finally, it will be mine!

[jiveass]

In 1994, my dad bought this 1968 impala fastback. It was supposed to be mine when we finished fixin her up. Half way through the build in 1997, someone came along and traded my dad out of it. I was not happy. Fastforward to today. I call up a friend i havnt spoken with in about 2 years. We talk a bit about nothin, then he mentions he has a 68 impala fastback. My ears perked. He bought it just after the last time we spoke. Well, his plans have fallen thru with the car, and i asked what he would have to have for it. He said $500. I said "cool, send me some pics of it"....i knew instantly when i saw the pics that it was our old car! Its in substantially worse shape than it was when we got rid of it. But i dont care. Its even still registered to my dad! So, i will be picking it up next weekend, and it will sit until i get the t/a back on the road. (that was the ol lady's stipulation for me getting it).....

[28Marcos]

congrats man, looks like a discussion over the 68 has happened hence the beer in the last pic. what was teh original motor 327?

[jiveass]

origional engine was an oil guzzlin 307 backed by a powerglide....i wouldnt know much about the beer..these are the photos he sent me ....i can see that it has developed quite a bit of rust on the quarters..but ive been finding replacement panels for a decent price....

[KahanaReef]

How often does something like that happen! Pretty damn cool

[GTP231]

Diggin the classic wheel collection on it
Awesome to here you found it again

[jiveass]

How often does something like that happen! Pretty damn cool

i know huh.....i used to sit in this car for hours with the radio on just jammin out and dreamin about cruisin......

[jiveass]

Diggin the classic wheel collection on it
Awesome to here you found it again

those oldsmobile wheels that are on it are the same ones we put on it...its got all 4 of em lol...other 2 are in the trunk..im relieved to see that parts for this car are not too outrageous......

[silverWS6]

That's a happy ending right there!

[tatertot91]

congrats on finding itlooks like you got your work cut out for you, look forward to seeing some progress later on down the road

[KahanaReef]

i know huh.....i used to sit in this car for hours with the radio on just jammin out and dreamin about cruisin......

I hope you're able to get it restored and in tip top condition. It'll be one of those cars you'll never let go of again. I think it's awesome My dad had a few when I was growing up. I'd love to stumble upon one of them. I used to sit in the back seat with my ear plastered to the speaker

[35th-ANV-SS]

Congrats Mike. Looking forward to progress pics.

[jiveass]

yea what really surprises me is that the ol lady is totally supportive of me getting this car back....and shes usually very critical when it comes to me spending money on things that arent a necessity..

[SMWS6TA]

yea what really surprises me is that the ol lady is totally supportive of me getting this car back....and shes usually very critical when it comes to me spending money on things that arent a necessity..

Congrats on finding her again. And she's setting you up, she will use it over your head to get something she wants later

[jiveass]

Congrats on finding her again. And she's setting you up, she will use it over your head to get something she wants later

i doubt she would be that way...shes the one that bought the trans am for me...i thought that would be the last toy i got for a while...

[28Marcos]

Congrats on finding her again. And she's setting you up, she will use it over your head to get something she wants later

^^I agree