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1964 Chevy Impala Custom

December 9, 2010 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1964 Chevy Impala

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Issue
December 2010
Owner
Ronnie Nutter
Ride
La Roja Bonita
(2004 Chevrolet Impala)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because I love red

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3,500
Build Cost
$50,000+
What was the inspiration?
Because I wanted a reliable old school with a new touch. I really hate to trailer a car, this way I wouldn't have to.
How long did it take you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
From the womb
Club Affiliations
Rollerz Only
Your future plans?
I'm gonna build something from the 50s and cut the top off!
Vehicle history
I went through a lot to build this car. I've gained and lost a lot in the process.
Thanks to
Lots of people, I'll try to list them...MOM!!Brett, DJ, Mike L, Corey E, Floyds, Brian S, Leni, Tony Hall, just about all my real friends helped in some way. Most of all, my family for support. My biggest supporters are my father and grandfather, the old school riders and my kids Layla and Malia. I love you guys.
Previous Rides
06 Charger, 87 Cutlass, Civic

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 2004
Cylinders
8
Displacement
5.3 liter
Engine Mods
Custom intake headers, SLP mass airflow sensor
Chrome or polish
S & P pulley setup, alternator, w/p, fuel lines, intake, a/c, lots more

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
Stock
Axle
Moser
Gears
390 with posi
Builder Shop
Me, DJ, Tony R, Floyds, Eric from Jegs, Rowdy the tuner

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
95 Impala, spindles, custom 3-link in the rear, shortened rear end
Frame Builder
In house Brett and myself
Drop or lift inches
About 8"
Front Shocks
KYB
Rear Shocks
KYB
Spindles
95 Impala
Compressor Info
AZ
Valve Info

8-3/8" SMC

Airbag Info
Conitech in front and rear
Other Mods
Custom kick panels along with a custom rear decklid. Great sound quality car.
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
All the suspension and frame was blasted and painted. Chassis, wheel wells and under body are painted to match the car. All the small parts are powder coated.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Asanti AF 134
Rear Wheel Type
Asanti AF 134
Front Wheel Size
22x9
Rear Wheel Size
22x11
Front Tire Size
245/30R22
Rear Tire Size
295/25R22

Paint Details

Color
Viper Red 2003
Paint Type
PPG base coat/clear coat
Graphics Description
Didn't want any graphics becuase the color red on this car is so beautiful. I couldn't bare to put anything on top of this paint.
Painted By
Brian Sims
Graphics By

Interior Details

Dashboard
Dash pad removed and painted
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialities
Head Unit
Alpine
Amps
Apline PDX 600 and 1000
Speakers
Memphis SQ 6 1/2 and 6x9's
Stereo Installed by
DJ, Mike, and Shay at Sound Investment
Shifter
Lokar
Seats
Stock bench
Trunk or Bed
Paneled by myself and Brett
Upholstery Description
All red Elante seats with pleats, suede headliner, red ACC carpet kit with matching floor mats that say Impala
Upholstery Description
Custom kick panels along with a custom rear decklid. Great sound quality car.
Upholstery By
Danny at Atec Upholstery

1964 Chevy Impala “La Roja Bonita” owned by Ronnie Nutter

 

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