Will it Run after 50 years?? 1964 Chevy Impala SS Convertible! BARN FIND!!

In this episode of Iron City Garage Bill gets to work on the 1964 Chevy impala convertible. This car started its journey in Kentucky made its way back to Pittsburgh through one of the worst natural disasters in Kentucky history Flooding flooding flooding. However the car looks like it’s in pretty good shape and just needs a little TLC! Watch the video to find out for yourself if it will run!
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[@bradduczek6981]

hard to imagine it got lost in time....good job getting it running......i like imagine them sitting brand new in a show room....what a beauty it would have been....

[@bluerazor7049]

This is a survivor, sure she's rotted and not the original numbers matching engine but most of these convertible Impala's rot to the ground. She can become a beautiful restored car or just metalwork, new interior along with the top and leave it as is. Looks like Bill had a great time driving it!

[@harleyrozeboom7826]

I have a 62 Impala SS that's been sitting in the trees for 46 years. It's a hardtop with a transplanted 283. Had a 348 in it when I bought it as a kid. It was a blown up 348 so I put the 283 in it.

[@Pete-yr9mt]

@@harleyrozeboom7826 is it still sitting in the trees?

[@leerespass4716]

Have 71 impala convertible

[@Blue_973]

@@leerespass4716 do you wanna sell it ?

[@sprezzatura8755]

I like the focus and lack of talking. You can't go wrong fiddling around with an old small block Chevy with a stick shift. Going to be a fun car whatever you decide to do with it.

[@corydunaway]

Got my 62 SS running after sitting in the woods for 40 years. Engine was free too

[@pdrphil8159]

My dad was a chevy guy thru & thru... I was very young , but my mothers baby sister asked my dad what kind of car she should buy... My dad told her to buy a Chevy Impala . It was the best bang for her buck.. I remember well when she rolled into the drive with a brand new 67 Impala SS. My dad was shocked & so was I... My dad & I walked around the car, opened the hood & there set a beautiful 396 . We took it for a spin & as my dad wound thru the gears , he asked my aunt why in the world she bought the SS ?? She simply asked , whats an SS ? She had no idea that car was built to run.. She just liked the color . And she said after test driving it , she liked how "zippy" it was... 10 yrs later I bought that car... She had parked it because the exhaust was bad & it had an oil leak... It had 68000 miles on it.. I put valve cover gaskets on it & a new exhaust . It was in excellent shape . Whats more, my aunt drove it like a girl & never missed an oil change... Thats one I wish I had kept... But I was young & after a few yrs I sold it. If we only knew then what we know now .

[@robertsonplantwalls]

That's one heck of a babysitter

[@alphaone101]

I had a '64 Impala SS, convertible, white exterior, white top, black interior, 327 with a muncie 4 spd. Beautiful car and it ran great, plus my girlfriend loved it, especially with the top down. I really wanted a '62 SS hardtop with a 409 4 speed, but couldn't find one.

[@Newtruck99]

That blue is intense... love it

[@shartne]

I was born in 1963 and my aunt and uncle had one of these impalas I remember that speaker in the back seat. I must have been remembering when I was about 6 or 7, 8 or so when they had that car not sure but it was in the sixties. My aunt hit somene that pulled out in front of her and totalled it. My cousin was terrified of the car after that. I never saw it again but I remember it was so nice. I used to stand up in the back floor board and listen to that speaker when we were flying down the road. I noticed the floor board in that car are not rusted out? It was blue and not a covertable it was a hard top. They use to give you your moneys worth.

[@frankkirby5763]

This is a real channel. I like it. This mechanic is a “Wizard “. Very smart man. If I was in a fight, I want him on my side. The Iron City shirt is very cool. I would buy one. Thank you for the great content and best wishes to all of you.

[@olskool3967]

my dad was a car salesman all his life.in the 50s-60s he sold new chevys. then in the early 70s he opened some used car lots. i grew up on those lots working on all those cars, i latter became a professional transmission rebuilder and shop owner, i just retired. in 64 he sold my uncle a new 64 impala SS, coupe. it was black with turquoise interior,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@bobbyjohnson6355]

Watching him work on the fuel line with a lit cigarette dangling from his lips made me nervous

[@johnnyrivas4506]

I was 17 when I bought my first 1964 impala ss It had a 327 with factory A/C the convertible SS is my dream car though. Im 32 years old now and drive a 94 F150 extended cab. God I miss the impala I know damn near all the bolt sizes almost everything about it and no matter even when I see one drive by from time to time im still in aww of the finess and body lines of that car.

[@puumahe]

Breaks or brakes :) Grammar police from Finland. Good work guys!

