$36.99. I thought the Bubble top was only mfg in 61. Search locally or nationwide. His first new car (long gone) was a 350hp 348-powered 1961 with a four-speed (the biggest and fastest fullsized Chevy at the time). According to Huval, "This was done to help tuck the large 22-inch Billet Specialties wheels out back with the biggest fat-lip available." You know, back when the highways of America were lined with sweeping rooflines and oh so much chrome? View Details. The wheels on the car shown in this post are clearly after-market wheels. 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top 92109, San Diego County, CA . I have never seen a 62 bubble top. That tan color from the exterior trim carries over into the interior. All the GM cars had their version, and it was the nicest feature of … Everyone who saw Double Bubble at its Detroit debut knows that Joe accomplished his second goal: to build a bona fide contender for the Ridler Award. The extensive mods continue through the rest of the body. 61 Impala "Bubble Top" Explore nickandjanettaylor's photos on Flickr. The top got a 3-inch (or so) chop, with the uncut windshield laid back and tucked into the cowl area. or Best Offer +$20.00 shipping. Kicker stereo system. The headers and exhaust are custom pieces, with Flowmaster mufflers. Rust bubbles starting to come up on passenger front fender and both rear quarters. - Wilwood Brakes - Blueprint Motor from Summit Racing - Accuair Air Suspension w/ e-Level - March Performance Serpentine System & more! Driver rear quarter has a small paint crack Speedometer cable broke a couple months ago and I havent got around to replacing it. Same owner for many years. 20 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. Drilled and slotted Corvette-style disc brakes front and rear were installed in conjunction with a master cylinder and booster from Wilwood. 1961 1962 Impala 1961 1962 Impala Interior Headliner Bow 2 Door Bubble Top 4 Piece Set. The look continues on the faces of the Classic Instruments gauges, and on the shifter top built by Motorhead Jewelry. He said that Brockmeyer understood his ideas and the first rendering was spot on. The 1963 Chevy 409 went to Carma Performance in Nashville where Erin Carpenter stretched the displacement to 473 ci, running an Eagle crank and 10.5:1 pistons. nickandjanettaylor has uploaded 1974 photos to Flickr. Make: x. Chevrolet. - Asking $57k _____ Styling features like these are what inspired John Huval to build a 1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop all for himself. Buy It Now +$5.99 shipping. 199.95. I bought a 63 409 new in 63. It's a common situation. 1961-1962 Impala Interior Headliner Bow 2 Door Bubble Top 4 Piece Set . Don't miss what's happening in your neighborhood. All-new components! This Beautiful 61 Bubbletop was completed in Aug. 2016. Joe Horisk never had to make that choice. Worcester, MA. The engine compartment is cleaner than the inside of a bubble thanks to a design by Brockmeyer and Joe, and a lot of sheetmetal fabrication by Greening Auto Company. 1961 61 Impala 2-door H.t. Ermine... $5,800. I have never seen one but the ’61 sales brochure clearly illustrates such a model. We know that Joe accomplished the second goal. Not like today where almost every automobile just looks like a glorified bar of soap. Numbers matching 283/Powerglide car, white on blue, factory air, one-piece bumpers. 4 Bolt main. 1961 Chevy Bubble Top Impala. Email alerts available. 99.00. Location: Concord, NC 28027; Exterior: Red; Seller: Autabuy; $51,995.00 . Yes, this is the iconic and rare bubble top Impala. This “Bubble Top” design had a thin rear roof pillar and an oversized rear window. "I'd always loved the classy styles and sexy lines of the Chevys from the early 1960s," said Huval. With the 1961 Impala back home, Huval wasted no time and yanked the Blue Flame six-banger to make room for an engine and transmission that would help move the Bubbletop down the road a little quicker. Inside the Bubbletop, Huval left everything mostly stock—for now—with the exception of a complete Retro Sound stereo system he installed. Greening Auto Company had experience with CAD technology, CNC machining, and 3-D printing, and put that to good use creating several components on the Impala, such as the machined mirrors, and the headlights and taillights that feature machined bezels and 3-D printed lenses. Diamond Back Classics modified Goodyear Eagles, working with a rubber lab to create the 