1964 Chevrolet Impala
This is my NZ-new Impala, which I've owned since '95.
It's got a 400ci smallblock motor, TH350 trans, and Ford 9" diff (It was originally a 283 and Powerglide).
Engine mods/specs include: 4 bolt mains; 6/71 Weiand supercharger; twin 600 Holleys; Mr Gasket Hilborn style airscoop; MSD-6ALN ignition; MSD coil and 9mm leads; Mallory twin-point distributor; Aluminium waterpump; Hooker headers; ARP fasteners, including head stud kit; Summit camshaft; Harland Sharp 1.6:1 roller rockers; Crane Cams stud girdle; Comp Cams double valve springs.
Trans is rebuilt and shift-kitted, running a 2200rpm converter.
Diff is Ford 9", 2.75:1 ratio, with Eaton TrueTrac LSD carrier.
Suspension consists of: Slam Specialties 1/2" airbags; Parker 1/2" fast valves; 1/2" airlines; twin Viair 450C compressors; 95cu-ft dive tank with 200psi regulator; 10 switchbox controller; LCD 5-way pressure display; 2" dropped spindles; Nolathane bushes; Holden Caprice power steering; Holden Commodore brake booster/master cylinder, with adjustable brake bias; HQ Holden front discs/calipers (cross-drilled & slotted); Ford rear drums.
Wheels/Tyres: 18x8 and 18x9 Polished Intro Twisted Vistas; 235/40x18 Kingstar front, and 265/35x18 Yokohamas rear.
Interior/Gauges: Autometer boost, water temp, oil pressure gauges (externally mounted); Autometer monster tach with shift light and recall; Summit fuel pressure gauge; Billet steering wheel; custom upholstery; Apple iPod running through 3 Kenwood amps (KAC-846, KAC-746, KAC-646), 2 Kenwood 10" subwoofers, Alpine 6x9" rear speakers, Kenwood front component speakers.
Other stuff:
Phantom Mica 2-pak paint;
Holden Commodore wiper motor, hidden behind firewall;
Completely rewired in custom labelled "Raychem" aircraft wiring (hidden);
Custom-made relay/fuse panel located under dashboard;
120amp chrome alternator;
Battery (spiral-cell) relocated to the boot;
All fuel lines (including tank pick-up) replaced with aircraft-spec braided hoses or aluminium tube, and anodised fittings;
Summit electric fuel pump and regulator;
Aluminium radiator with twin 10" electric fans.
All work and modifications (other than the paint and transmission rebuild) were carried out by me.
Potential future mods include:
350 or 383 crate motor; alloy heads; Crank Trigger ignition; Wilwood calipers.
Click here for a quick video of it
Old Upholstery:
New Upholstery:
