Recent content by AZ409

Cecil, it was an honor for us to share breakfast with you, Dick and the Falcon Warbirds. Two weeks ago the Warbirds flew a "missing man formation" over the memorial service of one of my friends. I remember thinking the family will never know who was flying those planes, just that they came...

Thanks Don, I was thinking in the late 50s but it could be because most of the repops have the plastic coating. Larry

Anyone know when Chevy stating shielding speedometer cables with plastic??? Larry

I took a few friends over to Ciadella's last week for a tour, Pete's daughter (Gina) was kind enough to show us around the shop. Great people, customer service and quality. She showed us the new leather kits, very nice Italian pelts and much cheaper than a custom build. AZ409

Is it possible to tell an original manual from a reprint or repro? My 61 has all the original dealer papers and repair and assembly manuals. I'm doubt if the manuals are original but could be...Larry

Thanks Cecil, the ones in my Blue 61 are blue-gray they are stamped Shore-Calnevar Inc. I don't know where they came from. Larry

Anyone know the correct color for 1961 Impala (Trim 852) seat belt? I assume they were turquoise but I can't find that color in the after market. I have an original set from a fawn interior is it possible to dye them turquoise if that was the correct color? Larry

I shipped 82 T-shirts to Brian today. Thanks to Impala Bob who paid for the design, shipping, dash plaques and some DO NOT TOUCH magnets and my friend at the shirt company who donated his time and material to include the flags on the shirt front. My out of pocket expense was $8 per shirt for a...

Would someone send me a picture of Dave's car, I have Brian's and a good picture of Winston. Larry

Tommy, Phil, or Cecil, I spoke to Rob yesterday he has a very interesting story about the 61 ss he bought from Lamar. I told him I thought Tommy would be interested in the history of this car. Would one of you guys contact him? Larry

I will get the amount and sizes that were sent last year tommorow, does anyone know of any shortage or how many are going this year vs last? Time is getting short to finish the design, get them printed and to Brian's before the 30th. If someone wants to take a pole of sizes it needs to be done...

I was going to send about 100 to be passed out, Bob has offered to pay for them. I really don't want to charge and take orders. Larry

I haven't heard anything back about the dash plaques, Impala Bob has agreed to donate them. If you guys are interested let me know? Maybe Cecil can carry them in his pocket but, I understand Phil uses a metal detector and may thing that cecil is carrying 409 parts. Larry

Thanks Brian, that will work for me. Give me your ship to address? Maybe you could hook up with Bill and some of the other guys at the meet. Looks like a plan is coming togather.

Would someone Email me pictures of Brian and Dave's cars and a picture of Winston, I would like to have our artist play with the design. Larry