First Wash in 50 Years! Deep Cleaning an Abandoned 1964 Impala
99K views · Aug 10, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 204
@oldodger · 1 month ago
The dude scrubbing isn't afraid of work! Nice job fella.
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@jchampjr · 1 month ago (edited)
Someone will have to have deep pockets to bring that one back to life.
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@Larry-b6l1e · 1 month ago
Even fresh out of the dirt, it retains it's beauty, hope it gets reborn.
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@russellhanlin9510 · 1 month ago
I love the patina I wouldn't even paint it I'd just stop the rust and run her as is
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@LeoCampa-n5x · 1 month ago
Good luck on selling it. its definitely a big project gotta lov it to do it
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@bigbill709 · 1 month ago
My Dad had a 63 impala 4door 283 automatic he bought new in 63. Our neighbor up the street had 64 impala he bought new in 64 it too was a 4 door 283 , those were the days my friend.
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@paulmurawski3683 · 1 month ago
Lube the hood hinges when you got home first. The. Let soak. While your cleaning exterior. Then you could pop the hood and wash then engine compartment.
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@tbranscom1 · 1 month ago
Thats a hell of a project for anyone to take on, but the cars arent around like they used to be. You are looking at a complete floor and body panel replacement to make a decent base to start with.
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@apache5533 · 1 month ago
Just by washing it, its value has gone up by a few hundred dollars; people back then had no idea what they were leaving behind. Even half-ruined by the elements, the car is beautiful—it still retains its perfect, elegant lines. What a difference there is between those years and today; in my opinion, everything was better—the cars, the clothes, the shoes—and I think even people were more polite and kind. All in all, life was healthier, even without today's technology.
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@michaelwhite2823 · 1 month ago
The wash is always the most satisfying. The improvement is amazing. With a lot of work think of how she will be.
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@Ironcitygarage · 1 month ago
Shortys a great worker for sure
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@mikeguthrie5432 · 2 weeks ago
4500 Bucks? Are you kidding me? NO WAY!
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