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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-03-028756
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031103

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GARNER BRAD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001246172

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15143
		FILM NUMBER:		03974178

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		16804 GRIDLEY PLACE
		CITY:			CERRITOS
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90703

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000790708
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714]
		IRS NUMBER:				911039211
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		16804 GRIDLEY PLACE
		CITY:			CERRITOS
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5628606666

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		16804 GRIDLEY PL
		CITY:			CERRITOS
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AIRSENSORS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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