Rescuing this abandoned 1964 chevy Impala!
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- Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024
- We drug the Impala out of the weeds after almost 50 years of sitting, it fought us tooth nail in this video and wee did not end up getting it running but next time we will. #cars #hotrodding #mechanic
I had a '64, snow white, 2 door, bucket sets, red interior, 327 power. GREAT car.....I'm 74 now and wish I had it back
The one I got in 1969 sounds like yours, except it had a bench seat and a 230. Were we cool, or what? I replaced the 230 with a 283 and put dual exhaust on. What the guys may not realize is that Powerglides, until 1966, had rear pumps, which enabled tow or push starting. So that's an option that often works, though it has to be towed/pushed faster than a manual transmission car does, for the rear wheels to turn the engine through the transmission. 30 mph should do it.
We had a 282 '64 impala
I had the same setup but black interior.
@@stephenandloriyoung5716was it convertible?
@@El_centenario_13 No, mine was a rwo door hardtop, like the one in the video. I did replace the driver's door with a used one from a convertible, though, and found out they weren't exactly the same. I think I had to use the vent window assembly from my original door.
That car was too clean to have been sitting there for over 40 years?... I smell a rat..
You need to brush up on your maths dude, 1981 to 2024 isn't Over 50 years!!
I rounded and it was always right their it was in a barn for a long time but never the less it’s been sitting for 45 years
@@enzomarin0 At the 10 sec marker, there are two Cadillacs sitting to the left. Are they for sale?
@@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions no parts cars for my dads car their also extremely ruff and no saveble
@enzomarin0 I'm still interested. I have restored a '73 and '65. Due to a family emergency I sold both so I'm looking for a new project.
How much for the 64 you gave up on, I'll fix it.
That poor engine is really compressing into the base. There is a ton of blow-by, leaking past the piston rings. Try this: remove all the plugs. Pur some Marvel into all the cylinders. Wait a bit, then spin the engine over to get rid of excess Marvel in them. Check compression again, in all cylinders. 90 -100 in each should allow the car to start now. All the gasoline poured into the engine also washes down the cylinder walls, leaving the rings dry. Start from scratch regarding cylinder preparation. The 327 is a high compression engine, normal PSI is 160 at least. Hope to see the car run.
We did that all the cylinder read at least 90 some over 165
@enzomarin0 ok! Then as somebody suggested, there may be a valve or two hanging up a bit. Sometimes a chunk of carbon breaks off and causes this. 165 is great!
Don't junk it, someone soon will want it, it's what I call a survivor car.
Call "Snoop Dogg" or Ice Cube's family.
It’s likely actually a 265 V8 or a 283 V8, great video otherwise!
@@MrIrishEMS I'm pretty sure 265s were out of production well before 64.
Well if it's too much trouble I can come get IT😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
64s are nice cars. She’ll be a real looker when she’s done.
YES
The old 327 Chevy has a timing chain issue. It has been stretched over time during operation. Every time you crank it, you see a little fire shooting out of the carburetor.
Good call I thought the same thing they just keep hanging parts
Yes. Yes. Yes!
Hangin' replacement parts is OK and likely needed anyway, but I would expect that he'd change the g-d OIL if it hasn't run in 45 years. Trying to start it with old sludge just doesn't make sense. For a veteran auto enthusiast like that older gent is (incredible collection!), I would think he made that recommendation to the youngster.
How has nobody else rescued it sooner?! I'm amazed there are still solid highly desirable cars left out there.
I dragged a 63 2D HT out of the bush in 99. Last tagged in 74 or 76. Guy had pulled the front clip off to yank the 283. The paint was shinier than yours, but the drivers floor, rear quarters, rear shock housings were rotted out. I tore it apart, gave up and sold it months later. Haven't seen it since. Good luck!
Yea the rust is not bad at all just surface California car it’s whole lofeb
@@enzomarin0 I'm deep in the rust belt in Canada near the ND border. Must be nice 😜
Uncle was a Chevy Mechanic for 50 years, from the late 20's to early 70. We used to say, "Plugs and Points", and go from there.
YES
Fuel and spark...
Try using a little piece of sand paper to clean the point contacts to make sure you have spark at the points.
YES
"One last try before it goes to the auto wrecker." Really... Are you 2 crazy. Those are worth up to 100K.
Seems like you have an intake valve that is sticking partially open as you can see air puffing back up through the carburetor while cranking and you’re adding fuel. Either that or you may have your plug wires on incorrectly and it’s attempting to fire a cylinder while the intake valve is still open. Also, GM was known to use nylon coated cam sprockets that would wear the teeth off around 60k-80k miles and would jump timing and cause a similar condition. I just went through that with my 71 C20
The cam gear is a good thought
Bingo! And use ether not gasoline to fire it up. They call it starting fluid for a reason.
