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

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • 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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  • @andrepienaar6459
    @andrepienaar6459 4 роки тому +546

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

  • @donovan007007
    @donovan007007 4 роки тому +13

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

    • @dukeallen432
      @dukeallen432 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @robbiefrentz9427
      @robbiefrentz9427 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @jason60chev
    @jason60chev 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @natayster
    @natayster 3 роки тому +22

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

    • @warderjack
      @warderjack 3 роки тому

      The copyright at the end says 2008

  • @davect01
    @davect01 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @ivanbadillo4909
    @ivanbadillo4909 4 роки тому +4

    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 роки тому +1

      I just picked up a 66 today

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @dontellgucci1117
      @dontellgucci1117 4 роки тому +1

      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 4 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @drtb69
    @drtb69 4 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @Bossrich6287
    @Bossrich6287 2 роки тому +1

    No cussing,screaming about deadlines,i like this

  • @davidkerl1431
    @davidkerl1431 4 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @martinharris5017
    @martinharris5017 4 роки тому +7

    Love these early 60s Impalas. Amazing styling!

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @dukeallen432
      @dukeallen432 4 роки тому

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

  • @secnbc
    @secnbc 4 роки тому

    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!

  • @unicornsteaks6769
    @unicornsteaks6769 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @irishkeif7791
    @irishkeif7791 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @zarkeh3013
    @zarkeh3013 4 роки тому +16

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

  • @samuelmcgill-rl3lb
    @samuelmcgill-rl3lb 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @AutoYoung
      @AutoYoung 4 роки тому

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

  • @marycampeau9378
    @marycampeau9378 10 місяців тому

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

  • @dennism644
    @dennism644 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @seanjohnson6899
    @seanjohnson6899 4 роки тому +1

    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. 👍

  • @vivians9392
    @vivians9392 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @simopr09
    @simopr09 4 роки тому +2

    the car is completely rusted and misshaped and the guy says:
    This doesn't look so bad!
    that what I call positive mental attitude!

  • @keithperry8098
    @keithperry8098 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @bad74maverick1
    @bad74maverick1 4 роки тому +17

    "the body trim and interior will stay true to the original" But we're going to ruin the rest of this rare one year only car!

    • @mountainofeverest3861
      @mountainofeverest3861 4 роки тому +3

      Buy your own.. make it your own. Making body changes each year used to be the norm. Name a Chevy/bodystyle in the 50's that was the same as the previous year. None.

    • @PACKERMAN2077
      @PACKERMAN2077 3 роки тому

      Speaking of body changes was anybody else horrified that they drilled cut and welded on that freshly painted fender because I don't see why they could not have just used a paintless fender roller?

  • @ebahraimabdulrahman4475
    @ebahraimabdulrahman4475 2 роки тому

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

  • @danielscott6787
    @danielscott6787 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @markgreiser464
    @markgreiser464 2 роки тому

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

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 4 роки тому +5

    On a quiet night you can hear a Chevy rust.........the color combo on the Tempest is absolutely super! I'm not sure why destroying your back tires is the "in" thing but I'm not rich enough to do that.....I'd like the see the excessive burnouts, wide-body cars, and "patina" (read old shit) paint jobs go out of style.... Oh, yeah, the cartoon wheels and rubber band tires on some of these rigs are ridiculous....run over a cigarette butt and ruin your rims. I'm sure I run against the grain here but I'm 100% function over bling.

  • @michealbrown7792
    @michealbrown7792 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @hotrodZack1948
    @hotrodZack1948 4 роки тому +4

    I was all stoked they were doing the car up and then they unveiled the “plans”...... ew. Put it back to mostly stock with the 409, leave it white, do a red interior, and put some stock wheels and tires on it and give it a slight rake. No need to go 1990s street rod.

    • @CymbalsOnly
      @CymbalsOnly 3 роки тому

      Agreed...I stopped watching when they said what their plans were....no thanks.

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 4 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @razzymarcus8044
    @razzymarcus8044 4 роки тому +20

    I don't think anyone realizes this series is like 10 years old

    • @terryrussel3369
      @terryrussel3369 4 роки тому +2

      They are resurrecting a REAL car like the ones I maintained as a kid with nothing but a Motors Manual and a small box of tools . . . so no, I didn't notice !

    • @theayatollahofrockandrollah
      @theayatollahofrockandrollah 4 роки тому +2

      perfectly aware thank you

    • @KurtElliott
      @KurtElliott 4 роки тому

      I knew it had to be old when the started on about the Bandit.

    •  4 роки тому

      try 20. 61+20=2001

    • @williswhatchutalkinbout4367
      @williswhatchutalkinbout4367 4 роки тому

      Kurt Elliott uh, Smokey and the bandit was filmed in 77.... how old did you think this was? 😂

  • @isaiahmckeown-philip1238
    @isaiahmckeown-philip1238 4 роки тому +12

    Am I the only one who feels like this show doesn't give us enough audio once it comes to engine revving??
    HP, please cut the music and give us some raw V8 audio for at least those crucial five seconds!!

