1962 Impala Restoration : Day 1 - extensive rust repair / teardown and assess -DIY Auto Restoration

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[@rwendell0912]

Had to go back in time and see the beginning of this beautiful restoration,more life to live.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Agreed !

[@josindee91]

Those 62 impalas are hard to get now really worth every penny and time beautiful cars your right rust doesn't scare a man they sell parts at classic industries for rust repairs great job

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks! we are looking for a deck lid.

[@geemoney2358]

That's my dream car right there

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Nice....

[@geemoney2358]

I have a 73 Malibu Chevelle for sale

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@geemoney2358 Facebook and craigslist are great place to sell

[@davidskaar3232]

Hard to believe people can restore that much. Did not know parts were made and available.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

There are a lot of aftermarket parts available for the 62 even more so for the 63/64

[@lietus4192]

This us what i like straight from day 1 cutting and repairing , love the content cant wait to see more!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for watching !

[@74bobby]

My Dreamcar

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Nice...

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

That is one rusty car. It gives me hope that my 62 Bel Air can be saved!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

It can definitely be saved, you can do it !

[@russclewley6945]

Got to love plasma cutters.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir !

[@Cheez1979]

I got my 62 from Minnesota also and it’s in the same shape!! I’m doing all the work myself in my home garage. Just finished rebuilding the rockers ... you definitely can buy everything... super cool man keep up the good work. Very inspiring!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Are you going back all stock?

[@Cheez1979]

I reinforced the X frame with 1/8 metal since I have the whole floor pan out. Just finished rebuilding both rockers ... I hope to install air bags .. stock drive train. 283 small block.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

nice I'm on Facebook too, post some pictures of your build I'll check it out

[@Olds_Gold]

I have a 62 hardtop and I'm in Minnesota. :-) been restoring it for about 8 years. It's a driver. I wish I had your skills. It'll be nice to get some tips from you

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thanks! I'm going to get started on the Impala probably the end of the month, Have you followed the 68 charger build? pretty much the same type of work I'll be applying to the Impala.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

I think my 62 impala is in a bit better shape but I am loving this. Tell me Brother how rare are these cars

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I don't know the production numbers but every day the passes there's fewer and fewer

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@@guzzifabrication3448 my 72 chevelle does not get 25% watches that my 62 impala gets and my 85 dodge shortbox pickup gets nothing lol

[@guzzifabrication3448]

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[@88crazy8]

This honestly keeps me up at night lol How do you keep your car from getting this bad?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Heavily influenced by location and if you drive your car year round. A good quality undercarriage liner, appllied correctly goes a long way for protection.

[@tinaproffitt6491]

Wow

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I know right, check out where we are at with the Impala now.

[@tepp4083]

I have a 62 rag top, with the same rust. Would your approach be different, regarding cutting out the floors? Meaning, would you leave the car on the frame, when replacing floors, since you have no roof?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Must install onto frame fixture....

[@tepp4083]

@@guzzifabrication3448 So your steps would be the exact same? Cut out the existing rotted floors, brace it, lift off the frame, cut out rockers.? I assume your bracing would be different, being its a convertible?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@tepp4083 hey check out the series and you can look at other vehicles like the 68 Charger everything I do is on frame fixture

[@alicenaillis8048]

WOW! That's really a rust bucket. Are you sure you can fix that?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Absolutely, there are replacement panels available for replacing the complete floor, trunk, and rocker assemblies, the rust damage has extended past these in some areas, these areas will have to be hand fabricated. We will posting video of the complete restoration process on the Impala, subscribe and follow along. Thanks

[@LILGIBBYPRR-ESR]

I have a 63 impala it has a crack right at the top of the quarter and the rear quarter window meet how would you repair that

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@LILGIBBYPRR-ESR Send a picture of the damage to [e-mail] and I'll take a look

[@arjunnijjar4630]

What was the total cost of this cars restoration ?

[@phooesnax]

Wow she is rough!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Take a look at the last video.She's a pretty prom date now

[@phooesnax]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I know she will be. Seen some of your other work! Some of your tips are heard no place else. Jim

[@guzzifabrication3448]

​@phooesnax Thank you Sir 1

[@derrickwebb7230]

Guzzi is it hard to weld a place in a roof that's oil canning or just shrink it?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

depending on the roof shape, where the repair is to be made, how big the repair is, you can open a real can of worms if your not careful..... if the roof is oil canning before the repair address that first, if you don't you will compound problems.

[@derrickwebb7230]

@@guzzifabrication3448 it a ss car in bad shape the oil canning is right in front near the windshield. About 8x8. I paid 800 for it. I also have a bel air I just bought for 700. If the roof will be a headache I'll just fix that.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@derrickwebb7230 It can be repaired, but the repair must be accomplished in a certain order and not rushed.

[@garylivingston9052]

That car is Junk.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Skip to the last video in the series, it isn't now......

[@juliosandoval8244]

Its not worth it.you can buy a better one for cheaper and save money on metal fab.thank strip it n blast it

[@Cheez1979]

No rust solid project =12 grand at least. Some folks can’t afford that 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@juliosandoval8244]

@@Cheez1979 yea could be more.might as well buy a 5k car and strip it save all that labor and metal fab money for paint and material.

[@rastaman7260]

Where would one find such a car for that price point. Any leads?

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