Tearing Apart a '61 Chevy Impala Before Giving It a New Personality - MuscleCar S3, E8

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Rick and Mike Galley roll in MuscleCar's next challenge, a '61 Impala that will become Project Red Sled. Find out how to blow a car apart the right way. The LeMans gets its finishing touches, and a classic car appraiser tells us how much it's worth.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
BF Goodrich: 225/45R18 KDW, 285/40R18 KDW.
howtoASAP: MIG Welding Automotive Sheetmetal DVD.
YearOne: Door lock pushbutton return spring, door locking rod clip, trunk lock gasket, connecting rod clip, door lock cylinder retainer, door lock pawls, complete lock set for doors, ignition, glovebox, and trunk.
YearOne: Hood hinges, hood springs, and hood to cowl seal.
Zoom Performance: Custom clutch assembly.

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  • @andrepienaar6459
    @andrepienaar64594 жыл бұрын

    I would personally have preferred a video of the rebuild of the 61 Impala from start to finish.

  • @williamcox5216

    @williamcox5216

    4 жыл бұрын

    AMEN BROTHER

  • @chrissourp6807

    @chrissourp6807

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I trusted the title too... WTF ...

  • @mistervacation23

    @mistervacation23

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think what you want to live in is your business.

  • @wanea3760

    @wanea3760

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but unfortunately

  • @lennyf1957

    @lennyf1957

    3 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree

  • @natayster
    @natayster3 жыл бұрын

    The way the editing is makes me feel like I’m watching a early to mid 2000’s car show

  • @warderjack

    @warderjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    The copyright at the end says 2008

  • @davect01
    @davect014 жыл бұрын

    Love the idea of an updated Bandit car. The LeMans is beautiful. Rust and rat droppings, the joys of restorations

  • @donovan007007
    @donovan0070074 жыл бұрын

    So glad they are showing Red Sled build... I’m building a ‘63 Impala and this is great inspiration!

  • @dukeallen432

    @dukeallen432

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't ruin yours with crappy bags and keep it analog.

  • @robbiefrentz9427

    @robbiefrentz9427

    4 жыл бұрын

    donovan007007 Man about 30 years ago I owned a 63 ss impala. Still one of my favorite

  • @irishkeif7791
    @irishkeif77914 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the Lemans! I've been anticipating every episode. FINALLY it's done. Awesome!

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames21554 жыл бұрын

    It's my favorite thing in the whole World watching and knowing that our Classic Cars are still being Salvaged and yes put back on the road by People that want them saved too . . .

  • @Bossrich6287
    @Bossrich62872 жыл бұрын

    No cussing,screaming about deadlines,i like this

  • @martinharris5017
    @martinharris50173 жыл бұрын

    Love these early 60s Impalas. Amazing styling!

  • @rickdees2411
    @rickdees24112 жыл бұрын

    These videos are an eye-opener for anyone wanting to start and successfully complete any serious auto repair work or project. I always liked doing my own work on my vehicles, engine rebuild, repair a four speed truck trans with granny gear, remove and replace front clip, cab and bed on a 63 chevy half-ton, the list of work I've done is incredibly long. First, most important, a decent sized garage to work in, mine was 22 by 32 feet, always have the right and high quality tools, good shop manuals, and I always had one or two other vehicles to drive so I could take my time with the project vehicle. You are gonna get dirty, greasy, and probably will get very familiar with local boneyards. I liked working on vehicles, really. My regular job was 40hrs a week, Registered Nurse Case Manager for an Insurance Company. Older now, retired, wish I could do it all over again.

  • @edwardpate6128
    @edwardpate61284 жыл бұрын

    Well you had me hooked when you said a W engine going in! Love that motor!

  • @mazen723
    @mazen7232 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic , dreams that come true , I love your work guys .

