An introduction

[sniper]

Hey guys great site here. I don't know if my car qualifies as a G machine or not but I'll give it a shot.
62 impala 2 dr ht. I purchased it sept last year and have been crankin ever since. Everytime I make a deadline, I blow right past it. It's all the little things that holds everything up. But I hope to have it done soon.

What has been done:
-New floors
-all rust cut out new metal in it's place.
-2 tone paint. first time I've ever painted
-shaved key holes and most of the body holes. I left the long trim that runs the length of the car to break the 2 tone.
-frenched in tail lights and eliminated 2 on each side.
-air ride
-tubular control arms all the way around
-4 wheels disc
-20/22 wheels
-custom exhaust
-custom tank with drop-in pump and sump
-LS1
-radiator overflow and mounts
-all new wiring
-custom interior with buckets throughout full electric fronts
-custom dash with autometer gauges
-custom center console
-one piece headliner
-custom door panels
-square weave carpet
-all new glass

and a butt load more

Here is what I started with:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/62001.jpg

Here is a more recent pic:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/Elliots%20shoot/1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/Elliots%20shoot/12.jpg

[JayR]

Welcome to the site and VERY BITCHIN' car! It's come a long way in less than a year and has a great look. It may not exactly be a track-day car but most folks here are pretty open minded and appreciate all kinds of updated musclecars.

Keep posting pics and keep up the good work!

[XcYZ]

Looks great! And as Jason noted, most of us here love all cars. :thumbsup:

[kennyd]

great looking car . good wheel style

[J2SpeedandCustom]

NICE! The 62 Impala is one of my favorite cars. Welcome to the site and get us some more pics... :thumbsup:

[jy211]

Looks good! :thumbsup:

[ZZ3ElCamino]

Awesome ride. MORE PICS!

[sniper]

Thanks for the compliments.

Here are a few more pics.
Dash:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/DSCN1065.jpg
Crappy shot of the motor:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/DSCN0928.jpg
Headliner:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/May12015.jpg
some of my better welding. it's a crap shoot sometimes with me.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/May12026.jpg

[ZZ3ElCamino]

Is that your 360 Modena in the background too?

[JayR]

Is that your 360 Modena in the background too?

That's a 355 Spider!

[ZZ3ElCamino]

You are right Jason. I didn't look at it close enough! Good call

[sniper]

Is that your 360 Modena in the background too?

Yes that is a 355 psider, but unfortunetly it's not mine. It is a customer's car.

[Rybar]

Sniper, your car looks sick, please keep us updated with lots of pics. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Damn, that thing is sweet! Nice ride! :thumbsup:

[Diognes56]

:cool: Nice ride :) .

David

[Garage Dog 65]

Very nice clean car Sniper ! Love the color, lines and W/T combo. Will be watching so please keep us posted on your progress. Sweet !

Jim

[gionni]

WOW! looks amazing! :thumbsup:

[sniper]

Ok, after many, many moons I have a little progress.
I think all the first pics are now red X'd.
So here are some start to finish pics. And a few in-between shots.
On arrival, Sept of 06'
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20before/62001.jpg
Floors
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20before/DSCN0562.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20before/DSCN0538.jpg
New floors
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20before/62037.jpg
New deck filler panel out of a 63-63 model
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20primed/Dec16047.jpg

[sniper]

A little primer
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20primed/Dec16003.jpg
How about some color?
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/painting/Freshpaint002.jpg
Fresh air intake
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20near%20completion/DSCN1571.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20near%20completion/DSCN1574.jpg
Overall close to finsihed shot
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20near%20completion/DSC00308.jpg

[sniper]

Interior shots to follow
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/interior/DSCN1501.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/interior/DSCN1502.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20near%20completion/DSC00306.jpg
Rear deck
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/interior/DSCN1500.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20near%20completion/DSC00293.jpg

[sniper]

Finally, Some pics of the trunk. Still have to finish the underside of the deck lid. Hopefully before world of wheels in ATL.
Before
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20trunk/DSCN1577.jpg
Then I shot it with lizard skin, no pics though, DOH!
The built everything up
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20trunk/DSCN1595.jpg
Near finished.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20trunk/DSCN1613.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20trunk/DSCN1607.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/armyB4/Impala/62%20trunk/DSCN1612.jpg

[Hdesign]

Great build photos! I love the heavy Chevys from the early 60's. Nicely done!:thumbsup: