The Malaysian Impala
 

Take a look at this sweet Malaysian Impala. Now you just gotta watch out for stuck throttle and brakes that dont brake ;).

Hi sgp7679,

Welcome to the Chevy Forums.

I recall a throttle like the one you're describing, all metal,rods, and connecting joints, as I recall, there was a transmission kick-down rod for the passing gear coming from the same carburetor linkage, and when these two rods get stuck, just shut her down at the ignition key, or blow the engine.

I'll bet there is a service bulletin on that throttle for your Y/M/M, if you google it.

As to the brakes, given the car is technically an antique,(albeit a popular one) you may want to rebuild the (14" all drum? IF I recall) entire system at the wheel. Hoses, bearings, cylinders, the works.

Thanks but this is not my car, just found the pic online, and when I said stuck throttle and brakes not braking, I was referring to the fact the impala has a toyota engine in it, recalls?? ;) I think its horrible they put a toyota in the ol' car.

Yeah well, to add to the hilarity, it turns out that the Chevy you show had a throttle which also tended to get stuck;(of course, you could just turn off the ignition back in the 60s, and save yourself, before geniuses started installing computers in cars) also the all manual, all drum brakes were, to be kind, less than confidence-inspiring.

Let's give the devil his due here, in Malaysia it's probably herds easier to get Japanese car parts than Chevy small blocks and sixes. :cool: