Will it run? 1966 Impala family heirloom sitting 24 years!
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- A viewer contacted us about a car that is very special to his family. This 1966 Impala Was driven in high school by multiple brothers in the same family, but it has fallen on hard times. Come along to see if we can get the old car breathing again.
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This was so fun to watch. I was the last person to drive this car. I replaced the heads with LT1 300 horse corvette heads. I also put that carburetor on there. I went through 4 quadrajunks. The Qjets are great when they work but I always had problems with them so I bought that Holley to replace the quadrajunk. I had to park it because of the body mount in the trunk. You can see on the left when they opened the truck the missing section where the body meets the frame. I hope one day my family and I can restore it but this made my heart happy to hear her run again!
Thanks for sharing Martin! We enjoyed working on the Impala and would love to see it restored and with your family for decades to come.
Awesum..thank you for ..as Paul Harvey always said...And Now For The REST of the STORY! Hey, it's -17 below ZERO here in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and we just had 6" of snow, so the shovelling is done and I'm warming up watching this video. Thanks again.
We viewers would love to see videos of you and your family work on it, and drive it as is to enjoy it until you have the budget to fully restore it. That car deserves to be brought back to its factory original beige paint
I had a 65 Impala 396 car which I sold a few years back before I started my channel.....All I have is my 1971 Nova now....Miss that Impala but a good friend of mine bought it from me......Well do to the both of you!!! Hope this one is back on the road soon!!!!
I’m glad you took the time to use the Cre-Oil in the cylinders before turning the key. People tend to underestimate the importance of pre-lubing the cylinders, especially in an engine that’s been sitting up as long as this one.
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I owned a 1965 Impala. With a 283 . Christina has done her homework on these cars.I started a business out of the trunk of it. And became successful for over 36 years. yes , move it! Thank you again for another successful start.
I have a '66 Impala / Caprice story, but it didn't end well so I'll keep it to myself.
I'm glad you got this '66 up and running again!!!
Back in 1976 (I had a full service gas station in Dallas) I purchased a 1966 Belair with a 283 and Powerglide for $60, it would not start and the local Chevrolet dealer had offered $50 for it as a trade-in. I offered the owner $10 more and she sold it to me. For some reason the distributor cap was broken which I replaced and it started right up and ran great. The air conditioner blew so cold that you could see your breath in it even when it was 100 degrees here in Texas. When it was time for my second son to be born, it was the car I chose to take my wife to the hospital in. I had several other vehicles but chose this one for its absolute reliability. I think the 1966 Chevrolet Impala/Belair was one of the best cars ever made.
What a great story! Thanks for sharing, much appreciated!
Power Glides are a like gold. Gotta 67 Impala SS. Love the 2 speed.
@@markwilliams5606 It is hard to beat a 283 with a PG trans pretty much bullet proof. I purchased a 1966 Biscayne Police car (had to pay $600 for that one, 43K miles and it belonged to the actual Sheriff, it was well taken care of) when I came home from Vietnam in Jan. 70, it came with a 396 and Turbo trans. First thing I did was take off the 396 emblems and boy did I surprise a lot of folks around Camp LeJeune NC.
Good ol’ Dallas! I lived in the Munger Place neighborhood in the early 1960s. I still make roadtrips to Dallas from time to time.
@@SlyDellian My gas station (Shamrock) was on Abrams Rd. in between Skillman and Northwest Hwy. around the corner from Keller's Drive-In and Steakley Chevrolet.
Like I said before, it's amazing how tough these old American cars are. My daily driver is a 87 Dodge Diplomat, AHB car, 126800 original miles. It took a lot of time because of supply chain issues, but it runs great, and it's my only car.
Welcome back, guys! So glad to see you two still out doing the things you, and us, like to see.
Thanks Richard!
So many great Cars to save.
@@markwilliams5606, with these two it can be at least helped.
That was nice to see guys, Thank you!
Lifelong car guy here. I grew up in my Dad's full service station in the seventies and eighties. He worked at a GM dealership in the sixties. I've been the shop foremost at a GM dealership for the past twenty eight years, just recently retired. Enjoying your videos, makes me feel a little like I'm still doing it 😃.
