63 Impala project continues...
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Had the little lady out today. (yeah, she's a girl) 
Now we can really see the body color wheels & new tires complimenting the new paint. I love the look! She's real photogenic outdoors. (and she's such a tease!)
I started some of the interior just for fun. As shown, the carpet is all in, new mats are all laid out and the seat belts installed. I also re-upholstered the rear arm rests. They came out great if I do say so myself!
Plans are to get going on the headliner next. I'm holding off installing a new windshield and the doors/fenders as it's real easy to reach inside right now. With no glass it makes the headliner easier to pull/staple and with no doors/fenders in the way, the windshield install will be easier. Going to start wet sanding the other panels soon too before I install them.
I got all the time I need, not rushing anything. Having lots of fun.
Probably be finishing it up around February? 
Now we can really see the body color wheels & new tires complimenting the new paint. I love the look! She's real photogenic outdoors. (and she's such a tease!)
I started some of the interior just for fun. As shown, the carpet is all in, new mats are all laid out and the seat belts installed. I also re-upholstered the rear arm rests. They came out great if I do say so myself!
Plans are to get going on the headliner next. I'm holding off installing a new windshield and the doors/fenders as it's real easy to reach inside right now. With no glass it makes the headliner easier to pull/staple and with no doors/fenders in the way, the windshield install will be easier. Going to start wet sanding the other panels soon too before I install them.
I got all the time I need, not rushing anything. Having lots of fun.
Probably be finishing it up around February? 
Wanna do, my 64 SS Conv. 409 car? It only needs 2 quarters, complete floor, lower trunk and convertible top.
Piece of cake, for you.
Really nice Bob, she is pretty!!!
You probably won"t be able to take her out much, every body will stare and you will get upset!!!!!
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Lookin great Bob!
64$$ Nightmare409
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Looking good bob I love to see them coming together! There's just something about the black interior I love on these cars. Keep up the good work I can't wait to see it complete!
John
John
Hey don't get no ideas, she's spoken for!
Even trade........my 63 for yours........that way you can start all over again......a bunch of the guys are concerned you'll not have anything left to do...........I could'nt bare to have that on my conscience.....
409 go with it???????Even trade........my 63 for yours........that way you can start all over again......a bunch of the guys are concerned you'll not have anything left to do...........I could'nt bare to have that on my conscience.....
Can you imagine, how nervous he'll be Don, when he does take her out?You probably won"t be able to take her out much, every body will stare and you will get upset!!!!!
All the distracted, texting, drunk and potted drivers, that are out there.
409 go with it???????
63409
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It'll be quite a while before I get to that stage great job nice car beautifulHad the little lady out today. (yeah, she's a girl)
Now we can really see the body color wheels & new tires complimenting the new paint. I love the look! She's real photogenic outdoors. (and she's such a tease!)
I started some of the interior just for fun. As shown, the carpet is all in, new mats are all laid out and the seat belts installed. I also re-upholstered the rear arm rests. They came out great if I do say so myself!
Plans are to get going on the headliner next. I'm holding off installing a new windshield and the doors/fenders as it's real easy to reach inside right now. With no glass it makes the headliner easier to pull/staple and with no doors/fenders in the way, the windshield install will be easier. Going to start wet sanding the other panels soon too before I install them.
I got all the time I need, not rushing anything. Having lots of fun.
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Tackled the headliner yesterday. Front 2/3rds looks really good but some wrinkles in the rear 2 panels. Will see if they tighten up when it's out in the hot sun, sometimes they do. If not, will pull the rear staples and try tightening it up a bit.
Next up is the front & rear glass. Once windshield is in, I can put the doors & fenders on and then more wet sanding / buffing in my future.
Next up is the front & rear glass. Once windshield is in, I can put the doors & fenders on and then more wet sanding / buffing in my future.
Looks nice Bob. A little steam would probably take the wrinkles right out.
That might be all that is needed SteveSo Jim,
Are you telling Bob to slow down and boil the kettle in the car and have a cup of Coffee and it may all turn out OK?
Steve
, but I was talking about an upholsters steam machine used to remove wrinkles.
That might be all that is needed Steve
Dont say that too load or my wife will use one on my face
I might have to ask one of the local guys to see it working, could be interesting
Steve