If man built it,man can repair it
Personally, I like the 62, but it is good seeing a 64 revived.
62s are real nice with a 409
I have a 62SS with a 327 and 3 on the tree
POINTS AND CONDENSER ARE THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO CHANGE BEFORE ANYTHING.BECAUSE POINTS WILL GET STUCK, DIRTY OR THE CONDENSER WILL CEASE WORKING PROPERLY, OK
The 64 Chevy had a HIE ignition system no points.
Interior is amazing, love those cars and the 57 ofcourse.. surely not serious about scrapping that jewel
No was kidding It’s in remarkably good shape for how long it’s been sitting.
Please don’t junk it,it’s beautiful. I hope you get her running. Please update us
Rebuild her from the chassis up n put a new engine in that 64 Chevy Impala it's worth the investment n the car needs a new transformation to make her look brans new again like she came off the assembly line in 1964.
The 327 was a dam good motor.
Patience Young Man!!!❤😂😢
Just want it to run now!!!
Double check your timing for TDC, double check your points for gapping, check your distributor cap, might have a chipped or dead distributor cap.
0:35 hey now, I was born in 79 and I JUST turned 45 lol 😂 I still have a little while before 50!
Haha sorry we’re rounding
Guy needs to take lessons from vice grip garage
I would never ever throw a battery on a car that has been sitting that long. I can assume it has been started in the last 40 years.
My favorite 'Pala is a '64 and thank you for trying to save this baby. It belongs on the road not a junkyard.
Yep next video it will be running
Oh man, she is my dream, my love, my life❤
Beautiful cars I had 4 of them n2 rag tops I think about the cars I had 3 1964 Ford's 2 57 chev Impala
43 years of waiting, and it's being too stubborn to start.Perhaps that's why it's set.?. My 1st thought was 'points', but now you 2 have at least cleaned them when you changed the cap and condenser ? Seeing the 1 plug so packed with old unburned crud, maybe the coil isn't strong.They can give spark, but not enough.?.
So we put new points cap condenser the spark looked good through checker I’m gonna order a carb plate next
Spark plugs can also be gas fouled. But I believe they put in a fresh set of plugs. I tried once to get an engine running that had been sitting and it tried to start but i just could not quite get it to start. I had a set of plugs to fit it that I blasted and installed them and the engine started right up. The plugs that were in the engine were gas fouled (they can also be blasted clean as well). By the 1blowby that I see that engine had been using oil and the plugs get oil fouled.
It took a week for my DAD and me to get a 55 Pontiac to start and run by putting oil in the cylinders and let it sit after a week it ran .
That might be next it seem to have compression, but it’s just being being stubborn
In Canada, the Impala was also called a Pontiac Parisienne, which was a "Poncho" and wasn't a Bonneville or Catalina.
ColdWarMotors, is building a 1960 Impala from a Biscayne, a "Bispala".
My ultimate dream car
The coil is rusted in side condensation not enough electricity going to plugs check all ground
Your family has a good collection of older cars. Maybe someday you can do a video on the collection.
I think there are some but I’ll make ajother
@@enzomarin0 Thank you buddy
That 64 is in good shape
Not bad huh
It appears as though we have a timing chain issue here. One way to manually check it is to remove the distributor cap and manually roll the engine in its rotation and then manually roll it in the reverse rotation. The distributor rotor should move right with the engine rotation if not the timing chain is stretched or has slipped. The engine appears to be stock and those camshaft gears were aluminum with nylon teeth (this was for quiet engine operation). They can strip and cause the engine to jump time and not start. If the rotation of the distributor rotor is consistent the timing chain may be OK and it also appears as though we have quite a bit of blowby. Might check your remaining cylinder compression but it should run with a least 90 lbs on each cylinder. I am betting on the timing chain has jumped time due to it being sloppy due to age and wear/
Timing chain is a very good thought we’re going to look into that
Is it for sale interested?
I would love that car
Confirm ignition timing.
Yea good thought
Seafoam that crank case and gas tank change the battery and plugs and Budda Bing 👍🏼
Points, condenser?
Stuck Valves , pull the Covers off.
You should have checked for stuck valves after it wouldn't start past the spark and fuel
Did you guys try to put the timing just before TDC on the number 1 piston?
Yes didn’t seem to helo
Junk yard!!!!😮 no! That’s a classic it’s well sotfor
I'd take it... it can't be that hard to get it running
You wouldn’t think so
You have a lot of blow by. Pour MMO in the carb and turn it over enough to get all the cylinders and let it sit for a day or two. I bought a 59 pickup that sat for 40 years that had 0 compression. Soaked it with marvel for a few days, cleaned the points and it fired up and ran great. ( killed a lot of mosquitoes) Compression came way up.
