That beast looks so straight and clean if you ignore the rust for a minute. The interior is lovely, the engine is firing on all eight (the carb needs an overhaul, but they all do after sitting 20+ years), the box shifts and the diff made no nasty noises. The chrome and front / rear end look fantastic, as does the paintwork on the upper half of the car. I reckon the 81k milage could be genuine given its condition and ignoring the rust for another minute.......it is a crying shame that she's sitting on a rotten frame. The doors and quarters looked scabby, but if they are they still solid, then a bit of sanding, the odd patch to the lower front guards / door sills (rockers), a set of tuned pipes......and a donor frame.......and she'd be a lovely cruiser. Makes me wish I lived over there! How are the floors on the beast?
That's beautiful. My kind of car in my kind of condition, perfect inside, scabby outside. I need another one like my high school car, '65, Biscayne, six cylinder, column stick, manual steering/brakes, white on red.
This one is a heartbreaker, I really like the four door Impala of that year and color. I salute you Ryan you are a good man. You see the beauty that is left in these machines. Please don't Stop.
I love these mid-1960's Chevrolet's It was so easy to set the dwell with a meter. My brother's 6th grade class went on a field trip to the Van Nuys, CA assembly plant where these were being assembled.
Thanks for another great rescue Ryan. Especially enjoy when you focus on the good and bad of each rescued car, like that rotted frame, and the cars options. That interior is amazing. Do you have a solid car to swap it into? Would it be possible to give a little history of each car, its future plans, info like production numbers, or option rarity on the videos? The engineering geek in me would like to learn more. Thanks for saving these cars!
I always said the 283 was the most reliable V8 Chevy made. They used them from 1957-1967. That is a long run for engines even in that era. I had a 1963 Impala with a 283. Made 195 hp with the 2-bbl carb,
In the mid 70s we could find these cars everywhere for cheep money. I bought one from a guy for 20.00 dollars ,it had been in his driveway for a few years. I put a muffler and a new antenna on it a drove it for 2 years until it caught fire from a cigarette butt that flew back in the back widow. The back seat smoldered all night ,and the next morning when I opened the door it burst into flames with the rush of oxygen ! That car was toast !!!!
Glad to see you got it running! 283 sounds good and powerglide transmission still moves it! That's ashame the frame is so rotted away making it unsafe to drive! Interior is in awesome original condition! Hope someone could use the interior in another car! Would be great car to swap the frame and make it a nice driver with a little body and paint work! Take care Ryan
My parents had a 1966 white one in 1970, with blue inter . I remember riding in the back set around 10 years old on long trips to kin folks home. It was so big like a ship and me of my four brothers would burn up on them long trips to florida at 55mph with the four windows down, but loved ever minute.
Another nice find! Just perfect for building a Rusty Chevrolet tribute car based on the Christmas song by the Yupers. Would love to build this for our local Christmas parade.
@@IowaClassicCars my reply in no way was negative or deragatory. I have been a supporter of yours for awhile. It's unfortunate that some don't know how to post a comment that's not sarcastic or hurtful. I appreciate you take the time and effort to be out in the cold and post these vids for everyone 👍🏻
Recently started really following your channel and have to give you guys all the props you guys started something and are doing great with it I hear about you guys through other TH-camrs constantly. Keep up all the hard work it really shows thank you.
@@IowaClassicCars you guys do a great job with your videos just all about the cars and having fun and building stuff and collecting and getting stuff and it's just it's fun to watch to see people still dragging those old cars out and it just getting them running and driving as is
Merry Christmas to you Ryan... This Impala was loved, but the Minnesota winters loved her more... She will live on other Impalas. This was the fate for most of cars. Great effort on a holiday. Thanks.😊🎄
Being from Iowa originally, and currently living in Indiana, it seems like in Iowa and Minnesota cars rust differently than here in Indiana. The bottom rots out of cars here where in Iowa I remember seeing cars rust all the way up the body
I'm a little confused Ryan. You said you had no spark with the original points. But in the video, it looks like the original points are producing a lightning storm, both times that your Dad cranked it. In any event I am glad to see you got it running. The exterior of that car looks very similar to the kind of exteriors we see in MA. Living in the salt belt sucks. Atleast the interior and drivetrain are salvageable. Thanks for the video.
