BARN FIND 1963 IMPALA SS GETS SOME MUCH NEEDED UPGRADES!!

This week we are tackling some very much needed work on the 1963 Chevy Impala SS.
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[@ronaldcastleberry9389]

My dad bought a 1963 SS 327-300 with factory dash tach, 4speed in 1964, same color as the one you are working on. He kept it for 9 years sold it to his brother then I bought it from him. I kept it for a while then sold it to my neighbor, he kept it for 49years then he sold it to my brother who had it a few months, then he sold it to a man in California to be restored. It was a very beautiful car when my dad first bought it.

[@ksspeedshop]

That’s awesome! This one is second owner, purchased in 67!

[@healingwaters5907]

K0i

[@LouisCapps-p3z]

My father bought a 64 Impala 4 door like yours. I have a picture on my wall when I was a kid standing next to it.

[@raybame5816]

Be still my heart!..Had 1 just like it in cordovan brown. 327, 300 hp, stone crusher 4-spd, dual exh, F-41 suspension package Total cost = $2,800. Worked for Grody Chev in the parts dept. Eventually added Doug's headers, Crane cam, solid lifters, 302 manifold. 780 Holley, Lakewood chassis bellhousing/blowshield, Tractionmasters, American Torque Thrust whls,..the whole magilla. Built my own shifter a la Grumpy Jenkins, used 3 spd Hurst and separate lever for reverse. Clutchless power shifting @ 8.7 K rpm. Back in the day ('68) it could run 1/4 13:25 @ 112. I loved that car. Like what you're doing to this car. Wish I was 60 yrs younger. Liked & subbed at 2.41 K now, good luck.

[@explicitbeats749]

Loved watching you restore this 63 back to life. Awesome job dude !!

[@davidjones5729]

Very satisfying to get the new shocks and radiator in. She's coming along nicely!

[@larryruiz3391]

That's was my first car bought I was 16 years old and did I have fun in pico Rivera I grew up in the Jardin shape 300 bucks

[@MichaelCaraway-e1k]

This makes me miss my '64 SS that was my high school car. Mine had a lot fresher paint back in the early '70's.

[@rayscrafield2106]

You are tickling my heartstrings. As I said previously, my first new car was a 63 Impala SS with the 300 hp 327, 4 speed Muncie trans and 4:11 posi. So, you are showing me stuff that I worked on way back then in 63. My car ran in the high 13's at 105 mph. Never beaten on the street.

[@johnspencer7291]

BULLSHIT

[@seffrey6730]

That coolant was nasty! Good job getting her right there, feller!

[@victorrobinson7008]

Should have painted the compartment and shroud before putting new radiator back in ! From California Smoke

[@jonflude3451]

Really looking forward to the next instalment

[@seffrey6730]

She coming right along 🤙🫡

[@ionicsouza5470]

Cool video of the impala. Thank you from Brazil.☺

[@ABESLIN]

IS THAT 64 FOR SALE🔥

[@DukeOfEarl714]

I wish you were in Arizona, it's hard to find a mechanic who works on older Chevy engines. I have a 1970 impala Custom and have had the worst luck in finding a honest and knowledgeable mechanic, very frustrating. And that 63 is my dream car, very nice!

[@RichardWells-i4q]

Love it I'm really a 64 SS wanter but I remember my neighbor s 63 SS 283 and pwr glide blue on blue ,think he gave it to his kid and lost. Touch to bad if I found it again maybe you never know we used to pull automatic out and put in a 4 spd it was easy

[@geraldmckinney1459]

Hey you should have painted the shroud and the radiator area before you put the new radiator in bro you just rushing and you ain't doing other stuff you need to do before you finally put the new radiator in their professionally

[@ksspeedshop]

Car is going to get properly re painted, engine bay, exterior and everything. I am just getting it back on the road for now.

[@Grant7]

Nice…..

[@franciscojosepellegrino2553]

As you promised. the Impala upgrades are coming...congrats good job

[@briandetrick2688]

just found your ch. i like what your doing. is the impala gona be a daily

[@ksspeedshop]

Not a daily, but at least a weekend cruiser

[@louiefrutos]

You should paint all the parts that looks terrible

[@jbroadnax65]

Good job.

[@volms2286]

How do you like the Cold Case? I'm looking at getting the same one.

[@ksspeedshop]

It fits good! Seems pretty nice quality too

[@tysonborn1079]

Where did you get that radiator? I need the same exact one.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Back in 1970, my brother walked a 62 Chevy convertible 4 speed 327. And it was a nice Car, he owned A. It was black with red and Car With? A white Stop top And my dad was driving it and it got wretched badly❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GMCTIM]

Always loved those cars ! 62&63 you could find a more Beautiful car than those ! Ur a lucky Man ! 😂✌

[@geraldmckinney1459]

You kind of like moving too fast you should have sprayed some black spray paint with rust stopper on that whole front area and then put the radiator in

[@mikebasler8420]

This project is awesome made me an instant follower! Can’t wait to see more progress!

[@fredyromero9621]

Can someone tell me the chemical used on the body that gives it the clean wet rust look? amazing work!!

[@ksspeedshop]

Sweet patina’s Patina sauce.

[@fredyromero9621]

@@ksspeedshop can you accept another 63? needs complete restoration

[@DexterWashington-dz5kr]

But it is a nice job keep up the good content

[@scottie81]

What tires did you put on it?

[@ksspeedshop]

Nexen 205/75r14

[@eddiealbritton2462]

Still got some lifter tapping

[@mariusrascol763]

Nice and clean. Good job Guys

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes that cool old car Peace out

[@kevinvansandt9117]

What was that radiator cleaner??

[@ksspeedshop]

It’s called irontite, most parts stores can order it, but I haven’t been able to find it on the shelf.

[@DexterWashington-dz5kr]

And shroud is upside down

[@DexterWashington-dz5kr]

Fan shroud is upside down

[@kevinhemken748]

I don't believe those were factory coil overs they didn't come with them , I had a 64 SS 327 4 speed and I was all over that car and could tell you alot about Those cars .

[@JohnDoe-one]

That is correct they never had coil overs