3/8-inch sidewall stripes, color matched to the side molding paint, and the interior upholstery. Double Bubble is registered in Joe's home state of Delaware where the DMV authorizes vehicle owners to use original or replica antique porcelain plates. The front A-arms are also CNC-machined—and beefy. Article by Jerry clayton. I searched the web every night for more than six months looking for the right car." Lots of new parts. Find 1961-1962 Chevrolet Impalas currently listed for sale today on AutaBuy.com. Roger is a true car guy, who will sit in a non-runner just to hang out with the car and drink his coffee. Bubble Top Headliner Any Color New In Stock. The secret to success, Greening told us, was in finding the right white. The dash was hand-fabricated to be an updated interpretation of a 1961-1962 Chevy dash, and covered in brown leather. There really was something special about car design in the 1950s and '60s that we just don't see today. 69.00. 36,184 Miles. Not a $100000 show car but has won Judges choice. The idea made sense, but it didn't work as planned. To dial in the stance and modernize the handing of the Bubbletop Impala, Huval had Boris Maryanovsky at Street Machinery install a four-corner air-ride system using Firestone bags. I am looking at a 61 impala that will need a full restoration and is a true v8 bubbletop. Even under the unflattering lights of Cobo Hall in Detroit, Double Bubble looked incredible. 15 results per page. The front was cleaned up by replacing the factory bumper with a custom-fabbed Camaro-style bumper "as if that was something the GM designers had come up with in the early '60s, a few years before actually putting it on a production car," Greening explains. The next time you see Double Bubble, it will be on the street. 1961 1962 Chevy 1961 1962 Chevy Impala 2 Door Hardtop Bubbletop Lh Quarter Window Regulator Oem. When his custom 1961 Impala wagon appeared at the 2016 Detroit Autorama, it had everybody talking—including the judges, who selected Joe's now-famous Double Bubble as a Pirelli Great 8 winner and Ridler finalist. Report. Just not sure how rare these bubble top are. The ribs are a nod to the Tri-Five Chevy Nomad. 32.24. Rebuilt Chevy 350 by FEX Performance. Also thought the 62 had 409HP. If there's such a thing as a 1961 Impala guy, it's Joe. After a quick 36-hour round trip (sarcasm) from his home in Arnaudville, Louisiana, to the car in Euclid, Huval finally had himself a Bubbletop Chevy. C. Cardealfinder 17 days ago. Lengthened front sheetmetal, shaved door handles, CNC-formed billet side trim, and modified fender flares contribute to the lower profile changes. All glass is flush-mounted to provide a contemporary detail. 1961 Impala Bubbletop 2 dr coupe, only 47548 miles. Owner is Roger Buchanan, a semi-retired former Chevy restoration parts store owner who bleeds motor oil. defiantly 9 out of 10 easy. finished in white with a detailed black interior. Detailed info coming shortly! He plans to install a new Ciadella complete interior kit in the near future to replace the current original but worn bits. Directed by Andrew Robinson. Car also comes with another front end. The engine was painted with a satin clear over the basecoat to contrast with the shine of the exterior paint. 36,184 Miles. Most Impalas left the dealer’s lot, equipped with either the 135 horsepower 235 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine, or the two or four-barrel equipped 283 cubic-inch V8 engine with 170 or 230 horsepower respectively. $250,000 and Up; Antiques / Pre-War; AutoHunter Auctions; Convertibles; Future Classics; Motorcycles; Muscle Cars; Newest Listings; Trucks ; Under $5,000; Browse by Year. "My favorite of all the X-frames had always been the Bubbletop Impala. Giving Adam the benefit of living outside the USA, these were referred to as “Bubbletops”. The front buckets and rear bench feature a waterfall design on the back. Once again, the 348 cubic-inch engine was the big engine of choice when the 1961 Impala was released. Paul Atkins in Hanceville, Alabama, stretched tan leather over the 1961 Cadillac Eldorado seats, trimmed with chromed aluminum. The door panels were finished the same way, and lighting was incorporated into the custom armrests. Watch; 1961-62 Chevy Impala LH lower back glass BUBBLE TOP belt line surround. extra detailed body with opening trunk and hood showing off the detail of both ends of the car. Miles: 15 000 - 19 999. He got together with designer/illustrator