1964 Impala Hardtop to Convertible CONVERSION!

I actually did it this time.

[@appliancedude63]

Major props bro. Ain't no turning back now. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@lfrias78]

It’ll look like the Love Machine from Cheech and Chong. It’s great to hear your old lady have so much confidence in you. Keep plugging along man.

[@rudyp.1158]

This dude said bruisin by yg 🤣 Tickler's a real 1..the determination is real my guy. I like it! 💯🔥

[@toddsmith1690]

Was hoping to contact you to have you build me my bucket list dream car Lowrider. But being terminally ill and just got bad news so 9 years of being ill is coming to the END of my life. Just turned 53 and a stroke few years back took my left eyesight and right ears hearing. That’s a cakewalk compared to my organs failing over the last 9 years. I was a car builder with my own shop. Then built houses for 25 years and now I can hardly take care of myself. Please be kind to one another. Looks are deceiving as you never know what someone is going through. God Bless. RJ your work and skill levels are simply amazing. What’s been keeping me going the last 9 years even though I can’t work is the thought of finally getting my dream car. 63-64 Impala 3-4 pump setup. But it cost $1,000,000.00 a year in healthcare cost just to keep me alive. Thanks for sharing your content brother.

[@RJTickler]

Stay strong and enjoy the good moments as they come no matter how big or small. I appreciate the kind words.

[@bobmartin2615]

Love your innovation and vision in building this car.

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

Fuck yeah I’m glad you made it into a convertible needs a little bit of work but damn that is awesome I’m so proud of you you’re the first person on KZbin to show us how to make a convertible out of a hard top

[@808chevykev]

You you you! You are a brave man I swear! I screamed "nooooo!"when I saw you with the saw on that A pillar! I'm most definitely keeping up on this one👊✌

[@evanspark1510]

yo bro? rj ima tell you something, this is a great topic for a video my dude! Everyones had this thought! and for you to give a step by step! wow im loving this right now and get ready for the views to come! I have a 62 conv and i remember feeling like giving up when i was hunting for one cause of the outrageous price and the lack of them! but yeah good job!

[@christramontana3598]

I allways look forward to your videos and your impala is going to be sick I'm excited for you to be able to take the first drive in it all the hard work going to pay off

[@alexotto5449]

Love all the progress wrapped up in one long video. Keep it up!

[@09kiki10]

Man you are on a roll brotha. Congrats on inching away towards your goal.

[@travisfreville3934]

Your doing a amazing job cant wait to see you smiling from ear to ear when you mobing down the road

[@thehomiejuan1306]

Last I seen this beauty she was still being pieces together Now I click today and I’m amazed by how far she’s come 💙 Hard work pays off So proud of you Now this is what I subscribed for

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Shut the front door

[@jessemarkle5413]

Love the videos. Awesome attitude too. Keep those videos coming

[@michaelarredondo37]

Teal with red interior and red top that would be sick! Can’t wait to see it!

[@darrellbounds9919]

Well you got me thinking about doing my 66 impala ss keep doing things like this

[@felixsoto9110]

Very nice I actually converted my 74 Chevell with t tops drive it while I did it

[@63impala45]

Much love from LA keep up the good work 💯

[@geeccheyboigeechieboy2137]

Your cool i like it and the mullet well look good on you

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Nice job man!

[@suertederey4564]

Sounded like forest gump for a bit "Thats as butter as its gonna get."😄

[@RJTickler]

My inner gump comes out sometimes.

[@suertederey4564]

@@RJTickler keep up the content !

[@DopeFiend]

Nice work g.

[@ericestrada6755]

Hahaaa I said you were going to put bags on it months ago and you said No. Hahaaa bag that beast and get it rollin.

[@RJTickler]

Lol I know I had no intentions of bagging anything. I do not like bags. I still don’t like bags lol. But my buddy gave me a sweet deal on this kit and it already has all the brackets for a 64. Couldn’t pass it up.

[@ericestrada6755]

Where you been We've been waiting for another video.

[@RJTickler]

@@ericestrada6755 crazy busy at the shop. Haven’t had a chance to work on it.

[@louielouie6875]

Looks good so far👍

[@eloyortega1465]

Don’t forget to weld a support underneath the rocker like all convertibles have

[@steviwar6700]

Ay sounds like you know your convertibles do you know what tub will drop in my 63 impala ?

[@eloyortega1465]

What are you trying to do with your 63 ?

[@steviwar6700]

When I bought it it was chopped top so I'm gonna turn it into a convertible

[@eloyortega1465]

@@steviwar6700 62 to 64 tub are the same

[@steviwar6700]

I heard an oldsmobile tub will work and drop right in I figure it's cheaper than finding an impala tub but not sure what Olds I can use for the 63

[@760side]

Hey rj You think it would be same process with a biscayne Been wanting to convert it to a rag

[@AzBigD]

Nice!!!!!!!props man!!!!next vid slap some 13x7's on it for some eye candy for us......