I’ll have to try that for the next video
Would probably start if the choke plate were closed. It tried once.
I have noticed most RUclips of mechanics hardly ever use a choke or put their hand over the carburetor
I have gotten older cars running after sitting for years but not a big deal
I was watching another You Tube video, where this guy had a Chevy built in Argentina.
Wish I could find a ‘60s V8 Chevy that clean sitting there waiting for me to revive her!
Did you try adjusting the timing?
Yea it didn’t seem to do mcuh
That is the factory fan shroud. Both on the 62, 63 and 64 models
Forget about maverick this could be the new drag car talk about class.
I thank the plugs are too wet with gas, and a lot of compression pressure seems to be in the crank case. Take the plugs out and clean them off, and not too much "fresh" gas down the carb. I say that because it seem to want to start in the beginning, before all that gas.
I was born in 82 and I’m almost 43. Not 50.
I rounded a little
64 was a awesome find good luck. Just subscribed would like to see it further
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching
How much does y'all what for it
Do u still have the 64? My dream car! Im in Ca also how much would u take for it? Or trade for 07 Dodge charger with custom competition sound system?
I had a 64' 4 door plain Jane radio delete ! Original tires bill of sale / 2450.79 brand new on 6/30/64 deposit of $10! lol. It had an inline 230 six ran like a top. I miss the heck out of it.
Sounds like a cool car
exhaust clogged ??
Everything's original under the hood and inside
Check your fudesble link on the firewall maybe
Good idea
Very cool 🤙 I just pulled one from a field myself. I put a twin turbo 406/400 combo in it. Left it patina'd about finished its for sale
Badass
I would guess it has a "283", rated at 195 hp with the 2V carb.
He showed the valve cover early in the video it says 327
Might have been built at the GM Plant in Framingham, (Boston Suburb).
The facility is now the location of an ADESA automobile, truck, and boat warehouse and live auction site.
I’ll take it off your hands if you don’t mind. 😂. This is one of my favorites. The 62 Impala and a 73 impala 2dr are my others.
Tires weren't even flat and it had an alternator instead of the generator. I don't think it sat outside 40 years. Maybe in a garage or something
It sat in a shed for a long time
Timing, fuel, and spark....the only 3.things to get a Chevy started always start with the basic first clean gas and clean filter Chck.pints plugs and wires advance.your timing a bit and let her rip.....she'll come alive
A wonderful find. In CA, those '64s bring serious coin from the heffes that are still building baggers, lowriders down in SoCal and up by the Bay. Here's a couple Fun Facts on that honey:
> That fan shroud IS original. Looks like somebody shaped it out of corrugated steel, right? But it's the legit factory shroud. Wild!
> That 327 is a factory 250-HP Turbo-Fire 327.
> It wouldn't take much to tweak to over 350 hp by adding aluminum heads (AFR), a lopey cam, new carb (or EFI throttle-body), and a pair of long-tube headers
> Best Part: If you did all that, that little 327 would dust a stock BBC 396. The high-perf SB 327s were dubbed "Might Mouse" back in the '60s because, when equipped right, put out 350 hp., thus scaring the crap out of the (heavier) Big Block Chevys.
That fan shroud really is funny
My first car! I had the 283cu convertible. The steering link near the fire wall will come loose!
I still have the original hub caps in the old garage loft.
@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP I had a hand me down Biscayne with over 500K on it.
She had a 230 / Powerglide that used more oil than gas (rear seal, rings and valve seals). The Powerglide wouldn't shift into hi range until it ran for 2 to 5 miles. It was wornout to say the least.
But it also had that style of hubcaps. I loved them.
I also noticed the FM radio "converter" mounted under the dash. I also had that until I could afford a Sanyo cassette deck.
I replaced the drive train a couple of times. Upgrading the PG using Corvette parts. (More clutch and driven disks) It was super strong then.
Unfortunately being a Chevy, she had a severe issue with rust (You could hear it rust on a quiet night.) I ended up getting a 3rd gen Camaro.
My mom called a salvage company to tow it away. She told me the truck operator was upset when he drove it onto the truck. Saying he would have bought it if he knew how well it ran. It was a great car! I wish I still had it now.