Oh, and Cre-oil, yes Cre-oil!
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19:14 I remember these when they came out. It wasn’t for a broken motor mount but it was to stop the engine from torquing over and breaking a motor mount.
Hi You folks,had one it had a 307 engine fantastic very versátil with tail lights in the bumper.Congratulatios keep on going,still learning.
Nice job on the 66 Impala,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
My first car, I bought from my aunt was a 1965 chevy impala ss--- white with black vinal top! I went everywhere with that car--as my grandfather and I completely rebuilt that car for a wedding present for my aunt. Two years later, that impala was mine! My grandfather was a mechanic for the Buick dealer in town, and completely repaired the body and interior and I helped rebuild the engine, transmission and rear differential. The only thing it had that was added after it was built , were seatbelts and air conditioning! My first car in 1978!
I had a 64 Impala when I was in high school! It was a tank. Brought back memories. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment gsman. We appreciate you watching!
So move to see the history love and in color. I’m sore that car has so many untold stories. Great video thank you
I agree! If cars could talk the stories they could tell! Thanks for watching much appreciated!
😍Oh wow, very cool 66 👍
Love the old car 👍
I agree 👍
Wow She taught me something about the side moldings impresssed
Richard you are such an example how to treat your beautiful wife! You guys are dynamic together! It so beautiful to see a couple get along the way you do!!❤
Thanks very much Steve. She is great.
Creole is the best I've ever seen working I like Cree oil wish I had some
My Dad replaced a 1960 Impala with a 1966 model.Both were 6 cylinder models.The 1966 was in a junkyard with a cracked block and rusty quarters in late 1972.
When i was a kid in the mid 70s my buddies dad had a 65 impala with buckets and console and i believe a 283. I think he still has it now, sitting in the same garage for near 50 years. That's a nice auto, very strong, solid engine, you can tell by the sound. She's got balls. Love your videos, ya got me hooked. Very knowledgeable, great detail, methodical approach.
My parents had 66 Impala when I was a kid in the 70s I loved how you just lie down on the back seat and feel the heat coming off the driveshaft hump. The good old days 🤣
Thanks for another great video. Brought back some great memories when I was young. My dad was always Ford and bought his first Chevy, a 1967 Chevy Impala . I'll never forget that car. It was a four door hardtop with a 396 motor. It was our first car to ever have air conditioning , power steering , and seat belts. It was fast. That car went through four of us kids. After all of us left home , he ended up selling it to a friend who then removed the motor and transmission and put it in a 67 ss chevelle.
Great story. A lot of four doors and wagons ended up this way. They are probably more rare than the 2 doors now.
The wife intro...very nice touch! Maybe this can happen more. Bravo!
Really enjoyed this , thanks Christina for history on the impala , thanks Richard for making it look easy again , fantastic !
Thanks Steve. We both appreciate you watching!
I agree, I learned more from her about 1965 - '66 Impalas in a few minutes than I have in my entire life.
My grandmother had an Impala wagon and a 2 door SS. I remember her loading us kids up to go to the beach in the wagon.
Richard and Christina Hello Friends to both of you keep up the great work 💪💪😃😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍
Thanks Eric!
Love the old school bring that thing back to life nice 👍
It cracks me up just how impatient she’s getting because she wants to drive that car so bad
I know right! I really wanted him to drive his childhood car! Next trip definitely! Thanks for watching much appreciated!
Agree! She was really hoping to see it move. Thanks, Justin.
Car is in good shape for the shape it's in.
Brilliant video thanks. The young man called Mat at Deisel Creek uses Cre-oil but he pronounces it croyle! He swears by it.
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@Christina Rust count me out of the competition as I'm in the UK, we don't appear to be able to buy it here unfortunately.
Thanks for watching Steph.
In high school I had a 66 Impala SS will the factory for speed was an awesome car this video brings back a lot of good memories of once again a great job you two did great
job the history part was very interesting and I have cre oil in my garage keep up the great work
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I got my drivers license. April 16/1973. My dad had 1966 Chevy. Biscayne station wagon. Straight six. Engine. Had. Fun. With that car. Thanks
You're welcome!
