Saw this today when shopping for a simple fuel line, holy cow
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chev...546QQitemZ250694354246QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chev...546QQitemZ250694354246QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
All I can say is WOW check this 62 out.
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I see that car is in Huston now but it originated I believe right here in the Tri Cities Richland, Pasco, Kennewick Washington. Here is a link that tells about the car. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/0902rc_1962_chevy_bel_air/index.html
Nice car, but I'm tired of all that hi-tech crap. I'm also tired of LS1s. Its like all the magazines think that Chevy never built a V8 before 1997. I'm not being negative, but they're all starting to look alike. It reminds me of Chicayne: http://www.chicayne.com/ Plumcrazy: Are you going to buy it?
Impalamike, i agree with you. Im real excited about a bunch of builds I see here, upgrading the speed and safety like brakes and suspension, but I think the important part to preserve is the engine and interior. We might hide a stereo in the glove box or under the seat though but not too loud to interrupt the symphony of "ronnies 8 cyl orchestra" Im in this solely to protect history and hopefully learn enough along the way to pass it on, like not too much megablack :>). For us its kinda a bummer to me to see mods that impact that.
Too low,too slick,too modern,too much money.A 62 should "look"like a 62No problem with modern brakes and steering,but dont care for wheels and tires,and the overly slick body work[no chrome trim] I much prefer a more peroid correct out side appearence,JMO
S
Swiss Impala
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I do not like if one of these classic cars looks like this one.
This is my opinion, I also can accept if somebody likes it, no problem, but
I never would violate my Impala this way! :eek:
So let's do them what they want, the original ones become more rare!
This is my opinion, I also can accept if somebody likes it, no problem, but
I never would violate my Impala this way! :eek:
So let's do them what they want, the original ones become more rare!
1960impala283
Well Known Member
It's really nice car. The world is full of crappy, ugly, boring cars... all of those "improvements" would have been well suited to any of the unloved dogs that are out there, but... Make my 62 a dual quad, four speed, posi traction 409.
I like it... Very nice... Wish it was in my garage.. 
Plum Crazy: I'm sorry about the negative comments - I guess I'm too stressed out about work (at least I still have a job 
). I never understood the hi-tech old car. The appeal of old cars to me were that they were old. That's why my '60 has chrome reversed wheels and wide whitewalls. As society 'advances' I regress. So I'm going to go back and watch "Ozzie and Harriet" and Charlie Chan and listen to the Beach Boys. -Mike
I guess "I wasn't made for these times"
). I never understood the hi-tech old car. The appeal of old cars to me were that they were old. That's why my '60 has chrome reversed wheels and wide whitewalls. As society 'advances' I regress. So I'm going to go back and watch "Ozzie and Harriet" and Charlie Chan and listen to the Beach Boys. -MikeI guess "I wasn't made for these times"
Plum Crazy: I'm sorry about the negative comments - I guess I'm too stressed out about work (at least I still have a job
I guess "I wasn't made for these times"
The inevitable "generational divide".
I'm with you on this one.
Never took it the wrong way, no sweat. All on the same team....
Plum Crazy: I'm sorry about the negative comments - I guess I'm too stressed out about work (at least I still have a job
I guess "I wasn't made for these times"
I agree, nothing wrong with upgrading brakes, interior, suspension, but changing engines, is like a heart transplant.:? It will work, but doesn't belong there.
Not sure i agree :? That car is a cool car and has to be apreciated for the work that has been done, just the same as a $100K restoration. I personally would not do that to a 62 myself but i would do an engine swap:eek: As getting W engines is harder and harder. JMO
Steve
All that modern technology...............................and NO power brakes???
Ray
Ray