[@Ironcitygarage]

I swear the auto correct catches that every time and changes it 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ from brakes to breaks

[@jamesb.9155]

🤣 That is so annoying!@@Ironcitygarage

[@Godsbest777]

My favorite Car.....Wish i can find one

[@Outlaw_j84]

Papi workin out on the hood

[@peterbueno6719]

I was a nice 64 I couldn't believe it the way you guys unloaded it and then you guys use that bobcat to push it like damn man beating up on that barn find but it is a hell of a great car to start with..

[@rwendell0912]

Cool,very nice.I will be cruising my 71 Pontiac Grand Prix back to SW Pennsylvania this summer for two months,we had a 63 Impala when I grew up there,great memories,love to see old cars coming back to life.

[@arturonavarro3566]

Fantastic work. From Barcelona

[@gearhead9943]

Thank you so much for including the startup from inside the car. My favorite part! Please always keep including that, unedited! You guys are the best

[@josepaulocorreia2809]

Impala maneiro

[@randyharris8669]

I couldnt believe the glove box light, head lights and wipers worked and fired right up! Lol right on

[@lonewolfwarrior69]

Well,I'll be damned! 😊 Y'all are from back home! Hell,I never thought I'd see any Pittsburgh City folk here on KZbin doin' what I love most! I haven't been home in near 20 years now since I moved to England. I sure am happy I found your channel! 👍

[@nygelmiller5293]

To lonewolfwarrior. That's so nice

[@larrykrise3609]

love to see the old one,s briught back.thank you.larry

[@justinamerican8200]

Every time I think I've seen all the old cars with beautiful lines, I see another one I'd not seen before.

[@Outlaw_j84]

You never seen an impala?

[@justinamerican8200]

@@Outlaw_j84 I probably have, just never seen one that hadn't been all uglified with the little wheels, hydraulics, and hideous paint job.

[@25vrd48]

Really Cool 64 SS convertible . Look forward to more videos .

[@davidnoyes6388]

I brought home a 64 SS 327ci automatic I pulled from a garage in WV 2 years ago. Last ran 82’ by the inspection sticker. 56k original miles. It’s still in my trailer waiting for garage space to free up. This video was a treat.

[@niriaashwell5885]

twenty years from now no one will no what you are doing i think you have the coolist job

[@saulangel2296]

Love the way he explains everything word by word 😂

[@johnneild3914]

Yeah bills the man getting the job done cheers from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Slewinsvk]

Good work guys :) Greetings from Slovakia.

[@johnprins4731]

Love to see the 64 Chevy impala SS Convertible and The 4 speed...Bring them back from the DEAD..KEEP IT UP.. Love hearing those tires peel again.☆☆☆JOHN FROM WINNIPEG

[@jamesb.9155]

My parents got one in '64, a red 2 door hardtop automatic. I think they loved blowing around in it with us kids in the back. I remember using ice to get chewing gum out of the upholstery after falling asleep in the back! Than was an annoying job my mom made me do. Grandparents came down in their '63 4 door hardtop which later became my sister's run around ride! Those were great, big cars ! I don't think we ever had a minute of trouble with them.

[@stuckinthe60s69]

I grew in SW PA about 90 miles east of Pittsburgh in the 60s. The body rot reminds me of that area in that time. Back in the mid 60s, if a car was driven regularly in the winter, after about 3 years, there would be holes in the body somewhere - thanks to salt on the roads to melt the ice. After maybe 8-10 years, some had to be junked because the frame roted. Having a '64 Impala SS, 327, 4-spd back then could have only been topped (for a Chey person) by having a 409 instead of a 327. The 327 was (IMHO) one of the best of the original generation small block Chevy engines. This car would have been quite "cool" and a definite "chick magnet" in the 60s. I don't "get" the copyright, thing in the video. The background music maybe? And some of the explanations are obviously for non-car folks. I had to chuckle at a couple of them. The guy with the cigarette hanging out of his mouth could have been me back in the day. I used to smoke like a chimney. Anyway, interesting post. Nice to see people resurrecting these old cars. "Back in the day" they were cool and with a lot of work and a lot of $$$ they can be cool again.

[@alicemoon9008]

Great 👍 Job ….

