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#21
04-12-2010, 06:28 AM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
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I love that it is a red smooth roof car rather than vinyl top. [/ QUOTE ] Isn't that chrome trim between the roof and body for a vinyl top? I would think a rotting vinyl top is why the roof panel is so cancerous? 
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04-12-2010, 08:48 AM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
I've been pretty busy since I went back to school, but I did get the car completely stripped and off the frame before I left. Forgot to post some pics up. The bare body shell is like a rock!
    Bill you are correct, the car had a vinyl top, however it was not factory, but added on at some point between 1968 and 1972-3. The aluminum strips were some cheap setup that were pop riveted on.. I'm sure this is why the roof got as bad as it did. Here is the cowl tag: 
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04-12-2010, 05:13 PM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
WOW
 I'm completely nuts about this car! What a find. Please keep us up to date on your progress. . . I think i may have soiled myself . . .
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04-12-2010, 11:08 PM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
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Bill you are correct, the car had a vinyl top, however it was not factory, but added on at some point between 1968 and 1972-3. The aluminum strips were some cheap setup that were pop riveted on.. I'm sure this is why the roof got as bad as it did. [/ QUOTE ] A-ha, that explains the trim. Such a cool car with the red 427 call-outs on the fender.
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04-14-2010, 05:21 PM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
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Is that a white 65 biscayne in the back ground? what is the story on that one kevin [/ QUOTE ] That's my father's 65 L31 (409/400) M21 4:10 Biscayne, which we've been working on for years. It's slowly starting to look like a car though! Got about half the interior in a few months ago.       
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04-14-2010, 05:52 PM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
OK, I gotta ask. What's such a desirable car, in such poor shape cost you? Just curious is all. Thanks for saving it
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04-14-2010, 07:46 PM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
Man, I just love Chevy and Pontiac full size stick cars! This one will be a beauty! Can't wait to see it.
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#30
04-16-2010, 07:16 AM
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Re: 1968 L72 M21 Impala Custom Coupe
Groucho she set me back 100 bucks plus the cost to fetch it from TX. I sold some extra parts that were in the trunk and had money leftover to put towards a 427!
steve
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