  • @scotth6848
    @scotth68484 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this build week by week on tv. I wanted this car so bad, everything you guys did to this car was fantastic. What ever happened to it? Was it put up for sale? Still owned by the network? I would really like to find it. Thanks for posting this video, I can't get enough of this car.

  • @ivanbadillo4909
    @ivanbadillo49094 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see this can brought back. They deserve to live for ever. I have a 67 impala convertable. When cars were built right.

  • @jonathanedwards8881

    @jonathanedwards8881

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up a 66 today

  • @izzyplusplusplus1004

    @izzyplusplusplus1004

    4 жыл бұрын

    I bet neither one of you have a factory x frame.

  • @dontellgucci1117

    @dontellgucci1117

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had a triple black 67’ with bucket seats. Only had the 283 but a very nice car. You would have liked it. Keystone rims and a red pinstripe. Rebuilt the suspension I mean everything in it including the steering even if it was in good condition I changed it uppers lowers control arms , tie rids you name it a new center link , shocks , it rode and drove like brand new steer it one finger at 80 mph. Good brakes too lol

  • @ivanbadillo4909

    @ivanbadillo4909

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dontellgucci1117 I just dis the same thing to the one. I have. Took me about 3 month but it drives just like you say. Like a caddy lol. Can get enough. Sounds like a very cool car.

  • @the123pollo
    @the123pollo4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @jason60chev
    @jason60chev2 жыл бұрын

    I spent 4+ years rebuilding a 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Sedan. I guess it is easy when you have many people, unlimited budget and easy access to parts and services.

  • @freemansgarage

    @freemansgarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!

  • @drtb69
    @drtb694 жыл бұрын

    I had one of these cars when I was in high school, it had a 348 4bbl, and 4 speed, I put a posi traction with 3.89:1 gears in the rear, and I never lost a street race....EVER. it was the fastest true street car on west Colfax.

  • @willsco76
    @willsco764 жыл бұрын

    Please upload ALL episode of this build!!!!

  • @ebahraimabdulrahman4475
    @ebahraimabdulrahman44752 жыл бұрын

    I like your great job for rescuing the very vintage cars I appreciate your care

  • @Circumsquare
    @Circumsquare2 жыл бұрын

    O God what a beautiful transformation... Superb

  • @markgreiser464
    @markgreiser4642 жыл бұрын

    My absolute favorite Impala. I'm glad you saved it.

  • @bruceshook1781
    @bruceshook17814 жыл бұрын

    Love that Lemans!! the 61 Chevy gonna be nice too!!

  • @MisteriosGloriosos922
    @MisteriosGloriosos9222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for informative video!!!

  • @seanjohnson6899
    @seanjohnson68994 жыл бұрын

    Dude love the episodes where you take a beat to hell old piece of history and take apart and restore it.goose bumps. But I wish you guys would restore completely to orginal with maybe just a sick as motor. 👍

  • @barberjeff67
    @barberjeff674 жыл бұрын

    Love the 61! Can't wait to see more on it.

  • @williamfabiano3037

    @williamfabiano3037

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man a full rebuild vid would be awesome. I have a rusted 63 impala that was my grandfathers I am about to tackle

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs01043 жыл бұрын

    Rare, indeed. When you started the video, I thought it was actually a Bel Air. Back in the sixties, when a '61 Chevy was a common sight, I remember only one time seeing a two-door sedan Impala.

  • @secnbc
    @secnbc4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been in a 10yr process of rebuilding a 61 Biscayne 2dr hard top. Going with tuxedo black on black w/ steel wheels and dog dish hub caps. Was able to tuck a 10.5” street slick. Powered by a Motown 427 backed by a Tremec 6speed and 4:10s. Can’t wait to hit the street!

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames21553 жыл бұрын

    I'm very proud of you guys !!

  • @adamstampley7207
    @adamstampley72073 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I came across this video. I have a '66 T-bird in almost the exact same condition.

  • @Medmann48
    @Medmann484 жыл бұрын

    My Grandpa had a brand new 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 & man that was a beautiful car. I still remember that beautiful red color all metal dash with those chrome elliptical gauges.

