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moneyguru · 08-19-2004, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Whaaaaat?

I must admit, I'm jealous but I'm rootin' for ya just the same. The engine is a 348 for sure. 409's weren't available yet. From the pics, it looks like it's a power pack car too (4bbl). Keep us updated and let's all hope the guy is nowhere to be found!! Oh, and I'll be clearing a spot for her

Thanks for your support!

I had this pic of a close up of the carb/intake area. I can't take anything apart yet but thought this pic might provide more information.

I am concerned about how hard it will be to find all the parts that are missing, like the interior, trim, bumpers, glass, etc. But on the good side it is a solid rust free straight body to start with!

I have found lots of webpages with pics of these cars, but none that list parts for them. Anybody know of a source for parts for these?

Thanks

silvertonguedevil · 08-19-2004, 01:06 PM

Check out Impala Bobs, Year One, Harmon's, Impala Association and then probably your best source period is gonna be Late Great Chevrolet Association. They are awesome! There are a lot more too but that's all that I can think of off the top of my head.

Old Dave · 08-19-2004, 02:26 PM

Looks like somebody has changed the generator to an alternator, smart move on somebody's part. The 348's ran pretty good as I remember. I think they also used them in the bigger trucks like the 1 Ton and bigger. Good luck with the negotations!

moneyguru · 08-19-2004, 03:46 PM

it's less negotiations, more hoping the owner of the car has truely disappeared.
It's been sitting in that shop for ~5 years, and that's after they did the body work on it.

If he gets ahold of the owner who knows what will happen....

But thanks

**smitty62** · 08-19-2004, 04:48 PM

Just be aware you will have a FORTUNE in it if you have to buy all the trim separate!!

Unless, of course, you weld all the holes and leave it off.

**68 Stepside** · 08-19-2004, 05:09 PM

http://kathyschrock.net/graffiti/impala.htm

Good luck getting any sleep for the next week....

moneyguru · 08-19-2004, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty62

Just be aware you will have a FORTUNE in it if you have to buy all the trim separate!!

Unless, of course, you weld all the holes and leave it off.

That is a concern of mine....

LAtest update, the guy is going to try for one week to contact the owner, if he can't the car is mine I just have to get it our of his garage!

If I pull this off I'll get it for NOTHING!

OK, anybody have any extra 58 impala trim, bumpers or interior parts lying around?

silvertonguedevil · 08-19-2004, 08:12 PM

You're kidding me! Ok, everyone, I am now officially jealous out of my mind!

moneyguru · 08-19-2004, 08:24 PM

Ok silvertongue, don't get too jealous too quick....it isn't mine yet.

But I'm thinking I should not show up at the body shop too much during the next 7 days, hopefully he will forget to try and contact the "owner". :-)

I'll update you as soon as things progress...or fall apart.

Am I going to have to sell my GMC to buy parts for the impala, are they that expensive?

Just kidding about selling the GMC, I haven't even driven it yet, it was a basket case when I got it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-19-2004, 10:11 PM

Beautiful truck hopefull you will score on the car..

TexasRedIron · 08-20-2004, 12:04 AM

I restored a 58 Impala HT back in 1991, in about the same condition, missing a lot of the stainless(had stainless not chromed alum), good running 348 4bbl (power pack) engine and trans, bad interior. With all new wiring, interior, trim and paint, I had close to $15,000 in it. I sold it in 1995 at the Pomona, Ca Swap meet to a Japanese buyer for $16500. Just my 2c's worth.

moneyguru · 08-20-2004, 03:07 PM

So how impossible will it be to get an interior, trim, glass, lights and bumpers?

Should I part it out?

jim walker · 08-20-2004, 04:08 PM

409 didn t come out until 61 so if that s the original engine, it s a 348. Also,,,the 67 is lookin good,,,,,,,,go with the stock look, original steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps (few people do it and its a great look). Jim

moneyguru · 08-20-2004, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jim walker

409 didn t come out until 61 so if that s the original engine, it s a 348. Also,,,the 67 is lookin good,,,,,,,,go with the stock look, original steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps (few people do it and its a great look). Jim

Any idea where I can get some of those hub caps?
I honestly don't know what the right ones look like.

TX

silvertonguedevil · 08-26-2004, 12:37 PM

Any word yet??

moneyguru · 08-26-2004, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Any word yet??

Unbelievable timing!

I just got back from the body shop, The owner of the car wouldn't pick it up, said he didn't care. We had proceeded with completing the garage keeper's lein paperwork when the own'ers dad, the actual owner of the car found out and was pisssed at his kid.

