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01-19-2015, 12:11 PM
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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.
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01-19-2015, 08:18 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
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02-15-2015, 08:59 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
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.
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02-15-2015, 09:05 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
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.
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02-15-2015, 09:24 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Looks like a nice one to restore. Thanks for posting pictures!
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02-16-2015, 09:56 AM
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Re: 61 Implala
I have always liked those bubble top GM cars.
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02-16-2015, 10:00 AM
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Re: 61 Implala
Nice, nice car to restore.
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02-16-2015, 10:52 AM
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Re: 61 Implala
Looks like a great start.
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02-16-2015, 12:40 PM
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02-16-2015, 01:00 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
neat little project =0)
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02-16-2015, 07:18 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Wish I could afford to have someone do my metal work. That car is super clean.
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03-11-2015, 02:52 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Moving along on this project. Doors, hood, trunklid, and fenders straightened and in primer. Quarter panels almost ready for primer. More pics.
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03-24-2015, 11:50 AM
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Re: 61 Implala
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.
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03-28-2015, 08:46 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
I sure do dig a bubble top
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03-28-2015, 11:15 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
nice ride....we do like pic's.
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04-01-2015, 05:14 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Body is painted! The color is Sea Mist Turquoise,.
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04-02-2015, 10:01 AM
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Re: 61 Implala
NIIIICEE
 Trying to stay motivated on my 63 Impala these pics Help, try this site out http://www.348-409.com/forum/
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04-22-2015, 02:25 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
More assembly. Moving right along.
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04-22-2015, 05:00 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Wow, that looks good!
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04-22-2015, 07:16 PM
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04-22-2015, 07:18 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Wow.
That is beautiful.
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05-05-2015, 01:02 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Ready for the customer to pick up and finish reassembly. Turned out great!
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05-05-2015, 01:40 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
Turned out beautiful,
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05-05-2015, 02:10 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
nice progress ...
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05-05-2015, 03:56 PM
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Re: 61 Implala
I agree, that is really nice!
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