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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-11-12 03:19 AM - Post#2246864
  WHATEVER STORY U HAVE ABOUT,WHERE U FOUND YOUR CAR,I MADE THIS TOPIC CUZ IT'S PRETTY IMPRESIVE TO THINK OF IT.. IMPALA OWNERS WHAT MISSION DID U GO ON? I KNOW THESE CARS CARRYSTORY'S ARE UNIQUE TO IMPALAS,EVERONE IMPALA HAS A DIFFRENT STORY ,THE CONDITION U FOUND IT IN? HOW THE OVERALL BUY WENT?? AND SO ON ..FOR US GUYS THAT LOVE ANYTHING IMPALA !!LET THE STORYS BEGIN, ANOTHER HOT TOPIC FROM >>>>>>& gt;>>> JP,DA IMPALA DUDE 831.. I WILL MENTION ON THIS TOPIC LATER..WANNA HEAR OTHERS FIRST..    
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-11-12 03:24 AM - Post#2246865
I PLACE TOPICS LATE,I WORK ALL DAY GOT ONE HOUR WINDOW TO TALK WITH THE CHEVY POSSE.  ,BRING ANOTHER ROUND FOR THE GUYS..LOL
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hosscartright Senior Member Posts 635 
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07-11-12 10:24 AM - Post#2247013
When my original paint, never modified, almost rust free example appeared for sale in 2001, I immediately arranged to purchase the car and paid the asking price of $5500.00 as it was a race to get it bought. People were all over this car trying to buy it. I was the first "Johnny on the spot" to show-up with real cash! Paid $500.00 to move it back as it was sitting on four flat tires. The car was located in Hannibal Missouri via one of the nationwide antique auto publications. The car was sitting in a garage for more than 35 years. It still had 1965 license plates on it. The owner died in 1966 and the wife just left it sitting in the garage all those years. Miles showing on the odometer of 14,000. The original interior was in remarkable condition. The car was stored in a heated garage without exposure to sunlight and temperature extremes. The windows, and vents were closed which prevented mouse infestation, insect, dust, and mildew damage. But there were numerous scratches and small dings and dents on the sides from years of garage damage from lawn mowers and people walking by it and storing stuff all around it etc. Plus the old guy had rubbed it on the garage door frame a few times. There were several scrapes where obviously he had a problem judging how wide and long it was. But of course the engine was locked-up tight from surface rust on the cylinder walls. After getting it running it smoked and used oil like crazy, some of the electrical items didn't work simply from sitting so long etc. After fiddling with it for a coupe of years, finally the clutch fiber plate disintegrated and I decided to take it apart and do it right. I spent almost one year taking it all apart and mechanically restoring it. As well as doing some very minor rust repair and new trunk floor because of small pin-holes in the trunk floor where a leaking trunk gasket way back when had allowed water to stand in the recesses under the mat. There was minor rust in the front fender lips directly behind the wheels (not down on the heels by the rockers, but up in the fender wheel opening itself) This was because of a large quantity of gravel road silt which had built-up in there and held moisture (this was a new problem I had not seen before) The fender heels and the areas above the headlights were perfect! The floors and rockers were 100% rust free. The left rear quarter panel had some minor perforation in the lower rear also because of standing water from the trunk leak. All four of the under-bumper valances were not rusty but were severely smashed in all four corners so they were extensively reworked as NOS ones are very expensive to buy and this part has not been reproduced. . (I think downtown Hannibal had angle parking and very high curbs?) The white is still the original paint, the blue has been redone in RM Diamont Acrylic Urethane BC/CC back in 2004~05. The interior is still the original including the windlace and the minty original felt-type headliner that sedans had. 
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DeeGee Senior Member Posts 9828 
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07-11-12 11:34 AM - Post#2247038
Mine was purchased new by my Aunt and Uncle. It sat in their garage since the purchase of a new Olds in 1975. I bought it after he died, in 1999. It had 46,000 actual miles, all original, including some 60's era tires (a couple with tubes no less). After an engine overhaul and a lot of elbow grease, I entered it in the Tulsa Chevy show in July of 2000; it was the featured car in the April, 2001 Chevy Times magazine.
