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2014 Chevrolet Impala
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Rescuing & Restoring a 1963 Impala 2 Door Hardtop

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Old May 3rd, 2020, 11:46 AM
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I am in the process of rescuing and restoring a 1963 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Hardtop. It is all original, numbers matching with 327 & 4 speed. Check out my latest YouTube video to get caught up on the build. Be sure to subscribe and share on YouTube!

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Here is the second video in the series. Hope you guys enjoy the videos! Please subscribe on YouTube.

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Here is my latest video in my Impala restoration. I hope this helps you guys with your builds. Here is a how to video on cleaning, rebuilding, restoring and bench testing my original 1963 starter. I hope you guys enjoy the video. Please like, share and subscribe on YouTube!

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Here is part two of my "Will It Run?" series. I install the original restored starter, and continue to see if I can get it running. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe on YouTube.

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i just worked on a 63 impala this week. awesome car.
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Originally Posted by tech2
i just worked on a 63 impala this week. awesome car.
Nice! They are some cool cars with timeless styling.

In this video, I start disassembling the seized 327 engine to see what I find inside.

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Here is part four of the "Will It Run?" video series on my 63 Impala 327 engine. I also disassemble and clean the original 57 year old Delco-Remy alternator. Please like, share and subscribe on YouTube! Thanks for watching!

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