Hello all,

Out of the blue, I've found myself with this Impala sedan. A friend was in a bind and was about to sell it to a salvage yard for $665. I thought what a shame, and decided to offer him the money and tow it home instead.

He had driven it regularly until, one day, he needed the battery for another car, removed it, and let the Impala sit in the driveway for 2 or 3 years. I've tinkered with an old Mustang before, but I'm a novice, and have no idea what to do (fluids, plugs, etc.?) prior to attempting a start.

This is all I know about it:

Tires are flat
Needs a battery
Needs body work on one side, and rust areas taken care of
Front bench should be reupholstered
Needs a re-key on one door

Second question: If it runs, is this worth restoring? Or is it worth more as parts?

Thanks!
Carrie

 

I would say it is worth restoring. First I would get a battery, even if it is temporarily out of another vehicle to see if it run. I would check the oil level and if it is clean. Remove the spark plugs and spray some light oil in the cylinders. Then I would try and start it.

 

Cool! There's oil, but it's pretty dark. Should I drain the gas tank and get new?

 

Probably a good idea.

 

Yea, 1966 Chevys are in demand. It is worth restoring.

turn the motor over by hand just to make sure it isnt binding. you probably will have to replace the rubber all over, tires, brake and radiator hoses, fuel lines, so on and so forth.