That's what I thought also, however it COULD have been seeing the lobe on distributor shaft interacting with the arm on the points. Would give the illusion of spark.
My grandmother had one very similar, in light gold with the inline 6 and p/s, no p/b. Otherwise the same. The single chamber master cylinder failed and it was destroyed in a collision. I never criticize anyone who upgrades a single chamber master cylinder to a dual chamber system. The safety is worth the slight loss of authenticity to keeping the car’s original condition.
I had brakes go out on me on the freeway. I don't think I'd be here if it weren't for the dual chamber m/c. To those who would say that it compromises authenticity, I say safety trumps originality. If the car is totaled, it loses all of it's authenticity at once! What's ironic is that 1966 was the last year single chamber m/c's were legally permitted in the US.
@@nonelost1 oddly enough, the first thing to give me trouble on my 66 impala was a rusted out brake line. Was sitting at a red light when suddenly the pedal went straight to the floor and I had to think fast to save myself as well as the car. Luckily 2 things were in my favor. 1) I was literally half a block from the school I worked at and 2) the school was also the district office and maintainance building so I was able to get the car fixed as I worked my job that afternoon.
@@arnoldnellis6120 I presume that ‘66 impala had an automatic. Therefore if you were sitting at a red light and the brakes went out totally, the car would rear end the car in front of you, or (if you were at the front of the line)inch out into the middle of the intersection, allowing cross traffic to broadside you. That was a third tidbit of lucky Providence you had there that day. So what did you do, slam it in Park, or hit the E brake?
@@nonelost1 it did, turbo hydramatic transmission. I actually rolled into the intersection and hooked a right into the parking lot of a closed Texaco. Nursed it to the school, very carefully Lol, and into the school parking lot.
Excellent video Ryan shame frame rusted out badly and it rustblelt in Canada to on vechiles take beaten on salt and sand mix use for Winter Season months hear and hard on any years from 1940 to present years to vechiles!
Suggestion. If your finds have a cowl tag, I think some would enjoy some of the information off of them. Like which plant was it built? The month year it was built? Factory color code and interior code deciphered. The build month year might tell you that maybe one of your cars is a very early or late build vehicle and that might generate interest and perhaps a slightly higher value. Also, the options codes would be interesting also. When you have an original dealer emblem a shot of it would be nice and if you know anything about the dealer. And perhaps one of your viewers might! Share. Thanks.
@@IowaClassicCars I have a friend who is restoring his 66 Chevy Impala. The body was okay, but the frame was toast. So this is exactly what he did.... Is doing. The donor frame and original drivetrain is restored to like new condition. Working on the body now. I think he took the interior from another donor car as his was too ratted to use.
My grandparents had a ‘68 Impala they bought new… always garaged, with perfect interior and some minor surface rust. My older cousin has it now, and repainted it. From my understanding, he never wants to part with it because of the memories of good times when he was able to drive it back in the day on dates. ⚡️Did I mention it has a huge back seat? ⚡️
Fantastic interior. This car needs to be mated with a Arizona rust free car with fried interior. It would be nice to see the complete interior swapped in just one other car. Hopefully that car would have PS and PB to add to the package.
Tell whoever is buying in this car that they just need to buy another frame for it so they put a new frame under it it will be fine. After they disassembled and put on the new chassis
Hey buddy I knew that you would get the old girl going. A shame the frame is so gone. Take care buddy 👍 and stay safe and warm. We are supposed to get eight inches of snow tonight I hope not. First snowfall of the year if it does
GREAT VIDEO !!! I LOVE ALL THESE CARS YOU BRING TO US..1964--68S .. TO BAD THIS 66S IS RURTED BAD!! IF THE FRAME WAS GREAT THEN YOU COULD REMOVE THE DOORS AND FENDERS THE INSIDE LOOKS BRAND NEW AND THE FRONTGRILL AND BUMPER LOOKS GREAT.. THANKS .. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! PEACE..
@@IowaClassicCars can you share a bit what's gonna happen the car? To my thinking pull the interior and reinstall in a white car, pull the mechanicals and any panels that could be saved - enjoyed the video Ryan
If anyone could make that old girl run it would be you. I’ll dub you the impala whisperer lol. Happy new year bud I hope it’s a good one. Stay safe. Damn Covid anyway.
