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In this Discussion
- hooshkerdoo September 2008
- hrallan September 2008
- Oldcar_Mechanic September 2008
1963 Bel Air
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Just bought a 63 Bel Air and wondering what to do with it.I'd like to get the most bang for my buck.The car is in pretty good condition, all original with just a few surface rust spots, Has had a paint job but needs a better one. Has 171000 miles on it, but the cars looks like it has 50000. Interior original and in nice condition. 283 with 3 on the tree. It is a 2dr. Here is my question. Do I try and keep everything original or do I do some modification. Bought from the original owners son for $3000 and basically I want to know what everybodies opinion is. I would like to modify it with a 409 and a four speed but my boss(wife) says it would be worth more staying in original condition. Is it truly original condition with a new paint job? Thanks for your help.
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You didn't say if it was a hardtop or sedan. If it's a hardtop, is it an SS?
If you are doing the car for yourself, then do what you want to it (Unless it's an SS).
Pictures are always nice to see.
Ron -
Oldcar_Mechanic wrote:You didn't say if it was a hardtop or sedan. If it's a hardtop, is it an SS?
If you are doing the car for yourself, then do what you want to it (Unless it's an SS).
Pictures are always nice to see.
Ron
It is a 2 dr hardtop. Did not know that they made Bel Air SS's. Will try to download some pictures later. -
The car would be an SS only if it were an Impala. Your are correct, there was no Bel Air SS. It definitely would be fun to turn the car into a cloned 409 but in my own personal opinion, I think I would leave this one as is. But it is your car and you should do whatever you want with it regardless of what others tell you that you should or shouldn't do. Sounds like a nice car. Good luck with it whether you modify it or not.
