IMPALA RESTOMOD - LOW LIFE!

[@fehlrock]

I love All Impala's ♡♡♡

[@CombustionChamber]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. - CJP

[@shawnrobinson726]

Mines favorite impala 1970 this was a great looking look

[@coreyjenkins3056]

That's me too!!! 1970 Impala Custom Coupe w/ a 400 small.🤜🏿🤛🏿

[@jasonthompson3135]

Thats a nice 69 impala looks real good my favorite year is a 61 impala and the 65 impala but honestly any years to me from 61-70 I love them I like this look to but I would prefer my impala as a lowrider

[@CombustionChamber]

Those are some great years for these cars. Thanks for watching the episode! - CJP

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

Love this 69!!!!!!but lolz...... I have to differ a bit on him saying what defines a lowrider is spokes and supremes and only whitewalls!!!hahahahhahahaha!!!!!Sorry sir ITS A LOWRIDER!!!!! not all lowriders only ride spokes and Supremes!!!! Not all lowriders have Hydraulics!!!or AIRBAG'S!!!! in his mindmthe only thing differing this car from a lowrider is his wheels!!!!!Let's break down!!!I'm thelowrider car club in in..ROYAL IMAGE CC YAMIMA,WA CHAPTER!!!We have so far 2 classic Impalas with airbaged systems.. a 1964 SS....and a 66 Impala rag!! Andnwe also have care with hydro's!!! So this ride is a lowrider!....but...people need to stop with the labels.... Also hydro setups these days are awesome...and having properly wrapped frames keep from hurting your classic car!!!and you can get a very comfortable rude with hydros if they are installed right and with the right shocks and settings....my 69 Custom Coupe daily driver is in the process of being restored... Its gonna either be dark rootbeer candy.....or jet black with light candy patterns on the roof....I like spokes....butbinlove the old school 70s lowrider era look of a 69 on 14x7 Supremes.... Still haven't decided on Hydro's or Bags yet....can't wait ........ROYAL IMAGE CC 4 LIFE!!we just passed the 42nd year fro our club starting with our mother chapter in LA......

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

Sorry for the typos!!... Damn auto spell check!!...and also please don't take my critique the wrong way...This 69 ROCKS!!!and iu appreciate anyone who takesnthe time and money to bring them back to their glory!!!

[@69airride3]

Thanks for the compliment, but I have to disagree with you brother, my car is a restomod not a lowrider. I want you to know, that I have owned many lowriders, my dads last car was a 65 Impala on 14 inch whitewalls and Supremes. My last lowrider was a 63 Impala on Cooper whitewalls and Dayton's. You say "sir" your car is a lowrider but bro, if you google Lowrider magazine the Bible of the lowrider world, and view every cover, you wont see a car rocking 18 and 20 low profile tires and billet rims. Every cover shows whitewalls and spokes or supremes. Now there are euros and mini-trucks that may have low profile tires but they are also rocking spokes with that set up. The other variation may be an early Chevy bombita or similar car but they are sporting whitewalls and hub caps. The cars you mentioned with the air ride system....what are their tire and rim choice bet ya its whitewalls and spokes. It may have been wrong for me to make the statement about ALL lowriders having hydro's yes I do know there are lowriders that have air ride but, 99% of all LOWRIDERS have whitewalls and spokes/supremes. With that said, could you please give me the definition of a restomod and then your definition of a lowrider....also what makes my car a lowrider? and not a restomod. Once again, not taking your comments the wrong way...if your a car guy, you are my brother and its all about the car, but there are things that clearly define the different genres of cars,whether they be lowriders, muscle cars, mini-trucks, pro street, pro touring, imports, stanced, restomods or, stock, and sometimes the things that define that genre of the vehicle is ever so subtle but if you know you know....if you don't, you don't. Thank you for viewing my video and good luck with your 69, I look forward to seeing the finished product.

