution - it's evil stuff.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

I know, I'm taking precautions with it! Thanks!

[@donmoore7785]

Sweet restoration!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Don!

[@rattlinghost8904]

This looks awesome!! Nice job.. Im starting with my first matchbox car on my channel

[@plaws0]

Very nice! Good repair work as well!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you! I was quite happy with how the repair turned out :)

[@hookman73]

Wonderful restoration!

[@dewexdewex]

You got better fast. Great job!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks!

[@Fourwheeljive]

I really like how your restoration came out!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you! More coming up 😉

[@richardclark148]

Best one yet..... a really nice job ....congratulations

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Richard! Thanks for the kind words!

[@rexgrl3]

Well done! Sam and Dean Winchester would be horrified that "baby" was a taxi (Supernatural reference).

[@MatchboxRestoration]

😄Thanks!

[@mrforeman3996]

Very good video and restoration, 1st time watching for me but will watch more now👍👍

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Great to hear you like it! Thanks!

[@lrg3834]

Love it. Yellow hue looks especially nice.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! 😊

[@jonoedwards4195]

Brilliant! Great build, Beauty Mate.

[@micktaylor2500]

Oooooooh yeah

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Jono 👍

[@Sid-ix5qr]

Excellent restoration! NB: I'd be happier if you use some gloss coat/ clear coat after the paint. It keeps the paint from chipping and contributes to the shine of the model.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Actually, it has a clear coat applied to it :)

[@Sid-ix5qr]

Sorry for not noticing that...... But can you please use a gloss coat on your next resto? 😇

[@seanrobison1782]

Quality job, very nice restoration!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Sean!

[@PHARRAWAY]

Love it brother good job

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks man! 👍

[@MrSCOTTtheBADGER]

Very impressive! You seem to have a near vertical learning curve!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jessehodge8283]

Looks great nice restoration

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Jesse!

[@bentandre5524]

looks better than Original, but not too much, so its a really good restauration and a nice vid. thanks

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Haha, thanks. You put it well there 😊

[@srdjanmilovanovic7693]

Really good restauration !

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh my goodness, that turned out so lovely, thank you, as always take care from South Africa

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you very much from Belgium 😉

[@jmmvangoor]

You became more and more the Dutch Marty! Nice job thanks for the vid.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

The Belgian Marty 😇 Haha, thanks man!

[@jackd.flippin6656]

I have one of these, and in almost the same condition. I've had it for about 20 years now, maybe even longer.

[@Adriansmith805]

Amazing restoration turned out Perfect well done 👍.

[@brissyboy7164]

Very nice i like the color and detail

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks!

[@danwinchell8716]

Excellent work thanks!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Dan!

[@joeayala4812]

Great presentation! Your videos are both educational and informative thank you.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! I learned a lot from other videos, so I like to share the methods I use.

[@PaulRestorer]

A very good movie, thanks.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Paul!

[@Decanochev]

One of my favorites. Kudos to you sir.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Dean!

[@TimeRider]

Nice restore . . .

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks 😉

[@gregcompton9759]

I agree. I just started watching these Matchbox restoration vids. Great entertainment!

[@Postmuggel]

fuck restore...it looks puu

[@cassax67]

Brilliant colour match. Really enjoying your videos.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

It was a bit more orange than I expected, but I'm happy with it 😊 Thanks!

[@skylinetv2208]

Color. Not colour

[@dirkbag22]

So much fun to watch. Love this.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Dirk! Glad you like it!

[@hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192]

Excellent job!!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, George!

[@sandywebsdale8247]

You done a great job, love how it turned out.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you, Sandy!

[@bartverhaagen]

Another great video.would love to see your collection........

[@MatchboxRestoration]

At the moment, the model I restored and published on my channel are the ones I have 😊 There are some in my Matchbox Vault for some upcoming restorations, though 😇

[@seorangayah5242]

Matchbox diecast is maked from iron too?is better than other diecast brands

[@MatchboxRestoration]

I don't know if it's iron, but it's some kind of metal, yes.

[@j-fourschutt3175]

Finally fingers are safe when drilling the posts; pops Champaign.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Haha, 🍸cheers!

[@christophers.4007]

looks good but a huge detail I noticed immediately was, when you put the axles back on, you should have put the the original ends that hold the tire on, on the same side of the car. instead you put one original end/tip and then one of of yours - so when looking at one side you can tell something was modified since the end/tips are different sizes.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! The axle ends look different in size originally too. I try to make the small ends look like they came from the factory. They aren’t suppose to have the same size. Also, if you look at different models, the axles seem to be put on rather randomly at the factory too.

[@vikingjerome2438]

Good job nice patience fine work

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! A little patience goes a long way 😊

[@bassmandanmartin3700]

That turned out great!

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks Dan!

[@andysolution62]

amazing - you are a big artists...

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks for the kind words. I get all my techniques from other peoples advice, so a lot of credit goes to the people that help me out by giving me feedback.

[@Mexicosisepuede]

awesome restore, thanks for sharing hope soon i get the time to do this also

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Looking forward to your vids!

[@easyontheeyes78]

I like that it has a little guy in it 🙂

[@MatchboxRestoration]

That's Mark, the driver 😊He's a funny guy.

[@easyontheeyes78]

Matchbox Restoration Tell Mark I said “Hi”! 😆

[@Car-bq5bw]

Looks nice...well done

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@SEGAdude95]

Awesome restoration.. big thumbs up coo cool piece.. :) =) ;)

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks 😊

[@rakeshjekison5862]

Very good job. Thank you for such a great video.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Rakesh!

[@chriswright8464]

I wish I had my old matchbox cars.

[@MatchboxRestoration]

My old matchbox cars aren't old enough to feature here. They are all Superfast or newer. 😅

[@lourdesunate1413]

MAGISTRAL RESTAURACION...QUE LINDO MODELO..

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks!

[@micktaylor2500]

Great job colour match spot on

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thank you!

[@robertvalentin5846]

Nice impala and rare car .nice job with it came out nice ill like old car. impala are favorite car but like all kind car America cars

[@MatchboxRestoration]

Thanks, Robert

[@user-rn6yc1vh4q]

At least he read's to his comment's and apply' s some of the comment's to improve his video's .

[@MatchboxRestoration]

👍Every advice is welcome! I'm just starting with this... 😅

[@TheGameHHH2000]

Good job and thanks for sharing