Fuck yeah I’m glad you made it into a convertible needs a little bit of work but damn that is awesome I’m so proud of you you’re the first person on UA-cam to show us how to make a convertible out of a hard top
Was hoping to contact you to have you build me my bucket list dream car Lowrider. But being terminally ill and just got bad news so 9 years of being ill is coming to the END of my life. Just turned 53 and a stroke few years back took my left eyesight and right ears hearing. That’s a cakewalk compared to my organs failing over the last 9 years. I was a car builder with my own shop. Then built houses for 25 years and now I can hardly take care of myself. Please be kind to one another. Looks are deceiving as you never know what someone is going through. God Bless. RJ your work and skill levels are simply amazing. What’s been keeping me going the last 9 years even though I can’t work is the thought of finally getting my dream car. 63-64 Impala 3-4 pump setup. But it cost $1,000,000.00 a year in healthcare cost just to keep me alive. Thanks for sharing your content brother.
You you you! You are a brave man I swear! I screamed "nooooo!"when I saw you with the saw on that A pillar! I'm most definitely keeping up on this one👊✌
I allways look forward to your videos and your impala is going to be sick I'm excited for you to be able to take the first drive in it all the hard work going to pay off
Last I seen this beauty she was still being pieces together Now I click today and I’m amazed by how far she’s come 💙 Hard work pays off So proud of you Now this is what I subscribed for
yo bro? rj ima tell you something, this is a great topic for a video my dude! Everyones had this thought! and for you to give a step by step! wow im loving this right now and get ready for the views to come! I have a 62 conv and i remember feeling like giving up when i was hunting for one cause of the outrageous price and the lack of them! but yeah good job!
Having it look like you just dragged it out of a junkyard is going to be fun with all the low ball offers you will get, maybe you should put down a mark on the inside of the trunk for every time someone offers to buy it
Vent and quarter glass are different. If you can get them from the donor car you need to get them. If your quarter glasses are missing from the tub you will have to buy repop parts .
Lol I know I had no intentions of bagging anything. I do not like bags. I still don’t like bags lol. But my buddy gave me a sweet deal on this kit and it already has all the brackets for a 64. Couldn’t pass it up.
I added this reinforment www.ecklers.com/full-size-chevy-lower-rocker-reinforcement-panels-impala-convertible-1961-1964-40-255188-1.html under my 64 convertible conversion.its pretty sturdy.the convertibles had it.i also boxed in my inner rocker with 3/16 flat bar.hope this helps.looking good bro.its going to be nice when your done.
No you can’t. While there is a lot of aftermarket parts. They do not make everything. Firewall area and roof structure basically is what’s not available.
what would 1/2 door's backwards swinging take to add ? on top of the conversation convertible? and thank you for explaining the difference between hard and softtop and the reinforcement needed for car show shine/QC is there anything else someone would like me to knowledge
I wouldn't mind having a sunroof on my truck. Only bad thing is if I don't like it or it doesn't work out, redoing it would not be easy. Fact is, I'm not that brave even though I think I could do it.
Damn where you at .i got a reall convertible 64 ss .i would have sold you cheeap .damn could have saved you alot of work.lol thats how it goes .a day late and a dollar short .lol keep up the good work.
@@RJTickler 2 grand .needs trunk pan its all taken apart .fenders have small spots on bottoms. Original 327 and glide. I dont know where your located. Im in fla tampa bay area
wai the 2 door wind wings and 4 door are diffrrent sizes also the 4 doorr and 2 door front ande rear glass are completly diffrent , infact the 4 door post and 4 door no post dont enen interchange
i just saw all this tday so bits ptrob old but cut it in the middle and put a solid rod into it so you have a solide refeerence point to stap the header bar and old top half a pillars into to make it stock oem looking and put the conv wind wings in it too . trust your gut fuck the comments lol except mine d
@@RJTickler The whole setup with carbs /linkage/scoop and all I'm trying to get 4K...that's about half of new...I would rather trade it though. Its on craigslist phoenix if you want to see it.
It’ll look like the Love Machine from Cheech and Chong. It’s great to hear your old lady have so much confidence in you. Keep plugging along man.
Major props bro. Ain't no turning back now. Can't wait to see the finished product.
This dude said bruisin by yg 🤣
Tickler's a real 1..the determination is real my guy. I like it! 💯🔥
Love your innovation and vision in building this car.
Fuck yeah I’m glad you made it into a convertible needs a little bit of work but damn that is awesome I’m so proud of you you’re the first person on UA-cam to show us how to make a convertible out of a hard top
Was hoping to contact you to have you build me my bucket list dream car Lowrider. But being terminally ill and just got bad news so 9 years of being ill is coming to the END of my life. Just turned 53 and a stroke few years back took my left eyesight and right ears hearing. That’s a cakewalk compared to my organs failing over the last 9 years. I was a car builder with my own shop. Then built houses for 25 years and now I can hardly take care of myself. Please be kind to one another. Looks are deceiving as you never know what someone is going through. God Bless. RJ your work and skill levels are simply amazing. What’s been keeping me going the last 9 years even though I can’t work is the thought of finally getting my dream car. 63-64 Impala 3-4 pump setup. But it cost $1,000,000.00 a year in healthcare cost just to keep me alive. Thanks for sharing your content brother.
