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1964 Chevy Impala 409
David brought us his car for a complete frame off restoration and 409 clone build. Extensive rust repair had to be done, The goal was to keep it as stock as possible, while doing a few stealthy upgrades - stroking the 409 for more power, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a more modern stereo. We also converted the auto car to a 4 speed Muncie floor shift.

Beginning of tear down

Exterior tear down

Exterior Tear Down


SBC before removal

Original Interior

Interior breakdown

Interior breakdown

New 409 assembly

Body / Frame separation

Going up..

Body off

Body off

Original roller

Original 327 roller

Bare firewall

Stripping body

Stripping body

Breakdown before metal work

409 Arrival

409 w/Dual Quads

Previous body damage/repair

Previous body damage/repair

Previous body damage/repair

Previous body damage/repair

Previous body damage/repair

Rust holes

Trunk pan gone

Extremely poor previous repairs

Fender corner

Quarter panel previous repairs

Quarter panel

Rust holes

Damage/rust

Previous floor pan replacement

Previous floor pan replacement

Firewall

Frame straigthened and powder coated

Fender damage/previous repairs

Fender damage
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