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1961 Chevy 2 Door Impala on Air Suspension

April 9, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1961 Chevy 2 Door Impala owned by Josh Adams

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Issue
April 2015
Owner
Josh Adams
Ride
Josh Adams
(1978 Chevy 2dr Impala (bubbletop))

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?
My father had one when he was younger and it's pretty much all he ever talked about, once I saw one in person I fell in love with the body style.they have Some of the best body line out there.
How long did it take you to build?
I purchased the car in 2007 and finished it in 2013. Didn't really start on it till 2008. During the build process I got married and had two daughter.
How long have you been building?
As long as I can remember I have loved cars, I built my first one at 20. I used to watch Dennis pelky build cars through the back window of his garage when I was a kid.
Club Affiliations
N/A
Your future plans?
I'd like to build a 54 chevy convertible
Vehicle history
Purchased near Columbus Ohio, built in flint mi
Thanks to
Mother & Father Gary and Shirley Adams. The car. Was built in there garage in flint Michigan . Huge supporters in all I do. Long time friends Dennis pelky (paint & body) Gary alumbaugh (interior) Bones (seats & headliner) Brad Davis, Patrick Monaghan, Chris camp. My wife Jeni for letting me skip out all the time to wrench on it
Previous Rides
1992 chevy camaro 1989 gmc full size/ bagged and bodydroped

Engine Details

Make
Chevy 1978
Cylinders
8
Displacement
468 cubic inch
Engine Mods
60over, Roller rockers, 576/304d camshaft

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
2800/3200 stall. 400 transmission
Transfer Case
Mountain driveline driveshaft, w/slip joint and sealed center carrier bearing. Good for 600 hp
Gears
355
Builder Shop
Dale pelky, (family friend)

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Blasted and enamel painted
Frame Builder
I blasted and painted during frame off restoration
Drop or lift inches
13" rear lift 6/7 front lift
Spindles
2" cpp drop spindles
Springs
Air bags
Four Link
Factory four link, add on extra banana top link. All have been boxed in.
Compressor Info

Viair 350C Compressor

Valve Info
3/8 valve block
Airbag Info
Firestone
Other Mods
Hand made door panels front and. Rear, by. Gary alumbaugh

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Coys c55
Rear Wheel Type
Coys c55
Front Wheel Size
18/8
Rear Wheel Size
20/9
Front Tire Size
235/40/18
Rear Tire Size
255/35/20

Paint Details

Color
Silver tarnish metallic
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
N/A
Painted By
Dennis pelky
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Smoothed
Grille
Billet
Bumpers
Smooth one piece
Body Mods
Shaved
Body Mods by
Dennis pelky, myself

Interior Details

Dashboard
59 chevy impala dash
Gauges
Classic instruments v8 steelies (red)
Steering Wheel
Polished, wrapped to match interior
Console
Custom fiberglass, wrapped in faux leather Nu-red
Amps
Jensen 3.5 mm input amplifier
Speakers
3total, two in kick panels and. One in factory location rear seat
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Shifter
Hurst, pro matic
Seats
2008 sun fire front bucket, re padded back seat
Trunk or Bed
Hook&loop Matching carpet, side and back filler panels made and wrapped
Upholstery Description
Faux leather, Nu-red color, grey stitching
Upholstery Description
Hand made door panels front and. Rear, by. Gary alumbaugh
Upholstery By
Gary alumbaugh, Bones lonsway

1961 Chevy 2 Door Impala “Josh Adams” owned by Josh Adams

1961 Chevy 2 Door Impala owned by Josh Adams

 

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


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