Stay strong and enjoy the good moments as they come no matter how big or small. I appreciate the kind words.
You you you! You are a brave man I swear! I screamed "nooooo!"when I saw you with the saw on that A pillar! I'm most definitely keeping up on this one👊✌
I allways look forward to your videos and your impala is going to be sick I'm excited for you to be able to take the first drive in it all the hard work going to pay off
Love all the progress wrapped up in one long video. Keep it up!
Your doing a amazing job cant wait to see you smiling from ear to ear when you mobing down the road
Sounded like forest gump for a bit "Thats as butter as its gonna get."😄
My inner gump comes out sometimes.
@@RJTickler keep up the content !
Man you are on a roll brotha. Congrats on inching away towards your goal.
Teal with red interior and red top that would be sick! Can’t wait to see it!
Last I seen this beauty she was still being pieces together
Now I click today and I’m amazed by how far she’s come 💙
Hard work pays off
So proud of you
Now this is what I subscribed for
Shut the front door
Don’t forget to weld a support underneath the rocker like all convertibles have
Ay sounds like you know your convertibles do you know what tub will drop in my 63 impala ?
What are you trying to do with your 63 ?
When I bought it it was chopped top so I'm gonna turn it into a convertible
@@steviwar6700 62 to 64 tub are the same
I heard an oldsmobile tub will work and drop right in I figure it's cheaper than finding an impala tub but not sure what Olds I can use for the 63
Also don’t forget to switch the vent windows with rag top ones
LoL
Well you got me thinking about doing my 66 impala ss keep doing things like this
Love the videos. Awesome attitude too. Keep those videos coming
Very nice I actually converted my 74 Chevell with t tops drive it while I did it
New convertible impala prices are so high. I'm thinking of doing the same
Nice!!!!!!!props man!!!!next vid slap some 13x7's on it for some eye candy for us......
Took it to the chop shop got the damn top drop...
He da paint man too so can’t forget “ 2 color flip flop, candy teal lollipop “
Much love from LA keep up the good work 💯
yo bro? rj ima tell you something, this is a great topic for a video my dude! Everyones had this thought! and for you to give a step by step! wow im loving this right now and get ready for the views to come! I have a 62 conv and i remember feeling like giving up when i was hunting for one cause of the outrageous price and the lack of them! but yeah good job!
Your cool i like it and the mullet well look good on you
your car ......stay motivated you got this...r.j. will be rolli9n in his 64 ...yep
Having it look like you just dragged it out of a junkyard is going to be fun with all the low ball offers you will get, maybe you should put down a mark on the inside of the trunk for every time someone offers to buy it
Vent windows are also different. But ive seen a few convertible with hard top windows
Vent and quarter glass are different. If you can get them from the donor car you need to get them. If your quarter glasses are missing from the tub you will have to buy repop parts .
Fucken right man do it for all of us that cat live that dream that some of us will never be able to right on bro
Nice job man!
Nice work g.
Looks like you have a clam shell wagon project
Hell yeah brother been waiting for this!
Hahaaa I said you were going to put bags on it months ago and you said No.
Hahaaa bag that beast and get it rollin.
Lol I know I had no intentions of bagging anything. I do not like bags. I still don’t like bags lol. But my buddy gave me a sweet deal on this kit and it already has all the brackets for a 64. Couldn’t pass it up.
Where you been
We've been waiting for another video.
@@ericestrada6755 crazy busy at the shop. Haven’t had a chance to work on it.
I’m actually feeling the color combo
Bro u doing the right thing.. 64 rag top ss
WASH YOUR HANDS has me lmmfao. 😅🤣😂😅🤣😂
Love this! I got a 63 impala hardtop! Where are you located?! I need some help cutting mine off.
Really badass
GREAT JOB
Looks good so far👍
That is looking beautiful brother
Bro just put the tub and rack in if you have it it’s your dream ride no better time then now
I added this reinforment www.ecklers.com/full-size-chevy-lower-rocker-reinforcement-panels-impala-convertible-1961-1964-40-255188-1.html under my 64 convertible conversion.its pretty sturdy.the convertibles had it.i also boxed in my inner rocker with 3/16 flat bar.hope this helps.looking good bro.its going to be nice when your done.
Hey rj
You think it would be same process with a biscayne
Been wanting to convert it to a rag
Was it hard without bracing it ,looking good
No wasn’t too bad. Make some measurements. And test fit everything before fully welding.
Convertible a little late but In a nice sunny ☀️ day....
Good job
Looking good bro god bless
🙌🙌🙌good shit bro
Keep up the good work!
Just do T top, haven't seen that in a while... im not a fan of conversions but I'm sure what ever you do will be awsome
I thought about making mine a drop top but I decided to make a couch out of it.