[@marvinstatler9411]

R u going to take out door glass? I wonder if I can do this to my 66 Deville sedan

[@juicequezada4747]

Love this! I got a 63 impala hardtop! Where are you located?! I need some help cutting mine off.

[@anthonygibbs5302]

I’m just starting on my 64 convertible conversion

[@clrgarage9299]

I’m actually feeling the color combo

[@budlight4206]

How did it turn out

[@eljefe2703]

What did the tub come from? Is a 64 pontiac Catalina the same.

[@BigChris76]

Also don’t forget to switch the vent windows with rag top ones

[@wildestcowboy2668]

LoL

[@enriquesantanajr.4537]

Keep up the good work!

[@dave9271]

Hell yeah brother been waiting for this!

[@justinV.-yd1fb]

Is it possible to have the hard top where you can take it off and on??

[@richardprice5978]

what would 1/2 door's backwards swinging take to add ? on top of the conversation convertible? and thank you for explaining the difference between hard and softtop and the reinforcement needed for car show shine/QC is there anything else someone would like me to knowledge

[@richardprice5978]

working on a 1966-71 dodge charger 600+HP BBM/hemi+TR6070 ect

[@darrellbounds9919]

Was it hard without bracing it ,looking good

[@RJTickler]

No wasn’t too bad. Make some measurements. And test fit everything before fully welding.

[@MrWhytboi]

Bro u doing the right thing.. 64 rag top ss

[@The-Permission-Statement]

I need to do this to a 1947 Packard. Should the process be about the same?

[@jessemarkle5413]

New convertible impala prices are so high. I'm thinking of doing the same

[@johnathanmolina9524]

Took it to the chop shop got the damn top drop...

[@MrWhytboi]

He da paint man too so can’t forget “ 2 color flip flop, candy teal lollipop “

[@dm7622]

Looking good bro god bless

[@petebueno7077]

Good job

[@annhays4401]

your car ......stay motivated you got this...r.j. will be rolli9n in his 64 ...yep

[@freddiemoralez1536]

GREAT JOB

[@danielmacias2950]

How did you know which convertible set up to use

[@RJTickler]

Just use one out of your year impala.

[@alonsonavarro2126]

WASH YOUR HANDS has me lmmfao. 😅🤣😂😅🤣😂

[@steviwar6700]

You inspired me to do mine what tubs fit in the 64

[@rmchavez64]

How much will you charge me to finish mine. It's a 2 door 64 SS top already cut, I have a top only

[@shawnmartins169]

Fucken right man do it for all of us that cat live that dream that some of us will never be able to right on bro

[@SD-gt5kc]

Really badass

[@BrandonBailey-ll8wm]

How much do you charge for that?

[@termallwilliams8510]

DO IT!!!!!! BECAUSE IM GOING TO DO MINES THE SAME LETS GO!!!!!

[@inasitagata3602]

🙌🙌🙌good shit bro

[@neoncorolla6917]

Honest question.... Can you build a brand new 1964 impala all from new reproduction parts?

[@RJTickler]

No you can’t. While there is a lot of aftermarket parts. They do not make everything. Firewall area and roof structure basically is what’s not available.

[@neoncorolla6917]

@@RJTickler thanks!!

[@felixsoto9110]

Looks like you have a clam shell wagon project

[@toons3115]

That is looking beautiful brother

[@Ace_Capone28]

How much would you charge to do this to a 1972 cutlass supreme??

[@Bravo955]

Having it look like you just dragged it out of a junkyard is going to be fun with all the low ball offers you will get, maybe you should put down a mark on the inside of the trunk for every time someone offers to buy it

[@eloyortega1465]

Hey bro when are you going to post a new video of your 64 conversation

[@RJTickler]

As soon as I get another chance to work on it. Been too busy.

[@LaDieselTV]

@@RJTickler what car you pulled the rag out of?

[@eloyortega1465]

Hey bro are you still working on your 64 covvert

[@RJTickler]

Oh yeah

[@dwhitetrnr63]

I need a convertible tub where can I find one

[@RJTickler]

@@dwhitetrnr63 good luck. Just have to try and find someone selling a Chevy or Buick convertible for a good price to cut it out of.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I thought about making mine a drop top but I decided to make a couch out of it.

[@me24kraysolidwins28]

Where u located

[@martintrujillo6859]

How can I get ahold of this guy I need some work done I'm in the state of Colorado

[@RJTickler]

What kind of work are you needing done?

[@lonestarlows]

Vent windows are also different. But ive seen a few convertible with hard top windows

[@vanjohnson319]

Vent and quarter glass are different. If you can get them from the donor car you need to get them. If your quarter glasses are missing from the tub you will have to buy repop parts .

[@noelcesareo3845]

Convertible a little late but In a nice sunny ☀️ day....

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

Did you sell the roof?

[@RJTickler]

Still have it

[@BigChris76]

Bro just put the tub and rack in if you have it it’s your dream ride no better time then now

[@FACR-nl2zn]

Any update on the conversion

[@RJTickler]

Haven’t had a lot of time to work on it lately.

