'61 348ci Impala Bubbletop Project

**scuncio** · #1 04-15-2022, 03:29 AM

Looks like this one began life as a 6-cyl Impala, and currently has a non-running 348-6bbl bolted in.

Fairly decent looking project that still has its original TX dealer emblem on the decklid, but not exactly a steal at $20k.

Link to 1961 Impala auction

11737A127788

**Too Many Projects** · #2 04-15-2022, 02:20 PM

But it IS a bubble top ! It does appear quite nice in the pics but his claim the trunk is good isn't true. There is clearly old bondo filling rust holes on the left side and and the center of the pan.

**Bill Pritchard** · #3 04-16-2022, 01:26 AM

Apparently it was too much effort to remove the carburetors before painting the engine

**Too Many Projects** · #4 04-16-2022, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pritchard

Apparently it was too much effort to remove the carburetors before painting the engine

I missed that. I was looking at all the bolts missing for the fender to inner wheel house.

Pro Stock John · #5 01-20-2024, 08:39 PM

Tony if you see any more '61 bubble top rollers let me know a buddy is looking for one.

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