Black 1961 Convertib
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Hello,! 7-8-24
I am new to the forum. I had a brand new 61 Impala convertible in July 1961. 348. 3-speed. Black, on Red. White top. In 64, I installed a T-10 4-speed. Installed the SS counsel, grab bar ,and the three outside trim SS's. (bought through the Chevrolet parts department). Rebuilt engine too. Bored 30 over. H.P Pistons. bigger heads. exhaust manifolds, the 409 intake and AFB. Early 409 cam. Essentially when completed, it was a 340 H.P. + set up. Installed a 411 Posi traction too. In those days, the total rebuild/upgrade was under a $1,000.00. Still, in 1964, a lot of money. Kept the car till 1967. Sold the car for $950.00. Bought a new 1967 RS/SS 325 hp 396. car.
Should have kept them both. I am looking for a black 61 convertible to purchase. Any help is appreciated.
Black 1961 Convertible
I am new to the forum. I had a brand new 61 Impala convertible in July 1961. 348. 3-speed. Black, on Red. White top. In 64, I installed a T-10 4-speed. Installed the SS counsel, grab bar ,and the three outside trim SS's. (bought through the Chevrolet parts department). Rebuilt engine too. Bored 30 over. H.P Pistons. bigger heads. exhaust manifolds, the 409 intake and AFB. Early 409 cam. Essentially when completed, it was a 340 H.P. + set up. Installed a 411 Posi traction too. In those days, the total rebuild/upgrade was under a $1,000.00. Still, in 1964, a lot of money. Kept the car till 1967. Sold the car for $950.00. Bought a new 1967 RS/SS 325 hp 396. car.
Should have kept them both. I am looking for a black 61 convertible to purchase. Any help is appreciated.
Black 1961 Convertible