Issue
November 2017
Owner
Maurice Rutherford
Ride
DEAL M UP
(1963 Chevy Impala)
(1963 Chevy Impala)
Meaning Behind the Name
DEAL M UP... because I when I started my build I worked as a Craps and Blackjack dealer at Par a Dice Hotel and Casino
Photographer
Chris gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
$1800
Build Cost
$40,000
What was the inspiration?
When I was little my grandfather dad and uncle's always had cars around. I knew I would one day have a dream car of my own
How long did it take you to build?
22 years and counting
How long have you been building?
Since 1995 when I brought it home
Club Affiliations
StreetStyle Car Club Central Illinois chapter
Your future plans?
Chrome rear end, digital dash and more engraving
Vehicle history
A gentleman in Peoria had it in 1995 who was just eltting it sit outside and go to waste. After about a month of being at his house and bugging him everyday to sell he finally gave in
Thanks to
My wife for allowing me to do me. My grandfather RIH, my dad to introducing me to the car game and alst but not least my Street Style Brothers...T, Josh, Mo, Dre, and DJ Kow
Previous Rides
1964 impala
1966 impala convertible
1967 fastback
Currently working on a 1967 impala ss convertible
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 350 V8 out of a 1978 camaro 1978 camaro
Cylinders
8
Chrome or polish
Chrome
Chassis Details
Compressor Info
2-380 VIAir compressors
Airbag Info
Airlift airbag system
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
custom color matched 100-spoke , made by OG wire wheel
Rear Wheel Type
custom color matched 100-spoke , made by OG wire wheel
Front Wheel Size
13x7
Rear Wheel Size
13x5.5 to fit fender skirts
Front Tire Size
155/80/13
Rear Tire Size
155/80/13
Paint Details
Color
custom mix of 1990 Jaguar green
Paint Type
PPG paint
Graphics Description
all free hand painted pinstripes done by Brad Grimm - Morton, IL
Painted By
Shane Souba and Josh Wren- S &S customs Peoria, Illinois
Graphics By
All airbrush work done by Mark Danler Peoria, IL
Interior Details
Steering Wheel
Custom billet Impala steering wheel that is engraved and chromed
Head Unit
Sumas in dash DVD
Amps
Rockford Fosgate
Speakers
2-12" Rockford Fosgate
Stereo Installed by
Saki Green Peoria, IL
Seats
white leather with green Ostrich inserts in original fashion
Trunk or Bed
Trunk
Upholstery Description
white leather with green Ostrich inserts in original fashion
Upholstery Description
all white leather with green Ostrich trim, plexiglass speaker box with painted and pinstriped air tanks
Upholstery By
Jerry Kensinger A-1 upholstery Bartonville, IL
1963 Chevy Impala
Owned by: Maurice Rutherford
Photos by: Chris Gosda
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