[@CombustionChamber]

Thanks for checking out the episode! As you can see we have so really great people on our show. - CJP

[@whatesesur2432]

Randy Vertrees .....dam ese u should be on the show i was more in tune with ur story then the one i just watched gracias carnal i to am a lowrider and very proud of it you shou forget the suprems and go for rockets and 5 20 's my dad had on on that shit and the rockets hands down are the hardest

[@stevemitchell2252]

I had one....69 custom coupe ...my most favorite car in the world..that one is stunning. .

[@timothycellsworth]

62 SS is my favorite Impala

[@70CadillacMan]

My favorite is the 67 Impala SS .

[@CombustionChamber]

Good taste! Thanks for watching! - CJP

[@timothycellsworth]

But I’ll take any Impala 58-72

[@coreyjenkins3056]

That '69 Impala Coupe is GORGEOUS!!!😍 I miss my 1970 Impala Custom Coupe w/a 400 small.

[@erikaustin7766]

Adding hideaways makes it look great!. It was a Caprice only option along with headlight washers

[@69airride3]

Yes...very good, hideaways were only a Caprice option. So what I did was purchase a stock center section of grill from the junk yard. I cut 2 pieces from that grill to fit over the stock headlights location, I made some mounting tabs and placed them as such. Of course they are stationary but it gives me the look and all I spent was 25.00 for the grill section, couple of cans of spray paint and thats what I came up with.

[@CombustionChamber]

Yeah, it looks great. Thanks for watching! - CJP

[@Anth4044]

Man talking about memories this was one of our first air conditioning cars dad bought when we were kids, Living in AZ we always drove with windows down with our other cars But when Dad and Mom bought this car we were in heaven in air conditioning, Seeing those seat belt straps on top of window really brings back great memories,Thank you for showing us this Gem it gorgeous and the owner is one nice guy I enjoyed everything he said 👍👍🙂

[@jayeff4457]

Still a lowrider, just not a traditional lowrider. Nice ride!

[@KeeleDesign]

The host is so nervous it’s making me feel weird

[@barrysnider635]

Great car good guy ...the guy gets it yeah its the cars but its the people who builds them so others can look feel and see how you can take a 69 Impala or whatever and make it cool without insulting the original design !

[@CombustionChamber]

That's what we really try to focus on is not only the car, but the people who build/own/drive them. I think he took it and did a really good job with it. - CJP

[@barrysnider635]

For sure!

[@69airride3]

Hey Barry, I really appreciate what you said, it means a lot. I tell people all the time that.... "car people are the best" and I always try to stay true to that creed....Thanks again brother.

[@barrysnider635]

Your very welcome sir..

[@danwohlslagel1277]

I like the stance on this car better that any '69-'70 I have ever seen! It is just right. A little bit of "low and slow" and a little bit of muscle. Tough as hell.

[@1999burb]

I love that year of the Chevy , Impala this was my first car and still the best

[@CombustionChamber]

Very cool. Thank you for checking out the show. - CJP

[@69airride3]

Thank you brother.... Impalas in my humble opinion are a special iconic car that crosses many genres of automotive styles..... They are lowriders, muscle cars, donks, restomods, pro street.... gotta love em.

[@sbfhawk4343]

So when i was like 3 or 4 years old my parents owned this same exact model 1969 Caprice\Sport Coupe with the dark green metallic color and the Black vinyl hardtop that thing was huge and it was a very nice solid car. Sold it and it was on sale for less then 20 minutes when it was sold and people were fighting over it back in 79. Then my parents bought a 1982 Ford Thunderbird limited the Luxury small door coupe with the digital dash and all the electronic gizmos Ford could throw at it. Was brown. Car was so comfy so nice to take drives in. The Car Had all the luxury trimmings but when it came to reliability it sucked. the roof lining caved in. The Transmission had to be rebuilt service twice , the AC blew and had to be repaired the Many little Gremlins and before it reached 85000 miles the thing was in 87. So it was not even driven all that much but for a Ford 85000 miles was way to much. Sold it for cheap. At this point my Parents had bought 1 old datsun truck and since it lasted so long they bought two more Nissan Trucks 1 4x4 and 1 shortbed 720. Since they lasted so long my parents decided against Ford and went with the Toyota and they ended up buying a Showroom Floor 88 MK3 Supra Turbo!!! Yes sir and to be honest after 85 and beyond they never looked back at Chevy or Ford again. Everyone of the vehicles from the Nissan to the Toyota we still own and were still mechanically sound with over 180000 miles or more. So this is where the division begin. You can see how this all ended with Ford. Now I would like to buy the Caprice again and put it back into the family hands for nostalgic reasons. Would I buy the Ford again? Maybe just to see where that Line of quality and reliability switched from the Big 3 to the Big Japan 3 and where the history of the American brands begin to falter. Sad but it is what it is.