[@thomasnewcamp5563]

Pete thats a cool car it reminds me that my dad bought a 64 biscayne 2 door in 1974 from my cheap uncle no radio no ps pb 3 0n the tree 6 cyl it was black red interoior it needed a carrior bearing on the drive shaft i was 13 i helped my father put the bearing in and we test drove it back and forth on the street in front of the house and we ran my dog over you could feel the car thump i got out of the car and my dog was yelping and crying in the yard and an hour later my dog was perfectly fine true story.But the car had a perfect body 2 years later the whole back end saged down the frame rotted .I also remember seeing alot of those 64s saged out in the mid 70s.This car was garaged kept in a damp garage . My uncle bought 1974 chevy 1/2 ton to replace the biscayne same plain jane .In 1986 he bought 86 1/2 ton he gave me the 74 to undercoat the 86 the 74 was rusted bad he drove it with a 5 gallon can full of gas in the bed. both 64 and 74 only had 50000 miles Tom im from the pittsburgh area also

[@ashe1928]

She's a beautiful car

[@fredjimenez4208]

Love the video you guys did! Im pretending im doing all the work myself step by step without moving a muscle!

[@jamesb.9155]

Amazing operation of restoration to order en mass and resell quickly! First channel like this I've come across. All others are small operators, maybe one vehicle at a time.

[@Ironcitygarage]

Glad you like it

[@lencampa9049]

it's amazing that u found. a car that was a SS hard find and convertible .good luck with that RUST BUCKET $$$$

[@jesseroberts9607]

I had a 64 SS hardtop with a I think 327- 4 barrel. I think the color on yours is the same they called it Datona Blue, it was an automatic but it was everything I wanted and ordered and the fastest car I ever owned.

[@michaeloliva3759]

Just came across this video and loved it! Bill did an awesome job bringing that baby back to life. Subscribed!!!👍

[@AlphonsoBlackstone-wb2sn]

Absolutly Beautiful i cant wait until this Rare Bird is done

[@slowshedgarage7409]

Cool video. A fellar would probably get as much enjoyment outta this cruising it with the body the way it is. Nice work. Cool video.

[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

Nice Car Buddy.

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers

[@mikeforce5926]

Nice car.One of my dream cars.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI GUY'S GREAT CLEAN UP SAVE THE OLD QUAKER STATE CAN ,,GREAT LOOKING .. I LIKE THE GAS MONKEY SHIRT I HAVE TWO OF THEM,,..THE FLOORS IN THE BACK LOOK OK UNDER THAT RUG..GLAD YOU WENT SLOW IN THE GLOVE BOX!!! THE 64 IS LOOKING BETTER AFTER THAT WASH ,,MY SON AND I LIKE THESE CARS ,, THESE CARS GET STOLEN VERY FAST OR THEY WILL KILL FOR ONE...GREAT TRUCKS IN THE YARD..CROME IS GREAT ,, GOOD CAR!! THANK''S...

[@Jram1292]

Seen the short to this and I had to find the whole video✌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@monsterstereos1836]

Dang, what a find!

[@cool62chev]

Cool car!

[@brianscott9861]

Highly valued restored

[@Ironcitygarage]

Pretty valuable whenever it was sold like that also 😂😂

[@CharlesDowiot-qv7pp]

Wow would be Beautiful All Done over ❤ Good luck ✨

[@Mark-vd8oi]

Nothing like a new car

[@yavuz0883]

A place where I can work even for free. I would love to have such a place

[@alvaromedem4868]

Me gusta como. Restauracion de autos. Gracias a los mecanico que los. Salva .y Los vueven ala vida estan. Lleno de historia.

[@scottie81]

This has a little asmr to it.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, really enjoyed!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@نورسحلق]

Classic wheels still classy

[@onrdetailingnews802]

I am restoring a 64 ss impala gonna do a ls swap soon tfs

[@edselbobpacer]

Great job sir your a good mechanic

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Well I didn't know Iron City Garage was in Pittsburgh so close to my home in Ohio. The best of the Best 1964 SS convertible Impala saving old iron makes this world worth living in I thought I would never see one of these ever again except of course maybe at somebody showroom and all the paperwork to boot it's amazing that that damn rat didn't need it all up I guess he had no use for paperwork LOL. Thank you so much guys for bringing out this video sure made my day. Many blessings to y'all

[@billg7205]

Didn't know they're about 3 blocks from a shop I worked at years ago. Small world.

[@hazelwood55]

It reminds me of Christine when it was angry. haha

[@rodrigopereira3449]

The safety dance 🕺🏽

[@daviswall3319]

Always check for silver coins in them old seats !!

[@mr.haneef22]

Wow...this was an awesome video!!

[@fraserobrien3828]

nice job man thanks injoyed the clean up thanks man ,,,fraser in toronto ontario canada

[@nayase7303]

straight to LA

[@Ironcitygarage]

See! This is a perfect example of someone who knows what they are talking about 👏👏 good for you sir. This car is 100 percent probably gonna send up in CA.

[@dave9271]

@@Ironcitygarage is it for sale?

[@tonybruno7917]

64 best car ever made four-speed nice burnout wonder how much will go for thanks for the video great job

[@Mercmad]

I take Breaks too when I drive but when I need to take the break I Use the Brakes...😉😉 but them's the breaks or Brakes....