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echale3 Contributor Posts 156 
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07-12-12 06:54 AM - Post#2247343
I found my '60 Biscayne in 2010 at an estate auction. It was sitting in the back of the old commercial chicken house (the property owner was a poultry grower). It had been sitting there since 1972. Still had the '72 tags on it and the county registration/inspection stickers in the windsheild expired in '73.... |
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Rugratman Contributor Posts 450 |
07-12-12 10:26 AM - Post#2247408
I traded my 1968 Cougar for it. When the Cougar was finished, I put a sign in the window at a show " For Trade, Whatcha Got? "
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12270 
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07-12-12 10:32 AM - Post#2247414
Bought mine out of the newspaper classifieds. $400
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2Wagons Member Posts 156 |
07-12-12 08:24 PM - Post#2247617
My story is long, and has some bumps. I have loved 59's since about 1982 (I was still riding a single-speed bike), and always thought it would be neat to own a car with wings. Around 1997, I decided I wanted a 1959 wagon. One had been sitting in a yard just 4 houses away from me for about 2 years, and the VERY DAY I decided to ask the owner about it after I got off work, it disappears. It was there at 3am, but not at 1pm. So I start asking my friends in the car scene about them and they all tell me "Yes, I know of one!" But it ends up getting sold to another friend of mine that knew I was looking for one. He eventually ends up selling it without telling me. Eventually, I get on to eBay and find just the car I want. It is being sold by a member of this site (which I didn't know at the time), yes Chevytalk. I win the auction and send the deposit to him. When I get to the car (750 miles away), the seller cannot meet me due to previous plans. The OWNER of the car does not want to sell it AT ALL. So I am stuck with no car, no money, and no refund. The owner has another car that is available, and I end up buying it with him prominsing to send the title to me. 6 months later, I still don't have it and he won't answer the phone. I jump through a bunch of hoops, pay a bunch of money for DMV fines, and eventually get the title. A year later, while still trying to locate parts to build my car, I run across the Original one that I "won" on eBay. It was for sale by someone else. So I make the 750 mile trip again. This time, I get the car AND the title. 3 kids and a move later, and it still waits for me to continue restoring... |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-12-12 09:58 PM - Post#2247637
GREAT STORY BOSS,I LIKE THE DETAIL AND THE WORDS USED TO PUT THIS STORY TOGETHER ,U DONE VERY WELL FINDING AND BUYING THE CLASSIC .SOME THINGS ARE MEAN TO COME TO U.TILL NEXT TIME.THANKS FOR REPLYING BACK..STORYS LIKE THESE NEED TO BE HEARD .CHEERS AND BOTTOMS UP!! JP AKA DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-12-12 10:00 PM - Post#2247638
I WAS TRYING TO SAY MEANT TO COME TO U SORRY THIS ADVANCED CELL TYPES WHATEVER IT WANTS SOMETIMES.. 
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-12-12 10:05 PM - Post#2247641
NICE WORK TELLING STORY,THE ELBOW GREASE WORKED OUT WELL IT SHOWS ..IMPALA STORYS ROCK!! YUP WEEP FORD OWNERS..LOL BACK TO TOPIC..GOOD PURCHASE AND WELL DONE ON GETING HER DONE..BOTTOMS UP ..THX FOR POSTING... JP AKA DA IMPALA DUDE 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-12-12 10:09 PM - Post#2247642
COOL FIND,THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO POST YOUR STORY U DID GOOD MAKING IT HAPPEN ,TILL NEXT TIME CHEVY TALK ,BOTTOMS UP CHEERS.. JP AKA DA IMPALA DUDE 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-12-12 10:12 PM - Post#2247643
U TRADED YOUR CAR FOR A IMPALA?? U DIDNT MENTION IMPALA IN THE STORY  HOLLA BACK ..JP AKA DA IMPALA DUDE 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-12-12 10:14 PM - Post#2247644
WOW GOOD JOB ,THAT'S PEANUTS CHEAP..LOL GREAT JOB.. CHEERS BOTTOMS UP ..JP AKA IMPALA DUDE 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-12-12 10:22 PM - Post#2247646
I UNDERSTAND FULLY WHAT U WENT THREW ,SOUNDS LIKE MY UPCOMING STORYS ..LOL GREAT JOB STICKING TO MAKING IT HAPPEN BOSS,U DID YOUR PART AND DID GREAT .HURDLES I KNOW ALL ABOUT BUMPS IN THE ROAD WHEN LOOKING,BUYING AND BRINGING COULD BE..THX FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN YOUR PART ..CHEERS TO U BOSS TOO IMPALAS AND HURDLES LOL ...BOTTOMS UP..BRING ANOTHER ROUND SINCE THE JOURNEY SENT U THREW LOOPS..PEACE.. JP AKA DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-13-12 02:11 AM - Post#2247676
What's popn guys here we go>>>>>> ;>>>>>> >>>>>>& gt; I started to see impalas by like 7 to 8 years old ina barn like setting in castroville CA , Was not until about early 15 year old youth growing up I used to hear my ma an pops say my family once had IMPALAS and some other sweet classics..my anut Reyna very cool lady had land in castroville CA she had cars like crazy in the back part of her home / barn..there was a 1965 IMPALA SS ,bombs,a bus from the late 70s or early 80s yup a school bus and huge trees surrounding the back yard of the home / barn..my uncle had a 1962 Chevy convertible IMPALA ss white..with red inside automatic 327,my pops had a 1963 IMPALA ss blue with black inside clean..so basically I started bout 15 understanding them more learning what's what..I said I wanna get a IMPALA 63 just like pops one day..   To be continued... Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-13-12 02:54 AM - Post#2247678
