Well, it's finally getting cooler in my shop, so I figured it was about time to get back on the Impala. I've gutted the interior and coated the floor in preparation for carpet. The interior panels were toast, so I will need to purchase a set of those. An interesting note. I can't find a good selection of gray interior parts anywhere! I'm having a hard time finding gray package tray liners and kick panels. I suppose I will be buying fawn and painting them
REALLY like to find a place that just sells the front seat reupholstery kit, since my back seats are mint. Anyone know where I could get a gray '61 bench (front only) seat reupholstery kit??
I'm getting my parts together for this Fall and Winter. I now have a power disc brake kit, complete side trim kit, and valve for the air ride. I have a '61 date coded 283 that I'm picking up soon too.
I had to vent. Whoever at GM thought up the great idea of putting trim clips in the inaccessible portion of the rear quarter should be drawn and quartered! I had to destroy a few clips just to remove them! I am not putting those particular clips back in. I am going to save someone the headache I had. So this pic shows the side trim off. Now I am getting ready to hit the paint with a light 2000 grit wet sand and a buff. The original paint is there, but someday when I become a lottery winner, I need to do a frame off on her.... But for now, the old lacquer will have to do.