@@jameshuban6515 Rust? Powerglide? Oh, the stories.. A rear shock mount rusted off, that was fun, bounced like a low rider at stop signs. It's last winter the rear end sunk 8 inches, why? I opened the trunk and it had a foot of ice in it, the wheel wells had rotted away and the road spray entered and froze. Since the exhaust was at the rear tire it entered the trunk, then up thru the convertible arms into the cabin, I only passed out twice. The rear brake lines rusted thru, I had to drive it a week using the parking brake. The powerglide had a open screen on top, the prior owner lived on a dirt road. When the shift took 30 seconds ( I named it the all day shift) I took the pan off and changed the filter. There was 2 quarts of gravel in it, not much fluid. But it got me 35 miles each way to college for 3 years along with the 5amp 8-track speakers! I gave the radiator to a neigbor and drove it to the junk yard, got $25.
And the fender skirts!
@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Well I'm guessing first reply didn't go through. It is just as well because I started to ramble on.
My Biscayne was a hand me down with over 500K on it. it was originally ermine white with a blue interior. It had the "turbine" style hub caps. I remember when my dad bought it. I was 5 years old. It had the 230 6 cyl. and a Powerglide transmission. No power accessories. The steering wheel was huge. It was the workhorse of the family. It migrated through my older brother down to me.
By the time I got it, it was using more oil than gas. (I would buy a case of oil every time I filled it up.) I would put at least a quart of Q State just to drive to school.
The PG wouldn't shift into drive until I was 3/4 of the way to school.
By the time I got it I was loading the rusted quarter panels and trunk valance full of Bondo. The white paint changed into red primer. My carpet caught fire because the driver's floor pan was gone.
I put 3 engines and a couple of transmissions in it before I bought a 3rd gen Camaro in 82.
My mom junked it in 84 with a 73 Cutlass. She told me the tow truck operator got upset when he realized the Biscayne had a strong drivetrain. It was crushed at that time.
Alas I now wish I still had it but I think that is because I yearn for my youth. Like I said I could write a book on my adventures with that car. It did force me to learn how to work on them. Of course it was so simple to work on. 🙂
HEY,, ENZO.. AND DAD...FIRST TIME WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS ,, AND THIS IS A GREAT PICK OF A CAR!!! YA! YOUR DUPIED ,, TO SEND IT TO THE JUNK YARD !!!! COME ON...... GO AHEAD SOMEONE ELSE WILL GET IT GOING ,, VERY LITTLE PATIENTS ...!!!
Where are you at I would love to get that 59 caddy or 57 chev
59 caddy’s are super ruff someone tried to cut one in half for a bench so my dad bought it for a pets car for his one
What happened to the car? I would love to get it.
Timing
That’s a possibility
Sweet ride!
Yes it will run
Is it for sale
Put aguart of transmission fluid in carburetor new point or coll
If the price is right I would like to buy that car as is
I have five 1964s in mint condition sitting in my backyard
Wow what a stash
Love this video bob can you help me out and you didn't know it when you got in your own toe rig I noticed the steering wheel I have one just like it but I didn't know what it was now that I know it's for a Chevrolet truck I'm going to put it on my 39 Chevy rat rod pickup thanks a lot by the way really good video I love these kind in the subject to 64 Impala is just perfect keep up the good work young man
Thank you and glad you found out about the steering wheel
Spray some lubricant in those cylinders for a couple of days..then start it.maybe those rings will loosen up..then you'll have compression
How much do they want for it
It's exhausting through the carb and that tells me there is a valve stuck somewhere.
would u sell it
Did you even check the oil
As I am going on 50 years old and on disability, my dream my entire life was to have a car exactly like this, this same color. I’d make someone go missing for that car, and I would die with that car, being disabled on disability income, I will never have an opportunity to have one. Please understand how incredibly important this car is, side note, the fan shroud is absolutely factory. Feel free to reach out if you’d want to donate it to a man that would love it forever. Love and respect goes out. 💯
So pathetic
Saved in the nick of time. It clearly hasn't been sitting in the midwest all of this time I don't see a spot of rust on it. Points and condensor with a new distributor cap are always the first step. Try a new solenoid.
Either im missing parts or this video seems to have everything it needs after fifty years like good tires no oil check etc
I checked oil off camera and the tire were put on while it was sitting just so it would roll
everything is original even the weird shroud
43 years ago it was last license plate stickered. Not 50 years.
I may have rounded
PS it's a Chevy it will start with a little persuasion XD
Talk to Derek at Vice Grip Garage, he might want it.
Che Ben set for over 20 x years and the tires air. Up good plus on the dash.boar look s clean 😂
For SALE?
Is it for sale very interested in it
Mid 60s Chevs and Pontiacs were the best.
It is a 3 2 7 fast car 🚗
The 64 looks pretty straight. What’s the story on the 57?
There’s a video on it I kinda explain a little bit
I will buy it.