That is not a parts car. Just needs a frame off restro. The interior is clean and mint. Just needs some sandblasting, frame repair and new paint,and body work. New exhaust ,glass packs ,new tires
I really hope someone has a frame for that car and some sheet metal for everything below the fender wells. That interior is way too good to go to waste and I'm assuming the floors aren't too bad. Someone needs to restore that car.
Dirty Mary and Crazy Larry’s first ride .. “Just pancaked off a trailer. On the run Probably “souped”…. “It’s not the car ….. it’s the driver” … Vic Morrow .
Anyone remember the black lights from the 70's. The color of the carpet reminds me of the color that a black light emits. That blueish purple color. I would keep that 283 and trans. It runs great. I would put a small 4 barrel on it and let her eat! That transmission was dryer than my personality ;-) Regards from Ody Slim
My friend had one like that , a white four door with a green top. It also had a 6 cylinder in it. I was driving it one day about 45 mph and it tried to die as i was coasting. Well , i quickly tried to shift it into neutral and rev it up but i hit reverse accidently and it didnt like that very much ! lol
Just out of curiosity, have you been to Strafford, MO (just outside Springfield)? There us an absolute honey hole of classics...the owner is a friend, and it sounded like you may have paid him a visit. Lots of 59 Buicks, and Chevys of all ages and body styles.
I'm guessing replacing the frame is too expensive. Not to mention rebuilding the door skins. The interior looks real clean for a car that age...Shame..
My first car was a 66 impala 4 door with a 396 V-8. was a good car but got too many tickets so when the flywheel got chewed i decided to sell her. still prefer the older cars to these new ones.
If I remember this was the year and make I took my drivers test in. Being as long as they are and doing a parallel parking was quite difficult to do. Now with these smaller vehicles and with park assist it could be a whole lot easier, providing it's allowed. It's a shame that these antique cars and trucks by owners just let them set and rot for many years instead of selling them in which would give them a second chance of being restored at lower cost and being able to get back up an driving as they was show room condition. The longer they sit is more to to restore them especially if all the glass is gone and after a time the floor is all rotted out which maybe becomes a parts car. I would call call the hoarders of vehicles but has no interest in selling them, allowing them to rust and rot for many years.
Too bad the frame is so shot, the exterior rust wouldn't stop me from driving it, I drove worse looking cars years ago! Good old 283, Powerglide automatic. Many interior and exterior parts can be sold on that car, in really good condition for its age.
That beast looks so straight and clean if you ignore the rust for a minute. The interior is lovely, the engine is firing on all eight (the carb needs an overhaul, but they all do after sitting 20+ years), the box shifts and the diff made no nasty noises. The chrome and front / rear end look fantastic, as does the paintwork on the upper half of the car. I reckon the 81k milage could be genuine given its condition and ignoring the rust for another minute.......it is a crying shame that she's sitting on a rotten frame. The doors and quarters looked scabby, but if they are they still solid, then a bit of sanding, the odd patch to the lower front guards / door sills (rockers), a set of tuned pipes......and a donor frame.......and she'd be a lovely cruiser. Makes me wish I lived over there! How are the floors on the beast?
Floors are starting to go. Its a shame really
That's beautiful. My kind of car in my kind of condition, perfect inside, scabby outside. I need another one like my high school car, '65, Biscayne, six cylinder, column stick, manual steering/brakes, white on red.
Nice clean & classy
@@IowaClassicCars I m looking for grille front bumper, header panel and interior parts.
This one is a heartbreaker, I really like the four door Impala of that year and color. I salute you Ryan you are a good man. You see the beauty that is left in these machines. Please don't Stop.
thanks man!
Doesn’t miss a beat, the old 283. Good one Ryan. 😎👍🇨🇦
Thanks Ron
That car could be placed on a new chassis and preserve the damn thing Ryan!! She’s good enough to save. Big Al.
It could, but it wont be by me lol
Oh that cars worthy of more than being a parts car even if it’s a 4 door. Maybe dad would like a project ? Gotta be a frame out there for her.
I totally agree.
Ryan... Buddy! Fire the dry motors with 50/1 two stroke mix. If you flood it... then hit it with the laughing gas.
