I've got my work cut out for me. I've got a 1963 Impala SS Convertible that has been sitting in storage for over 17 years in a non-climate controlled garage in the Nevada desert. I will have it shipped to me in April or May as it sits at my parents and I see no reason to risk it getting stuck in a snow storm on the way to Michigan. The 283 engine was freshly overhauled about 5 years before going into storage. The power glides front seal long ago let the contents of the transmission drain out. The big thing that has kept if from being driven is the rear brake hose burst in 2000 and with a single master cylinder it had to be driven home using E-brake.
It's going to be a long project. It is a completely matching numbers car other than a repaint, convertible top replacement, and the front passenger side wheel hub is off a 1964 Impala. I've thought about a numbers matching factory restoration, but I want to have something I can have fun driving. Currently thinking front disc brakes with a dual master cylinder and power booster. Putting a TKO 5 speed in the car and either going with a built 327 or if the finances fall into place I would love to and may look into a 409. I've though a cheaper option though might be a 348 bored .030 over with a 396 crank for a 408 cid engine and at least the appearance of an actual 409.
It's going to be a long project. It is a completely matching numbers car other than a repaint, convertible top replacement, and the front passenger side wheel hub is off a 1964 Impala. I've thought about a numbers matching factory restoration, but I want to have something I can have fun driving. Currently thinking front disc brakes with a dual master cylinder and power booster. Putting a TKO 5 speed in the car and either going with a built 327 or if the finances fall into place I would love to and may look into a 409. I've though a cheaper option though might be a 348 bored .030 over with a 396 crank for a 408 cid engine and at least the appearance of an actual 409.