American Hot Rod Tribute
Chas Cochran of Shaw Custom Rods sent us these photos of the replica model that he built of the 1961 Chevy Impala that was featured on the show.
There were 4 cars built. The first of 4 cars that was built was given to our father at the GoodGuys Nationals in Columbus Ohio back in 2007. The car also won an award in the model car show at the same event for Best Pro Street. The second car was given to Lee Hayes, who was Roy the metal masters helper. Chas was able to build this replica with the help from Todd Emmons, Greg, and the guys at the shop with photos. The paint is from Denver Custom Color so it matches exactly to the original car. The interior was done in high density foam and all hand made. The engine has every detail done to it that could have been done to make it like the original. This car also was on hand at the GSL XXII which is compared to the world nationals of model car building and it was able to get a 4th place in class. It also won the Goodguys Rod and Custom “Model D’elgance” award. Since May 2009 it has also taken two more 1st place awards and will be put into the Model Car Museum in Salt Lake City UT in August of this year.
Chas did a really good job and we hope to see more from him.










