Recent content by John Whigham

yes that makes sense thank you for your email

Does anyone know who may have original dash trim for a 61 Impala or who may restore it

Does anyone know where to come up with a list, I am trying to gather the pieces needing cadnium or zinc coatings. I have a list of the items I believe need coated but I am need some help. Hood hinges (springs are black), door strikers and latches, power brake booster, master cylinder lid, hood...

Would a block that had been replaced under warranty have been stamped with the original assembly date from the original block on the machine pad, would it have been left blank or would there been some other denotation for 61' non block VIN year?

I am looking for weather strip molding stainless trim pieces for my 61 bubbletop. I need them for both drivers and passenger sides, the ones the weather strips clip in and the tops of the windows roll up into. Does anyone have some for sale and what cars Pontiac or Olds would be compatible if I...

Honestly, I thought the full size wheel covers were standard on the Impala. I don't feel quite as defiant now, I'll keep trying!

My engine builder has a concern about trying to use a pertronix distributor in my 409. The distributor was supposed to be specifically for a 409 build, he doesn't agree. He says the hole in the intake is so much larger than the diameter of the distributor shaft that it is sure to leak? He said...

My engine builder has a concern about trying to use a pertronix distributor in my 409. The distributor was supposed to be specifically for a 409 build, he doesn't agree. He says the hole in the intake is so much larger than the diameter of the distributor shaft that it is sure to leak? He said...

Should there be, how much should there be ? Does anyone know where I could find a "model", resource for a correct factory restoration or an original car that still has factory markings ?

Will dog dishes work on my 61' "nubbie" steel wheels instead of the full size wheel covers ? I don't believe the dog dishes were correct for the 61' Impala however they are my preference. I am probably just being defiant.

Thanks Tommy, the 61 bubble is getting ready to go on the rotisserie and I am trying to gather info. The devil is in the details and I don't think this car will ever see this stage again. I appreciate the input

Does anyone have a resource for assembly line markings ie; firewall, rear end carrier, drive shaft, coilsprings?

Would there be a sprayed in sound deadener - rust prohibitor in the rear wheel wells of my 61 Impala when it came from the factory? If there was, for a "correct" restoration should it go in before the body color, black, goes on the bottom of the car or after?

welcome to the site, I have a 61 Bubbletop and am a new member as well with many more questions than answers and these guys have been very helpful,,, look forward to more pics

Beautiful car ! I know you must be very pleased. What manufacturers paint did you use on the motor? It all looks VERY nice, a big reminder of how far I have to go