Would love to see you all work on the Ford next, clean up both cars, then take them for a ride.
Thoroughly enjoy your channel.
If you notice in the photograph, the side chrome moulding was intact
Good eye! I asked what happened to it but he didn't know. Thanks for watching much appreciated!
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Two-door hardtop that is a nice car
My first job after highschool was Datsun dealership 1972 thru 76 I worked the parts department.$1.60 per hour 40 hour week.
Such an interesting couple.
My first new car was that one. Same color and all. Only mine was a 3 speed on column. Enjoyed that car. I had it when I got married. It took us on many adventures.
We are glad that video brought back some good memories. Thanks for watching.
Will be happy to see that Torino Conv. updated and running!
Great video, guys. Love the car, and the story on the car is awesome 👌. Oh yes, cre-oil. It's awesome how much the impala name means so much to so many people. What a truly incredible piece of history. Great job to both of you for keeping dreams alive.
Thanks guys! The two of you are REALLY working on an Impala! 62 is that correct? We will announce winners in the next video. Do not trust any scammer text should you receive one. Take care friends!
@What the Rust? yes, it is brother a 62 impala such an incredible car, got hood fenders doors deck lid all down to steal and ready for body work repair so we are both looking forward to learning those steps.
This guy can start any engine. Amazing!
When I was a teenager I had a 66 SS with a 327 and the famous double hump heads. Mine had a 3 speed automatic. Bucket seats and console. I miss that old car.
Sounds nice! Isn't funny how we miss cars from our younger days the older we get? At least I think so. Thanks for watching much appreciated!
66 SS how sweet!
I had a '66 Impala SS 40 years ago; what you have there is a boat anchor.
Fake out!! Awesome car! That Torino is sweet too.
smart girl she nailed it.
Just wanna say that i wanna thank you both for sharing this kind of videos on youtube. I learn alot from you guys
Happy to help. Thanks for watching.
this reminds me of the 66 impala I drove in high school and college.I changed the oil in it many times....good memories it was a great car never left me stranded .....
Thanks for sharing Frank, much appreciated!
Christina, I'll answer your request - While my very first vehicle was a 1934 Ford V8 Pick-up truck in 1967 while I was in my sophomore year in High School..my first car was a 1963 Corvair Convertible Red with White top, flipped it ..upside down on my parents anniversary! Ouch, my Dad told me I had to fix it...I was 16. I did that, scrounging through salvage yards for a Conv.top and windshield. When I finished, it looked and drove so well one of my friends bought it. Then the 1966 Chevy SS Impala came into my life, Bronze metallic with Black interior, 327 cu.in. Corvette engine and 4 speed, and the sound was powerful with Dual Continental glass packs. Everyone loved that car. Until I got broadsided on Highway 41, by a brand new 1970 Ford Galaxie 500....totalled both cars. I survived both accidents..barely. I have many more adventures..I'm 70+ years old and love you both. Thank you so much for all you and Richard do! God Bless.
Always very nice to see how you proceed with respect for the car.
I can feel the joy (too) when the V8 is firing again however it's not perfect, after so many years sleeping.
Images are good enough to see a lot of details including particular designs.
I could not believe there is only one (rear) exhaust for this 1966 V8 ...
I had a 66 4 door, was from my brother who got it from our parents. I also had 2 66 Belair's, one 4 door and a 2 door. Loved the old cars, very easy to work on.
That is a nice group of old Chevys.
Definitely a woo-hoo moment for you two. Quite an easy fix and it ran so well as a result of your expertise, well done.
Thanks very much!
Nice Video! I like how your a team! Yes go back and get the Torino running! Follow up on the Impala too!
Agree! Thanks for watching much appreciated!
Agree! Thanks for the nice comment Graem.
Awsome video guys! I just love too watch you two ! Your like the Dynamic duo of the will it start Family! Keep them wrenches flying!
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I'm the 3rd owner of my 65 SS Impala. It was made here in Los Angeles and the two previous owners lived in LA. I brought it back all stock, it looks like when it rolled off the line. its been 10 years since I restored it. The only down side is I can never just stop somewhere, like to put gas, without being asked questions and stopping me from leaving the locatioin. :)
I can certainly imagine that. I would probably be one of the people wanting to talk!
