1960 Impala,Tri-power 348-4 speed Validation of Current Configuration

[32witha409]

So I am theoretically the owner of this car in question and know it is an original Los Angeles build V8 car in the factory color and trim.
What would you expect to see that would either prove or disprove the cars drive train configuration is what it had at birth? However this turns out or which direction this points, will not effect the purchase. The car is to nice to pass up and not park in my collection.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Don Jacks]

The drive train info short of having the build sheet for that particular car will only indicate wheather the car left the factory with a 6 or 8 cylinder engine.

 

[32witha409]

Thanks Don,
I see some disambiguation of my original question in the rear axle ID numbers, but is this accurate?
Next question then, can the line set ticket or build sheet be purchased anywhere?

 

[Don Jacks]

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[real61ss]

Does the VIN tag show it to be a V 8 car? The cowl tag will always show it to be a V 8
If both tags show it to be V 8 then it was but if the VIN indecates it was a 6 then it was even though the cowl tag says V8

 

[32witha409]

Yes the VIN indicates that it is a V8 car. 01837LXXXXX

 

[Phil Reed]

Is the car red??? Maybe I ought to but it and save you the agaknee of not having to worry about it!!
No need to thank me!

 

[32witha409]

Unfortunately for me it is not red. Guess I'll deal with the agony, sorry Phil...

 

[1958 delivery]

Without doc's you pretty much can't prove it is but little incorrect things like having a sbc fan shroud are good indicators that it isn't original
there are other little things but without pics no one can pick it apart

 

[1958 delivery]

Without doc's you pretty much can't prove it is but little incorrect things like having a sbc fan shroud are good indicators that it isn't original

 

[1958 delivery]

You looking at the one in the OC craig's list?

 

[1958 delivery]

Asking price $27500 348-4 speed
great price IMHO but has been for sale for about 2-3 months now

 

[32witha409]

Engine compartment pic.

 

[1958 delivery]

I only offer this for a comparison. This seller does not say this car is original. The 2 fan shrouds look different. I do not know which/what is correct but others will. This one might be the incorrect small block

 

[32witha409]

After some looking around at other 348 car fan shrouds, mine seems to be missing the out formed radius around the opening rear most edge. It is not however representative of a known 283 shroud. Mostly inconclusive internet information but still information.

 

[1958 delivery]

The "experts" will be along soon, I'm sure. I wonder if the one in your picture has the end cut off of a small block shroud?

 

[real61ss]

Engine compartment pic.
View attachment 81660

That is a cut down small block fan shroud

 

[1958 delivery]

Usually a car with a cut down shroud is unlikely to be original 348 car, let alone 3x2
Hopefully the price is inline with a non original car. Price should be based on current condition and not extra for rarity.

 

[32witha409]

Thanks for the info. It was not advertised as an original 348. I bought it for the condition. I suspected it was a SB car. I’ll have a look at the axle code when I get it home.

 

[IMBVSUR?]

Is that Orange County Mike? Where specifically is that 60 impala for sale?

thanks