Eric Brockmeyer. Edelbrock cylinder heads are topped by stock valve covers; the DB emblems are a recurring theme throughout Double Bubble (more "Detroit stuff"). Even the rear license plate is worth noting. Just when he started to think the perfect candidate didn't exist, an Almond Beige 1961 Chevy Impala came up. Everyone who saw it in Louisville, Columbus, Syracuse, and Pigeon Forge knows it too. Look at pictures, car speaks for itself. You won't find any bent or crushed carpet tufts because Atkins used a shaving razor to cut the carpet pile beneath the bands. "Street Machinery in Euclid, Ohio, had the car I was looking for," Huval told us. This combo gave the small-block a very streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio. Classifieds for 1961 Chevrolet Impala. View Details. Im assuming its just a 283 auto car. Ever since I met Deane Wilson, I’ve been thinking about the ’61 Chevy Impala “bubbletop” resto-mod in which he drove 40,000 miles nationwide this year to enter all 18 of the Goodguys hot rod and custom car shows.. “ 61 impala bubble top coupe click “show more” and be sure to read the whole description ” Year: 1961: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 11837B216206: Mileage: 47548: Model: Impala: Vehicle Title: Clean: Make: Chevrolet: Body Type: Coupe: Number of Cylinders: 8: PLEASE READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION. Countless modifications went into creating the one-of-a-kind top. A PerTronix ignition fires things up. View Details. Report. Fifty years later, he built a white 1961 bubbletop muscled up with a 600-horse Merlin 540ci big-block. All pillars were made by hand, and the window garnish moldings were modified to match the custom pillars. The plan for the latest Impala was a little different and a little more ambitious. This Impala is as nice a ’61, Chevy, as you will find. Eventually, the entire roof was fabricated by hand. 1961 Impala Hardtop 62 Bubble Top Windowfelt Kit 8 Piece Reproduction. 1961 Bubble top Impala full custom Restomod with an LSA! Condition is Used. New listings added daily. Cooling is accomplished by a Be Cool radiator and Cooling Components fan. The ’61 Chevy,, I feel, was the nicest Chevy style of the ’60’s, perhaps because, as a kid, my grandfather had a ’61 Impala 4 door. The wagon's stunning white finish was accomplished by Jacob Eden and Ben Giuliano who were shooting for Greening Auto Company at the time along with Jeff Greening. With the 1961 Impala back home, Huval wasted no time and yanked the Blue Flame six-banger to make room for an engine and transmission that would help move the … 1961 Chevrolet Impala for Sale. 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top (11148364983).jpg 5,146 × 2,874; 3.85 MB 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top (11148377783).jpg 4,960 × 2,777; 4.11 MB 1961 Chevrolet Impala convertible in San Francisco.jpg 6,951 × 3,475; 11.14 MB Set an alert to be notified of new listings. "Although it had a straight-six-cylinder engine with a manual three-on-the-tree, I figured that it would be an easy swap and just the right project we were looking for." 1961 Impala "Bubble Top" This is one of the best-looking examples of a'61 Impala Bubble Top we've seen in our 34 years of business! Launier a few years ago (hotrod.com/articles/0810rc-1955-chrysler-two-door-wagon). Mirrors underneath the wagon at the Detroit Autorama revealed radiused corners and boxed 'rails with added sheetmetal to dress things up—"Detroit stuff," as Greening calls it. View car . $35.99. Interior fully redone 5 years ago. 1961 61 Impala 1961 61 Impala 2 Door H T Bubble Top Headliner Any Color New In Stock. His first new car (long gone) was a 350hp 348-powered 1961 with a four-speed (the biggest and fastest fullsized Chevy at the time). $125.00. detailed body with life like looks all the way down to the tires. Body is pretty straight. The rear deck is covered with leather covered steel strips and chromed bands over a solid piece of carpet. And that's just describing the roofline; we'll leave the rest to your imagination (or you can just click through the complete photo gallery at the bottom of the article). Bradenton, FL 34205, USA Bradenton, FL $14,450.00. Double Bubble is set on a full Art Morrison Enterprises frame. Joe started the project the way a Detroit designer would—with artwork. The engine is comprised of an Eagle crankshaft with reconditioned rods and a set of Keith Black pistons, topped by Chevrolet "Camel Hump" heads. Huval put together a healthy, but not over-the-top, 350ci small-block Chevy that would be backed by a 700R4 automatic transmission. it is just perfect: a thin, sweeping A-pillar followed by no B-pillar whatsoever, then an equally lean C-pillar that blends in with that iconic rounded rear glass. 