I Love the old Center Line Rims! I've heard a few folks say that they don't but in my day of Teen years they were the coolest and newest type of Hot rod wheel! These are pretty tame in their size and width but I think they still make the car look cooler!
Right, and they were very light. Much more so than a Cragar SS.
That carb is probably a badass,that is from when they made shit right,looks beefy.I just built a 66'IMPALA SS ZZ502/5SPD,12 BOLT,17" ALL AROUND,BADBOY,,,GOOD LUCK
That Holley was a late '70's- '80's Quadrajet replacement. I've seen those before but I really don't like them. They were designed as a 'Holley' with the Vac sec. to directly replace a Qjet. That's why it has that inlet there so you could use the existing line. I think if you pull it off it should be a spread bore carb.
GM had a MAJOR recall over those motor mounts in the '60's or early '70's. There was a good article in a really old PM magazine n the late '60's or early '70's I read. (No I'm not that old, got it at a flea market or antique shop.) That cable was a required recall fix. The cars would go wide open throttle sometimes with the mount breaking and jam the shift linkage too. Bad news. Was watching while typing. Guess you got the answer on the carb.
Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated! I always find history of things like this very interesting.
@@christinarust6957 My brother bought a 1968 Impala 2 dr with a 327 about 30 some years ago from a classified ad. I was a true 'old lady' car with 50-60k miles, totally original stock. It had those weird engine restraining cables too. It had to do with the 'glue' they used to sandwich the rubber on those mounts.
My grandfather had a new 1965 Chev Biscayne 4 dr with a 6 cyl and 3 speed manual on the column. He ived in the 'salt belt' and I think it lasted 10 years before the frame rusted and broke right above the rear wheel on the driver side whle he was driving it. He ended up scrapping it. I was shocked to discover they made so many of those cars! I like the gauges and tail lights on the '65 a little more.
Good Job!! Time to come back and revive the 69 Ford. Keep it up
Agree! Thanks for watching Lynn much appreciated!
We agree Lynn! Thanks for the comment.
This holds a special place for me. Back in 1971 this was my first car. Keep up the good work . I wish I had one now!!!!’
Glad you liked it Mark. That was a great car to have!
Wonderful job! I had a 1966 myself with a 283. Wish I still had it. Thank you for sharing. 😉👍
You're welcome!
That car is pretty clean for being 56 years old that was the year I was born thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching Tracy!
Love watching you guys. Richard you look to be fighting off a cold, hope your doing well. Christina you look lovely as always. The grins when that engine starts is so much fun to see. The owners grin was priceless. That will certainly be a great looking vehicle once it is cleaned up and the rusty trunk and trunk lid are fixed up. Looking forward to the next one. You should come back to do the Torino and use the Impala as the vehicle for getting parts from O’Riellys and use it to boost the Torino. Thanks to you both.👍👍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan! Definitely need to go back for the Torino and to get the Impala moving! Appreciate you watching.
Great job! I would have loved to see that old Impala cruising up the road, though. Thanks guys!
Thanks David. Christina wanted to see that car drive! Hopefully on the return trip.
Nice work. Dad got me a 66 black impala with a 283 dual exhaust with a powerglide, this was back in 1974. It was a little beat up,but it still was pretty cool.Every now and then that car pops up in a dream and upon awakening,alas .it is gone. It was a 2 door.
That is a cool stroy. The car must have meant a lot to be dreaming of it nearly 50 years later.
I liked your videos that you rescue cars and bring them back to life, that's beautiful, I'm your follower, I give you 💯
Thanks for the support!
Love your video on a 1966 Impala it's nice to have some information about the car but I really enjoyed watching it
Glad you liked it Michael. Thanks for watching.
You guys are awesome. Cre-Oil.
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That's awesome!! Another winner!!! 😄👍👍👍👍 I love those old Impalas! Never had one but I wished I did! Ya'll should definitely come back for the Torino! Thanks for sharing Richard and Christina!! 😎👍👍👍
Thank you David! We will be back for the Torino
Sweet great to see you guys back out again doing what you do best bringing relics of the past back to life deffo give the 69 a run for its money 🎉 keep it up
Appreciate the comment Dave! Agree, we'll need to make a return visit.
