I'm Building a 64 bel air wagon thats getting a 63 front end, I'd like any pics, ideas or suggestions you guys got. I'm getting rid of the ugly square tailights and frenching in stacked 59 caddy tailights, I have a mint mint mint green interior out of a four door 63 sedan, might paint the car a heavy green flake with a white roof, air ride (gasp!) with ***anium drag blocks and for the rolling stock-- I dunno yet, maybe black steelies with rings and chrome lugs, or chrome reverse with spider caps? either way i'd like a set of 2" whites. Car is actually pretty wierd. It's a 64 Bel air 9 p***enger, but has factory tinted gl*** and power steering, power tailgate but it's not an impala. I got a motor built for it, I originally wanted a 500 caddy but I ended up going SBC with a cam, finned valve covers early style intake with oil filler neck, cause i'm trying to budget everything. I would like to eventually get myself a six pack setup and remove the hood. GANGSTER!! Thanks for the help! Adamo
sounds pretty cool. got any pics? i LOVE 63 Impalas. it was actually my first NICE car. 2 door hardtop Impala with a 327/TH350 (283/powerglide originaly). i never much cared for the flat front and rear of the 64s. ou should graft on a 63 rear section too . i'm sure that would be a REAL ***** though. i've heard guys say that the 63 front won't fit the 64 but i do know for a fact that the doors on teh two door hardtops are THE SAME. even if the front clip does not bolt right up i suspect it would'nt take much work to make it fit. i MIGHT have a few 63 parts layin around my folks place if ya need anything. let me know...
Thanks man, another hamber (sk****r?) has done it already, it was in Ck Deluxe #12. i've been chatting with him and EVERYTHING bolts right up. I was going to try and find a 63 tailgate, but they are really hard to find, no to mention i would have to graft 63 quarters on it. as soon as i get around to it I'll post some pics. you wouldn't have a grille guard would you? Thanks!
nice idea.if your getting rid of the 64 front end, i would be interested in the front trim on the hood.i need one for my 64 wagon.also, every model wagon except the biscayne (the model i have) came with a power tailgate as an option.good luck, jimmy
i have the owners manauls for that year if you need any info/stuff scanned from those,,let me know i LOVE my 63 love,, miss TBH
Hey Adamo Whats the progress report?Ya get the motor back from the machine shop yet?Dont forget who wants the original front seat when ya do the interior swap I ve been workin on the 55 chevy delivery Im doin for my brother,got the welding on the frame finished ,and sandblasted it,****s when its this cold,air line keeps freezin,but its done now and painted.If he places the order om mon for the rest of the frontend and brake **** I should have a roller within a couple of weeks....oh joy then a few monthes of body work...you gonna show for some welding lessons or what!! steve
[ QUOTE ] what do you mean by the "grill gaurd"??? [/ QUOTE ] grill guards are mounted on the bumper,the 63 had black bullets on both sides.
[ QUOTE ] I'm Building a 64 bel air wagon thats getting a 63 front end... [/ QUOTE ] Now why would you want to ruin a perfectly good '64 by *******izing it with a '63 front end? All you need to do is a little kustom work on the grille and bumper... R-
40Stude, now that's looking good! I've got a soft spot in my heart (head?) for those big old Impalas. Through the course of my life, I've had 3 '84's and 2 '62's. Belonged to Late Great Chevys for years. Lots of repro parts are available, and good stuff can still be found at swaps. I'd plan on a custom interior, the repro stuff is way expensive.
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] what do you mean by the "grill gaurd"??? [/ QUOTE ] grill guards are mounted on the bumper,the 63 had black bullets on both sides. [/ QUOTE ] thanks carnut.com for the pic
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] what do you mean by the "grill gaurd"??? [/ QUOTE ] grill guards are mounted on the bumper,the 63 had black bullets on both sides. [/ QUOTE ] mine never had those. sorry.
um, well,...not "TOOTING" my horn but if you want to know something just ask!!! i have a '63 2 door impala hardtop, 2- '63 biscayne wagons, 2 '64 impala super sports...one a 409 car, 1 plain impala 2 door, 1 '64 biscayne wagon, being converted to an impala wagon, and yes it IS a biscayne with a power back window!!!, and a ****load of parts!!! ---impala bobs--- has all the repro parts for the interior's of wagons, if you want to go that route. it was the same cost to do repro. interior, as it was a custom interior with a local shop so i am going "reproduction" i have restored about 15 impalas for myself, 1958-1964, and am fairly knowledgeable on them, BUT i am sure their are others who have more knowledge than me!!! hit me up with a p.m. if you need ANY help.....ken
[ QUOTE ] um, well,...not "TOOTING" my horn but if you want to know something just ask!!! i have a '63 2 door impala hardtop, 2- '63 biscayne wagons, 2 '64 impala super sports...one a 409 car, 1 plain impala 2 door, 1 '64 biscayne wagon, being converted to an impala wagon, and yes it IS a biscayne with a power back window!!!, and a ****load of parts!!! ---impala bobs--- has all the repro parts for the interior's of wagons, if you want to go that route. it was the same cost to do repro. interior, as it was a custom interior with a local shop so i am going "reproduction" i have restored about 15 impalas for myself, 1958-1964, and am fairly knowledgeable on them, BUT i am sure their are others who have more knowledge than me!!! hit me up with a p.m. if you need ANY help.....ken [/ QUOTE ] hey mr. goodwrench , you wouldn't happen to have 4 door biscayne side trim layin' around would you? .......jimmy
MR. GOODWRENCH!!! WTF is up with that??? for which year? '63 or '64? i do have some side trim but it is beat up pretty bad!! i'll look to see what i have...ken
[ QUOTE ] MR. GOODWRENCH!!! WTF is up with that??? for which year? '63 or '64? i do have some side trim but it is beat up pretty bad!! i'll look to see what i have...ken [/ QUOTE ] just joking i am looking for 64 side trim.let me know. jimmy
[ QUOTE ] nice idea.if your getting rid of the 64 front end, i would be interested in the front trim on the hood.i need one for my 64 wagon.also, every model wagon except the biscayne (the model i have) came with a power tailgate as an option.good luck, jimmy [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I already sold the complete frontend, I would have posted it on the Hamb, but you're not allowed posting NON CUSTOM stuff!! Ryan already gave me **** for that. As for basterdizing a 64, lets get a poll going here to see whats a better looking frontend!!!!!!!! KoolKemp- I'm picking up the motor next week, I'm ****ed with the valvecovers though, the cheapest price I got to polish them was $500!!!!!! I think I'll just paint them and polish the fins.
the cheapest price I got to polish them was $500!!!!!! I think I'll just paint them and polish the fins. [/ QUOTE ] Holy **** ,whos the looney that quoted you that!!!Gotta make sure I never go near him!! Koolkemp
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