[@Winterfell1066]

Love it. We had a gold 70 impala 4 door 350 4 bbl when I was growing up. Unfortunately, my Dad traded it for a chevy chevette in 1976 or 78.

[@69airride3]

Which Impala is my favorite....this one.

[@goodson6848]

Yeah! You answer is correct, is tu best shape!! Have a nice day!

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

That's gorgeous!!! I used to have a white 66 Impala that had blue interior and I always wanted to paint it this blue..

[@shawnsprinkle1151]

Woo! Woo! we did't see the ENGINE. Nice Custom IMPALA!!!!

[@waynehardy5628]

my favorite impala is a 1973 impala custom.

[@CombustionChamber]

I have a soft-spot for the 1965 model. - CJP

[@juanvigil8913]

My favorite Impala custom is the 1970 but my next favorite is the 1969 Impala custom.

[@CombustionChamber]

Very cool. Thank you for watching! - CJP

[@Hirthirthirt]

68 with hidden headlights are great

[@Adhdroamer]

69 for sure is my favorite I seen one when I was a kid hooked ever since

[@alexferrer8881]

Badass

[@CombustionChamber]

It really is. Thanks for watching the show! - CJP

[@quintonrichardson4506]

The 69 Impala is a beautiful year and it's unique they just don't make cars like they use to. It's a work of art

[@69airride3]

Thanks bro.

[@CombustionChamber]

Thanks for checking out the episode! - CJP

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

Yup The 69 was also the last year for the classic SS!

[@coreyjenkins3056]

Nothing like a BIG Chevy slammed!!!🤜🏿🤛🏿 My 1976 Caprice Classic (4door) and my 1970 Impala Custom Coupe were both slammed in the late '80s-mid '90s.🤜🏿🤛🏿

[@supervisor404atlanta3]

just wanted to add my two cents here..Excellency at its best. I'm a Chevy Impala guy. I'm restoring the exact same cat in my little two car garage, and I am thinking of going restomod as well. At times it seems like I'm in over my head, but seeing cars like this and platforms like this show helps to keep the motivational levels high. I'm starving for wisdom and knowledge, so any comments, ideas, concerns or suggestions are much welcome. Again amazing car and the 67 Seafoam green Impala Fastback is my favorite. Thanks guys.

[@CombustionChamber]

I'm really glad you liked the episode. I hope you subscribe and stick around for more. I created the show for people like you, who build cars and love them. Me and my Father restored a 1967 Camaro SS together. So I know how long it can take. I will get it on the show one day for sure. - CJP

[@69airride3]

Wow...Thank you brother, I too did this in a home garage and I too felt overwhelmed many a time. All I can say is keep at it, focus on one area of the car at a time ie. engine bay, chassis and drive-line, interior, body what ever needs attention first and what can wait. You fix you break, just goes with the territory of this hobby of ours. As far as building a car in an area like a small 2 car garage is totally feasible. Since you will be spending many hours in that area (the garage) try to make it as comfortable and efficient as you can. One day at a time brother, if there is anything I can help you with please feel free to email me 69Airride@gmail

[@supervisor404atlanta3]

Combustion Chamber make a deal with ya.....I'll subscribe and stick around for the knowledge and the brotherhood that is restoration, as long as you consider an episode with my build once it's complete....