1960 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top RWD. Your information will be collected and used in accordance with our  Privacy Policy, 1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop Bursting with Simple Sexy Style. Browse Category. No rust that I have found. 1961 Impala Hardtop 1961 Impala Hardtop 62 Bubble Top Windowfelt Kit 8 Piece Reproduction. The hidden wipers and cowl hood are more nods to later GM styling; Brockmeyer and Joe designed the steel hood's power lift system. Of the years that this model was available, I believe that the 1961 model year is the most iconic of this design. Out back, Huval had the rearend housing narrowed 1.5 inches per side by Roy Chaney in Houston, Texas, who also installed a new set of Moser axles and a 3.55:1 gear set with an Eaton posi. Part of the inspiration was the phantom 1955 Chrysler wagon built by J.F. AM Hot Rod Glass provided the glass. Even the tires are custom. Jun 6, 2016 - 61 impala bubble top lowrider - Yahoo Image Search Results Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. If there's such a thing as a 1961 Impala guy, it's Joe. Buy It Now +$5.99 shipping. If you’re a classic car guy at heart and love the ‘61 Bubble top Chevy’s, but you also appreciate the dependability and luxury of a BMW… this just might be the perfect car for you! Lights are incorporated into the reworked fender spears, also created with 3-D metal printing. Car is ready to drive or show. For Sale! 1961 Chevrolet “Bubble Top” Impala. In Joe's words, "It all started with me wanting to create what I thought a 1961 Impala concept car might look like after the demise of the two-door Nomad." All components under the hood are brand NEW Car is turn key, and can reliably cru... Tools. A set of blockhugger mufflers from Sanderson were then installed and sent exhaust out custom 2-1/2-inch piping and Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers. Many project cars reach a point in the build when you have to make a choice: keep building it as a driver or step it up and build it as a high-level show car. 400 cid with a 2500 stall paired to a 3 speed turbo transmission. The original strategy for creating the roof involved extending the top with an additional top from a 1961 Pontiac bubbletop. The cooler tone they selected, using Glasurit paint products, sharpens the lines, and highlights the shape of the body. There is a thought that every ’61 Impala is a “bubble top” a reference to the open, breezy appearance of the two-door hardtop. "I cut the top off of the Pontiac and set it on the back of my Chevy, to create a double bubble," Joe explains. Your information will be collected and used in accordance with our  Privacy Policy, The 1961 Impala Bubbletop Wagon That Knocked ’Em Dead In Detroit, hotrod.com/articles/1212sr-1961-chevy-impala, hotrod.com/articles/0810rc-1955-chrysler-two-door-wagon. Remember the good old days when cars came straight from the factory with actual style? A friend had a 62 409 and the body was basically the same as my 63 except for the side molding. $199.95. That car won a Street Shaker award from STREET RODDER (read about it at hotrod.com/articles/1212sr-1961-chevy-impala). The seller … The car also received a complete Global West power steering conversion and bigger antisway bars along with 2-inch drop spindles. Backing up the 409 is a five-speed Tremec with a McLeod clutch. The engine is fed by a custom EFI setup with nostalgic injector stacks on a one-off manifold. Find 1961 Chevrolet Impalas for Sale in Los Angeles on Oodle Classifieds. His most recent car was always meant to be a driver and was always meant to be a contender for the most prestigious show car award around—the Ridler Award. Lucky for Joe, "61 409" was available. Chevrolet Impala in Dallas, TX 20.00 listings starting at $2,850.00 Chevrolet Impala in Denver, CO 24.00 listings starting at $2,995.00 Chevrolet Impala in Detroit, MI 93.00 listings starting at $2,000.00 Chevrolet Impala in Houston, TX 130.00 listings starting at $1,995.00 Chevrolet Impala in Kansas City, MO 36.00 listings starting at $2,750.00 Actually, in ’61, there was an Impala two-door sedan produced, and to my knowledge, that’s the only year for such an arrangement. Less then 500 miles. RideTech ShockWaves at all points provide a great ride, and a Mustang rack and Flaming River steering column keep the car on course. View Details. Watch; 1961 61 Chevy Impala 409 V8 SS Bubble Top 1/64 Scale Limited Edition V. Pre-Owned. 