  • @jim_cathymcclendon6091
    @jim_cathymcclendon60913 жыл бұрын

    I agree would like to see more rebuilds from start to finish.

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya4 жыл бұрын

    These guys got all the critical ingredients...Talent, Energy, Motivation Everything god forgot to add into my recipe

  • @dukeallen432

    @dukeallen432

    4 жыл бұрын

    No gods. Your on your own. Okay though life's great on its own.

  • @johndough7160
    @johndough71604 жыл бұрын

    OMG!!!!! That my favorite Impala! God that car has character!

  • @davidkerl1431
    @davidkerl14314 жыл бұрын

    HEY! Pay attention when you remove the front seat of any old car. You just might find the "build sheet" that followed the car down the assembly line, giving you all the options on that car.

  • @danielscott6787
    @danielscott67874 жыл бұрын

    As for a custom touch on a 61 Impala i took and cut the end of the quarters off a 76 Camaro and then frenched them into my 61 rear tail panel/trunk. Was made to work.

  • @alexwatts3985
    @alexwatts39852 жыл бұрын

    Great beginning on the 61 but what about the follow through and completion? I have one that Im getting ready to build and this is inspiring and helpful.

  • @williamfabiano3037
    @williamfabiano30373 жыл бұрын

    Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

  • @marcosalazar2131
    @marcosalazar21314 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a full video to install a deluxe ac / heater on a 1961 Chevy impala,

  • @vivians9392
    @vivians93923 жыл бұрын

    My favorite body styles were 1960 and 1962. I dated a guy with a new black with red interior 1962 impala. Beautiful and great ride.

  • @bhaygood7306
    @bhaygood73064 жыл бұрын

    Questions what do you do with the. Motor an manual transmission out these car or truck thank👍

  • @khamariblair7284
    @khamariblair72843 жыл бұрын

    They make it look so easy!

  • @JohnDgr81
    @JohnDgr814 жыл бұрын

    I would really love to see that 61 impala done right!...it will be a truly rare beauty! ❤️

  • @guillermonieri4203
    @guillermonieri42034 жыл бұрын

    Nice Impala. Thank you.

  • @schwagperformance
    @schwagperformance4 жыл бұрын

    looked it up - this build was completed in 2011. i thought i remembered seeing it

  • @_.Username.Not.Found._1
    @_.Username.Not.Found._13 жыл бұрын

    Man a full rebuild vid would be awesome. I have a rusted 63 impala that was my grandfathers I am about to tackle

  • @michealbrown7792
    @michealbrown77923 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys beautiful work from stat to end. From God's hands to your hands may he continue to bless all of you and the business because that's what he do make the dead alive. Love you guys. Mike

  • @acts2211
    @acts22114 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see the rest of that 61 Impala

  • @joelfrancis6410
    @joelfrancis64104 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work 👏👍👌

  • @unicornsteaks6769
    @unicornsteaks67694 жыл бұрын

    15:45 It's a great feeling when all of Lou's hard work pays off.

  • @xenthia

    @xenthia

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes.

  • @marycampeau9378
    @marycampeau93787 ай бұрын

    this was my favorite year of the impalas. damn almost had a convertible one in the early 80's

  • @tonyscott9659
    @tonyscott96593 жыл бұрын

    My favourite channel

  • @tyrssen1
    @tyrssen14 жыл бұрын

    Hey, doesn't look too daunting to me ... I tore apart a few, back in the day. So vids like this get an instant grin from me!

  • @omaribrahim2002
    @omaribrahim20023 жыл бұрын

    every time i hear : out with the old in with the new i remember chrisfix ❤️

  • @cmdrriotz5283
    @cmdrriotz5283 Жыл бұрын

    So much history in that car. It's cool to imagine who drove it around and what they did.

