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LEX · 08-08-2013, 08:06 AM

It all started out with a buddy of mine wanting a 60's Impala. He's not familiar with classic cars so he asked that I help look around. I ran into this car and thought it was perfect so I pointed it out to him. This car was very original, rust free, unmolested and could be driven around all day without a hiccup. He couldn't live with it being a post car so he passed on it. I loved the car, but didn't have cash at the time. Later it re-appeared and guess what? I had cash so I pulled the trigger.

LEX · 08-08-2013, 08:16 AM

alsriv2 · 08-08-2013, 10:23 AM

Very nice car.
Congratulations on being able to get it!

hopped up · 08-08-2013, 11:18 AM

nice find. i love post cars!! soo much more racier about them
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72BlckButy · 08-08-2013, 01:28 PM

Freaking love it....!

What are your plans?

LEX · 08-08-2013, 03:51 PM

Thanks fellas. I just got it Monday. I've been changing the fluids and checking everything before I really start driving it. I'm going to keep it simple and as "original looking" as possible. The first major thing is a front power disc brake swap and just drive it. Along the way, maybe redo the interior, add Vintage Air and do something with the suspension.

Mello Mel · 08-08-2013, 04:30 PM

Very nice !! my favorite year ....... would love to see it left the way it is and just bagged with the stock hubcaps and all..........

72BlckButy · 08-08-2013, 07:15 PM

Air ride... I'm just sayin.

I would have already ordered the stuff.

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LEX · 08-08-2013, 07:34 PM

I've looked into it already, but I don't have the means to install myself. I did a quick search around town and a shop quoted me $1750 just for labor. Does that even sound right? I stopped looking after I that.

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72BlckButy · 08-08-2013, 09:11 PM

I actually thought the same thing but installed an air ride setup earlier this spring for the first time. It is not as bad as you think.

You could pick up a manual or electric switch setup and possibly bags for $1500 or less. Trust me... If I can do it, you can.

I'm just curious (and you can give us a ball park or tell me to go away) but what kind of price did it take to buy this off the PO? These original cars are getting tougher and more expensive to find.

I love this car!
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LEX · 08-09-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I actually thought the same thing but installed an air ride setup earlier this spring for the first time. It is not as bad as you think.

You could pick up a manual or electric switch setup and possibly bags for $1500 or less. Trust me... If I can do it, you can.

I'm just curious (and you can give us a ball park or tell me to go away) but what kind of price did it take to buy this off the PO? These original cars are getting tougher and more expensive to find.

I love this car!
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Thanks. I'll look into airride a little further then. I know one of the board sponsors can piece up a decent system for around $1500 or under.

I picked this up for $7500 and I love it too! I've owned a few vintage cars and the sellers disappear. Not that anything is wrong with the cars I purchased from them, it's just the way it is. The PO of this car and I still talk. I think it's pretty cool.
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72BlckButy · 08-09-2013, 12:17 PM

That's a good deal in my opinion.

Nice but. Call Travis at pro performance. He'll put together a kit for you.
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LEX · 09-19-2013, 09:08 AM

No major updates. I've just been driving it. All I pretty much did as far as looks is shine it up a little bit, added the crossed flags emblems on the fenders and mounted up some 15x8 and 15x7 steelies with 225/70 and 255/60s. I had some '69 poverty caps laying around so I'm using those for now.

NONHOG · 09-19-2013, 12:22 PM

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No bags needed. That looks great as is!

alsriv2 · 09-19-2013, 12:46 PM

That is a great looking car.
The size difference in the front a rear rims/tires set the stance and helps beef up the look. No bags needed on this one.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-19-2013, 12:51 PM

Nice! Beautiful car.

72BlckButy · 09-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Looks good!

LEX · 09-19-2013, 02:01 PM

Thanks guys. It rides a lot better, too.

OARNGESI · 09-26-2013, 11:54 PM

Really nice looks like your friend missed out.

LEX · 09-30-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Really nice looks like your friend missed out.

He did. He's supposedly back in the market for one...again.

