LS3 64 IMPALA almost done
The seats look comfy. 
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08-16-2014, 02:46 AM
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bczee it was nice talking to you at the pleasant hill car show the other weekend. I still need to make some inner fender wells and run the intake into the fender well. Im having a hard time deciding on the stock LS3 fuel rail covers, custom covers or no covers and clean up the upper part of the engine.
08-16-2014, 02:58 AM
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the wheels are Boss 338 20" that were chrome and I had powder coated. Some of the engine details: crate LS3, Sanderson headers with vband clamps, March pulleys, Speartech wiring, K&N filter with custom intake, TCI 4l60e/TC/flexplate, Moser 9" with 3.50 gears, Inland Empire 502 driveshaft.
08-17-2014, 12:56 PM
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I was thinking a 2 piece inner and outer fender. Then adding a third piece on the inside that acts as a cover hiding some electrical and hoses as well as running my intake into it. If you look at the engine compartment pictures and notice the fender above the tire. I actually cut the original out which wasn't flat/straight and welded in some 1.5" angle and moved it up for clearance then made it look like it belonged. Making it easier to make an inner fender.
08-24-2014, 09:51 PM
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A buddy of mine told me to talk to one of his buddies who has a sheet metal company in town. I would do it myself if I had a break. I was at good guys today and saw some good ideas but I bet if you went to some of these builders they would charge and arm and a leg for a few bends. Are you building a 64 as well?
08-25-2014, 11:01 AM
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Yes, a 64 Belair. 5.3 single s475 setup with a th350 fully built trans. My chassis is done. Powder coated frame, global west suspension, cpp500 steering box, 18/20 MB "Old School" wheels, cpp disc brakes with 7in booster. I also reinforced the x on the frame with 1/8th inch mild steel. Finishing the floors on my rotisserie and should have her back on the chassis in a few months. Ill start a build thread once I get more pics and the body back on the chassis.
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09-01-2014, 02:09 PM
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So I've been waiting for my painter to come over so we can do the final sand before paint. I have been building the new panels for the doors and back seats while waiting. I also have figured out my battery draw down and I think my new steering colum is the issue. My new horn relay is hot to touch with no key in the ignition. It also will click if I wiggle the turn signal arm. It is all brand new wiring and when I unplug it the draw goes away. Will be calling the manufacture of the steering column.