[sbrady73]

Be sure to hold onto that 327.

oh ya i never had any idea to get rid of it, in fact i will likely have it gone through and get it fresh again along with the trans so when/if i want to use it or sell it i will have it there.

 

[65_&_67_Impala]

where would i find the correct rivets? When I was first starting this project i was not planning on making this a factory correct resto or anything just wanted to make it a nice everyday driver maybe like a resto mod with the ls engine and also i had no information that it might be a rare vehicle other than being a 64 ss

off the top of my head I couldn't tell you where to get the rivets but I am surprised as hell that the shop doing the resto took it off. they should have known better. as you may already know they are a special rivet, and the few places that sell them know that some people like to buy them for the criminal purpose of passing a plain jane non-original off as a rare expensive find

@62BillT or @BA. or one of our other members might know where to get the right ones

 

[62BillT]

I've seen them for sale, but not sure where. It would need to be researched online.

I agree, the Cowl Tag should never had been removed. If there is any evidence of it, it would be frowned upon, could even hurt the re-sale. Which adds to another important reason why it is good he is keeping the engine. If it is the original, the Date Codes will match with the Cowl Tag.

 

[BA.]

Hell I need a pair of the rivets for my Camaro project! I also want to know where to get them.
Mine was literally totaled and brought back to life, the wreck crunched up that part of the firewall and it had to be replaced.

 

[sbrady73]

ecial rivet, and the few places that sell them know that some people like to

off the top of my head I couldn't tell you where to get the rivets but I am surprised as hell that the shop doing the resto took it off. they should have known better. as you may already know they are a special rivet, and the few places that sell them know that some people like to buy them for the criminal purpose of passing a plain jane non-original off as a rare expensive find

@62BillT or @BA. or one of our other members might know where to get the right ones

I had no idea, this is my first project like this so no experience with this and like I said I had not idea this might be a unique vehicle when I started.

also the shop that did the resto is actually a prison auto shop. I know that sounds strange but as stated I wasnt looking for a concourse restoration just a rebuild to make this vehicle reliable and solid again. I am very happy with their work they did a ton of work and did it for 14$ an hour. It did take 18 months but I was in no hurry so.

I will attach some pics in case anyway wanted to see, but it looks fantastic imo they redid everything but the engine and trans,upholstry etc.

 

[sbrady73]

again this is the first project I have done and was very happy with the work, all new glass and chrome, please ignore the wheels they are just the junk wheels that were on there.

 

[sbrady73]

not sure why it did doubles of some

 

[sbrady73]

does have fender skirts but they were in the truck when i picked it up

 

[62BillT]

Car looks great.

Still puzzled about your hood though. Post some pictures of the underside of it when you get a chance.

 

[65_&_67_Impala]

also the shop that did the resto is actually a prison auto shop.

oh, we've GOTTA hear about this !

 

[1964 red SS]

Brady, I took the time to decipher the Cal Tag codes on your car as I did for my 64 Impala SS. They are attached here. I can forward the websites I used if you like.

 

[BigDogSS]

Corrections to the above:

• 1447 = Impala SS 2-door coupe. This is the first year the Impala SS could be identified by the Style code.
• The Assembly plant is "VN" (Van Nuys, CA), not "NW".
• Sequence number is 7768, which means the 7768th Impala 2 door hardtop body built in the 1964 model year at Van Nuys. Each body style had its own sequence number within the plant.
• 936 = Ermine White.