61 impala bubbletop!!

[ja61impala]

Hey everyone im new to the site.

I am the proud owner of a 1961 Chevy Impala 2dr Bubbletop, its in the middle of restoration/modification as i call it spending most of its time on a rotisserie. just ready to pull the frame in for some new components and airride. Glad i found this site im sure im gonna have tons of question for all of you!

 

[58 Apache]

Welcome to Site

This is a great place if you are a caraholic with a group meeting daily.

 

[k9hotrodder409]

Welcome to the site. Great group of guys here and some of even know what we are talking about !!
We would all like to see some pictures of your ride.

 

[Don Jacks]

x2,We have several 61 guys here that are happy to help

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

This is a great place if you are a caraholic with a group meeting daily.

Yep! All day, every day!

Welcome!

 

[ja61impala]

Thanks everyone!!

 

[ja61impala]

I have it in primer now just don't have the pics on this computer!!

 

[BSL409]

Welcome Aboard, The 61 looks to be in good handsbang

 

[skipxt4]

Welcome jaA 60 dash, in a 61. That's gonna keep people, buzzing. Gonna look nice, when finished.

 

[lnirenberg]

Was the 60 dash a direct fit as that is my favorite Chevy dash of all time?

 

[k9hotrodder409]

NAH !!! That dash is a 1959,RIGHT????

 

[ja61impala]

It needed some modifications just mainly the front by the windshield but other then that it fit pretty nice. Some people around here were not to fond of it and said i ruined a perfectly good car, but my thing is to do what makes you happy its your ride. Its perfectly good when you say it is!!!! one thing we will have to do it trim the left and right pillar trim pieces. I ordered one from a wagon that are made from steel so they can be welded and modified to fit the dash.

 

[ja61impala]

NAH !!! That dash is a 1959,RIGHT????

They are the same are they not? HAHA!! were you just kidding with me?

 

[k9hotrodder409]

GOTCHA!!!!

 

[ja61impala]

GOTCHA!!!!

sorry i was a little slow on that!! i do that sometimes!!

 

[David Sloan]

It needed some modifications just mainly the front by the windshield but other then that it fit pretty nice. Some people around here were not to fond of it and said i ruined a perfectly good car, but my thing is to do what makes you happy its your ride. Its perfectly good when you say it is!!!! one thing we will have to do it trim the left and right pillar trim pieces. I ordered one from a wagon that are made from steel so they can be welded and modified to fit the dash.

Nice project , your work looks good! I am a firm believer in build it the way you want it,It's your car.
You would fit right in @ pro-touring.com But this is a good place from what little time i have been here.
Some real nice people here.
Thanks for sharing

 

[lnirenberg]

I'm also on pro-touring.com which is fun for several reasons including there aren't many bubbletops other than mine and you can stay up on the latest products and installs if your into updating & modification. There is little or no W-head knowledge except recently there was a small buzz about the world/lamar aluminum engine. For model specific info this is the place.

 

[ja61impala]

I'm also on pro-touring.com which is fun for several reasons including there aren't many bubbletops other than mine and you can stay up on the latest products and installs if your into updating & modification. There is little or no W-head knowledge except recently there was a small buzz about the world/lamar aluminum engine. For model specific info this is the place.

do you have any photo's of your 61?

 

[lnirenberg]

do you have any photo's of your 61?

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=2167

 

[Donald Campbell]

Hello I have some things like a hood trunk lid bows for the head liner bumpers. a lot of side moldings, a radio, just different items.740-891-5354 all used and needs TLC. Don Good luck with her.