    • @bluegrassman3040
      @bluegrassman3040 4 роки тому

      Isaiah McKeown-Philip maybe the mufflers are too quiet?

    • @houzepw
      @houzepw 4 роки тому

      I've always loved these shows and I agree. No music, let the engine roar so we can all enjoy the sound.

  • @omaribrahim2002
    @omaribrahim2002 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @clintonsmith9931
    @clintonsmith9931 2 роки тому

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

  • @aryocountryboy
    @aryocountryboy 4 роки тому +36

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

  • @thegreatbamboozler4837
    @thegreatbamboozler4837 4 роки тому

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

  • @Clark-do7zb
    @Clark-do7zb 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @bruceshook1781
    @bruceshook1781 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @_.Username.Not.Found._1
    @_.Username.Not.Found._1 3 роки тому

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

  • @joeszub549
    @joeszub549 3 роки тому

    I love the shot of them just kicking the bumper

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 4 роки тому +1

    1943 quarter is solid silver!!!!!!1943 Quarter Value. $2.99 is the minimum 1943 quarter value. It is the underlining silver price moving your coin to this level. If yours is the "D" or "S" mint mark issue, and "Uncirculated", it is now worth in the $28 to $30 range

  • @stevegardner9258
    @stevegardner9258 4 роки тому

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

  • @johndough7160
    @johndough7160 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @davidskaar3232
    @davidskaar3232 2 роки тому

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

  • @15dutchman
    @15dutchman 3 роки тому

    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 UA-cam.

  • @michaelboyd3924
    @michaelboyd3924 3 роки тому

    I had a 1961 Convertible in 1962. Just before enlisting in the USAF to avoid the draft.

  • @davidnichols1363
    @davidnichols1363 4 роки тому

    The headlights on the Le Mans are hooked up wrong. The top light should be illuminated when the low beams are operating.

  • @McDogbreth
    @McDogbreth 4 роки тому +2

    They should name this video "Tearing Apart a '61 Chevy Impala Before Giving It a New Set of Sideburns"

  • @alexp362
    @alexp362 4 роки тому +1

    That impala is considered solid here in new england!

  • @terrysigmon3119
    @terrysigmon3119 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @NVzla
    @NVzla 4 роки тому +10

    Appraiser forgot the terrible gaps between trunk lid and body.

    • @danielscott6787
      @danielscott6787 4 роки тому +3

      I was thinking the same thing. Rear window was really rough!

    • @eviladam13
      @eviladam13 4 роки тому +3

      Im glad Im not the only one to notice

    • @markg7030
      @markg7030 4 роки тому +4

      Left and right side chrome is missing above the tail lights ( on quarter panels) but you see them installing the chrome on the trunk it looks stupid on there without the end pieces.

  • @c50ge
    @c50ge 3 роки тому

    The change in the back seat wasn’t left there from riding around drinking beer and throwing it in the back seat. I am surprised you didn’t find an earring back there also.

  • @MJY58
    @MJY58 Рік тому

    Do you have on UA-cam 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

  • @MasonHamlin93
    @MasonHamlin93 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @rosscohenderson1651
    @rosscohenderson1651 6 місяців тому

    Wish you would do my 1965 fairlane 500 next . It runs , and I drive it , but could use some help .

  • @Dethmeister
    @Dethmeister 4 роки тому +11

    12:02 Was it hand painted to look like a decal? I see edges.

    • @AutoYoung
      @AutoYoung 4 роки тому +1

      It was a prototype. The production cars have hand painted decals dude...

  • @bobhennig6597
    @bobhennig6597 3 роки тому

    One of the best design ever.

  • @fordnut4914
    @fordnut4914 4 роки тому +1

    The more we looked at it the more we tried to avoid it.😂

  • @speedracer2336
    @speedracer2336 2 роки тому +1

    Anything can be saved if you have money!

  • @LegendaryPlowboy
    @LegendaryPlowboy 4 роки тому

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

  • @danielalvarez4062
    @danielalvarez4062 2 роки тому

    That bandit is my dream car

  • @Sojourning_
    @Sojourning_ 4 роки тому

    that front clip is repairable, take out the old put on the new. while your at it, build a full body
    frame for it. those old chevs were known for being ripped in 2.

  • @EuropaMan
    @EuropaMan 3 роки тому

    My first car was a '61 Chev Biscayne but it ended up with the same floor your Impala has.

  • @tonyscott9659
    @tonyscott9659 3 роки тому

    My favourite channel

  • @taylorh3930
    @taylorh3930 4 роки тому +3

    If Boyd Coddington was still alive and still in business I'd have him and his crew build it there way but a powerful LS swap would be mandatory. Always liked Boyd's touch.