1961 Chevrolet Impala. Car runs and drives great. Read More Read More View pictures. Huval then tossed in a mild Comp Cams 268H grind camshaft with stock valve springs and rocker arms. Looks like it will need a trunk pan but thats it. The rear bumper and taillights were created to complement to looks of the front of the car. Finally, to keep the small-block cool, he had the guys at Performance Rod & Custom fabricate an aluminum radiator to clear the new Borgeson power steering box, ceramic-coated by Shane Thibodeaux of Streamline Coatings. 1961 Impala "Bubble Top" This is one of the best-looking examples of a'61 Impala Bubble Top we've seen in our 34 years of business! Custom driving lights were mounted below the bumper. View car. So what about the first goal—you remember, to build a driver? 1961 61 Chevy Impala Bubble Top 409 V-8 Super Sport 1/64 Scale Limited Edition M. Pre-Owned. Lighting is an intentional theme on the Impala. This 1961 Impala incorporates fine American design from the sixties, along with great European handling and performance of today. Joe hasn't forgotten. "These car projects never end, and I am always looking to make improvements," said Huval. From a side view. super rare 61 chevy impala bubble top 409 v8 super sport diecast model by ertil diecast adult collectibles. Over the following eight years, there would be many more ideas and drawings, with Brockmeyer contributing to practically every inch of the car's design. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to the  Terms of Use. But, even in its current state, this iconic 1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop is more than deserving of its place here on hotrod.com. The wagon was too big for a soft yellow-toned white. M. Motorcar.com 9 days ago. $69.00. The rear glass was installed into a handmade hatch. Car was purchased having just been disassembled and painted, just needs sanding/polishing. The are asking 10k for it' it seems to have everything just not on the car. Trim and chrome in great shape. When the engine came back, Huval finished it off by adding a 650cfm Holley Street Demon carb and Edelbrock air cleaner, along with a Drive Junky serpentine system. Ermine... $5,800. Specifically, he chose a set of Turbine wheels measuring 20x8.5 inches up front and 22x10 inches in the rear. Take, for instance, a 1961 Chevy Impala—a Bubbletop as it's affectionately known. But is 11k right foe this car or should j keep looking. $99.00. Very minor but they are there. With the long-block assembled, he sent it over to Taylor Patin at Intense Hot Rods in Henderson, Louisiana, to give the Impala a matte gold finish to match its interior. For sale: '61 Impala bubble top (Brighton, MI) Selling '61 bubbletop bought as my next project car but simply haven't been able to get to. Power steering and power front disc brakes. Completely restored ‘61 Impala (Bubble-Top)! The beefy CNC-machined custom triangulated four-link setup locates the 3.50-geared Ford 9-inch equipped with a Detroit locker and spinning Strange axles. Pre-Owned . Re: 62 bubble top 409 Bob… interesting article. 1961-1962 Chevrolet Dash Ashtray Belair Biscayne Impala Oem Convertible Wagon. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to the  Terms of Use. Slowing down is no problem with front and rear Wilwood brakes, featuring six-piston calipers gripping 14-inch rotors. Description for Chevrolet Impala 1961: 1961 Impala Bubble top. Punched 40 over. The 18- and 20-inch wheels were custom built for a '60s look with contemporary dimensions. Dave Wagner at Schott Wheels provided these plus-sized replicas of the 14-inch wheel covers worn by stock 1961 Impala bubbletops. Jesse and Joe knew that putting white paint on the big car—especially one built for Ridler competition—was a bold choice. Sixties-style ribbed inserts, built from chromed stainless steel create a theme that extends from the gauge panel and glovebox door to the steering wheel, shifter plate, and custom pedals. A Vintage Air A/C system provides cool air through custom vents. 1960 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top Coupe.
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