1962 Chevrolet Impala - Shameka

Pooh's '62 Became A Requiem For A Sister's Life Taken.

By Reinaldo Robinson, Photography by Reinaldo Robinson

ShamekaOwner: "Pooh" and Jordan Ashley

Vehicle: '62 Chevrolet Impala

City/State: Los Angeles, California

Club: Individuals C.C.-Los Angeles

Engine/Drivetrain: The Company in Bell, California, swapped out the stock motor for an '84 Chevy 350. Connected to that is a Turbo 50 trans, while a Flowmaster exhaust makes sure that the sound is just right.

Body/Paint: Being in fairly good condition, "Cook" at The Company in Bell only had to deal with a couple of rust spots. The car was then smoothed and painted OEM white.

Interior: An interior upholstery kit was used to bring the interior back in the cut and looking flossy. Cook at The Company made it all happen.

Sound System: The sounds consist of a Kenwood head unit sending a signal to two Orion amps. A pair of kick pods in the front house a set of MB Quart and 6.5-inch separates and a set of 6.5-inch coaxials, along with a pair of JL Audio W6 10s residing on the back package tray. Alex of Los Angeles installed the system.

Setup: The eight-battery and two-pump setup gets a regular workout since Pooh drives the car fairly often and has been know to clown on folks if they're not careful. The frame received a complete wrap and the undercarriage received its share of chrome plating. Homies Hydraulics in Paramount, California, did the work.

Tires: P175/80-R13 Hercules MRX Plus IV

Wheels: 13-inch Zenith wire wheels with white powdercoated rims and gray spokes