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Project: 2004 SS

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EDIT: Due to photobucket changes, all pictures have been reposted starting on post #350!

So I'm very active on the s10forum and we do alot of project threads so I figured I'd do one since this is a full on build. This is my 2004 Impala SS. I bought it at 181,000 miles and shes getting close to 240,000 now but shes my baby. Its been through tons of stages here they are in order from the day i got it until the last picture now.












And how it sits now



In the next 3 weeks its getting a full repaint all rust fixed new rear doors, hood due to rust and new SS spoiler because the old one is cracked. Also all the OEM emblems replaced.








I've had my stage where i wanted the big chromed out 20s and 22s and there is nothing wrong with that. But in my opinion these cars looked beautiful stock and thats how i want mine to look like the day it was new. However I did add a indy grille a few years back (mines not a indy) also going with the full chrome 17s from a indy not the silver ones like mine came with. Heres the goal of what i want it to look like. Just a simple mint 2004 Impala SS.



Anyway I will keep this updated as often as I can its going to be a fast moving project as i want it done by mid April. let me know what you think.
 
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#2 ·
Looks good so far! Interested to see the pics after the repaint :eek:k3:

Any plans on overhauling the engine/trans with that many miles on it?
 
#4 ·
:eek:k3: Just curious. It would suck to put all that work into it and then have the engine or trans go out, but it's not likely that that will happen if it's made it this far
 
#6 ·
What size tires are you running on your 18s? They look a lot smaller than mine.
 
#10 ·
Sorry its taken so long for updates heres the progress went into the shop 2 days ago

Here she is the night before she went in




First day she was in getting stripped down


And heres the progress yesterday, bumpers sanded and primed and glass pulled and started cutting apart the quarters and blocking the doors. Also addressing the rust in the windshield frame.











 
#14 ·
Coming right along!
 
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Thanks guys I appreciate it!!

Getting so close I can't wait! Also just a fyi the "Impala SS" windshield banner and "Got Impala" sticker on the back are going to be removed. I want it as clean and sleek as possible. Also replacing rockers on Monday and going to prime and undercoat them as appose to paint for better protection.




 
#25 ·
Looks great! Gunna wet-sand and buff it, or just leave it as is?
 
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#27 ·
Good stuff! Might as well go all the way if you've gone this far. Nothing like a mirror-finish black paint job.

If I were to go through this process, I'd probably do a custom color that looks stock. Like a black paint job with a blue or purple pearl in it, so to 99% of people, it's just a black Impala, but in the right light and when looking closely, you can tell that it's a custom paint job :eek:k3:
 
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