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Here is my 1961 impala sport coupe aka bubbletop, new mexico car, very sold and very original. I just pulled out the original carpet to get a look at the floors.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...blu/banana.jpg

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I like the dirty banana! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Some folks do not like the term "BuBBleToP" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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Very nice....gotta love how kind that southwestern climate is to sheet metal!

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Very nice....gotta love how kind that southwestern climate is to sheet metal!

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Agreed! The dirty banana is very nice! More pics please. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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That thing is sweet, my all time favorite Chevrolet design.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
What is the interior color and power train ?
And yea... more pic's https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Great car, great color; personally I prefer the '61 bubbletops over the '62's. What are your plans for the car?

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Man... I was getting excited when I read the introduction....The dirty banana.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Man that is a nice shop too! Pictures!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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So what was that shade of yellow known as in '61?

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Sorry to let ya guys down with the title https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif The color is Corna Cream and the interior is Fawn Beige. The car is a 348 car. The car is going to get a correct restoration red oxide primer over spray and all the markings. I am tempted (Havent decided yet) to put some day two type items on the car such as Wide Chrome reversed wheels rear skinnies in front, Stahl headers, vintage cheater slicks, etc.....

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Yeah, chrome steelies would look great. Black stock steel wheels with tall whitewalls in back and smaller whitewalls in front would look cool too. I'm jealous!

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http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/nasblu/612.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/nasblu/6112.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/nasblu/6113.jpg

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Whoops attached the wrong pic but heres the greasy peach!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Its a very rare 1962 galaxie sunliner m-code 390-401hp tri-power 4spd convertable.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/nasblu/6two.jpg

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Dirty Banana & Greasy peach is there a theme here. You like fruits?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif NICE CARS

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You mean spoiled fruits!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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That looks like a good car you got there. I noticed the 348 emblem on the trunk also! There's a body mount behind the driver's side rear wheel well that just LOVES to rust out and get into the trunk but your car looks extremely solid there. Corona Cream is a spectacular color and looks great on these cars! As far as wheels go, I'm visualizing a set Chrome Reversal John Milner Specials with Radir Piecrust slicks on the back. This combined with a fresh coat of Corona Cream, snow white Fenderwell headers and a nose-up-in-the-air stance, and you got a car that'll draw such a crowd on cruise night, that you'll have trouble opening the door & getting out of it! Great purchase!

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I'm visualizing a set Chrome Reversal John Milner Specials with Radir Piecrust slicks on the back.

You read my mind: I just was online looking at those yesterday!!!

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61 is possibly my favorite year of Impala. It's tough between that and a 59, but I think a 61 wins.

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Nice Impala! I like the shot of your garage cabinets too, very nice garage decor https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif. Good luck with the car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Too bad Frank Zappa and the Mothers didn't have a song for fruits with all the fruit names here.... You can still call any Vegetable though https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Too bad Frank Zappa and the Mothers didn't have a song for fruits with all the fruit names here....Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I'm not sure if Frank Zappa needs a new thread or not, but he did have a song called "Peaches en Regalia" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

and I can't stop thinking of that Dirty Banana https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Here are a few more pics of the the Impala. I dont
know whats matter with my camera last couple pics black and white mode?????

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...blu/side-1.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/nasblu/tri.jpg

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I wouldnt do anything to it but drive it like it is. That thing is cool.

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^ I agree, address suspension and drivetrain issues but i wouldn't touch the exterior

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Where is my 1962 Bubbletop........
http://jlbco.hypermart.net/409.htm

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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/419240-62ba.jpg

I think I'm in love...... again. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Gave the impala a bit of a bath/degreasing!!!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/100_1909.jpg

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Gave the impala a bit of a bath/degreasing!!!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/100_1909.jpg

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That's it !! Stop right there!! Get it cranking and safe to drive but PLEASE leave that gorgeous body alone!!

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I agree! My Tuxedo Black 1962 'scayne is in about the same original condition and I'm leaving the outside appearance alone. It's just gonna be a fun car for burnin' some rubber and rippin' up the dragstrip! Just good, clean, cheap(kinda) fun. I think WE ALL KNOW how these projects can snowball into beautiful, but time-consuming and extremely expensive restorations! 'Ya lay some nice paint on it and then the interior is not up to par, etc, etc, etc!

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Patina engine shots now... please!

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Gave the impala a bit of a bath/degreasing!!!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...u/100_1909.jpg

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That's it !! Stop right there!! Get it cranking and safe to drive but PLEASE leave that gorgeous body alone!!

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I agree! Put a set of blackwalls on and then drive it as-is.

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Thanks guys!!!! Ya its a tough call. Part of me wants to drive it as is and the other part wants to strip down to nothing and restore. Ill get more pics when I get a chance.

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That would be one sweet project...and one nice looking 61 when done. I would restore it... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
OK guys, go ahead and rip me a new one..