Dad had "given" the car to son under the condition son fixed it up. Long story made short, dad is taking the car back. Evidently the title was still in teh father's name.

DAMN! I had a wrecker scheduled and everything!

silvertonguedevil · 08-26-2004, 01:35 PM

HOLY CRAP!! That sucks man. I was really hoping you could pull that off.

moneyguru · 08-26-2004, 01:40 PM

I haven't actually given up yet, it's still sitting in the shop.
Until it leaves I'm keeping my eye on it, and if given a chance will try to get it again.

We can also try to get a title for it based on it being abandoned if he doesn't pick it up.

I just have to be patient and see what happens.

silvertonguedevil · 08-26-2004, 02:23 PM

That would be cool if it works out. I don't know where you are located but I just remembered, I do know where there is one of those stashed away if you feel you have to have one. It is complete but needs some work if I remember correctly, it's been about four years since I've seen it. It's located in Western Idaho.

moneyguru · 08-26-2004, 03:06 PM

I am in Michigan but would travel to get the right one...for the right price.

Thanks
Chris

08-19-2004, 01:06 PM	#27
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Check out Impala Bobs, Year One, Harmon's, Impala Association and then probably your best source period is gonna be Late Great Chevrolet Association. They are awesome! There are a lot more too but that's all that I can think of off the top of my head. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-19-2004, 02:26 PM	#28
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Looks like somebody has changed the generator to an alternator, smart move on somebody's part. The 348's ran pretty good as I remember. I think they also used them in the bigger trucks like the 1 Ton and bigger. Good luck with the negotations! __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

08-19-2004, 03:46 PM	#29
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	it's less negotiations, more hoping the owner of the car has truely disappeared. It's been sitting in that shop for ~5 years, and that's after they did the body work on it. If he gets ahold of the owner who knows what will happen.... But thanks __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

08-19-2004, 04:48 PM	#30
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Just be aware you will have a FORTUNE in it if you have to buy all the trim separate!! Unless, of course, you weld all the holes and leave it off. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

08-19-2004, 05:09 PM	#31
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	http://kathyschrock.net/graffiti/impala.htm Good luck getting any sleep for the next week.... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-19-2004, 08:12 PM	#33
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	You're kidding me! Ok, everyone, I am now officially jealous out of my mind! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-19-2004, 08:24 PM	#34
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Ok silvertongue, don't get too jealous too quick....it isn't mine yet. But I'm thinking I should not show up at the body shop too much during the next 7 days, hopefully he will forget to try and contact the "owner". :-) I'll update you as soon as things progress...or fall apart. Am I going to have to sell my GMC to buy parts for the impala, are they that expensive? Just kidding about selling the GMC, I haven't even driven it yet, it was a basket case when I got it. __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

08-19-2004, 10:11 PM	#35
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Beautiful truck hopefull you will score on the car..

08-20-2004, 12:04 AM	#36
TexasRedIron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 13	I restored a 58 Impala HT back in 1991, in about the same condition, missing a lot of the stainless(had stainless not chromed alum), good running 348 4bbl (power pack) engine and trans, bad interior. With all new wiring, interior, trim and paint, I had close to $15,000 in it. I sold it in 1995 at the Pomona, Ca Swap meet to a Japanese buyer for $16500. Just my 2c's worth.

08-20-2004, 03:07 PM	#37
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	So how impossible will it be to get an interior, trim, glass, lights and bumpers? Should I part it out? __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

08-20-2004, 04:08 PM	#38
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	409 didn t come out until 61 so if that s the original engine, it s a 348. Also,,,the 67 is lookin good,,,,,,,,go with the stock look, original steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps (few people do it and its a great look). Jim

08-26-2004, 12:37 PM	#40
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Any word yet?? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-26-2004, 01:35 PM	#42
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	HOLY CRAP!! That sucks man. I was really hoping you could pull that off. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

08-26-2004, 01:40 PM	#43
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	I haven't actually given up yet, it's still sitting in the shop. Until it leaves I'm keeping my eye on it, and if given a chance will try to get it again. We can also try to get a title for it based on it being abandoned if he doesn't pick it up. I just have to be patient and see what happens. __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

08-26-2004, 02:23 PM	#44
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	That would be cool if it works out. I don't know where you are located but I just remembered, I do know where there is one of those stashed away if you feel you have to have one. It is complete but needs some work if I remember correctly, it's been about four years since I've seen it. It's located in Western Idaho. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4



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08-26-2004, 03:06 PM	#45
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	I am in Michigan but would travel to get the right one...for the right price. Thanks Chris __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

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