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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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