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63 Impala SS   

Car came to me from a friend to refresh, new paint, interior wheels, tires and engine if needed. Car was towed in 10/19/08 The below pictures are the first before any work was done.

 

 


10/25/08  Put in a new fuel pump, filter and fuel hose to carb.


11/1/08   Took out old spark plugs, only 3 were gapped correctly, most were almost closed.  I put in NKG plugs, only because they were actually in the car from the last owner.  Adjusted the dwell and timing.  


11/15/08  Started taking off the trim and front bumper and grill.


11/22/08  Took out back window


11/29/08  Took off fenders and inner fender wells. 


12/07/08  Took out the seats.  Radiator support also came out to prepare for engine to come out.


12/13/08  Pulled Engine and Transmission.


12/20/08  Made a patch panel for shifter area, and installed it.


12/27/08  Had to box the floor pan support after finding rust, when cutting the inside of the floor pan out to make replacement piece.


12/28/08   Fabricated metal patches for inside floor pan.