Issue
November 2015
Owner
Ray Phillips
Ride
1961 Chevy Impala
(1999 GM LS1 (Firebird) 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 P38
Rear Wheel Type
Boss P38
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
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
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