I went out and bought a cabinet blaster from Harbor Freight for $100. It works great for what I'm going to use it for. Next thing I want to do is clean up under the hood. It's a bone stock 283 with PG that's already fairly clean and very complete. I'm just going to make it look new again. Close to it at least. Before and after pics soon.

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Heavy Evy · 10-25-2013, 12:58 AM

Full size chev's are the best!! That 283 and PG are bullet proof. I can't believe that friend of yours past on this beautiful machine!!

08-08-2013, 08:06 AM	#1
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	1963 Bel Air It all started out with a buddy of mine wanting a 60's Impala. He's not familiar with classic cars so he asked that I help look around. I ran into this car and thought it was perfect so I pointed it out to him. This car was very original, rust free, unmolested and could be driven around all day without a hiccup. He couldn't live with it being a post car so he passed on it. I loved the car, but didn't have cash at the time. Later it re-appeared and guess what? I had cash so I pulled the trigger. Last edited by LEX; 08-08-2013 at 10:04 AM.

08-08-2013, 08:16 AM	#2
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 1963 Bel Air

08-08-2013, 10:23 AM	#3
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1963 Bel Air Very nice car. Congratulations on being able to get it! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

08-08-2013, 11:18 AM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 1963 Bel Air nice find. i love post cars!! soo much more racier about them Posted via Mobile Device

08-08-2013, 01:28 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1963 Bel Air Freaking love it....! What are your plans? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-08-2013, 03:51 PM	#6
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 1963 Bel Air Thanks fellas. I just got it Monday. I've been changing the fluids and checking everything before I really start driving it. I'm going to keep it simple and as "original looking" as possible. The first major thing is a front power disc brake swap and just drive it. Along the way, maybe redo the interior, add Vintage Air and do something with the suspension. __________________ Ulysses Last edited by LEX; 08-08-2013 at 05:33 PM.

08-08-2013, 04:30 PM	#7
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: 1963 Bel Air Very nice !! my favorite year ....... would love to see it left the way it is and just bagged with the stock hubcaps and all..........

08-08-2013, 07:15 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1963 Bel Air Air ride... I'm just sayin. I would have already ordered the stuff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-08-2013, 07:34 PM	#9
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 1963 Bel Air I've looked into it already, but I don't have the means to install myself. I did a quick search around town and a shop quoted me $1750 just for labor. Does that even sound right? I stopped looking after I that. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ulysses

08-08-2013, 09:11 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1963 Bel Air I actually thought the same thing but installed an air ride setup earlier this spring for the first time. It is not as bad as you think. You could pick up a manual or electric switch setup and possibly bags for $1500 or less. Trust me... If I can do it, you can. I'm just curious (and you can give us a ball park or tell me to go away) but what kind of price did it take to buy this off the PO? These original cars are getting tougher and more expensive to find. I love this car! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-09-2013, 12:17 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1963 Bel Air That's a good deal in my opinion. Nice but. Call Travis at pro performance. He'll put together a kit for you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-19-2013, 09:08 AM	#13
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 1963 Bel Air No major updates. I've just been driving it. All I pretty much did as far as looks is shine it up a little bit, added the crossed flags emblems on the fenders and mounted up some 15x8 and 15x7 steelies with 225/70 and 255/60s. I had some '69 poverty caps laying around so I'm using those for now. __________________ Ulysses

09-19-2013, 12:46 PM	#15
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1963 Bel Air That is a great looking car. The size difference in the front a rear rims/tires set the stance and helps beef up the look. No bags needed on this one. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

09-19-2013, 12:51 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1963 Bel Air Nice! Beautiful car. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-19-2013, 01:21 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1963 Bel Air Looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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09-19-2013, 02:01 PM	#18
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: 1963 Bel Air Thanks guys. It rides a lot better, too. __________________ Ulysses

09-26-2013, 11:54 PM	#19
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 1963 Bel Air Really nice looks like your friend missed out. __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-25-2013, 12:58 AM	#21
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