Full Build: From Rusted Out 1961 Chevy Impala to Revved Up Red Sled

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Published 2024-07-27
We stumbled upon an old, rusting '61 Impala that had been neglected for years and decided to take on the massive project of transforming it into a stunning custom car we named "Red Sled." This journey was not for the faint-hearted as it included stripping down the entire vehicle, reinforcing the corroded frame, and giving it a modern air ride suspension. We dove deep into patching up the body with new floor pans, widened tubs, and countless hours of bodywork to ensure the Impala's transformation was spot-on. The shiny red paint job, custom faux chrome emblems, and a sleek new interior by M&M Hot Rod Interiors were the cherries on top. The heart of this beauty is a high-octane 409ci V8 engine paired with a four-speed transmission, making it hard to resist hitting the road. After such an extensive rebuild, the thrill of driving Red Sled was more than rewarding. The car, once left to waste away in a field, now turns heads and sparks envy, epitomizing a perfect blend of classic style and modern enhancements.

All Comments (21)
  • I woke up and saw this and instantly knew the weekend was about to be LIT!! Thanks!
  • @robfdavis
    I miss Rick and Brent . Rick is the ultimate narrator and while you don’t get more than a “ hey man “ from Brent his skill is obvious. No idea where these guys are now but I hope they’re in some top tier shops somewhere .
  • @ventgoblin8080
    Finally I have been waiting for this build to be posted
  • @morgansword
    I spent many hours unsubscribing to channels that no longer have my interest in their content or found they are not honest. I kept this channel for a few reasons. Your approach to repairs and how it was done is much the same as I would of done it. Yes I am now seventy four and not here much longer seeing my health decline and not able to afford that status of the presidents health care system. I do compare this channel to other channels I watch and see a group here to get a super hard to complete job accomplished. If I remember right, the dash in these cars was welded in, made it impossible to remove. Sure it can be done but the advantage is not enough to warrant to do it. Using same types of linkage for the clutch impressed me. I did fab work from late fifty nine in a shop for logging equipment which included fixing bunged up crew buses that met a corner with a drunk driver at the wheel. Yep, saturday night was cold beer in the creek for when they were finished work for that week. Hard to believe those guys, myself included did not have a sandwich or candy in hand for every five minutes of work. We packed lunch in a brown bag that had last night leftovers, plus a sandwich... and three thermoses of coffee that a man could walk on.... left in a tin cup would eat a hole in the can. One other channel I kept for good reason (I might mention the five window advance design brought me to the channel) .. is a channel called INVision Prototypes. Nick is one heck of a design and build person, and works with his dad. I do hope you check his channel out and see great playlists. I always return favor by sharing your channel name to others I recommend. Nice work and not too gaudy fake looking. All work can be done with a lot of simple tools by anyone willing to spend the hours of work involved. Time lapses make it look like a weekends work but go to a wrecking yard and see great rigs left rotting because of loss of interest, costs, change in jobs... tons of reasons for their project going south.
  • As always Rick you guys please, beautiful job I'm 70 and remember a lot of the cars you guys resurrect. Thanks Guys!
  • @StoneyBrownTV
    I've been waiting so long for this one!! Red Sled was always a favorite and the reason I started watching Powerblock. Great stuff guys! 😃👍
  • The body gonna look more like swiss cheese after sand blasting. Car turned out great guys!
  • @DrOdean1
    I am very sorry that I missed the body repair before the primer😢... Excellent work, guys!!
  • @user-tr4et2gx3t
    46 minutes of rust This definitely was hard work for you guys
  • @Jake-tw8qr
    Brent looks like someone's prodigal uncle who is really good with cars, but the family doesnt talk about his personal life, lol.
  • @Rick-O-Shay60
    This build really highlights Rick Bacon's skills as a master fabricator, and talented artist. The build may have took some time to complete, although no corners where cut, and many custom additions were added to the build throughout, making this beautiful restoration top notch, and worth the wait.
  • @OliviaHarveyko
    I like your approach to creating content. Keep it up!💯💯💯 8 🦌!
  • @HotRod-wv4vm
    Growing up my buddy had a 6 convertible. Really nice car
  • The sport sedan was an awesome model as well , also not many made .