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Another beater
We keep finding these old "barn" junk cars, this one an orig SS impala 283/automatic. I suggested a 409 c.i./4 speed might liven things up a bit.
Not sure if these young guys realize how much work one of these big slab sided cars can be to get everything straight. Still be fun I guess. .    
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05-15-2016, 02:07 PM
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Big car. Big project. I'm too old for that stuff now.
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That looks like a '63 with the rare console package. Does it have the two-speed "Powerglide" transmission? Quite the project...
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05-15-2016, 05:34 PM
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What does the VIN say about the car?
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I will wait till it gets back from the blaster before making a comment.
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two door sports coupe SS weight 3450 lbs, 3.08/1 diff 14 in wheels (surprised) etc etc., Big project. Engine runs well, car very complete but.......lots of work. Too much for me. Would make a good Bill Grumpy Jenkins car. Last edited by yellowperil; 05-16-2016 at 04:49 AM.. |
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aren't these the holy grail of the low rider crowd?
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My BiL has had several '63 in various trims. The one he misses most is his baby blue 409/powerglide car. His current one is a 327/4 speed.
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Any update to the Impala?
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First car was a 63 impala. 283 powerglide. Thanks Grandma! She bought it new.
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