My 1961 Impala (348)

chevy man

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I love those EASY restoration jobs like this car. Everything just works out better. Great car !! :love
 

61belairbubbletop

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WOW !
Fantastic find !
What a great car to restore !
Looks like an original 3 deuce 348, with a 'P' case. Any idea what the gear ratio is yet ?
Black, with red interior, wow.
Congratulations !
Love that car !
 

real61ss

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280 horse car, I guess. I can't tell from the photos but wasn't it an automatic
 

Dick MacKenzie

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If you're interested in a complete engine. I just remembered seeing a 59 tri-power 348 on craigslist in West Grove, PA. It won't be date correct of course. I know of the guy but have never had any dealings with him so this is not an endorsement.

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Here's the link: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4267600210.html
 

sickthree

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WOW !
Fantastic find !
What a great car to restore !
Looks like an original 3 deuce 348, with a 'P' case. Any idea what the gear ratio is yet ?
Black, with red interior, wow.
Congratulations !
Love that car !

Im trying to figure out the gear ratio. Ill post the numbers when i get a chance.
 

chevy man

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Yep 308s is what it looks like................. Cant have any fun with that ratio !!! :no
It would get good fuel mileage.:clap
 

tripower

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Very Cool Car...:deal Keep us posted on your progress. Looks like 3:08's all right.

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Don Jacks

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Cant have any fun with 3.08's??????????? Funny,I won over 10,000 dollars over a period of 2 years in foot brake classes running 3.o8's,and have a friend whose been a track champion about 12 times,again,running 3.o8's.
 

62impala409

 
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Cant have any fun with 3.08's??????????? Funny,I won over 10,000 dollars over a period of 2 years in foot brake classes running 3.o8's,and have a friend whose been a track champion about 12 times,again,running 3.o8's.
Hey Don, Some fellas need to go down the street sideways in a cloud of smoke to have fun. Just sayin.:crazy Leo
 

k9hotrodder409

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Congrats Don , Best of luck with the build. Looks like you got a great head start there. My son has to see this post so I can get him off his butt to finish his 61 Bel-Air Bubble Top. HEY JOHN , JUST SAYIN !!!!
:crazy:dance:cheers
 

sickthree

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Thanks for the reference chart, and thanks for the positive comments.
The build won't start for another year. Until then the car is for sale.
 
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