The age is 15 when I was told by my cousin hector that a 1964 IMPALA 2 door non ss popd up for sale by a walk in customer at his local parts place saying that there was a 64 up for sale , but my cousin didn't get his digits to hook up a viewing of the Car so my cousin said john I know where he works ask him there about the car mention u would like to see it ..the car was located in Greenfield CA ,so off I went to view car the next day after guy got out from work .I had address and spoke to him saying I will be there to see car ..asking price $900 after seeing car I noticeably see potential ..without him telling anything bout the car I checked my vin tag on door made sure it was not picked at love clean vin tags I checked cowl tag everything ok.off to under frame it had been lifted at one point in its life..but that was ok it was my first IMPALA 2 door hardtop coupe non ss ,no motor or tranny or driveline, cheap tires ,no door handles guy had sold them ,no back or front bumper ..inside had been done all white headliner too,floor black ..dash chrome,with chain mini steering wheel no radio ,chromes inside interior were there ..back seats were there..candy apple paint had been damaged buy pitbulls running around and hoping on top with there nails and slobbering and fighting around that clean paint job as it sat whileit was outa service..garaged.with crap rammed inside front seats crap on top of car ..weighting down the roof a bit from the heavy load..lol..I said car needs work I will take it.he said ok.since iam 15 at the time I had 500 saved cash I had ,I forked over that and said keep pink slip but let me take car home with this extra 70 I had stash ..for the tow..guy said cool when will u pay up I said two weeks he said cool shook hands .I call tow pay 65 for about a 35 to 40 mile drive north to SALINAS CA for the final resting spot on las casitas Dr Salinas ca. Tow rolled up and pulled car quik and into the dusk evening we went.. That was first IMPALA 15 years old Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 03:25 AM - Post#2247680
My first IMPALA needed love so I was driving around Salinas ca when I spotted a el Camino Brown runner,for IMPALA engine swap ,el Camino was for sale for 700 on window I knocked on nearest door owner said yes for sale,I say could I see engine please guy said ok let me get keys ,after he popd hood I noticed a dressed up 350 with no leaks clean for being on that exterior body I thought maybe engine looked like crap.so Isaid let me drive he said ok .. I drove the car around the corner without him he said ya ,go ahead I said is it ok I give it a little gas to test the engine and hear for sounds ...I took off and gave it the good ol gas to the floor pan test ..and everything powerfull. I said 400 cash he goes uhhh ok ..deal.. I had my local mecanic man handle the engine swap and get it to fire up and relive again..I gave mechanic the pink slip for the labor and he could sell the el Camino for future money for him ..all in all good deal. Car was ready week later and fired up and drove around back road near mechanics place and all in all good.by this point I put the missing pieces back on and placed car for sale after a clean white primer job I did for roof and body.. car looked clean with door handles back new lights I ordered back chromes I needed sold for $ 3ooo. Too be continued.. Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 03:50 AM - Post#2247683
With my first IMPALA gone.I needed to start looking for my year..the 63 ss ,I found one in SAN FRANCISCO bay area but golden gate ..I found car in Frisco newspaper at the time ,met up at 7-11 and called where ya at..63 midnite blue creeps around the corner by this time I hear the beast coming from afar ..I looked behind and there it is my pops year 63 ss white top midnite blue with14x7 zeniths chrome 100 spokes..rare ..conditon asking price for impala 4k automatic.ss.runner.painted. Alpine white button knob old school deck with a krenco cheepy amp under passenger bucket seat..complete interior black with ss console ..I said take off wheels I will give 3000 he thought for a while I said come on ! He said I had to take off his wheels with his jack and do the labor wheel swap at the house in front driveway..I said Koo.let's do it bring out the original wheels and hubcaps he said ok .everything there everything worked,transferd wheels in 20 all four.took off for a test run everything powerfull, vin tag Koo,plates Koo.. I drove car to chevron after deal and off too 101 south towards Salinas ca..final resting spot Acosta plaza Salinas ca.. after a month of only detail work I placed car for sale 5k firm cuz it was a clesn runner with paint and beats the amp made the 6x9 sound like tens rattling the back nice ,even outside sounding sweet with the jams on..sold first day on ad 5k firm this way my second impala by now ..  Jp aka da impala dude 831 Too be continued.. |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 04:16 AM - Post#2247688
By this time I sold my 63 ss midnite blue,I found a 1962 impala ss burgundy exterior white pearl top with flake ..original ss hubcaps bumper guard package front and rear,cruise control original unit on side dash (rare option)ss grab bar passenger side.ss black interior clean no rips rich black color well taken care of.asking price 6,800 obo in Sacramento ca woodlind hills ca ,took drive after calling man saying I will be going to see car I will make a offer in person he says ok.off too sac..call guy when arrive from local diner after eating..car came with a 69 mint green impala following it deuce up front first ..car parks I walk to it saying dam if I buy this car that would be great ..after viewing engine tags vin paint interior so on I say come here boss..I took my buddy with me 6 foot 7 guy.Alex aka goof dogg .we talk with man I hand over money in a big stack I don't like 100s stack too small for 4k,I took twentys from bank account and took that impresive stack.guy took 4000 cash from 6,800 obo goes to show money talks and censored walks ..guy thought for a while saying no I can't but after my verbal skills of when to jump in I made the deal.case closed shook hands after 4 k swap..then got my pink slip ..went to for gas then hit the highway ,water pump gave out 100 miles in route to SALINAS ca luckily there was stores and and auto parts near..after parking the deuce on the highway I looked over my shoulder walking to get help for car by this time I have extra cash and found a auto parts store just a couple blocks away from where car turned of cuz of busted pump,smelt water and vapor from radiator ..bought part with box of tools for 15 bucks and water pump for 25 walking back to the car I bought a gallon of water and antifreeze ..after 2 hour delay back on freeway no problems everything Koo.final resting spot Salinas ca acosta plaza..that was my third impala.. Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 09:25 AM - Post#2247769