350 RV cam, Powerpack heads, Weiand Stealth Street Ram manifold, and a 750 Double Pumper.
thanks for getting another 66 impala running... What I drove when I was 16......brings back good memories
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm glad at least you still show some love for the old 283/327's
I love any GM product!
I love these mid-1960's Chevrolet's It was so easy to set the dwell with a meter.
My brother's 6th grade class went on a field trip to the Van Nuys, CA assembly plant where these were being assembled.
Thanks for another great rescue Ryan. Especially enjoy when you focus on the good and bad of each rescued car, like that rotted frame, and the cars options. That interior is amazing. Do you have a solid car to swap it into? Would it be possible to give a little history of each car, its future plans, info like production numbers, or option rarity on the videos? The engineering geek in me would like to learn more. Thanks for saving these cars!
I can definitely do those things going forward! Thanks for the idea
Somebody has a 66 that needs an interior transplant, and this Chevy is the perfect donor.
Yes it is!
Man those 283's are such great engines 👍 too bad the frame and the body are so rusted. Great video Ryan, best to you man!
Thanks Jazz, appreciate it!
I love your show . Morski has a 62 Chevy and 3 other that you will like. I sent you the info last week in your video comments.
Thanks man, i talk to him pretty frequently. We just couldnt make a deal this time around sadly
I always said the 283 was the most reliable V8 Chevy made. They used them from 1957-1967. That is a long run for engines even in that era.
I had a 1963 Impala with a 283. Made 195 hp with the 2-bbl carb,
Yes them and 327s are tough to beat
It’s good to see you spending some time to get them running! Better than just sending them overseas!
Thanks Keith, you guys follow along on my business adventures!
In the mid 70s we could find these cars everywhere for cheep money. I bought one from a guy for 20.00 dollars ,it had been in his driveway for a few years. I put a muffler and a new antenna on it a drove it for 2 years until it caught fire from a cigarette butt that flew back in the back widow. The back seat smoldered all night ,and the next morning when I opened the door it burst into flames with the rush of oxygen ! That car was toast !!!!
Glad to see you got it running! 283 sounds good and powerglide transmission still moves it! That's ashame the frame is so rotted away making it unsafe to drive! Interior is in awesome original condition! Hope someone could use the interior in another car! Would be great car to swap the frame and make it a nice driver with a little body and paint work! Take care Ryan
Thanks Mark!
My parents had a 1966 white one in 1970, with blue inter . I remember riding in the back set around 10 years old on long trips to kin folks home. It was so big like a ship and me of my four brothers would burn up on them long trips to florida at 55mph with the four windows down, but loved ever minute.
Another nice find! Just perfect for
building a Rusty Chevrolet tribute
car based on the Christmas song
by the Yupers. Would love to build
this for our local Christmas parade.
Lol thats a good song!
Hey Ryan, the interior is in beautiful condition. Too bad the element's took over the outside. Great video, thanks for posting 👍🏻
It's amazing hey ? Too bad she's so crunchy outside.
Yeah too bad shes crusty!
@@IowaClassicCars my reply in no way was negative or deragatory. I have been a supporter of yours for awhile. It's unfortunate that some don't know how to post a comment that's not sarcastic or hurtful. I appreciate you take the time and effort to be out in the cold and post these vids for everyone 👍🏻
Its all good lol i didnt take either comment as bad. Thanks to both of you for watching and commenting!
I love the sound of a Powerglide at idle.
Same
Looks like the first getaway car in Dirty Mary Crazy Larry.
Haha
Brings back memories of Dirty Mary and Crazy Larry!
Wow that frame is serious bad! That engine sounds to be pretty solid and like you said the interior is really nice.
Yeah man, thats typical minnesota rot! Lol
We made many family trips in my Aunt's 66 Bel Air 3 Speed on the column behind a 300 HP 327. She drove up till the 90's and traded it in.
Thank you Ryan, that was interesting. Too bad the underbody is basically shot, but it has a very nice interior for the age.
Recently started really following your channel and have to give you guys all the props you guys started something and are doing great with it I hear about you guys through other TH-camrs constantly. Keep up all the hard work it really shows thank you.
Thanks josh, appreciate you stopping by!
