63 impala video 56 grinding grunt work

After driving it and enjoying it for a few hundred more miles, its time to finish that dreaded trunk. This really is a time consuming job and its the kind of job I don't want to pay somebody else to do or sell this car as is and see this car get possibly parted out because of this trunk rot. The trunk rotted only because the trunk seal leaked, so the rest of the car is solid, ie, rocker panels, floor braces and front floor pans, but water ran down under the rear seat and rotted some of that metal also, all because of the trunk seal. Its work, no doubt, but I long for the few hours every now and then when I get to accomplish something more on this old car. Its like paying my soul.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• impalas
• auto restoration
• classic chevys
• barn finds

[TheLincolnGuy]

hey dan... is that a decorative lincoln plate just under that 350?

[restodan]

@TheLincolnGuy Yes it is, it came on my wifes 05 Lincoln LS.

[mrdot2]

@jordanwinans1 i couldn't have said it better my self!

[jordanwinans1]

Your vids r so amazingly inspirational .! I mea. Really u don't even know .. I love what u do .. Thnks for keepin old cars alive ..! There ain't enough people like u anymore

[inkey2]

unless an old car has sentimental value......I would never restore a junker again. I am 58 years old and have sucked up enough rust dust and paint fumes in my lungs. Looking back on it.....not worth it to your health. That crap will really shorten your life, or quality of life. I only buy decent drivable oldies now. I would rather spend the extra $2000 for a better car and shorten the restoration time.

[metacoboy]

HEY--I can see overhaulin producers checkin you out.You have a gift .

[honkeytonker]

Hi Dan.....great job and vids.......has the 63' been painted yet???

[TurnpikecIII]

This last set of videos were great. I'm redoing the truck on my 1968 Buick

convertible and you have been a great source of both inspiration and a couple of great time-savers. Thank-you so much.

[broot4u]

Restodan...we're all waiting with bated breath for the next installment!



[navyguy92]

I just ran into your vid's and I must say that they are very good and informative. Obviously you know what your doing and have a lot of experience so I give you a lot of props. I'm just wondering when when your next vid is being posted cause I'm sure looking forward to seeing the completion of the 63'.

[eltone70]

restodan,

i have to comment on your hole series here. i too have got hooked on your progress on this car. i am actually in afghanistan right this second and as soon as i get back to san francisco i going to pick something up and restore it. thanks for all your great insight and look forward to the next video.

SW2 Aguilar, A. USNavy