I enjoy every impala I owned I drive places and take them out if I have the chance..the burgundy 62 impala ss was clean didn't need to much kept car for 3 or 4 months and bought sum 14x7 roadstar gold center 100 long spoke rims they were clean up for sale in my local shopper at the time asking price 1100 at the time early 90s chrome rims gold center no dullness no marks clean and bright gold with chrome ,I offerd 900 and setup a meeting at big 5 parking lot.guy went with me to my house to take wheels off he had a 70 Chevy full size..I took my og hubcaps off and placed inside both sides of the rear truck ,my trunk had black carpet I put wheels on with new 175/75/14 whitewall New tires with New nuts.after install 62 looked a bit more bang and pop to it ,it stood out nice from afar..looked very nice to say truthfully . Power windows and power vent Windows clean black buckets power brakes ,cruise control,bumper guard front an back..ss hubcaps and wheels set.I bought a big speaker box and put two Rockford fosgates 12 in woofs.with 6x9 rear setup,cd player under dash ..and Rockford 400 something watt amp..did the job ..I sold The complete running original 327 clean engine with no leaks ,with original tranny for 7,800 obo car sold in two days for 7,500 cash.to a man Soledad ca..took photos and car was gone with New owner..that was my 3 impala by now.. Jp aka impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 09:53 AM - Post#2247780
It seemed like the 62 sold at a perfect time ,in my local shopper at the time ,I spotted a 1964 impala ss hardtop tach on dash original condition cream interior cream carpet 409 car from los angeles ca I had seen this car growing up as u enter Acosta plaze from the garner ave area Salinas ca two classics were parked there a silver raider color with flakes same thing as helmet,with 409 car 4spd.and both cars were wonderful examples of each year the other car parked in front was a original two tone 59 2 door impala .original hubcaps sitting perfect and color was white roof white trunk and turquoise body both superb fine rides..so I knew which impala the silver one was in the local shopper I called to setup a viewing of the 64 impala 59 at the time was not in a posting but I did ask how much for your other impala 59 just to ask I had too.. 8000 he said but he mentioned not for sale at the moment I said ok let's met for the 64 ss silver .plan set.after test driving car I realize the owner of silver impala knew my stepdad ..long story short I handed over 4000 cash I had ,I told guy that we knew could he give me a chance and let me pay hike the 2 thousand in less then two months I was working counter sales auto parts at the time ,his asking price was 6,800 obo I chopped the car to 6,000 after talks ..drove car home without pink slip,I made s document both signed and put payoff date of less then two months of payments if I could pay u sooner I will guy said I kno u and your stepdad its ok.yes.I took car home parked it at final resting spot at la Honda court Salinas ca garage. I made sure he had pink also.,after every two weeks I would pay him 650 I paid the guy as soon as I got my checks per 2 week's car got paid less then two months I called guy over to bring pink slip for final payment of 400 he brought pink and last payment was made I ripd document we made case closed.the original engine had been pulled out before sum time ,but it was a 409 original car ..it had a 327 4spd duel pumped carb big Holley carb,headers,with glass packs ,sc delco green eye battery..original everything ..car was taken apart well and put back together well after silver paint job was done from previous owner ..this is my fourth impala.. Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 10:18 AM - Post#2247791
I had silver 64 and enjoyed car here and there and took care of it well ,did a full chrome detail stood out even more then before ..gloss was nice too..clean white walls and ss hubcaps I like stock looks and fixed up looks ..both are sweet..I prefer a customlook, Silver impala got put up for sale cuz it was ready ..I put a tag of 8000 car sold for 7000 cash I made my money back and some.I found another 64 non ss running strong with msd power upgrade..350 dressed up with 400 tranny..auto ..seats were there and I just needed a rear and front bumpers and headlight bezels and rear lights windows all there also..vin tags and never been lifted it came with a disc brake kit in a box with two rotors .asking price 4500 ,after talks back an forth I take car for 2000 cash upfront ..drove car home with someone following me so no cops could trip that iam just transporting a car home I just bought everything went cool got it home safe final resting spot California Street Salinas ca ,car was up for sale in same town found the bumpers front and back I ordered chromes and bezels headlights with half moon headlight chromes ..and two outside door mirrors And I painted car with a neighbors car painter guy..I choose Denali black with black vinyl top and ran with the idea..after the paint was ready I put chromes on and got it ready to put up for sale ,I enjoyed car took it places and took photos I have pictures of everycar I have had.. I placed car in shopper after 3 months of working on it..for asking price..6,800 obo.car sold to a guy in Santa Cruz ca for 6,400 cash.everything went smooth..I drove impala for lasttime taking it to his home address.Case closed ,strong runner and detailed with new pieces..black plates also..front and back..this is my 5th impala at the time of sale ..Jp aka da impala dude 831 
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 10:35 AM - Post#2247796
