Test fit Stage
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It is now February 2008.   Here are the latest photos of project.  Due to the fact that this stage is so very long....g....g.....g and the car is so darned UGLY,   I am now listing the photos as being in Ugly Stage 1.,  2.,  3. etc. etc.  with the highest number the being the most recent.

 This will give you an idea of how many tedious stages this cut, paste, fabricate, and test fit stage requires.  It is painfully time-consuming,  expensive for the owner,  and very labor intensive for the builder.  HOWEVER, this is what makes the difference between a 1st class job and a so-so job.

UGLY STAGE #7:          February   2008
Smoothie Bumpers were delivered from Lionel Eden in California and re- fabrication work has begun to strengthen and attach them to the car / Shaved door handles / dash re-install before custom work is started.  The dash will be created to reflect the modern 1994-96 Impala but it will also have a flare of the old fashion Impala look added when we are done.

Bumpers 08 005.jpg (577401 bytes)Front  Bumpers 08 003.jpg (772197 bytes)
Front with extended cover.		 Bumpers 08 001.jpg (960982 bytes)
Front reinforced with steel and 4-bold plate for attaching		 Bumpers 08 002.jpg (511218 bytes) 
Rear
Bumpers 08 004.jpg (625279 bytes) Rear Bumpers 08 007.jpg (416685 bytes) 
Frame attachment brackets		 Dash BEFORE- Feb 08 008.jpg (756193 bytes) 
Dash before custom work		 Roll cage Feb 08 009.jpg (1008715 bytes) 
Roll cage painted black
Rear Deck fits 08 006.jpg (933856 bytes) 
Rear deck reinstalled		 Shaved doors Feb 08 010.jpg (665201 bytes) 
Look Ma ... no more door handles!		 Shaved doors 2 08 011.jpg (694637 bytes) 
Back door shaved too!		  


UGLY STAGE #6:           January 2008
The new custom built HOGAN MANIFOLD has arrived.... still partially wrapped up but it does fit nicely .... with a very low profile.  This piece was critical to enable me to keep the stock hood.  

Pro-street Jan08 004.jpg (822265 bytes) 
Hogan custom low-profile intake		 Pro-street Jan08 005.jpg (429440 bytes) Pro-street Jan08 006.jpg (760149 bytes) 
A 'mouth" that only a car guy can love.		 Pro-street Jan08 011.jpg (1083061 bytes) 
Low enough for a STOCK hood ???  Yes-sir-eee!

UGLY STAGE #5:         December 08
 The custom ROLL CAGE is in.  Note the easy access to drivers seat ... (when it is there) It is ugly now but it will be painted then covered to match the custom interior when we are done.

Pro-street Jan08 002.jpg (1028914 bytes) 
Roll cage - simple but effective		 Pro-street Jan08 003.jpg (970978 bytes) 
Designed for easy entry for driver and passenger side		 Pro-street Jan08 001.jpg (1004701 bytes) 
Roll cage - it is a six point directly welded to frame

The past several weeks have been spent to test fit things and make adjustments, create some newly fabricated parts, and smooth out the body, etc.  It is an ugly stage, but it is a critical part of the overall project if it is to look right when things are done.

UGLY STAGE #4:             November '08
BELOW: The proud owner takes a day away from the office just to set in the driver's seat for the first time.  What a HOOT!

The engine fits.... but now we have to measure for clearance issues etc.  A custom intake manifold has been ordered from Hogan's to fit under the stock hood.

UGLY STAGE #3:              November '07
In December  2007, the car is FINALLY black ..... a flat black base cost after much body work.... with much more to do.  Every spot weld is to be smoothed out and all seams will be finished the way it should be done.

Black 1st time 001.jpg (979093 bytes) 
First time with black paint		 Black 1st time 002.jpg (880213 bytes) Still very UGLY !

UGLY STAGE #2: -               October    '07
The front seats fit ...... decided to keep the look of the Impala SS so will use the original front seats but they will be completely re-skinned with new padding added.

Test fit stage 001.jpg (954817 bytes) Hey ... the seats fit ! full body fit.jpg (61879 bytes) 
What a mess, but things do fit.		 Test fit stage 004.jpg (984100 bytes)
There will still be room for 4 !

UGLY STAGE #1:             October '07
The "tubbing" is done.... and we saved enough room for two passengers..... it will be a "love seat" but who cares.  Just had to make room for those huge Mickey Thompson  tires!

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                        The Big ones fit nicely inside those tubbies!