The Finish Line

Well I made it!  I was able to use the impala to drive my new bride away from the church.  I couldn't have done it without the help of some good friends, a big thank you to everyone who helped!  There's still more work to do but I'm glad she's gotten to this point.

First Wash

New Glass

New windshield and rear glass installed.  All chrome window moldings on.

Rear Bumper

Rear bumper on (not polished yet), driver's side weatherstrip rail & drip rail on.  Dash mostly complete.  

Lights and Trim

The lights are all wired and working!  We are working on fitting the side trim which was made a little bit harder because the factory holes were lost during the body repair.

Front End

Front end just about complete

Dash & Front End

Dash could use one more coat of paint and it's ready to go.

Front end now has headlights and grill panel installed

Home

It's really nice to have the impala back close so we can (friend and I) work on her every day.  The dash needed some attention so it was cleaned up, body filled & sanded, currently sitting in primer.  Dash pad was removed with a new dash pad ready to install. 

She's Coming Home Soon......

Well she's about done at the body shop -- looking sharp!  The impala will be coming back close to me, in a good friend's garage (who is a master mechanic and kind of like a Dad to me) where we can finish putting her back together, exhaust, wiring, and making sure the engine is running right.

More updates coming soon! :) 

Trunk Lid and Doors -- On!

Wow, just wow

Hood and Trunk Lid