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Zoomin · 03-07-2012, 12:36 AM

20 gallon tank?

Does running 2 compressors require an upgraded alternator?

Did you notice any handling improvements or changes with the tubular arms?

I appreciate the info.
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bmfm64 · 03-07-2012, 12:57 AM

I'll see if I can find the link to the tank. I'm not sure that tubular arms helped as much as the bushings not being worn out! Seems to handle pretty well now. I would think you wouldn't have to do an alternator upgrade, mine is a 100 amp SI if I remember correctly. I'm planning a dual battery setup in the trunk with a regulator to keep all aftermarket electrical seperate from the normal car operations(I.e. starting). But the compressors definately need to be ran off a relay.
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nicke · 03-07-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

Thanks! I'm running twin Viair compressors and a single 20 gallon tank. The front bags have hydraulic hoses to them for longevity and the rest is DOT air brake air line.

Nice... Looks like a great setup!

-Nick

**KevsClassics** · 03-09-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

Soooo... finally found a few free minutes to drive the car a couple weeks ago and aired it up and went to pull out and... BANG! luckily I was in the garage when the bag blew. So I found a set of tubular lowers and got to work. The geometry was terrible before and caused the bags to rub on a protrution off the rear end. So I cut the upper mounts to a wedge shape to get them to point more vertical rather than rearward. Cut the protrutions off the rear end, mounted up the new bags and bolted all back together. More better! Don't mind the zip ties... didn't have time to fab the bolt down tab for the e-brake cables.

Very nice job! I like the turn out.

bmfm64 · 03-11-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Very nice job! I like the turn out.

Thanks! Can't wait for a day off and no rain to cruise her!

bmfm64 · 04-09-2012, 10:20 PM

Got her out and took a couple pics, tried a few of the effects on my phone... Here's what we ended up with.

jb1016 · 04-10-2012, 06:39 AM

Good looking ride...that last pic looks like I took my contacts out

Pkh66 · 04-10-2012, 08:00 AM

I like your style.

Can say its not far off from mine.

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bmfm64 · 04-14-2012, 09:30 AM

Nice collection^^ I've been working on my white one lately and hopefully she'll get some street time this summer too!
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Pkh66 · 04-14-2012, 11:41 AM

Thanks. Wish the impala was on air like yours. My c10 rides so much better afterwards.
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bmfm64 · 01-27-2013, 09:51 PM

Been working on this a bit as of late, Got a valve changed in the air ride and installed a cable shifter conversion for the powerglide to 350 conversion. Now I can actually shift into all the gears where as before I only had P,R,N and D. I'll get some pics up soon.

Zoomin · 01-27-2013, 10:33 PM

Well, it's about time! Look forward to the pix.
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bmfm64 · 01-28-2013, 12:22 AM

So here's the long story... I bought this kit about 15 years ago for my other car, decided to use it on this one so I had all three drive gears instead of just drive. Cable was bad when I opened it, of corse no receipt and the company didn't believe the 15 year story so ordered a new one and a few things that had changed since the original kit. Worked on it for awhile this afternoon until the 60 dollar neutral safety switch broke. no one in town had one on a sunday so I did some tinkering and used some old parts in the new switch and got it all working. Now I have P,R,N,D,L2, and L1 and my reverse lights work. Just need to vacuum the car and put the new A Arms onand she's ready for some sun! Now for the pics....

bmfm64 · 01-28-2013, 12:23 AM

And the new A Arms...

Squareforceone · 02-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Where are the pics of your first car?

bmfm64 · 01-30-2020, 12:49 PM

Oh man... I forgot about this thread... I've made a few changes to the car!

Painted it, pin striped it, new wheels, skirts, interior... the list goes on and on.

And... the shop is finished, and filled. And now we are over flowing out the doors... good problem to have I suppose! Here's some pics for you guys.

bmfm64 · 01-30-2020, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Squareforceone

Where are the pics of your first car?

White car in the pics above is my first Impala. We put it back together last year to make a driver out of it just because.

03-07-2012, 12:36 AM	#26
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1964 Impala 20 gallon tank? Does running 2 compressors require an upgraded alternator? Did you notice any handling improvements or changes with the tubular arms? I appreciate the info. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-07-2012, 12:57 AM	#27
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala I'll see if I can find the link to the tank. I'm not sure that tubular arms helped as much as the bushings not being worn out! Seems to handle pretty well now. I would think you wouldn't have to do an alternator upgrade, mine is a 100 amp SI if I remember correctly. I'm planning a dual battery setup in the trunk with a regulator to keep all aftermarket electrical seperate from the normal car operations(I.e. starting). But the compressors definately need to be ran off a relay. Posted via Mobile Device

04-09-2012, 10:20 PM	#31
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala Got her out and took a couple pics, tried a few of the effects on my phone... Here's what we ended up with. Attached Images

04-10-2012, 08:00 AM	#33
Pkh66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 94	Re: 1964 Impala I like your style. Can say its not far off from mine. Posted via Mobile Device

04-14-2012, 09:30 AM	#34
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala Nice collection^^ I've been working on my white one lately and hopefully she'll get some street time this summer too! Posted via Mobile Device

04-14-2012, 11:41 AM	#35
Pkh66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 94	Re: 1964 Impala Thanks. Wish the impala was on air like yours. My c10 rides so much better afterwards. Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2013, 09:51 PM	#36
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala Been working on this a bit as of late, Got a valve changed in the air ride and installed a cable shifter conversion for the powerglide to 350 conversion. Now I can actually shift into all the gears where as before I only had P,R,N and D. I'll get some pics up soon.

01-27-2013, 10:33 PM	#37
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1964 Impala Well, it's about time! Look forward to the pix. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-28-2013, 12:22 AM	#38
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala So here's the long story... I bought this kit about 15 years ago for my other car, decided to use it on this one so I had all three drive gears instead of just drive. Cable was bad when I opened it, of corse no receipt and the company didn't believe the 15 year story so ordered a new one and a few things that had changed since the original kit. Worked on it for awhile this afternoon until the 60 dollar neutral safety switch broke. no one in town had one on a sunday so I did some tinkering and used some old parts in the new switch and got it all working. Now I have P,R,N,D,L2, and L1 and my reverse lights work. Just need to vacuum the car and put the new A Arms onand she's ready for some sun! Now for the pics.... Attached Images

01-28-2013, 12:23 AM	#39
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala And the new A Arms... Attached Images

02-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#40
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: 1964 Impala Where are the pics of your first car? __________________ Rust is better than rice.

01-30-2020, 12:49 PM	#41
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1964 Impala Oh man... I forgot about this thread... I've made a few changes to the car! Painted it, pin striped it, new wheels, skirts, interior... the list goes on and on. And... the shop is finished, and filled. And now we are over flowing out the doors... good problem to have I suppose! Here's some pics for you guys. Attached Images



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