[@CombustionChamber]

Just so you know, you are talking directly with me, Casey, the host. We would love to feature your car once it is complete if we can. The reason why I make the pitch for people to help out if they can at the end of each video is based on the fact that this is a self-funded show. We have had help, no doubt about it. But this is something I am doing out of my own pocket. So if we reach the point were we can travel by the time your car is done then we can certainly get something worked out. I would love to travel more across the country and feature cars from all over. The best thing people can do right now is donate if they can. If they can not then I ask people to share our videos, like, subscribe, etc etc. This is really meant to be your channel. As you can see by Jay's comments, we have outstanding guests and that this is a true enthusiast driven show. A long reply, I know, but I want to be as upfront with you, and everyone, you watches this show. - CJP

[@TAZxDAxDEVIL]

Does anyone have any details on the wheels?

[@dukeallen432]

Restomod and lowering=ruined car. Future owner will fight to correct all the aftermarket hacked crap.

[@69airride3]

You funny bro. We are not talking about a matching number super low production number car here. I like, enjoy and respect all work done by owners on their cars. Is stock my cup of tea….no I prefer some customization but thats just me but I can truly appreciate and admire a well done stock restoration. And once again this Impala is not a super rare matching number 427 4 speed super low production car thats a different scenario, but for you to say that a Restomod or lowered car=ruined car just shows that you may be a very narrow minded person and not truly a real real car guy. Could we see your car?

[@jerryfritz710]

Ordered a 1969 Impala from dealer in 1969; same color as this one - Lemans blue. It was a 250 c.i. six with turbo hydromatic , (not power glide). Had over 600 mile range on the highway. Beautiful car. Was destroyed one night while parked by a hit and run. Miss that car. Bought a similar colored car 50 years later as a reminder of my first car.

[@rickyvillagomez5193]

1964 SS convertible impala 💯👌

[@CombustionChamber]

Nice! - CJP

[@stevekirksey9293]

My dad had one 1969 same color but a 327 cubic inch and three on the tree

[@CombustionChamber]

Good stuff! I love the old school. - CJP

[@brucelasky6122]

how tall are your tires,like are they 29 inches tall,or like 295/50/15, on the rear

[@69airride3]

225-40-18 front/275-35-20 rear Nitto 555 Extreme

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Beautiful car owned by a real nice genuine guy 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@CombustionChamber]

He really is a good dude. Thank you for watching! - CJP

[@Bruce7Leroy]

🖐☝️ ✌

[@lu2do474]

What size rims and tires are on it?

[@CombustionChamber]

I'm not exactly sure. 20" I think. - CJP

[@69airride3]

@@CombustionChamber 18 in front 20 in back

[@lu2do474]

COMBUSTION CHAMBER thanks!

[@Rock_Whisky]

Nice

[@rogerarmstrong8893]

Early 60s impala are my favorites but I admire all cars it's in my blood.

[@floridaman4072]

I see this guy at car shows all the time, the car is beautiful and I was just talking to him about a week ago, I got a 1969 impala for my 16th birthday about a week ago also, the owner is a great guy, although my dad has a 1966 impala and I’d have to say that’s my favorite one

[@CombustionChamber]

He is a really nice guy. I think I was at that show you were at. - CJP

[@69airride3]

Jordan my man, when I saw the pic of that bad Grabber blue Ford pick up, it refreshed my memory real quick. Thanks for the props brother, so you got a 69 huh....looks like I'm in big trouble...lol j/k bro, I'm really happy for you. Jordans Dad has got a real sweet BIG BLOCK restomod Impala...so Jordan has good car genes for sure. Tell your Dad I said whats up and I know with all the knowledge you and your Dad posses you guys got it well covered, but if I could help you with anything on that 69 just let me know lil brother. Good luck.