Cre Oil, the gold standard! (I went to their website) Good stuff, as are your videos. I had a '71 impala, great cross country car. Thanks for the videos.
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love the 66 Impala I had a 65 SS as we all wish we had them today but love what you did to the car
Thank you William.
Absolutely love your videos. This one taking place in Kentucky makes it even better. I'm originally from Henderson but lived all over W Ky. I now live in Utah. Hanging out with your beautiful sweetheart while working on awesome cars is this guys dream.But those days probably have passed me by. New viewer, but now I'm hooked. Y'all are awesome
Thank you for the support Barry. It's never too late to pursue a dream!
My uncle had a 67 Impala and it was a reliable car. He was only 3 years older than me. He had it a long time.
The 67 is a good looking car. One of my friends had one in high school.
Yes definitely get the toreno going
Agree! Thanks for watching Doug!
Great video! I never owned a '66 Impala, but my very first car was a '67 Impala convertible, and right after that one I bought a '67 Impala two-door hardtop. The hardtop was a beautiful factory red, and was a really unique car. It had power brakes, a three-speed on the tree, no power steering, and no radio (it had the factory plate over where the radio would have been), but it had factory air conditioning. A truly odd mix of options...or lack thereof! Wish I had them both back.
That was an odd mix of options and red... I bet it was a beauty. Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it!
Great video, my first car was a 65 Chevy Impala SS with a 283, it had 80,000 miles on it and ran so smooth, one of the best cars I ever owned! Loved working on it as well.
Those 65s are great. Amazing style.
Glad to see you two back in action!
Thanks! More to come!
Well done Richard and Christina, yes definitely go back and get the Ford going and then maybe we can see the impala running too!
Agree! Thanks for watching Andy, much appreciated!
Your view from under the car brought back memories. My parents had a 65 Impala 4 door sedan with a 327 250 HP. I spent a lot of time maintaining this vehicle so the under hood and under vehicle shots sure looked familiar. The small block is so rugged, it didn't surprise me with the quick start.
Thanks for sharing Dave and we appreciate you watching. Agree, that small block is definitely rugged!
Those cables coming off the motor mounts came standard equipment,every impala I have owned had them.
Great video. Enjoyed the auto history lesson on the ‘65 and ‘66 Chevy’s too. Great team effort everyone.
Thanks for the support Bob.
Hi Rich.....Another great job done. Your a fantastic Machanic. You really know your stuff. Grate Job Rich!
Thank you very much Jim!
Growing up, I loved the Impala. It had a comfortable ride and very dependable. A legendary muscle car!
I remember them so well. They were everywhere when I was growing up.
always a pleasure to watch the dynamic duo of car rescue
nice cheby 😎👍 keep @ it u 2
till the next time be safe luv the vids as alwaze .
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That was awesome Richard way cool
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Another great video! Thanks guys . And of course Cre-Oil. Loved Christina's intro with all that info.
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great video guys ... top impala ... quality wrenching by richard , and smooth narrating by christina .... sweet sounding v8 .... looking forward to your next video ...
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Another great "Will it Start" well done - always impressed by you depth of knowledge (both of you) - thanks guys and oh yes lets see the Ford fire up
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Besides being beautiful,she knows cars too. You are a lucky man.
I am for sure.
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Another great episode! I grew up with those cars. My first car was a 64 chevy ll 6 banger. Drove the wheels off that thing. Good job as always bringing another classic back to life. Would love to see it cleaned up & driving down the road. You gotta go back though & work on that 69 Torino. That is one sweet car too!
Thanks very much! We will be back for the Torino!
This was great to watch. I drove that Impala for a short period as well. I am the owner of that Torino and would love to see it back on the road. You’re welcome to work on it anytime guys!
Hey Jerry! Thanks for reaching out. We will be in touch.
Very cool old Impala! Love the videos! Would also love to try some Cre-Oil! It looks very good. Thank you! Keep up the great videos!
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Door bump strip in the photo. Good job Christina!
Thank you Baba I try:-) Thanks for watching and we appreciate your comment!
Cre oil looks amazing!
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