Owner: Robert GarciaVehicle: '61 Chevrolet ImpalaCity/State: Oxnard, CaliforniaClub: Premier C.C.
Engine/Drivetrain: Chosen One runs a Chevy 350-c.i.d. small-block with a RV crank and cam. The engine compartment received a full restoration, including red paint for the block and replacing all of the decals with repro items. Robert performed all of the engine work in his home garage. The Powerglide transmission was rebuilt by Steve's Transmission in Oxnard, and the dual exhaust was done at Kenz Muffler in Oxnard.
Body/Paint: Armando at Amigos Body and Paint in Oxnard handled the bodywork and paint. The straightened body was covered with PPG Tuxedo Black. A set of dual antennas complete the look and the bumpers were re-chromed by The Bumper Shop.
Interior: Jesse Rosales recovered the stock interior in his home garage in Oxnard, using a CARS Inc. interior kit featuring black vinyl with off-white, gray and black cloth inserts. Other parts include a tissue dispenser and aftermarket under-dash A/C.
Sound System: A JVC head unit located in the glove box plays the CDs of Robert's choice, while a Blaupunkt component set resides in the kick panels and a 1,000-watt Crunch amp supplies the power to 12-inch Orion subs. Robert performed the work and made sure that everything went in just right.
Setup: The trunk houses a two-pump Black Magic Hydraulics setup that receives the commands from two switches, activating a combination of Adex and Italian dumps. Two batteries flank each side of the setup and 8-inch (front) and 10-inch (rear) cylinders provide the action. The rearend was shortened and the frame received a mild wrap. All work was performed by the owner.
Tires: P185/80-R13 Cornell radials
Wheels: 13-inch wires