I found a 1958 impala 2 door sport coupe project condition in Chico ca up north on top of cali.called to setup a viewing asking price of 4,500 obo I spoke to seller he said directions and off I went as soon as I hung the phone up,I even mentiond please pick up your cell when I am calling u as I travel hours to view car,I went with tow guy in flatbed I got charged 250 cash if I buy the car or not.that is how I do my business I knew 100% I would bring that rare classic with me ,I asked questions and got route there and so on..I took 2,500 besides food money and 250 tow.we arrive in Chico to find out man ain't picking his phone up ,two hours pass I try and try ..by this time my cell is dieing no charger or anything ,if cell completely would have died no way I get the car ,after sum time he calls me saying he was busy in church..I said ok ..am here cells on last life no charger and looking badd man meets up with me he looked like a zombie from the movie the crazys ..lol..with overalls and groundgee.upset look.to him I keep it cool and look at car tow is off and tow guy waitn.I checked my vin tag and other tag cool.on point.after talking its 9 pm I have to leave after hour of seeing car And talking I get car for 2,500 the money I took .I didn't mention a word of how much I was taking until I was there in person ..all in all went good tow guy hooked car into the dark misty night we went ...shook hands after deal and split..final resting spot California street Salinas ca.this is my six impala first year impala / bel air one year stand only design.sport coupe .. Jp aka da impala dude 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 10:47 AM - Post#2247799
I sold 58 impala for 4,500 cash for fast cell after cleaning trunk and floors well I painted both areas black with rust preventer I put new 100 spoke wheels chrome spokes all chrome rims 14s with white walls new..painted all primer white with second application of gloss clear ..I did everything myself..and placed for sale car sold to a lowrider magazine builder in Gilroy ca as soon as he see car upon geting off his truck he said nice car al take it..I said ok..I didn't like 58 much ..but it had potential for sure..no lifts all original parts needed to be taken apart fully and redone with new things overall shell was good.just needed a quarter panel patch Dats it..guy bought car and tow came took car to Gilroy for future magazine brace..took photos shook hands he gave 4 k I said cool.I found a 60 impala sport coupe in Patterson ca hooked up a meeting and flew to see it,I liked car was original white outside red inside auto 348 shifter car..no engine or tranny.. asking price.. 4500 obo ..after viewing car and working verbal impala know how,I paid 2,500 cash...I called tow and off we went I following tow..everything went well vin etc..for final resting spot on California street Salinas ca..this is my 7 th impala at the time... Jp aka da impala dude 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 11:22 AM - Post#2247816
I end up finding a 1959 impala sport coupe 2 door. All original smurff blue aka harbor blue with blue 3 tone inside..283 auto car ..lots of potential ..I seen it on craigslist and I had to jump on it before other die hard people could get a chance..I notice after talking with guy hes busy and can't show car ,he mentions people ask questions and don't show up car was located in wattsonville ca in a backyard since the early 90s notice listing was no longer there .posting blank .so I remember I called him..I checked my cell and found his number he says nobody serious hit him up ,plus he was busy hard to get a hold of either ways Maybe that's why car was still sitting with no real buyers everyone wants it cheap or don't have cash or people aint serious anymore..so I call guy in august of 2011 still had it ,I said could I see car he said I couldn't cuz he was thinking of keeping it and so on..I said if u change your mindi will call u some other time in the future ..I call again in Feb 2012 he calls me back after no pick up I say hey call me its the impala dude from Salinas he goes ok after we spoke ..I asked hey let me make u a offer for your car its just sitting ..I even mentioned come on man I been wanting this year since 15 really! I said let's meet sunday early at 830am he said ok I got address and off Sunday I went hitn alarm cuz I was ready to view didn't want time to pass..since this man is busy,changes his mind,and don't pick up sometimes ..I said here's my chance..let's make it happen bring the impala home john..u could do it..I meet up in a local business district in wattsonville ca..I was taken 4 blocks from where he said meet up at..parked my car and began to walk behind some big house with tall back fence..we opened fence to find the elusive year that has been slipping threw my grips everytime I find one or wanna close the deal..cuz I found two others since 15 years old.iam 30 now barelee got a hold of the super year.it has the original 283 block under hood still no transmission no side chromes and just needs floor patch both sides where your feet go,and one drive side quarter panel small patch..that's it fins are cherry and gas rear door area cherry for a 59 I have seen 59s with the whole back shot.and beyond repair.this is a keeper and a very hard impala to come by I began to realize even more since the struggle to buy one that's its getting harder to buy classic impalas now ,there going into the hands of people that want hi doller for projects or done cars ridiculous really.but either way asking price was 4,500 obo for 59 I said will u take my offer of 2,500 since it needs a bit of work the Harley bike owner says no!! Man its a 59 ,I ok I will toss in 500 more that's what I brought with me besides tow fee,he said ok after talking verbal impala know how.. final price of 3k flat for project 59 all glass there clean fins complete front with top chromes and cheap tires and no hubcaps or rear lights or bezels in rear or chromes in rear I still wanted car cuz chromes u could locate the actual car u can't ,no donor ,no parts car,just a clean 2 door project..I called tow shook hands and deal was done iam a proud owner till this day of the 59 sport coupe its sitting in the same garage on California street where all there other impalas sat.the rest is history it seems this year was bound to come to me I just had to wait the long path..but my triple black phantom idea is on the way check my advice topic on in..thanks for reading and until next time impalas forever. P.s. I will not sell this impala it means to much to mee and I wanna complete my vision of this car and enjoy it wherever I want and hand it down to my two lil baseball playing boys ...peace and bottoms up enjoy these beautiful classics but when u come across a cat eyes don't even think of selling it.cuz u may never ever come across one again speaking from experience ...till next time Chevy posse.. this was my 8th impala ..Jp aka da impala dude 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-13-12 11:23 AM - Post#2247817
I still have the 1959 impala 2 door sport coupe till this day.
