Well, I just received the 62 Impala my father-in-law Jerry bought.
I will use this thread to document the build as we make changes.
We are going to make this as old school as possible, but with some updated flair. It will not look like this when we are done, which is why I want to keep everything in one place during the transformation.
Under the hood, everything will be as stock looking as possible. Rims will be changed to Torq-Thrusts and the center console removed. All chromed parts will be replaced with correct coloring. Air Ride system will be retained, but I am going to change out the 1/2" lines with 1/4" lines and put in an Airpod with digital controller. Doing this will let Jerry get a more "dialed-in" ride height. Still undecided on the interior, but may have something custom done, but with original fabrics.
To be done:
Stock stroke 409 with dual quad Offy intake, Edelbrock 500's, hi-po manifolds, 62 Air Cleaner and factory valve covers.
Griffin "knock-out" Radiator with 409 fan shroud
700R4 trans mildly built for the street with an 1800 stall convertor.
CPP 500 Power Steering box
Front Disc Brakes
62 409 tach
Interior ????
Air Ride Technologies AirPod w/E3 Controller and LevelPro kit
I will use this thread to document the build as we make changes.
We are going to make this as old school as possible, but with some updated flair. It will not look like this when we are done, which is why I want to keep everything in one place during the transformation.
Under the hood, everything will be as stock looking as possible. Rims will be changed to Torq-Thrusts and the center console removed. All chromed parts will be replaced with correct coloring. Air Ride system will be retained, but I am going to change out the 1/2" lines with 1/4" lines and put in an Airpod with digital controller. Doing this will let Jerry get a more "dialed-in" ride height. Still undecided on the interior, but may have something custom done, but with original fabrics.
To be done:
Stock stroke 409 with dual quad Offy intake, Edelbrock 500's, hi-po manifolds, 62 Air Cleaner and factory valve covers.
Griffin "knock-out" Radiator with 409 fan shroud
700R4 trans mildly built for the street with an 1800 stall convertor.
CPP 500 Power Steering box
Front Disc Brakes
62 409 tach
Interior ????
Air Ride Technologies AirPod w/E3 Controller and LevelPro kit