1964 Chevy Impala owned by Sara Honeycutt

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Issue

May 2022

Owner

Sara Huneycutt

Ride

Lady Lo
(Wagon 1964 Impala)

Meaning Behind the Name

She'll always be a lady in my weyes

Photographer

Chris Gosda

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?

I have always wanted a wagon. My husband, Chad Smith had a vision and said let me handle the exterior paint, and you can do the interior. We partnered up and this is what we came up with. Most people say if you can build a house together your marriage will last. I say if you can build a bitchin' ride, your marriage will last! I wanted a ride that was all mine! Took his skills mixed with both our visions and and it became a reality. I wanted something not to feminine but enough to know it's owned and drivn by a female.

How long did it take you to build?

This wagon took about 6 months but then again I feel like that is not accurate because are we really ever done with a build.? I find myself adding things and coming up with ideas all the time to better her look.

How long have you been building?

My husband has been building for about 25 years and I just started helping more in the shop on projects about the last 5 years.

Club Affiliations

First Lady for LowIncome Car Club

Your future plans?

I plan to continue making her beautiful and unique a little more every year. I love the hand engraved artwork by Krazy Kutting out of Arizona. Every chance I get I', ordering extra pieces here and there to keep her unique

Thanks to

My amazing, Chad Smith from Ace Towing and Steel Works for having the patience, skills, and vision to make this ride for me!

Previous Rides

This is my first one! I also have a 1942 White that he built me as well.

Engine Details

Make

Chevrolet- LS Truck 2003

Cylinders

Displacement

5.3

Engine Mods

LS 3 intake

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches

Dropped

Other Mods

CCE Hydraulics, 2 pumps, 10 switches, 8" cylinders front, 10" rear, 4 batteries

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

chrome

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

695 Chromie Riddler

Rear Wheel Type

695 Chromie Riddler

Front Wheel Size

20x8"

Rear Wheel Size

20x10

Front Tire Size

245/3520

Rear Tire Size

275/3520

Paint Details

Color

Teal Patina

Paint Type

Patina and Clear

Graphics Description

Pin Stripping on front of hood, back of tailgate, and on the dash.

Painted By

Ace Towing and Steel Works

Graphics By

Body Details

Body Mods

We did modify the roof installing a sliding ragtop purchased by Legacy Ragtops. The ragtop is 44" wide and 80" long! It give you the feel of riding in a convertible wagon! I love it!

Interior Details

Upholstery Description

I designed this layout and Lane Lowder made it happen! I have a fascination for flamingos and wanted a small touch of that added. Lane nailed it with the upholstered console!

Upholstery Description

Vintage Air kit, cruise control, wilwood brakes, all the works!

Upholstery By

Lowder's Auto Upholstery

“Lady Lo”

With its classic lines and vintage charm, the 1964 Chevy Impala Wagon owned by Sara Honeycutt is a real beauty. Known as Lady Lo, this wagon is the result of a collaboration between Sara and her husband, Chad Smith. While Chad handled the exterior paint, Sara took charge of the interior. The end result is a stunning wagon that combines the best of both worlds.

Sara had always wanted a wagon, and Chad had a vision. Together, they spent six months building Lady Lo. But as Sara points out, a build is never really done. She is always looking for ways to improve and enhance her ride.

Under the hood, Lady Lo 1964 Chevy Impala Wagon is powered by a Chevrolet LS Truck 2003 engine with 8 cylinders and a displacement of 5.3. The LS 3 intake is a nice touch. The wagon has been lowered and features CCE Hydraulics, 2 pumps, 10 switches, 8″ cylinders front, 10″ rear, and 4 batteries. The wheels are 695 Chromie Riddlers, with 20×8″ in the front and 20×10″ in the rear. The front tires are 245/3520, while the rear tires are 275/3520.

The Teal Patina paint is one of the standout features of Lady Lo. It has a patina and clear coat finish, and there is pin striping on the front of the hood, back of the tailgate, and on the dash. The roof has been modified with a sliding ragtop, which was purchased from Legacy Ragtops. The ragtop is 44″ wide and 80″ long, giving the wagon the feel of a convertible.

Inside, Lady Lo is just as stunning as the exterior. The upholstery has been designed by Sara herself, with Lane Lowder bringing her vision to life. Sara has a fascination with flamingos, and a small touch of this has been added to the upholstered console. There is also a Vintage Air kit, cruise control, wilwood brakes, and more.

Sara is the first lady for LowIncome Car Club, and she plans to keep making Lady Lo even more beautiful and unique each year. She loves the hand-engraved artwork by Krazy Kutting out of Arizona and plans to keep ordering extra pieces to keep her wagon looking one-of-a-kind.

Lady Lo is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision. With her classic lines, vintage charm, and unique touches, she is a ride that any car enthusiast would be proud to own.

Owned by: Sara Huneycut

Photos by: Chris Gosda