63 Wagon 409

[Tex63]

I've learned tons from this site over the past year but just now taking the plunge and starting to contribute back. I'm mid way through my first build project, found a solid 63 Impala Wagon that was gifted with a 409 and 4 speed somewhere its history. Will be stripping it down and rebuilding as a nice weekend driver.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Welcome! Cool Project!!

 

[Dr Richard Kimble]

just plain cool

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to the site. That is going to be a really cool car when finished!

 

[1961BelAir427]

You wagon already looks great and is going to be super when you're finished.

 

[blkblk63ss]

You lucky Boy!!!!

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Congratulations, Tex. Wished I had found it first ! Wagons are hot right now, especially that one. I assume you are in Texas. What part?

 

[Tex63]

Ronnie - I'm in the concrete suburban jungle on north side of Dallas, had to get the map out to find Ladonia. Paint and body work was done out in the sticks near Dennison, I've made many trips your direction but didn't go very far east from 75.

 

[63 dream'n]

Welcome.....from the pictures,looks as if you've got great beginnings there.......nice!

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Hey Tex,, I escaped north Dallas ( Farmers Branch) a little over 20 years ago. Feel free to drive on up and talk 409s anytime.

 

[BSL409]

Welcome aboard

 

[Don Jacks]

 

[1958 delivery]

Cool, do you know if it's original engine?

 

[Bub6le 2op]

Ya, is that the original. you lucky guy, Good luck with your project, welcome to the site, we're collecting members
so great to have ya

 

[jim_ss409]

Welcome to the site!
You've gotta love them wagons.
My Mack truck came from your general area, Ponder TX.
It's hard to read but it says Ponder on the door.

 

[DonSSDD]

Welcome, a wagon has always been one of my favorites, yours will be rare for 2 reasons, a 4 speed and a 409.

Don

 

[Tex63]

Hey Tex,, I escaped north Dallas ( Farmers Branch) a little over 20 years ago. Feel free to drive on up and talk 409s anytime.

Thanks for the offer, hope to meet this spring.

 

[Tex63]

Cool, do you know if it's original engine?

Wasn't an original 409 car, vin is 3-18-45-L (nine passenger v-8 wagon from Los Angeles)

I have lots of history from the prior owner, I think the 409 was dropped in around 1997, it's a 64 QC block 38444222

 

[Barry Taylor]

Welcome Tex. Not to far from you in Garland, work in Lewisville. BT

 

[Tex63]

Welcome Tex. Not to far from you in Garland, work in Lewisville. BT

Thanks for the info, my office is Lewisville area as well