@@IowaClassicCars you guys do a great job with your videos just all about the cars and having fun and building stuff and collecting and getting stuff and it's just it's fun to watch to see people still dragging those old cars out and it just getting them running and driving as is
Merry Christmas to you Ryan... This Impala was loved, but the Minnesota winters loved her more... She will live on other Impalas. This was the fate for most of cars. Great effort on a holiday. Thanks.😊🎄
Thanks man
My buddies and I repaired a frame on a '70 Impala that was real bad, but we got it back on the road and the owner is super happy!
Being from Iowa originally, and currently living in Indiana, it seems like in Iowa and Minnesota cars rust differently than here in Indiana. The bottom rots out of cars here where in Iowa I remember seeing cars rust all the way up the body
I'm a little confused Ryan. You said you had no spark with the original points. But in the video, it looks like the original points are producing a lightning storm, both times that your Dad cranked it. In any event I am glad to see you got it running. The exterior of that car looks very similar to the kind of exteriors we see in MA. Living in the salt belt sucks. Atleast the interior and drivetrain are salvageable. Thanks for the video.
Maybe my eyes are mistakening me lol but in person i didnt see any spark🤣
I thought I saw spark too
That's what I thought also, however it COULD have been seeing the lobe on distributor shaft interacting with the arm on the points.
Would give the illusion of spark.
My grandmother had one very similar, in light gold with the inline 6 and p/s, no p/b. Otherwise the same. The single chamber master cylinder failed and it was destroyed in a collision. I never criticize anyone who upgrades a single chamber master cylinder to a dual chamber system. The safety is worth the slight loss of authenticity to keeping the car’s original condition.
I agree
I had brakes go out on me on the freeway. I don't think I'd be here if it weren't for the dual chamber m/c. To those who would say that it compromises authenticity, I say safety trumps originality. If the car is totaled, it loses all of it's authenticity at once! What's ironic is that 1966 was the last year single chamber m/c's were legally permitted in the US.
@@nonelost1 oddly enough, the first thing to give me trouble on my 66 impala was a rusted out brake line. Was sitting at a red light when suddenly the pedal went straight to the floor and I had to think fast to save myself as well as the car. Luckily 2 things were in my favor. 1) I was literally half a block from the school I worked at and 2) the school was also the district office and maintainance building so I was able to get the car fixed as I worked my job that afternoon.
@@arnoldnellis6120 I presume that ‘66 impala had an automatic. Therefore if you were sitting at a red light and the brakes went out totally, the car would rear end the car in front of you, or (if you were at the front of the line)inch out into the middle of the intersection, allowing cross traffic to broadside you. That was a third tidbit of lucky Providence you had there that day. So what did you do, slam it in Park, or hit the E brake?
@@nonelost1 it did, turbo hydramatic transmission. I actually rolled into the intersection and hooked a right into the parking lot of a closed Texaco. Nursed it to the school, very carefully Lol, and into the school parking lot.
Excellent video Ryan shame frame rusted out badly and it rustblelt in Canada to on vechiles take beaten on salt and sand mix use for Winter Season months hear and hard on any years from 1940 to present years to vechiles!
Thanks man
That is a very nice interior in that car. It would be nice in clean car from the south.
Yes exactly
Suggestion. If your finds have a cowl tag, I think some would enjoy some of the information off of them. Like which plant was it built? The month year it was built? Factory color code and interior code deciphered. The build month year might tell you that maybe one of your cars is a very early or late build vehicle and that might generate interest and perhaps a slightly higher value. Also, the options codes would be interesting also. When you have an original dealer emblem a shot of it would be nice and if you know anything about the dealer. And perhaps one of your viewers might! Share. Thanks.
I can do that! Thanks
A fella would be tempted to find a donor frame and other body parts and get that one back on the road!
Haha yup anything is possible
@@IowaClassicCars I have a friend who is restoring his 66 Chevy Impala. The body was okay, but the frame was toast. So this is exactly what he did.... Is doing. The donor frame and original drivetrain is restored to like new condition. Working on the body now. I think he took the interior from another donor car as his was too ratted to use.
Also... He is the original owner.
Love the dog dish hub caps. To bad she is so far gone.
Yeah its a real shame!
