STEVE POLLARD Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I wanted to share some photos of my other 1969 Chevrolet Impala that went thru a complete restoration. I purchased this Impala in the summer of 1996 for $1800, she had 37,000 original miles on it and it was a local car that I remember seeing around town while growing up. This is what I would call a "Plain Jane", no power accessories at all and since she was not a SS model and needed a lot of rust repair work, I decided to make some changes but still keep the look of originality. She is about 99.9% done, a few minor things left that I need to tweek, otherwise she is drivable.... enjoy the photos..... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keiser31 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very nice car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Woodfiddler Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 That sure is a pretty 69! You gave us just enough of a look at the glove box door to make us wonder what is written / who signed it? I'll bet it a fun drive and almost a sleeper. Keep up the great work on your cars, what's next in the stable for your refinement?Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Chip Foose was in the area a few years back at a Trade Show that I attended.... I brought the glove box door to the show with me in hopes of meeting him and having him sign it.. I ended up meeting him, told him about my restoration project and he was more than happy to sign the door for me - really nice guy !! The other signature on the left side of the door was my friend that helped in the completion / modifications of the Impala - he felt very honor to sign the same door that Chip had signed ! Regarding other projects, I'm done for now... when I started this project, it was just me and the wife, now we have four children that take up a lot of my spare time ! You never know... I might have to look for a 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Sweet ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Backburner Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I dig it !!! Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks for your comments....I appreciate it!This car originally was just going to have a paint job and then I was going to drive it, but one thing lead to another, and after 14yrs this was the end results...- Rear Quarters replaced- Both Fenders replaced ( used / rust free )- Section of trunk floor by body mounts replaced- Section of floor board-passenger side replaced- Frame sand blasted / powercoated- 12 bolt sand blasted / powercoated- Eaton posi rear end with 3.55 gears- New rear coil springs / bushings- Front-end rebuilt- Converted over to disk brakes- Converted over to M21 4 speed from powerglide- New brake & fuel lines- Converted over to power sterring- Entire underside of car was sand blasted / painted- Front & Rear Bumpers re-chrome- Switched from 14" to 15" steel wheels blasted & powder coated- All chrome trim and moulding is nos except for two pieces- Headliner, carpet and seats replaced- Windshield replaced- 327 was stroke to a 331.. - Hooker Super Comp Headers, into 2.5" powder coated exhaust system- New gas tankI'm sure that I'm missing other stuff, but that's the bulk of it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4speedfunk Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Tire size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 The tire size is P235/75R15........thanks for asking ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeys1942 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Very nice car, my dad had one for 30 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks!! I actually just got back from a car cruise a few hours ago.... second time I took it out this year and I get the same replies - " Nice car" . It feels good that people appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Ron Hamilton Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Steve, That is one beautiful car. As a model builder, I tend to build models of my favorite cars. It could be said that "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"I built this one several years ago from an unbuilt AMT model kit. I hope you like it, and no, it is not for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Hamilton Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Funny you would make a statement about a Kingswood Estate Wagon. When I was in High School (early 1970's), my best friend's father had an absolutely loaded 1969 Kingswood Estate, that they used to tow their Airstream. It was black, with the saddle interior, and had every option that was available from Chevrolet on it. It was orignally a Dealer Owner's Demo, and it was one beautiful car. One of these days, I would like to do a model of it as he had it. There are no models of the 1969 that are acceptable to me. I came close to it with a '67 Resin kit, which I modified. Unfortunately, Pop died a couple of years ago and never saw the model, but my buddy got a real kick out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 You do beautiful work Ron !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GaWajn Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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