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07-13-12 02:01 PM - Post#2247871
Grab a cup of Joe for this one: Back in the day, I had recently completed my first restoration of a ’58 Bel Air stove bolt 6, 4 door sedan. Being proud of my achievement, I had a picture of it in my office cubicle. The manager having admired the results and commented “Very nice car but it’s too bad it wasn't a convertible” He noticing my reaction went on to say. “Don’t take any offense, I had recently read an article the 58 ragtops were under-priced in the market and expected to increase”. I responded with “Any chance you could share that article?” The next day he brings it in and it turns out there indeed was a small blurb by Rick Cole listing the 5 top undervalued cars with the 58 Impala ragtop topping the list. My quest was born. At that time, (pre-internet) networking consisted of local clubs, friends and perusing Old Cars weekly, Hemmings and the like. My first find was a ragtop located in Montana which required a complete restoration. The price was right enough to investigate. ( I was such a newbie) None-the-less, I actually invested in a plane trip from the east coast to check it out. FWIW – I had never before set foot on a commercial plane before. Long story short, the seller turned out to be a bait & switch operator stipulating he would only sell the car if the buyer agreed to restore it in HIS shop. Being interested in the VIN data, while we were negotiations, one of his flunky’s comes into the office carrying the actual VIN tag he just removed from the car. At that point the deal was over and I was gone. I spent the rest of the time enjoying the beauty of Montana and Glacier Park in Canada. Returning home, a little embarrassed, I soon returned to Hemmings and other advertising mags in search of a ’58 ragtop. My next contact was Tom from Ohio advertising (3) 58 ragtops to select from. Still a bit hesitant for the Montana trip, I initially told him I’d head over following the Easter weekend. I later called him back telling him “Forget that, I’ll be heading out the last week in March instead.” So I drove out solo to a small town by Dayton, OH to see what he had. Tom is what I’ll refer to as a private car corral seller having some 20-30 cars on site. He basically flips car sales privately. As advertised, he had the (3) 58’s to choose from. I almost got swayed into a ’62 factory 4 spd. while there, but I soon got a grip on my original mission quest and made the deal for the best ’58 he had. A check of $1000 secured the deal on April 1st. In passing, Tom mentioned he had just sold a like ’58 to one of John Mellencamp’s local buyers. “Yeah right” I’m thinking. The deal included transportation once the remaining balance had cleared. Returning home and only having about 50% of the balance in liquid assets, I had no idea where the remainder would come from. But as luck would have it, I was fortunate enough to sell my Bel Air for the actual cost of its restoration. (A rare achievement for a 4 Dr sedan) With the balance paid, I then anxiously awaited delivery. It arrived some 6 weeks later around 3:00 am. (You all know the feeling) Now with the days of the internet, a fitting end to this tale reveals a surprising discovery. While on You Tube, some commentaries were posted regarding what kind of car Mellencamp used in his “Rumbleseat” and “Rooty-toot-toot” videos. Any viewing will show it to be a ’58 ragtop. But the twist is with a poster comment replying with: “Yup, The seller is a local guy over here in Ohio” and essentially supporting Tom’s story from so many years before. Would I do all again? You bet! But I’d find a way to keep the original Bel Air next time. LOL
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3483x2 Contributor Posts 163
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07-14-12 04:21 PM - Post#2248213
Edit: "I almost got swayed into a ’63 factory 4 spd."
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-16-12 04:37 PM - Post#2248858
HERE GOES ONE ,MY BUDDY JOSE ASKED ME ONE TIME KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR A IMPALA FOR ME I SAID OK...KOO... COUPLE WEEKS PASS I FIND FOUND A 1961 IMPALA BUBBLETOP HARDTOP SPORT COUPLE WITH A 283 UNDER HOOD AND JUST NEEDING A WATER PUMP FOR A RUNNING PROJECT ,CAR NEEDED JUST PAINT ,CHROMES OUTSIDE ,LIGUTS,AND INSIDE WAS THERE BUT NEEDED WORK ,COMPLETE INSIDE..I CALL MY FRIEND UP EARLY SUNDAY RING,...RING,...HIS LIL BROTHER PICKS UP I SAY WHERE'S YOUR BROTHER JOSE ,LIL BROTHER GOES HE'S ASLEEP IT'S 830AM THIS TIME ,I GO LET ME TALK WITH HIM TELLEM HE WANTS A IMPALA RITE? TELLEM GET ON THE LINE ....AFTER BOUT ONE MIN HE GETS PHONE I TELLEM WOULD U TRADE YOUR 72 MONTE CARLO FOR A IMPALA ? I SPOKE WITH GUY HE'S IN.. IT'S UP TOO U...JOSE GOES YA BRO DAMMM A 61 BUBBLE ..I SAID YUP LETS DO THIS ...WE GET READY FOR A VIEWING JOSE WANTED TO AT LEAST SEE CAR ,I SAID OK FINE AFTER I BET YOUR GOING TO LIKE IT..SURE ENUFF.HE LIKED IT..BIG TIME.. I SPOKE WITH IMPALA OWNER AND MADE THE DEAL HAPPEN MORE SMOOTH ..I SAID EASY PINK SLIP TRADE AND SIMPLE DMV FORMS AND BOTH U HAPPY..IMPALA OWNER SAID OK..DEAL..NO MONEY EXCHANGED..PINKS...ONLY..DEAL WENT SMOOTH CAR WAS LOCATED IN WATTSONVILLE CA ,AFTER WATER PUMP INSTALLATION CAR FIRED UP WELL ..DRIVABLE ALSO ..FINAL RESTING SPOT A BODY SHOP IN SALINAS CA.. CAR WAS LATER PAINTED PEARL WHITE WITH CANDY APPLE DASH,CANDY APPLE SIDE STRIP ON QUARTERS..CHROME SPOKES...WHITES..AIR BAG SETUP WITH SWITCHS ...UPGRADED ENGINE..TRANNY FLUSH..REGISTERED..AND WAS DRIVING WITH BEATS MY BUDDY JOSE A GREAT JOB FIXING WHATEVER THE CAR NEEDED.. TILL NEXT TIME CHEVY POSSE ...
