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1961 Chevy Impala

November 1, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1961 Chevy Impala owned by Ray Phillips

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Issue
November 2015
Owner
Ray Phillips
Ride
1961 Chevy Impala
(1999 GM LS1 (Firebird) Impala)
Photographer
J.R. Janicek

Ride Details

Original Cost
$8,000
Build Cost
$85,000
What was the inspiration?
Love the style of the bubble top.
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
How long have you been building?
35 years
Club Affiliations
NSRA
Vehicle history
Featured on Power Block TV in 2012
Thanks to
Joey Gambrel
Previous Rides
1970 Ford Mach I

Engine Details

Displacement
5.7 liters
Engine Mods
SPAL cooling fan, Champion radiator, Hooker stainless headers, Magnaflow 2.5-inch exhaust.
Engine Add Ons
Corvette valve covers, Holley pulleys, 1999 GM 4L60E (Firebird)

Driveline Details

Gears
3.55

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Air Ride
Front Shocks
Gabriel
Rear Shocks
Gabriel
Airbag Info
Air Bagit
Other Mods
EZ Wiring, Red loop carpet

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Boss Wheels

Rear Wheel Type

Boss Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x10
Front Tire Size
245/45/18
Rear Tire Size
245/45/18

Paint Details

Color
Silver Star
Paint Type
PPG
Painted By
Owner
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Stock
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
Stock re-chromed
Addon Accessories
New glass with gray window tint
Body Mods by
Owner

Interior Details

Gauges

Dakota Digital Gauges

Steering Wheel
IDIDIT steering column
Head Unit
Resto
Speakers
four 8 inch speakers
Stereo Installed by
Owner
Seats
Subaru WRX (front)
Trunk or Bed
Red custom carpet and red leather panels
Upholstery Description
Red Ultra Leather
Upholstery Description
EZ Wiring, Red loop carpet
Upholstery By
Owner

1961 Chevy Impala owned by Ray Phillips

1961 Chevy Impala owned by Ray Phillips

 

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Filed Under: Features, November 2015 Tagged With: chevy, Chevy Impala, custom, Feature, Impala


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