Features 1963 409 4 speed impala

This has always been my favorite looking car. Even the black paint.. WOW what a ride!

 

Have you been to the Westville cruise in? Or maybe valpo? I hear they are both going strong this year

 

Great looking car! I had a 63 impala but it was a 283 3spd column shift. Drooling over your car enjoy the hell out of it!

 

Yeah I have just one question. Where did you find such a cool dad? You are blessed.

 

Nothing like the sound of a healthy solid roller 409.

 

I lucked out. He is one hell of a father. Very blessed to have him. He is also the owner of the chemical city coupe currently

 

Damn, right! Killer. Immediately played 409 from the Beach Boys after seeing this bad boy. Love it.

 

Very cool

 

Yes once. Plan on going again this Friday if the weather cooperates.

 

I just saw this car at the local cruise in. It’s better in real life than the pics! The owner is a nice guy too.

 

I try to be a decent guy. And thank you for the compliment on the impala. Hopefully the chemical city coupe will be back on the road soon so we both can be there

 

Short clip here. Caught pulling into the local cruise in with the dumps open.

 

Sounds killer…and man that’s a tough looking car..

 

Man what a sweet car

 

Nice job, you should be proud

 

Spotted at the local cruise in. Had the dumps open most of the time. Lol

 

Love the car and the stance! Would you mind posting what size your pie crust slicks are and how wide a rim are you running?

 

7 inch steel wheel and towel city 28.5x10 pie crusts on a radial casing

 

How I imagine I’d be getting into that car…

 

That's hilarious.

 

Haven't really done much but drive the car when I can. Swapped out the rear coils for some worn out ones to bring the back of the car down a couple inches and thats about it. Fighting a vibration right now too. Did find a wore out pilot bushing. Replaced it and the vibration is almost gone. Was 7nder it the other day checking stuff and noticed I could move the trans yoke some. I have another new yoke I'd like to swap out and see how it fits. The one in it currently is a billet yoke for a 1350 joint. The other one I have is a regular 32 spline yoke also for a 1350 joint.

 

Got the phone call that the 409 is repaired and ready to come back home. Rick johnson at custom auto Machine (owner of the "no sponsor" 62 pontiac Catalina nss car) repaired the engine and found the issues. Going to pick it up tomorrow

 

Glad you're getting the '09 back... What was wrong with it?

 

The new mcleod internal balance flywheel was 31 grams out of balance.

 

YIKES!!! It should be smooth as glass now!!!
Man, that thing had to be shaking like a dog shittin' Peach Seed's!

 

Late to this thread, but my Dad bought a ‘63 4 door hardtop Impala with 327/300/Powerglide. It was dark red and gorgeous! I would run it up to 55+ mph in low to “blow out the carbon “ and that Vette wail was wonderful. Seeing a 409 was the high point of my day back then!

 

Good that your on the mend.

 

Great Ride.

 

Man Ive just got to say your ride is tough as nails !