[@martintrujillo6859]

Hi bro how can I get ahold of u for work I can take it to u

[@jaydyenmack7510]

Give us a part 2

[@kwdesignz4248]

Where is this car? Is 4sale or trade?

[@RJTickler]

Already sold it.

[@franksanchez5352]

I own a 64 impala ss. I'm looking for someone to make mine a convertible. How can I talk to you privately?

[@RJTickler]

I appreciate you checking but I’m not taking on any work like this from anyone right now. Getting burn out on the classic cars.

[@gfamily8406]

👍👍👍

[@jaredhays3331]

How much for the hardtop you cut off I have a 2 door bell air I want to convert

[@RJTickler]

500

[@russellhackney5830]

Could I get your info?

[@bakersfieldc1082]

When the next video laggin homie

[@RJTickler]

I’m trying man. Been stoooopid busy at the shop.

[@bakersfieldc1082]

@@RJTickler I understand brother maybe u can gone my channel a shout out plus I have in Bakersfield.c10 on Instagram

[@chevelleranch7481]

I have a complete blower set up for a big block....what do you have to trade me??

[@RJTickler]

I’d trade a 37 Chrysler imperial suicide door project car. Or if you want a lowrider project I have one of those too.

[@chevelleranch7481]

@@RJTickler I appreciate the offers , but I'm not into those kinds of cars. I'm more of a Chevelle / nova guy.

[@RJTickler]

@@chevelleranch7481 yeah don’t have anything like that. What would you sell it for cash?

[@chevelleranch7481]

@@RJTickler The whole setup with carbs /linkage/scoop and all I'm trying to get 4K...that's about half of new...I would rather trade it though. Its on craigslist phoenix if you want to see it.

[@RJTickler]

@@chevelleranch7481 sounds a little to nice for me, but thanks for letting me know about it.

[@maxperez7634]

Where are u located at

[@RJTickler]

Des Moines Iowa area.

[@teamdrama6251]

Damn where you at .i got a reall convertible 64 ss .i would have sold you cheeap .damn could have saved you alot of work.lol thats how it goes .a day late and a dollar short .lol keep up the good work.

[@RJTickler]

How cheap is cheap. I don’t mind adding to the collection lol.

[@teamdrama6251]

@@RJTickler 2 grand .needs trunk pan its all taken apart .fenders have small spots on bottoms. Original 327 and glide. I dont know where your located. Im in fla tampa bay area

[@RJTickler]

@@teamdrama6251 text me some pics 515-447-9023

[@teamdrama6251]

Will do .it will be tomorrow. But i will send them asap

[@juanalvarenga3845]

I want buy a convertible if you got one let me know how much

[@mathewmaldonado3570]

Nice

[@mokma-nator3839]

Just do T top, haven't seen that in a while... im not a fan of conversions but I'm sure what ever you do will be awsome

[@javiermendoza5425]

👍🏼nice

[@clrgarage9299]

When I heard bags I signed out of KZbin cut my phone off and went and layed down

[@ArtiMust1]

wai the 2 door wind wings and 4 door are diffrrent sizes also the 4 doorr and 2 door front ande rear glass are completly diffrent , infact the 4 door post and 4 door no post dont enen interchange

[@me24kraysolidwins28]

How much

[@rmchavez64]

Can I buy the top you cut off

[@davidalvarado733]

I added this reinforment www.ecklers.com/full-size-chevy-lower-rocker-reinforcement-panels-impala-convertible-1961-1964-40-255188-1.html under my 64 convertible conversion.its pretty sturdy.the convertibles had it.i also boxed in my inner rocker with 3/16 flat bar.hope this helps.looking good bro.its going to be nice when your done.

[@kirkthomas7365]

Hey you still do this type of work ? Got a number to reach you at?

[@RJTickler]

This was just a car I built for myself. Only way I would consider doing this for a customer is $50 an hour plus parts and materials, with 50% or estimated labor costs and 100% parts costs up front. They are a ton of work.

[@JDYT80]

20 inch replicas of the hubcaps in billet

[@garyr7027]

I wouldn't mind having a sunroof on my truck. Only bad thing is if I don't like it or it doesn't work out, redoing it would not be easy. Fact is, I'm not that brave even though I think I could do it.

[@ehal2303]

Laces out!

[@JoseRodriguez-ot8ec]

I need that roof how much you want for it .

[@RJTickler]

500

[@pierreglover6298]

Yo RJ I need your contact..I have a 71 caprice that I want to convert to convertible

[@ArtiMust1]

i just saw all this tday so bits ptrob old but cut it in the middle and put a solid rod into it so you have a solide refeerence point to stap the header bar and old top half a pillars into to make it stock oem looking and put the conv wind wings in it too . trust your gut fuck the comments lol except mine d

[@douglasstone8254]

I got bored waiting for you to decide

[@wagin8]

Hek yea 👍😃 that's what's up