[@leddygee1896]

Jackpot In The Glovebox!! Wow...

[@KrustyRustySalvage]

Such a beautiful looking car the Impala

[@tiberiocociumag7723]

NICE CAR

[@Петя-р9и]

Enckredebol start and driven Old Car . Peas on the World. Good dgoop Old Man !

[@JD-iu3vi]

My car has brakes. I guess old cars had breaks.

[@jamesevens6980]

Damn 64 rag top ł would love to restore that ride

[@perfeicaodaantiguidade4710]

Parabéns relíquia meu amigo 😃😃😃😃👌

[@arthurpanico1275]

Looks like a 350, pcv grommet in valve cover. old motors drafted out the back of the block I think 64 was the first year for pcv.

[@31847448]

Cherry bomb glass packs. Wow. I’m impressed

[@speakfreeley4473]

Much prefer the '63 version, but good luck with the restoration with this.

[@isaisanchez987]

I loved it, beautiful car.

[@HitmanChase]

My dream car.

[@davidroberson8030]

That can be one hell of a nice ride once you guys get it fixed up can't tell if it's a 283 or 327 but it looks like a small block 396 is had huge head. Or valve covers either way or speed awesome convertible two-door damn that would be a sweet ride when it's all fixed up. That is a Chevy classic. Oh there is a little rust on that left side isn, t there, well even that can be replaced.

[@larryburton5516]

The crossed flags on the side of the front fenders I'm pretty sure indicates that the original engine was a 327. And, I believe it's the 250 HP 327 engine. If you got the 300 HP engine with a four speed it also included the factory tach which this car doesn't have. I bought a 64 SS new with the 300 HP four speed. OK, I did not watch till the end of the video but the guy said that the engine was a 68 so evidently the original engine was changed. But, I do think the original engine was a 327 250 HP engine because it doesn't have the factory tach that I believe was standard with the four speed.

[@518jimg]

@@larryburton5516 I don't think they put a 250 HP with a 4 speed. I think you got a power glide with a 250. I think this is 300. They didn't put 283's in an SS David

[@larryburton5516]

@@518jimg David, actually I believe you could get a six, 283, 327, or 409 in a 64 SS. The SS Package in 64 I believe was just a styling package with different exterior trim and the bucket seat/console interior.

[@robertphillips6296]

It’s a Daunting Task but one worth the effort!

[@jaimepalma2417]

Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Nice work ran good 👍😊

[@chrisridgeway9790]

Didn't know the 64 Impala had an 'extra front seats' option.

[@chyadams3656]

Wish I had those 63 SS bucket seats he pulled out of the back seat .

[@paulwootton5378]

Sorry..had to turn the video off as soon as I saw the guy with the sleeves cut out of his tee shirt....are there really people like that in North Mexico?

[@TruthPoliceLegend]

It was probably originally a 327/250 hp. If it was a 300 it would have come with the factory tach. It has the makings of a beautiful vehicle

[@claycampbell7901]

Thats a rare car !

[@jerrygoad3093]

Yeah that's it you're so smart with your shop back you probably just vacuumed up Mr Jones I miss Jones's old wedding ring that they've been looking for 40 years. But you can't teach nobody to learn nobody nothing around there cuz you're just the biggest rocket scientist that ever worked on a vehicle

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@lar4305]

😀I was watching you channel and realized you shop is very close to the automotive shop i worked at and retired from after 43 years with them. I would have loved to have come by and check out the cool cars and trucks you have . Our shop is right next to Casbah restaurant in Shadyside. All these years and never knew you guy where there 🤷‍♂. That chevy was awesome, hope someone restored it to its former glory.

[@Ironcitygarage]

@@lar4305 Bastone! I used to work at the fitness factory for Mike when I was in highschool haha

[@lar4305]

@@Ironcitygarage yes it was Bastones, i still pop in every week to see the guys. Sometimes i go their and get my hands dirty again 😄. I think i will pay a visit to you guys soon and check out your cars 👍

[@ryanrodgers1826]

its alive well done that man

[@PAUL_K]

I wonder if GM's engineers knew that they building a half of the century-run cars.

[@Jram1292]

Wish I had ur knowledge in vehicles .

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

My 64 SS had a Factory Tachometer . The Tach was worth more than the car when I bought it.

[@COACHTY1]

Removing fuel line with a lit cigarette in his mouth, good idea😂😂

[@lynneferencik1378]

Great video, thanks for posting- I think my brother had this model as his first car-not sure if was an ss or not- R.Ferencik

[@BRTowe]

Cruisin down the street in my six-four...

[@Eazy-E64]

28:44😂 the sound