  • @keithperry8098
    @keithperry80984 жыл бұрын

    The LeMans turned out great. Love it. Ready to get into that Chevy

  • @davehotz5169
    @davehotz51694 жыл бұрын

    My 66 GTO is a factory two tone paint car top Star lite black on Tiger gold with the classic aluminum slots

  • @joeszub549
    @joeszub5492 жыл бұрын

    I love the shot of them just kicking the bumper

  • @aurktman1106
    @aurktman11064 жыл бұрын

    Never really saw this car finished. It made it to about 3/4 finished then it sort of disappeared.

  • @danielmiller2977
    @danielmiller29774 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a great show! where is part two of the Impala?

  • @BarnesysBuilds
    @BarnesysBuilds3 жыл бұрын

    Second car looked amazing!

  • @rickilynnwolfe8357
    @rickilynnwolfe83572 жыл бұрын

    Yes it can ! My old 63 Chevy Nova Sedan 4 door was in just as bad shape so I cut my floor pans and trunk out myself I had the pans and trunk welded in looks great now onto replacing my corner panels and restore the interior maybe someday . Iam doing it slowly my self because my husband is stage 4 pancreatic cancer so I have no choice and money now lol. Just my dream to finish it 👍

  • @terrysigmon3119
    @terrysigmon31194 жыл бұрын

    I love Impalas. I have a 63 SS and a 65 Convertable and a 95 SS and 2001. I really want a 60 though. 61 is a great one too.

  • @farmerdavewhite
    @farmerdavewhite3 жыл бұрын

    My folks bought a 1961 Impala convertible the year I graduated from high school. It was black with a white top and red interior. A great car!0

  • @saifbone6760
    @saifbone67604 жыл бұрын

    Where is the part when they finish the Impala

  • @billrey8221
    @billrey82213 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to see the line lock burn out. Many of the kids today do this without knowing the damage that is done to the tires and the car. Boy! But I do love hearing an engine or transmission blow!! WoW!!

  • @aryocountryboy
    @aryocountryboy4 жыл бұрын

    Sometime i was think to restored old car... Then i clean up the rust with sand blasting, then the car disappear... Lol

  • @samuelmcgill-rl3lb
    @samuelmcgill-rl3lb4 жыл бұрын

    lucky for you guys they did make plenty of 4 door 61 chevys, but a bunch went to the crusher.

  • @AutoYoung

    @AutoYoung

    4 жыл бұрын

    Red Sled has been done for YEARS and is sitting in the Coker Tire headquarters showroom...

  • @jimclarke1108
    @jimclarke11084 жыл бұрын

    Excellent car to restore!

  • @arthurzettel6618
    @arthurzettel66182 жыл бұрын

    My Brother had one. It was metalflake blue with all the chrome.

  • @lewisdeclouette6342
    @lewisdeclouette63424 жыл бұрын

    yes sir loving the Bandit

  • @kimmorrison9169
    @kimmorrison91692 жыл бұрын

    I watch all these and can’t recall them finishing this ‘61?? Did they out a stroker 409 in it?

  • @LegendaryPlowboy
    @LegendaryPlowboy4 жыл бұрын

    Dad had one of those, I don't know what became of it but I hope someone preserved it.

  • @15dutchman
    @15dutchman2 жыл бұрын

    Great car. My parents had a 4 door “61” Chevy. The finished video is on the PowerNation TV web site, MuscleCar Show S6,E1. I couldn’t find it on KZread.

  • @jenseninterceptors
    @jenseninterceptors4 жыл бұрын

    I see what you guys are doing here, holy shit this is a big project, very cool

  • @brucegoolsbyjr8954
    @brucegoolsbyjr89544 жыл бұрын

    This was one of my favorite builds.