  • @zososldier
    @zososldier 4 роки тому

    Man, there ain't nothing on that Impala that is to hard to fix or replace. It's an Impala for heavens sake. Not some weird obscure Euro car that never released in the US. Those fenders are like $170 each, Rear lowers are $70 each, a full floor pan (minus bracing) is $400, rear quarter windows are $50, and the trunk floor is $80 for new manufactured ones from impalas.com.

  • @ventgoblin8080
    @ventgoblin8080 2 роки тому

    Will there be a full build video for this?

  • @jeanparish9559
    @jeanparish9559 3 роки тому

    Just within the first 5 minutes two wife slams had already been made.

  • @waynebeaver4096
    @waynebeaver4096 4 роки тому +1

    Why did this pop in my recommendations after watching Hollow Creek! If that ain’t spying I don’t know what is.

  • @danielmiller2977
    @danielmiller2977 4 роки тому

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

  • @ronbruner7639
    @ronbruner7639 3 роки тому

    See reds the color.it would look good black with all the chrome and stainless but that's just my opinion. Also for rims crager ss deep dish would be killer.

  • @khamariblair7284
    @khamariblair7284 3 роки тому

    They make it look so easy!

  • @ericsiwek5399
    @ericsiwek5399 4 роки тому

    Is power nation still on the air ?

  • @bearrains8364
    @bearrains8364 3 роки тому

    I noticed on the Pontiac, the rust pits still in the glass area of the body ,that look painted over and were never filled or repaired ! Not good !

  • @HenauderTitzauf
    @HenauderTitzauf 4 роки тому

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

  • @djm7038
    @djm7038 4 роки тому

    Way undervalued this car!

  • @BarnesysBuilds
    @BarnesysBuilds 3 роки тому

    Second car looked amazing!

  • @marcosalazar2131
    @marcosalazar2131 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @stevenmiller5366
    @stevenmiller5366 4 роки тому

    A car like that would be fitting for me as I am living in Bert Reynolds Childhood home in Lansing Michigan.

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 4 роки тому

    I'm very proud of you guys !!

  • @bhaygood7306
    @bhaygood7306 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @johncliffe4707
    @johncliffe4707 3 роки тому

    These shows make things look unrealistic if you have endless income to build a car you can do anything and when you go around and you find a pretty solid car to start with makes the big difference and have eight guys behind the scenes working on it

  • @BrownPride2010
    @BrownPride2010 4 роки тому

    Impalas are worth the money!

  • @jenseninterceptors
    @jenseninterceptors 4 роки тому

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

  • @fitzyholden1036
    @fitzyholden1036 4 роки тому +1

    Did Pontiac not use rubber gaskets on their door handles?

  • @shaunthomas3826
    @shaunthomas3826 4 роки тому +1

    These guys edit the video to make it look like a car goes together that easy without yelling at some dumb part that wont go on perfect 🤣🤣🤣

  • @natework5168
    @natework5168 4 роки тому

    Looks like a tv show

  • @andykaye7991
    @andykaye7991 3 роки тому

    That penny is jukebox money that you wouldve used down at the Loveshack had it not been lost between the seats.

  • @ovg8824
    @ovg8824 4 роки тому

    You can find all the car parts on .truck and carshop.orange california

  • @ashleyhall1061
    @ashleyhall1061 3 роки тому

    What I don't understand is why they took out that motor and got rid of it when that car in that motor are matching numbers you can tell that that motor was the original motor that was in it when it was first built crazy that car would have been worth a whole lot more if they would just rebuilt the original motor and put it back in the car

  • @rexjolles
    @rexjolles 4 роки тому

    Man I love those flattops

  • @eronacalloway9159
    @eronacalloway9159 4 роки тому

    Any car can be restored but it depends on How Much money and time you’re willing to invest. I had a 1968 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible that I had restored.The car was SO ROTTON that I spent my Entire budget of 35 Thousand Dollars and only got back a Painted Rolling Chassis.

  • @khamariblair7284
    @khamariblair7284 3 роки тому

    Beautiful trans am

  • @80HD8
    @80HD8 4 роки тому

    Looks like you took the car for a drive without insurance anyway, also the trunk doesn't look like it's lined up on the Le mans.

  • @bobsilver3983
    @bobsilver3983 4 роки тому

    Put a sandwich bag on that rear trans seal to NOT make a mess of your floor

  • @the123pollo
    @the123pollo 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @jameimcleod8677
    @jameimcleod8677 4 роки тому

    u could make custom light covers to a dashboard with 3d printer

  • @superc4308
    @superc4308 4 роки тому +7

    Where's Lou at he put alot of work in that car man

    • @AutoYoung
      @AutoYoung 4 роки тому

      Go back 13 years and ask him...

  • @mrbriggs68
    @mrbriggs68 Рік тому

    283 was a awesome engine