[@floridaman4072]

69Airride yes sir, will do

[@tonysuarez760]

Awesome car, that was favorite impala.

[@CombustionChamber]

It really is amazing. Thanks for watching! - CJP

[@youngestson65]

nice. but my favorite is the 61

[@CombustionChamber]

You got good taste. - CJP

[@Nowehi305]

beautiful car and i love the inside the car he did a great work

[@CombustionChamber]

Thank you! I know the owner reads the comments and replies. Thank you for checking out our episode. - CJP

[@69airride3]

Thanks Noah, truly appreciated.

[@frankwood7878]

I had a 69 Impala Sport Coupe Fastback with a 327. Great car. I have a 70 Impala Custom now, also a great car

[@CombustionChamber]

Very cool! They are great. We just pue another Impala on our show here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXzJoGh9jr51d7s Enjoy! - CJP

[@CJColvin]

Beautiful classic man.

[@69airride3]

Thanks Bro...appreciated much.

[@bigaparker1977]

I'm a 69er 4 door caprice. I wanna bag it too. Nice ride

[@MrLadysman333]

What kind of wheels are those

[@69airride3]

So sorry for the late reply, the wheels are Billet Specialties Fat Lane Wheels 18 in the front 20 in the back. I also have the matching steering wheel. Thanks for viewing.

[@chenlee807]

How much rust is underneath ?

[@CombustionChamber]

None. However, the rust in my underwear... DAMN! - CJP

[@69airride3]

I don't buy or build rusty cars bro....been there done that.

[@sfsaudi2069]

Wow! What a work of art. From the front to the back is beautiful.i love the l.e.d rings around the headlights . I own a 69 bel air and I love seeing custom 1969s it's a great car

[@69airride3]

Thanks Ramon, really appreciate your input.

[@CombustionChamber]

Thank you! Also, thanks for watching the show. - CJP

[@stevemitchell2252]

ramon ramirez lucky you...I HAD one : (

[@sfsaudi2069]

steve mitchell I love my car it's a fun project to work on

[@stevemitchell2252]

ramon ramirez I bet lucky you..I got a good front and rear bumper for a 69 impala for cheap let me know

[@hawkstringfellow]

Man that's how u do a car. Great attitude man

[@69airride3]

Thank you Sir

[@CombustionChamber]

He's a great guy with a great car. - CJP

[@fabianmedina9966]

Nice lowrider bro

[@brucelasky6122]

what size are the wheels,tires

[@69airride3]

18 in the front and 20 in the rear.

[@thebluepen]

69Airride how wide did you go? Mini tubbed?

[@69airride3]

8 up front, 10 in rear. If your were going with a static drop you might get away with 12 in the rear but, with the air ride and slamming it using a 12 inch tire, you most likely would need to mini tub it. Thanks

[@zachjstout]

I have a 69 impala I am restoring. Anyone know a good part supplier?

[@CombustionChamber]

There are alot of there. Eckler's for one. - CJP

[@zachjstout]

@@CombustionChamber didnt know Ecklers had impala parts I'll check them out. I used them for my 75 vette

[@frankwood7878]

CLASSIC INDUSTRIES IN CALIFORNIA

[@PAKfromFYCB]

Ive had a 67 68 and 69, the 69 was a caprice that i restoted, the 67 was a rust bucket and the 68 i got when i was 18 and am restoring now. The 68 looks tge coolest of the 3 imo. I have a 73 challenger 383 mag 4 speed pistol to do next. Gonna be a pleasure not working on huge ass impala body panels for once

[@CombustionChamber]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes. - CJP

[@69butternut.]

I've just purchased a 1969 Impala Custom here in the UK. Butternut Yellow with black vinyl top. 42000 miles, believed to be genuine. Can't wait to start on it and this car is a massive inspiration. Best thing is I don't feel compelled to keep it stock as it's not a high value option car.

[@Averageblackdaddy]

My favorite Impala was 1967. I bought a project not to long ago and I can’t wait until it’s finished.