My grandparents had a ‘68 Impala they bought new… always garaged, with perfect interior and some minor surface rust. My older cousin has it now, and repainted it. From my understanding, he never wants to part with it because of the memories of good times when he was able to drive it back in the day on dates. ⚡️Did I mention it has a huge back seat? ⚡️
It looks salvageable! Hope it can be put back on the road!
Must have been a beauty when it was new! I really love the blue color! Such a shame that the tin worms moved in.
The interior in that car is mint!
Yes it is!
In Canada, the Impala was also called a Pontiac Parisienne, a "Poncho", which wasn't a Catalina.
If nothing else you got a spare 2-brl 283 ,a Power glide and a nice 66 4 door interior. Looks just like a Wisconsin Car.
You are the Car Whisperer! Great job!
Haha thanks man
Fantastic interior. This car needs to be mated with a Arizona rust free car with fried interior. It would be nice to see the complete interior swapped in just one other car. Hopefully that car would have PS and PB to add to the package.
If the body wasnt so crusty i could do a frame swap
That's quite the beautiful Impala too.
Thanks
Shame the body is roached out, interior trim is in good nick. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
Yep thats typical MN rust for ya!
Tell whoever is buying in this car that they just need to buy another frame for it so they put a new frame under it it will be fine. After they disassembled and put on the new chassis
If the body wasnt so bad id just do a frame swap
Hey buddy I knew that you would get the old girl going. A shame the frame is so gone. Take care buddy 👍 and stay safe and warm. We are supposed to get eight inches of snow tonight I hope not. First snowfall of the year if it does
Get the shovels out!
Hi Ryan! Nice car, shame about the body which is rather rusty .... The interior, however, has been preserved beautifully 💪
its weird how it rusted the way it did!
To be so rusty it sure does have a clean interior!
Who'da thought it. There's somebody a good start for their hot rod. Good work.
Thanks Ray
Those 283s were bulletproof…..run forever ❗️👍🆒
That they are!
You got a good motor and interior out of it, that's a win. 👌
Thanks for the comment!
Was it salt that caused rust? Love to see old cars run that easy, or it looked fairly easy.enjoy your videos,so keep them coming.
I believe so
GREAT VIDEO !!! I LOVE ALL THESE CARS YOU BRING TO US..1964--68S .. TO BAD THIS 66S IS RURTED BAD!! IF THE FRAME WAS GREAT THEN YOU COULD REMOVE THE DOORS AND FENDERS THE INSIDE LOOKS BRAND NEW AND THE FRONTGRILL AND BUMPER LOOKS GREAT.. THANKS .. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! PEACE..
Thanks Ron same to you
So straight yet so rusty 😭😭😭 that interior and bumpers/trim deserve to find a nice solid home.
I knoww! What a shame on the rust!
I would fix up that body, interior is sweet. You run across some nice old gems. Just a Chevy guy I guess?
Yup i love anything GM
Kanda a shame that some people let cars like this sit out to rot away.
Cool old chevy. Looks like the car Peter fonda drove before the charger in dirty Mary crazy Larry
Those 283 were fantastic motors, my first car was a 66 belaire man that is cool to see
yes they are!
Ahh the Powerglide whine! Takes me back...
glad you liked it!
It was a 50 dollar winter beater. That's the way most of them end up. The dash looks good.
Yep youre right. It was just cheap transport for someone way back when
Amazing the difference between the upper-half condition and the lower-half! What ARE they putting on those roads in Minnesota? Sheesh...
Lol whatever it is, its toxic
That is a shame it's so rusted. Usually you don't see interiors like that on a car so far gone.
Yup its strange how it ruated
Checks the transmission fluid with the engine off 🤣
Lol yeah rookie mistake
Thanks Ryan, you should have driven it to see if the frame would break apart!!
I would have; but the guy im trading it to wont want it if it broke in half! Lol have to protect my investment somwhat :)
@@IowaClassicCars can you share a bit what's gonna happen the car?
To my thinking pull the interior and reinstall in a white car, pull the mechanicals and any panels that could be saved - enjoyed the video Ryan
that interior is beautiful
I bet Uncle Mortske will be really disappointed with you about not checking the transmission fluid first
Lol im sure
If anyone could make that old girl run it would be you. I’ll dub you the impala whisperer lol. Happy new year bud I hope it’s a good one. Stay safe. Damn Covid anyway.