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Richard Martin Valued Contributor Posts 4314 |
07-16-12 04:46 PM - Post#2248863
HERE GOES ONE ,MY BUDDY JOSE ASKED ME ONE TIME KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR A IMPALA FOR ME I SAID OK...KOO... COUPLE WEEKS PASS I FIND FOUND A 1961 IMPALA BUBBLETOP HARDTOP SPORT COUPLE WITH A 283 UNDER HOOD AND JUST NEEDING A WATER PUMP FOR A RUNNING PROJECT ,CAR NEEDED JUST PAINT ,CHROMES OUTSIDE ,LIGUTS,AND INSIDE WAS THERE BUT NEEDED WORK ,COMPLETE INSIDE..I CALL MY FRIEND UP EARLY SUNDAY RING,...RING,...HIS LIL BROTHER PICKS UP I SAY WHERE'S YOUR BROTHER JOSE ,LIL BROTHER GOES HE'S ASLEEP IT'S 830AM THIS TIME ,I GO LET ME TALK WITH HIM TELLEM HE WANTS A IMPALA RITE? TELLEM GET ON THE LINE ....AFTER BOUT ONE MIN HE GETS PHONE I TELLEM WOULD U TRADE YOUR 72 MONTE CARLO FOR A IMPALA ? I SPOKE WITH GUY HE'S IN.. IT'S UP TOO U...JOSE GOES YA BRO DAMMM A 61 BUBBLE ..I SAID YUP LETS DO THIS ...WE GET READY FOR A VIEWING JOSE WANTED TO AT LEAST SEE CAR ,I SAID OK FINE AFTER I BET YOUR GOING TO LIKE IT..SURE ENUFF.HE LIKED IT..BIG TIME.. I SPOKE WITH IMPALA OWNER AND MADE THE DEAL HAPPEN MORE SMOOTH ..I SAID EASY PINK SLIP TRADE AND SIMPLE DMV FORMS AND BOTH U HAPPY..IMPALA OWNER SAID OK..DEAL..NO MONEY EXCHANGED..PINKS...ONLY..DEAL WENT SMOOTH CAR WAS LOCATED IN WATTSONVILLE CA ,AFTER WATER PUMP INSTALLATION CAR FIRED UP WELL ..DRIVABLE ALSO ..FINAL RESTING SPOT A BODY SHOP IN SALINAS CA.. CAR WAS LATER PAINTED PEARL WHITE WITH CANDY APPLE DASH,CANDY APPLE SIDE STRIP ON QUARTERS..CHROME SPOKES...WHITES..AIR BAG SETUP WITH SWITCHS ...UPGRADED ENGINE..TRANNY FLUSH..REGISTERED..AND WAS DRIVING WITH BEATS MY BUDDY JOSE A GREAT JOB FIXING WHATEVER THE CAR NEEDED.. TILL NEXT TIME CHEVY POSSE ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/fortyseven/443 1534218... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_(lingui stics... Richard |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-16-12 05:42 PM - Post#2248886
IT'S ALRITE BIG MARTIN..FREEDOM OF SAYING WHATEVER WE WANT HOWEVER WE WANT ,AND AT ANYTIME THAT WE WANT SORRY PAL ,U MUST BEE A FORD OWNER LOL.
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Richard Martin Valued Contributor Posts 4314 |
07-16-12 05:57 PM - Post#2248890
Nop, not bee won of dem Ford ouners. Richard |
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I_drive_chevy Contributor Posts 245 |
07-17-12 12:06 AM - Post#2248974
I see the grammar police are out lol. People here take thing's to serious. I think we all flipped a few I had 1962 impala 4 door,traded it for 64 ss sold it bought my 1963 Chevrolet Impala. The chase is fun,don't get caught up in there always something better though. Yeah its true there are deals sitting out there but sometimes the best deal is the deal ever made. I quit looking online from that era,im just going stick with what I have. Dood story's everyone.. |
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Chevyfan60 "10th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 732 
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07-17-12 10:51 AM - Post#2249100
HERE GOES ONE ,MY BUDDY JOSE ASKED ME ONE TIME KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR A IMPALA FOR ME I SAID OK...KOO... COUPLE WEEKS PASS I FIND FOUND A 1961 IMPALA BUBBLETOP HARDTOP SPORT COUPLE WITH A 283 UNDER HOOD AND JUST NEEDING A WATER PUMP FOR A RUNNING PROJECT ,CAR NEEDED JUST PAINT ,CHROMES OUTSIDE ,LIGUTS,AND INSIDE WAS THERE BUT NEEDED WORK ,COMPLETE INSIDE..I CALL MY FRIEND UP EARLY SUNDAY RING,...RING,...HIS LIL BROTHER PICKS UP I SAY WHERE'S YOUR BROTHER JOSE ,LIL BROTHER GOES HE'S ASLEEP IT'S 830AM THIS TIME ,I GO LET ME TALK WITH HIM TELLEM HE WANTS A IMPALA RITE? TELLEM GET ON THE LINE ....AFTER BOUT ONE MIN HE GETS PHONE I TELLEM WOULD U TRADE YOUR 72 MONTE CARLO FOR A IMPALA ? I SPOKE WITH GUY HE'S IN.. IT'S UP TOO U...JOSE GOES YA BRO DAMMM A 61 BUBBLE ..I SAID YUP LETS DO THIS ...WE GET READY FOR A VIEWING JOSE WANTED TO AT LEAST SEE CAR ,I SAID OK FINE AFTER I BET YOUR GOING TO LIKE IT..SURE ENUFF.HE LIKED IT..BIG TIME.. I SPOKE WITH IMPALA OWNER AND MADE THE DEAL HAPPEN MORE SMOOTH ..I SAID EASY PINK SLIP TRADE AND SIMPLE DMV FORMS AND BOTH U HAPPY..IMPALA OWNER SAID OK..DEAL..NO MONEY EXCHANGED..PINKS...ONLY..DEAL WENT SMOOTH CAR WAS LOCATED IN WATTSONVILLE CA ,AFTER WATER PUMP INSTALLATION CAR FIRED UP WELL ..DRIVABLE ALSO ..FINAL RESTING SPOT A BODY SHOP IN SALINAS CA.. CAR WAS LATER PAINTED PEARL WHITE WITH CANDY APPLE DASH,CANDY APPLE SIDE STRIP ON QUARTERS..CHROME SPOKES...WHITES..AIR BAG SETUP WITH SWITCHS ...UPGRADED ENGINE..TRANNY FLUSH..REGISTERED..AND WAS DRIVING WITH BEATS MY BUDDY JOSE A GREAT JOB FIXING WHATEVER THE CAR NEEDED.. TILL NEXT TIME CHEVY POSSE ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/fortyseven/443 1534218... