1976 impala restoration

I got lucky the 76 covers all models

I thought all 76 had rect headlights? 75 top models, 76 all models. did chev take longer?

 

Thanks. I knew I'd seen it last fall. Those clamshell tailgates are pretty slick. Wouldn't last in our salt infested streets, but they sure work nice.

 

Only 76 caprice got the square headlights, low riders luv em. I prefer the round headlights, more old school.

 

Hey tsynek,

Thanks for the post, i'm looking for all the service manuals i can find for my '75 Estate. What do you think of the cd version so far?

 

Manuals? We got manuals! Well online anyway. This place has all kinds:
http://www.tocmp.com/

Also check out Autozone's online manuals. It's a bit of a pain, but they do go back. Free registration. Great for a quick ref to a common issue. Not so great for a major resto.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/homePage.jsp

 

Norman, you're my hero! Thank you!!

 

Tocmp the first site Norm showed us has no clams, The autozone site does have a page on them. I will let you know about the CD when I get it.

 

I'm getting all clammy here, you guys. Looking forward to the magic moment!

 

I cant believe i'm gonna leave this alone.....its gonna hurt....

dont encourage him !!.....

(good find Normy)

 

Hey tsynek,

I posted a new thread "clamshell tailgate assembly", with lots of pics showing all aspects of it's assembly and operation.

Hope it helps you with understanding this confusing system.

Feel free to ask me questions about your tailgate problems. Take some pics if you can, too! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima

David

 

Is everything okay Rev? Passing up an opportunity like this is, well let's just say, have you been to a doctor lately?

 

He's probably bit his tongue so much that he needs a transfusion.

 

http://s782.photobucket.com/home/tsynek/set/1644?evt=user_media_share

Here is the crappy job done on my back windows by a "professional" shop. They,pulled them out by the way. The black adhesive looks like a 5 yo put it on. Also the interior around the back windows was not put back right. Oh well, now I know to go to another body shop for the rest of the resto. Clamshell tailgate rebuild and rear end rust/rot next! Thank you Wixom for your advise. Anyone got that piece of chrome im missing? That's my son by the way, I'm starting him early!

 

Looks like your son knows what he's inspecting too. Lookin' out for your interests already.

Well I agree with your son. It looks like sh!t! PITA to clean up.