Haha thanks Mel!
Saw this on FB Marketplace a few weeks ago! Found an identical car here in western Iowa in driver condition
You didnt miss out by not buying this one hahaha
That is not a parts car. Just needs a frame off restro. The interior is clean and mint. Just needs some sandblasting, frame repair and new paint,and body work. New exhaust ,glass packs ,new tires
problem is no one will do a frame off resto on a 66 4dr
@@IowaClassicCars yes that is the problem, 4 door cars get no respect.
Great video Ryan!!!! I learned so much!!!! Thanks for sharing. Great parts car you got.
Thanks John!
I really hope someone has a frame for that car and some sheet metal for everything below the fender wells. That interior is way too good to go to waste and I'm assuming the floors aren't too bad. Someone needs to restore that car.
Dirty Mary and Crazy Larry’s first ride ..
“Just pancaked off a trailer. On the run
Probably “souped”….
“It’s not the car ….. it’s the driver” …
Vic Morrow .
You gotta save the Blue Ghost from Baretta from a cancerous, rusty, death, man.
Anyone remember the black lights from the 70's. The color of the carpet reminds me of the color that a black light emits.
That blueish purple color. I would keep that 283 and trans. It runs great. I would put a small 4 barrel on it and let her eat!
That transmission was dryer than my personality ;-) Regards from Ody Slim
Thanks Ody!
Shame this car is so rusted. Down south a car with an interior as nice as that would be a survivor throughout
Yep i wish it was nicer overalll!
That salt sure does some damage. Glad we don’t need to do it here. (Doesn’t snow in winter)
yep its so corrosive
HAPPY NEW YEAR RYAN AND CREW
Thanks Dave same to you
👍 well at least some of her will live on in other cars .
Im surprised the coil didn't cause a misfire as it hits the accelerator ... 😁
I had a 1966 SS Impala 327 Automatic. Wish I Had it Yet
My friend had one like that , a white four door with a green top. It also had a 6 cylinder in it. I was driving it one day about 45 mph and it tried to die as i was coasting. Well , i quickly tried to shift it into neutral and rev it up but i hit reverse accidently and it didnt like that very much ! lol
You should have left the shifter in drive, the forward momentum would have kept the engine turning, and the chance to keep running.
I love them aftermarket gauges!
They are sure cool!
i like that car. great project car.
No!!!!! Sell it to some Low Rider dude. He will get another frame for it. the ole girl deserves a second chance.
Was good car in it time
Just out of curiosity, have you been to Strafford, MO (just outside Springfield)? There us an absolute honey hole of classics...the owner is a friend, and it sounded like you may have paid him a visit. Lots of 59 Buicks, and Chevys of all ages and body styles.
I never have been there
Nive Video Ryan and clean car inside
Thanks man
Was A nice car what a shame.
Look here at the frame... what frame people dont understand how these 60s cars had bad frame rot
Yup very common for these era cars
I'm guessing replacing the frame is too expensive. Not to mention rebuilding the door skins. The interior looks real clean for a car that age...Shame..
Not expensive persay, but not worth doing with this body
@@IowaClassicCars I understand...
My first car was a 66 impala 4 door with a 396 V-8. was a good car but got too many tickets so when the flywheel got chewed i decided to sell her. still prefer the older cars to these new ones.
Lol that 396 didnt help the ticket situation i bet!
@@IowaClassicCars No, it sure didn’t
Worth saving
That's beautiful
If I remember this was the year and make I took my drivers test in. Being as long as they are and doing a parallel parking was quite difficult to do. Now with these smaller vehicles and with park assist it could be a whole lot easier, providing it's allowed. It's a shame that these antique cars and trucks by owners just let them set and rot for many years instead of selling them in which would give them a second chance of being restored at lower cost and being able to get back up an driving as they was show room condition. The longer they sit is more to to restore them especially if all the glass is gone and after a time the floor is all rotted out which maybe becomes a parts car. I would call call the hoarders of vehicles but has no interest in selling them, allowing them to rust and rot for many years.
Too bad the frame is so shot, the exterior rust wouldn't stop me from driving it, I drove worse looking cars years ago! Good old 283, Powerglide automatic. Many interior and exterior parts can be sold on that car, in really good condition for its age.