Dave Dunbar is handling the entire restoration - including this crazy paintwork. It's a two tone aluminium with black, and the hood here shows some hidden flames that you can only see when you walk up to the vehicle.
I've been working on this car for 4+ years.
..ahhh, actually, "I" haven't. I've been sitting on this car for awhile and I hired a specialist to come in and restore this car bolt by bolt. It's taken many years, but we're just about to round the final corner - Clearly I'm determined to get it done.
The idea here was to find a classic piece of American history and load it up with new technology, not just as it relates to the computer (which I'm doing some pretty cool stuff here), but also suspension, mechanics, etc.
It's a 1964 Impala SS Convertible, and if you're interested there's a Facebook group that shows the progress.
You'd likely be shocked if you saw this thing when I first got it - it was a total piece of garbage. Now some might argue that it still is - those that don't appreciate a fine piece of classic American soul. My friends are still scratching their heads at my determination but I simply cannot give up on this project, I see some interesting possibilities with it down the road.
This 64 Impala SS Convertible is going to be a total resto-mod, I'm working on getting a car entertainment system installed, including a complete custom car PC. I'm trying to figure out a way to hide this stuff in the old school dash, and allow it to reveal itself when you press a button.
It will consist of a mix of classic and modern elements without getting too garish or absurd. We're even throwing in a brand new suspension, airbags, disk brakes, wheels, new interior, etc... We're also considering installing a bio-diesel power plant. The goal was to turn it into a resto-mod Impala, not a Pimpala.
Yep, it's going to be one bad-ass ride when it's done, and I'm quite excited! If anyone has any cool technology that they'd like me to install in this thing drop me an email. I might have to convince HP to use it in trade shows --- it would look great along side our OC Chopper....personally I can't see myself driving it, but it'll be fun to watch.
The idea here was to find a classic piece of American history and load it up with new technology, not just as it relates to the computer (which I'm doing some pretty cool stuff here), but also suspension, mechanics, etc.
It's a 1964 Impala SS Convertible, and if you're interested there's a Facebook group that shows the progress.
You'd likely be shocked if you saw this thing when I first got it - it was a total piece of garbage. Now some might argue that it still is - those that don't appreciate a fine piece of classic American soul. My friends are still scratching their heads at my determination but I simply cannot give up on this project, I see some interesting possibilities with it down the road.
This 64 Impala SS Convertible is going to be a total resto-mod, I'm working on getting a car entertainment system installed, including a complete custom car PC. I'm trying to figure out a way to hide this stuff in the old school dash, and allow it to reveal itself when you press a button.
It will consist of a mix of classic and modern elements without getting too garish or absurd. We're even throwing in a brand new suspension, airbags, disk brakes, wheels, new interior, etc... We're also considering installing a bio-diesel power plant. The goal was to turn it into a resto-mod Impala, not a Pimpala.
Yep, it's going to be one bad-ass ride when it's done, and I'm quite excited! If anyone has any cool technology that they'd like me to install in this thing drop me an email. I might have to convince HP to use it in trade shows --- it would look great along side our OC Chopper....personally I can't see myself driving it, but it'll be fun to watch.
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Is that two colors silver and black? Looks hot!!
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