69 Impala Sport Coupe Frame Off Rebuild

[dgrown]

So here's the start of my project I found it behind a barn 7 years ago and have been working away on it when time and money permits
so far it with the chassis done
Hotchkiss Sway Bar kit
Hotchkiss Adjustable Panhard Bar
Hotchkiss Dual Upper Adjustable and Lower Control Arms (rear)
Global West Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms (front)
CPP 2" Drop spindles
Wilwood Calipers with cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors (front)
CPP Calipers with park brake Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors (rear)
CPP 2" Drop Springs


Night I Bought It



Chassis all torn down



Painted and Started Reassembly




Rear End 12bolt needs the internals Redone with a Posi setup before I consider it done







Put body back on "Temporarily" 4 years ago




Front Clip was sent away for work shortly after these pictures where taken
Wish list for Body modifactions are
Modern door handles
90's lesabre mirrors
Flush mounted front and rear windows
Power sunroof

worked on trying to get the 5.3L with 4l60e in and had no luck with the truck oil pan


The way the engine sits to this day

Has ARP main studs
ARP connecting rod bolts
Comp Cams Thmpr Cam
GM performance Muscle Car oil pan
CPP Engine mounts

[dgrown]

So the big decision that has to be made is what flush door handles are a good fit
Another decision that has to be made is what sunroof to use I'm thinking about using one out of a 2000ish Buick century
But any one with any experience in this input would be great appreciated

[JustJohn]

Following with interest to see how yours turn out.

You should have enough roof line for a power panoramic roof out of a newer car. Maybe a BMW or Mini frame?

[Motown 454]

Nice project.

[dgrown]

Following with interest to see how yours turn out.

You should have enough roof line for a power panoramic roof out of a newer car. Maybe a BMW or Mini frame?

Hmm good idea I never looked into that just goggled a few pictures I think the mini is a bit over kill but I'm liking the BMW sunroof any ideas on door handles? I was kinda liking the new challenger door handles