R63ss

[R63ss]

Hi guys,I figured it was time to introduce myself.I have been on this site for a little over a year.I am currently restoring a 63 impala ss 409 convertible for my father in law.He has had many muscle cars but this one is his dream car.I have read every thread
diligently and have learned so much about how these cars were made and what it takes to make them correct.At this point I am working on sheet metal (quarters,wheel houses,floors,etc) as life up here in NH took its toll on the car.I can't wait to get through this process and begin reassembly.My father in law did an amazing job acquiring nos parts,and half my basement is filled with boxes full of parts.I can't wait to see his face light up when I give him the completed car back.I just wanted to say thanks to the members for all the knowledge that has been posted here.The more I work on and research these cars the more I have grown to appreciate what they are and what they stood for.
Thanks again
Rick

 

[wristpin]

 

[R63ss]

Figured that was coming
This is the car before starting

 

[R63ss]

And this is where I am at with it now
Nos quarters doors and fenders with a coat of epoxy
Motor was rebuilt and dynoed at 428 hp and 487 ft lbs of torque

 

[bobs409]

Good job! You're hooked on these Impala's now, you do know that? You might as well start looking for one for yourself...

 

[blkblk63ss]

Welcome to the site. Is that a original 409 car???

 

[R63ss]

Thanks,your 100% correct about being hooked on them.I have to get this one done though before I get my own or I am going to wind up in divorce court!!

 

[R63ss]

Yes it is,but originally was a 340 hp with a powerglide.The previous owner put the heads intake carbs and air cleaner on it.The car is a 4 speed now.Everything is date code correct.I have all the original parts if he ever decides to make it 100 % correct but I don't see that happening.

 

[drc409]

Awesome! Best wishes for an enjoyable resto process. Mine took years so my advice: when it becomes like work step away for awhile.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Welcome Rick!!

 

[63 dream'n]

Welcome to the site......... that's a really cool car

 

[Phil Reed]

Welcome Rick!!!!!!!!
What part of the country do y'all come from!!!!

 

[R63ss]

Thanks for the welcome guys.
I am in New Hampshire.
Phil,I believe you know my father in law,he speaks very highly of you.As a matter of fact quite a few of the boxes of parts came from
Classic Motor co.

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

Nice job you are doing there Rick.
Welcome to the site

Steve

 

[Phil Reed]

Great!!!! Who is your father in law??? If you don't want put his name here....send me a PM.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Yeah.... I would n't put his name on a public forum and associate him with P...

 

[R63ss]

You guys are ruthless but I think that is one of the things that makes this site so entertaining

 

[bobs409]

If he speaks highly of him, it's probably another Phil. (sorry Phil, it was too tempting)

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to this great site Rick! Nice '63 project you have there.

 

[R63ss]

I know everybody likes pics so I thought I would put up a few of my favorite shiny things Thanks for all the kind welcomes