  • @davenelson1571
    @davenelson15714 жыл бұрын

    Amish Mike seemed very comfortable pushing that car, maybe it brought back fond memories of his time studying engineering at the Amish School of Technology, they push a lot of cars there

  • @SFCrafting
    @SFCrafting4 жыл бұрын

    Old is gold

  • @al-shedeedis.a.a6842
    @al-shedeedis.a.a68424 жыл бұрын

    Wow you guys so awesome

  • @JerryDLTN
    @JerryDLTN2 жыл бұрын

    That appraisal seemed low when you compare the price of cars at Smoky Mountain Traders in Maryville but was more in line with the prices at Maple Motors in Hendersonville (TN)

  • @MasonHamlin93
    @MasonHamlin934 жыл бұрын

    My first car was a 61 Chevy. I learned at five a manual in it when I was 13. Our rear seat floor rusted out in less than 10 years.

  • @ebahraimabdulrahman4475
    @ebahraimabdulrahman44753 жыл бұрын

    Great word not enough for you all you have bright dreams and future good luck

  • @keithsmodelsandrcs6593
    @keithsmodelsandrcs65933 жыл бұрын

    Awsome nice impala

  • @wellingtonchagas9399
    @wellingtonchagas93994 жыл бұрын

    Olá amigos,infelizmente não falo inglês,mas cara realmente é demais os trabalhos de vocês,parabéns sou loucospor estes carros ,abraços do Brasil

  • @user-hb8be5wb4q
    @user-hb8be5wb4q4 жыл бұрын

    Heck yes, that can buff out and sprayed clear to keep the patina.

  • @clintonsmith9931
    @clintonsmith99312 жыл бұрын

    Saw one on a used car once Had original 409 and 4 sp trans Somebody had used it up real fast in the days

  • @MJY58
    @MJY589 ай бұрын

    Do you have on KZread the red sled other than this one here. I mean I'm not really a GM fan but I like that car. And I saw the tear down and I don't remember seeing anything else be nice to see the whole thing beginning to end

  • @stevegardner9258
    @stevegardner92584 жыл бұрын

    Dad had a 61 Impala SS with a 409. Sold it before I could get my hands on it. Probably a good thing.

  • @felixgarcia2644
    @felixgarcia26442 жыл бұрын

    Fabulosos los vehículos gracias

  • @HM-ro6cp
    @HM-ro6cp3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @thegreatbamboozler4837
    @thegreatbamboozler48373 жыл бұрын

    Brake Torquin' is ALWAYS fun when somebody else is buyin the tires!!!!!

  • @khamariblair7284
    @khamariblair72843 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful trans am

  • @rexjolles
    @rexjolles3 жыл бұрын

    Man I love those flattops

  • @davidskaar3232
    @davidskaar32322 жыл бұрын

    1961 Ford Falcon for me too. 1957 Chevy great. 61 Chevy great thanks.

  • @zarkeh3013
    @zarkeh30134 жыл бұрын

    Imma call that Lou's Car! cos Big, Bad, Loud, and Beautiful! and the car is too... lol,

  • @Clark-do7zb
    @Clark-do7zb3 жыл бұрын

    Cool, it only takes 17 min to restore and old rusty impala. That gives me hope that I can do it

  • @dennism644
    @dennism6443 жыл бұрын

    Gotta leave a comment no matter what they do or not do I've got all original 1961 biscayne straight 6.with the optional oil filter....yeah it doesnt have a oil filter I have the kit to install one but it came from the factory without one.its got 35k miles on it I change change the oil every 1000 miles.my dad bought it brand new and I got it off him in 96.still runs strong.

  • @daveharvey8814
    @daveharvey88143 жыл бұрын

    i agree get on with the 61

  • @djm7038
    @djm70384 жыл бұрын

    Way undervalued this car!

  • @bobhennig6597
    @bobhennig65973 жыл бұрын

    One of the best design ever.

  • @CaptainFALKEN
    @CaptainFALKEN3 жыл бұрын

    59 and 61 are my favorite Impalas

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips62964 жыл бұрын

    With that amount of rust damage, I would be scared to put it up on a lift for fear it not be able survive the stress.

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