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Atommik

01-19-2015 12:11 PM

61 Implala

At my work we are starting a restoration on a 61 Impala 2dr hardtop. I'm looking for web sites like this one, or suggestions for sheet metal suppliers. Looking for lower 1/4 patches and lower fender patches. The 1/4's are 1961 only, so we are having a hard time finding exactly what we need.
Any help would be appreciated.

No3Fan4Ever

01-19-2015 08:18 PM

Re: 61 Implala

try this one

http://www.chevytalk.org

Atommik

02-15-2015 08:59 PM

Re: 61 Implala

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Here are a few pics of the progress. The car was mostly rust free except a few spots on the quarter panels and fenders. I'm not doing the work but I will occasionally post some pics for those who care to see them.

Atommik

02-15-2015 09:05 PM

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Here's a couple more.

The fenders had some prior rust repair that actually has held up well. We will most likely re-patch those areas to make them a little nicer.

The floors are all very solid.

Advanced Design

02-15-2015 09:24 PM

Re: 61 Implala

Looks like a nice one to restore. Thanks for posting pictures!

Russell Ashley

02-16-2015 09:56 AM

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I have always liked those bubble top GM cars.

Mr Chevorlet

02-16-2015 10:00 AM

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Nice, nice car to restore.

lolife99

02-16-2015 10:52 AM

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Looks like a great start.

DPowers

02-16-2015 12:40 PM

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http://www.truckandcarshop.com/
http://www.impalas.com/
http://www.impalas.net/

Lokin4AReason

02-16-2015 01:00 PM

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neat little project =0)

HemiChallenger71

02-16-2015 07:18 PM

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Wish I could afford to have someone do my metal work. That car is super clean.

Atommik

03-11-2015 02:52 PM

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Moving along on this project. Doors, hood, trunklid, and fenders straightened and in primer. Quarter panels almost ready for primer. More pics.

Atommik

03-24-2015 11:50 AM

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Hood, deck lid, doors and fenders are painted, the rest of the body is ready for epoxy, then primer. The new color is a light blue/green teal. Not sure of the name/code. Looks good so far.

tommys72

03-28-2015 08:46 PM

Re: 61 Implala

I sure do dig a bubble top

ole dollor

03-28-2015 11:15 PM

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nice ride....we do like pic's.

Atommik

04-01-2015 05:14 PM

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Body is painted! The color is Sea Mist Turquoise,.

kaycee

04-02-2015 10:01 AM

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NIIIICEE :metal: Trying to stay motivated on my 63 Impala these pics Help, try this site out http://www.348-409.com/forum/

Atommik

04-22-2015 02:25 PM

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More assembly. Moving right along.

Advanced Design

04-22-2015 05:00 PM

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Wow, that looks good!

ole dollor

04-22-2015 07:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by advanced design (Post 7144237)

wow, that looks good!

x 2....

lolife99

04-22-2015 07:18 PM

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Wow.
That is beautiful.

Atommik

05-05-2015 01:02 PM

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Ready for the customer to pick up and finish reassembly. Turned out great!

Mr Chevorlet

05-05-2015 01:40 PM

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Turned out beautiful,

Lokin4AReason

05-05-2015 02:10 PM

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nice progress ...

Advanced Design

05-05-2015 03:56 PM

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I agree, that is really nice!

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