Honest question....
Can you build a brand new 1964 impala all from new reproduction parts?
No you can’t. While there is a lot of aftermarket parts. They do not make everything. Firewall area and roof structure basically is what’s not available.
@@RJTickler thanks!!
DO IT!!!!!! BECAUSE IM GOING TO DO MINES THE SAME LETS GO!!!!!
Give us a part 2
What did the tub come from? Is a 64 pontiac Catalina the same.
I need
to do this to a 1947 Packard. Should the process be about the same?
When I heard bags I signed out of UA-cam cut my phone off and went and layed down
what would 1/2 door's backwards swinging take to add ? on top of the conversation convertible? and thank you for explaining the difference between hard and softtop and the reinforcement needed for car show shine/QC is there anything else someone would like me to knowledge
working on a 1966-71 dodge charger 600+HP BBM/hemi+TR6070 ect
I wouldn't mind having a sunroof on my truck. Only bad thing is if I don't like it or it doesn't work out, redoing it would not be easy. Fact is, I'm not that brave even though I think I could do it.
You inspired me to do mine what tubs fit in the 64
How much will you charge me to finish mine. It's a 2 door 64 SS top already cut, I have a top only
Hey bro are you still working on your 64 covvert
Oh yeah
Is it possible to have the hard top where you can take it off and on??
Nice
Hey bro when are you going to post a new video of your 64 conversation
As soon as I get another chance to work on it. Been too busy.
@@RJTickler what car you pulled the rag out of?
👍👍👍
👍🏼nice
How did it turn out
Damn where you at .i got a reall convertible 64 ss .i would have sold you cheeap .damn could have saved you alot of work.lol thats how it goes .a day late and a dollar short .lol keep up the good work.
How cheap is cheap. I don’t mind adding to the collection lol.
@@RJTickler 2 grand .needs trunk pan its all taken apart .fenders have small spots on bottoms. Original 327 and glide. I dont know where your located. Im in fla tampa bay area
@@teamdrama6251 text me some pics 515-447-9023
Will do .it will be tomorrow. But i will send them asap
I want buy a convertible if you got one let me know how much
How can I get ahold of this guy I need some work done I'm in the state of Colorado
What kind of work are you needing done?
wai the 2 door wind wings and 4 door are diffrrent sizes also the 4 doorr and 2 door front ande rear glass are completly diffrent , infact the 4 door post and 4 door no post dont enen interchange
Spritz of dinosaur juice huh lmao
I own a 64 impala ss. I'm looking for someone to make mine a convertible. How can I talk to you privately?
I appreciate you checking but I’m not taking on any work like this from anyone right now. Getting burn out on the classic cars.
Hi bro how can I get ahold of u for work I can take it to u
How did you know which convertible set up to use
Just use one out of your year impala.
How much would you charge to do this to a 1972 cutlass supreme??
i just saw all this tday so bits ptrob old but cut it in the middle and put a solid rod into it so you have a solide refeerence point to stap the header bar and old top half a pillars into to make it stock oem looking and put the conv wind wings in it too . trust your gut fuck the comments lol except mine d
I need a convertible tub where can I find one
@@dwhitetrnr63 good luck. Just have to try and find someone selling a Chevy or Buick convertible for a good price to cut it out of.
Real recognize real
fit your convertable windshield glass then deside where to cut trust me it will make all the diffrene
20 inch replicas of the hubcaps in billet
When the next video laggin homie
I’m trying man. Been stoooopid busy at the shop.
@@RJTickler I understand brother maybe u can gone my channel a shout out plus I have in Bakersfield.c10 on Instagram
Siiiiiiiiick!!
do the full tub swap
That would be the best way. The tub I had, was very rotten. Just working with what I have.
How much for the hardtop you cut off
I have a 2 door bell air I want to convert
500
Can I buy the top you cut off
Could I get your info?
Where u located
Yo RJ I need your contact..I have a 71 caprice that I want to convert to convertible
My wife gets put to work like yours does lol
Where the 4 door from months ago
I have a complete blower set up for a big block....what do you have to trade me??
I’d trade a 37 Chrysler imperial suicide door project car. Or if you want a lowrider project I have one of those too.
@@RJTickler I appreciate the offers , but I'm not into those kinds of cars. I'm more of a Chevelle / nova guy.
@@chevelleranch7481 yeah don’t have anything like that. What would you sell it for cash?
@@RJTickler The whole setup with carbs /linkage/scoop and all I'm trying to get 4K...that's about half of new...I would rather trade it though. Its on craigslist phoenix if you want to see it.
@@chevelleranch7481 sounds a little to nice for me, but thanks for letting me know about it.
Any update on the conversion
Haven’t had a lot of time to work on it lately.
Did you sell the roof?
Still have it
Tickler let's do this load another video
Where is this car? Is 4sale or trade?
Already sold it.
I got bored waiting for you to decide
Hek yea 👍😃 that's what's up