61 impala

[Atommik]

I hope it's okay to ask a non truck related question here, but I figure that the combined readers here may be able to point me in the right direction. At my work we are starting a restoration on a 61 Impala 2dr hardtop. I'm looking for web sites like this one, or suggestions for sheet metal suppliers. Looking for lower 1/4 patches and lower fender patches. The 1/4's are 1961 only, so we are having a hard time finding exactly what we need.
Any help would be appreciated.

[Kim57]

You can try this site.
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/portal/index.php
Kim

[Northern lights]

This is a good site for all things early impala. http://www.348-409.com/

[Russell Ashley]

When you start on that 61 be sure to start a thread in the "alternate tinkerings" section of this site. There's some very interesting builds on there.

Never mind, I see that you already started one. Cool

[55chevy]

Impala Bob's http://www.impalas.com/auto-body-parts/body-panels/

[Atommik]

Thanks for the info.

[72Mountaineer]

A buddy is doing a '61 Impala drop-top. Its a bastard year, lots of replacement sheetmetal is not produced.

[tony58]

Originally Posted by 55chevy

Impala Bob's http://www.impalas.com/auto-body-parts/body-panels/

Shop around, Impala Bob's is one of the most expensive out there, worst then Ecklers. Definitely ask for advice on 348-409.com

[tpimuncie]

Originally Posted by Atommik

I hope it's okay to ask a non truck related question here, but I figure that the combined readers here may be able to point me in the right direction. At my work we are starting a restoration on a 61 Impala 2dr hardtop. I'm looking for web sites like this one, or suggestions for sheet metal suppliers. Looking for lower 1/4 patches and lower fender patches. The 1/4's are 1961 only, so we are having a hard time finding exactly what we need.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hello my name is Luis ive done a lot of metal work on 61s they do repop some metal patches ive actually had to get some from 4 doors and make it work. ill post some pics

[tpimuncie]

[tpimuncie]

Donor

[tpimuncie]

After all patched up sealed and coated in urethane bed liner coating "shake and shoot"

[tpimuncie]

After all patched up sealed and coated in urethane bed liner coating "shake and shoot"