Finally! Jonny introduces his never-ending Chevrolet Impala project build. This 1964 SS lowrider restoration was started some 17 years ago, and still isn't finished. Jonny admits that it has been a roller coaster project, partly due to his lack of planning and, ill fitting components or unreputable companies, but it is now closer to completion that its ever been. It is the most expensive project he has ever had, and yet it has never started up or been driven.

The Impala SS has had a bare metal body off restoration, with reinforced chassis (in preparation for hydraulic suspension), a 350ci (5.7) crate V8 engine, restored or replaced trim, new upholstery, paint and custom pinstriping, and as much detail as was possible within the budget.

Rest assured there will be more episodes on the Impala project soon, but this one was an attempt at bringing viewers up to speed on what was started in 2003.

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Jonny's 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS tech spec
Originally 327 c.i V8 engine with 2-speed Powerglide auto
Originally built in St Louis and ordered with:
Ember red paint (922), red interior, A/C, green tinted glass, radio with aerial

Engine & gearbox:
Now 1995 GM Goodwrench crate 350ci V8
Now TH400 3-speed automatic
Shiftworks cable floor shift
Kwik Performance single serpentine belt
Edelbrock 650 4-barrel vac secondary carburettor
Aluminium radiator
2 x Spal electric cooling fans on custom mount
Edelbrock air cleaner
Chevrolet script Holley valve covers
Custom engine & trans mounts
Reinforced and rebuilt back axle

Bodywork:
Replaced driver's side rear quarter panel
Replaced both front toe board floor panels
Replaced one rear body mount
Original green tinted glass

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Originally 327 c.i V8 engine with 2-speed Powerglide auto
Originally built in St Louis and ordered with:
Ember red paint (922), red interior, A/C, green tinted glass, radio with aerial

Engine & gearbox:
Now 1995 GM Goodwrench crate 350ci V8
Now TH400 3-speed automatic
Shiftworks cable floor shift
Kwik Performance single serpentine belt
Edelbrock 650 4-barrel vac secondary carburettor
Aluminium radiator
2 x Spal electric cooling fans on custom mount
Edelbrock air cleaner
Chevrolet script Holley valve covers
Custom engine & trans mounts
Reinforced and rebuilt back axle

Bodywork:
Replaced driver's side rear quarter panel
Replaced both front toe board floor panels
Replaced one rear body mount
Original green tinted glass

Original SS trim restored
Original bumpers rechromed
N.O.S bumper overriders
Original grille restored
New rear SS cove trims
New door locks
Jaguar XJR 5 3/4" headlights

Paintwork:
GM Ermine white roof
GM Granada Gold metallic paint
Pinstriping and gold leaf

Wheels:
Pinnacle 14-inch x 7J 100 spoke knock off wires

Interior:
Oxblood red vinyl bucket seats with new foam
New red carpet
New glassfibre dash top
New SS door cards
Fabricated new rear arm rests
Fabricated parcel shelf with concealed speakers
GM star fabric headliner
3D printed air vent grilles
air con vents
Original SS dash trims
Unrestored steering wheel
Restored original SS centre console
New window and door rubbers
Restored window and door brightwork

Chassis:
Original X-frame 'wrapped' with 6mm sheet steel
Rear cross member replaced with box tube
Front X-member straightened (accident damage) and reinforced
4 x uprights from rear chassis into boot area (for battery rack)

Suspension:
Rear trailing arms fully wrapped and notched for powerball mounts
Front wishbones extended and reinforced
Heavy duty ball joints
4-tonne Pro Hopper springs
Black Magic rear panhard rod replaced with Y-piece axle locator bar
Pro Hopper black anodised G Force pumps x 4

Brakes:
ABS Powerbrake disc brake conversion
ABS Powerbrake booster master cylinder
Rebuilt original rear drums

Steering:
ABS Powerbrake 605 steering box
Modified steering rods from Limit Fabrication


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