1962 SS rides again

[sp6t1348]

Road tested today...what a difference with disc brakes, the Addco swaybar and the UMI rear suspension. Three and a half years. My son flew right seat; kid couldn't stop smiling. Could not believe how much power it has.

I owe a great deal of thanks to my friends on here. They are too numerous to list...Thanks to all of you guys... Especially Leo, Cecil, Don Jacks, 58 Delivery, 61 427, Jeff Olson Fathead Racing and Iowa 409. "knowledge is power" I still have some gremlins to work out, but they are minor. Stays steady at 180 degrees in balmy humidity. Oil pressure great, fuel VP-110 the best! There are some finishing touches and a few other things to do... I will be leaning on you guys some more.

Semper Fi Mac!

 

[bobs409]

Oh yeah! That's a clean machine.

I'm right behind ya. Well almost, I need a few more months.

 

[Fathead Racing]

From the picture it doesn't look like the adjustable sliding stop on the front carb linkage will engage the bell crank and open the front carb? Really cool looking car. Wide whites are an.interesting look.

 

[sp6t1348]

From the picture it doesn't look like the adjustable sliding stop on the front carb linkage will engage the bell crank and open the front carb? Really cool looking car. Wide whites are an.interesting look.

You are correct sir! Running on 1x4 till I am sure!! I was trying to go for the "Pie Crust" look, however these are radials. Like nostalgic period correct looks. Not a fan of the "LS powered" "Resto-Mod" look.

 

[DonSSDD]

Nice car, and you forgot to lower it too, as well as normal size rubber.

Don

 

[sp6t1348]

Nice car, and you forgot to lower it too, as well as normal size rubber.

Don

I did not lower it and it has 15" wheels now. I don't like the tires...but I can't find those elusive "pie crust radials."

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Fine looking ride.....tell us about the wheels Sean.

 

[63 dream'n]

Car looks great......congrats,sounds like you and your co-pilot will be grin'n ear to ear for some time.I'm happy for you.....enjoy!!!!!!

 

[409newby]

Great looking 62

 

[Z-11Guy]

WOW!!! Love the chrome wheels, I like the era only look myself and that's what I'm going for on my '63 (making it a D/ Stocker drag look).

 

[61BUBBLE348]

Well done, wait till you get that 2nd carb opening up.

You should be extremely proud.

 

[nomad59NZ]

I did not lower it and it has 15" wheels now. I don't like the tires...but I can't find those elusive "pie crust radials."

G'day, looking way cool. I like the rim and tyre combo. aiming to do something similar on my black 62.

Have you questioned Radir Wheels as to whether they do or can get the radials! They do the pie crust drag slicks so might be able to help.
http://www.radirwheels.com/slicks.htm

Or the other one that i know of is Towel City, but i guess you have probably tried both of these.
http://www.towelcityracingtires.com/Pie_Crust_Cheater_Slicks.html

Another one i had heard of was also Hurst Racing tires.

Gav

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Looks very nice! Sounds like your going to have a great time with it!

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Congrat Sean! It's a great day when they get back on the road,

 

[droptop62ss]

Nice Job Looks great !

 

[1961BelAir427]

Sean!! Those diagonal pleats in the interior look good. They really give it an extra touch.

 

[jim_ss409]

I like that car!

 

[Phil Reed]

Looks great Sean!!! All your hard work has paid off!!!!!!!!!

 

[tripower]

Looks good...

 

[62impala409]

Hey Sean. Good to see that beast back on the road. Get those carbs dialed in and shoot some video. The going sideways down the street kind of video! Know what I'm sayin.