63 Impala Build Now

[gmjack]

Change of plans. While hoping to find my dad's 62 ss 409 "the White Lady" or building a tribute of it. An opportunity presented itself that I couldn't turn down. A 63 base impala 2 door 283 3 on the tree white with red interior. My coworkers father bought this car used in 1963 so it has been owned by 1 family for almost 59 years. It needs to be restored. It was in an accident decades ago and has been stolen and recovered twice. I want to do a 60's period correct A/Stock style street racer like my dad's 62. I already have a 348 truck block as the basis for a dual quad 409 build. I need to replace the Saginaw with a proper T-10 4 speed along with a posi unit and put the nose slightly in the air. This is going to take me a few years to complete and I will be relying heavily on the knowledge and assistance of the die hard members in this forum. I look forward to having countless conversations with you all. Thank You

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Looks like a pretty solid 63 to start your project with.

 

[R63ss]

Nice

 

[gmjack]

While reading posts on this great forum this evening I just decided I'm going to name and letter the fender on my 63 "White Lady II" in honor of my dad's 62 "White Lady" 409. Hopefully I find or recreate that car one day.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Heck yah

 

[gmjack]

So I dug up an intake i have had for a few years now and an original 63 air cleaner that my dad had on his 62 . He got it from his friend that bought a brand new 63 dual quad impala. When he sold his 62 he put the black original on and held onto the chrome one for 6 decades. I had this hanging in my room as a kid. I cherish this part and look forward to finally using it soon.

 

[63 dream'n]

I love the story, that’s cool….. with one family for 59 years….. 59 years will take a toll on anything, I can speak for myself …….somebody cared for that car …….congratulations on a great find……Enjoy the build and the ride…!!!

 

[Simps37]

Very nice...looking forward to seeing the build progress!!!

 

[gmjack]

I appreciate the kind replies . I have no idea how this poor car ended up with El Camino hubcaps . They are not that good looking. I have a clean set of poverty caps that will be replacing them.

 

[gmjack]

I keep digging up parts for this car that i obtained way before i even had this car. I remember looking for years and years and finally got one . RADIO DELETE PLATE for an impala.