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_(lingui stics... Richard http://uxmovement.com/content/all-caps-hard -for-users-to-read/
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
 07-17-12 12:29 PM - Post#2249137
WOW THE POLICE GRAMMER PATROL IS OUT STRONG TODAY...IT DON'T MATTER HOW IT COMES OUT THIS IS A CAR CHEVY IMPALA WEBSITE NOBODY HAS TO OBAY,ANYTHING ON HERE I NOTICE PEOPLE TAKE THERE TIME TO READ IMPALA STORIES THEN GET MAD CUZ THERES CAPS NO POINTS OR PEOPLE THINK AM YELLING ARE U KIDDING ME YELLING I U MUST HAVE A FORD FOR A PERSONAL CAR ,IF U THINK IAM YELLNG WHO CARES LOL BIG DEAL PAL,I DO IT TO MAKE IT EASY TO READ U TAKE THE TIME TO PUT LINKS UP WHAT A DRAG THE GRAMMER PATROL COULD IS FULL OF CRAP !!! THIS ONES FOR U DINGO FORD USER ,STORYS ARE STILL COMING HATERS JUST READ AND CANT SAY A COOL RESPONSE,JUST HATING LINKS TRYING TO PROVE YOUR POINT TO ONLINE GUYS WHO CARES GIRL ...STOP ACTING LIKE WOMAN ,JUST ENJOY THESE STORIES IF U ARE MADD AT PEOPLE BECAUSE OF CAPPS OR ANYTHING THAT BOTHERS U ,O WELL WEEP MUSTANG OWNER..IT'S ALRITE I THINK IT'S CUZ U NEVER HAD A CHANCE IN LIFE TO ENJOY IMPALAS OR SELL THEM U MUST L BE A HATER AND A FORD OWNER BUT IT'S NOT OK TO TAKE TIME TO CORRECT SOMEONE ELSE'S SPELLING NO RESPECTAT ALLL  I COULD REALLY GIVE A PHAT CRAP ABOUT YOUR VIEW ,GRAMMER SECURITY GUARD...YOUR FULL OF IT THIS ONES FOR U IN ALL CAPPPPS LOL HAHAHAHAHAH...WEAK O HEADS TRYING TO BASH ME DA IMPALA DUDE 831    
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-17-12 12:34 PM - Post#2249139
AND I NOTICE YOUR NAME SAYS CHEVY FAN, CHEVY FANS DONT BASH OTHER IMPALA OWNERS GROW UP AND LEARN TO RESPECT OTHERS OLD MAN.U MUST BEE MADD IT'S OK ANOTHER CAPS MESSAGE FOR U BOSS...U CANT STOP ME ,YOUR NAME SAYS CHEVY FAN ,U DONT SELL INPALAS ,U DONT FIX IMPALAS ,U DON'T MOBB IMPALAS U DONT DO ANYTHING BUT SEND BULL LINKS TO PEOPLE IT'S YOUR JUST A CHEVY FAN I BEEN DOING THIS SINCE WAY BACK ANOTHER HOT ONE FROM ... JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-17-12 12:41 PM - Post#2249140
AND DON'T WASTE MY SPACE AND TIME POSTING WAGONS OR UGLY DUCKLINGS CARS ,I NEVER LIKED WAGONS EVER,NEVER JOCKED FOUR DOORS,EVER,DONT LIKE BEL AIRS ,DON'T LIKE BISCANE,MISS SPELLED FOR U BOSS,THIS THRED IS ONLY IMPALAS ONLY CONVERTIBLE ONLY OK BOSS THATS WHY U READ WITH NO STORY U PLACE,BECAUSE NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR WAGON STORY PLEASE BELIVE ME BOSS NO WAGONS NO BEL AIR NO FOUR DOORS NO DONOR STORIES NO PARTS CAR STORES NO BISCAYNES NO POST CARS IMPALAS ONLY SPORT COUPES/HARDTOPS /CONVERTIBLES 2 DOORS ONLY BOSS. JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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Richard Martin Valued Contributor Posts 4314 |
07-17-12 01:34 PM - Post#2249159
http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/chevy/cim/bi lder/... Richard |
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I_drive_chevy Contributor Posts 245 |
07-17-12 03:10 PM - Post#2249182
I respect anything that's Chevrolet history Wagons,4 doors whatever makes someone happy is great. I also think these need be preserved that wagon and lots 4 doors are slick rides. What I defend impala cat on people get on him about caps,punctuation,or grammar no need put others done. This forum for Chevy guys. We all ride chevys we all from different era's what remains we love Chevy.?? Grammar police stuff is old no doubt I read his posts just fine. |
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doubleE Valued Contributor Posts 3687 
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07-17-12 04:41 PM - Post#2249209
I should probly keep my mouth (fingers?)quiet but feel compelled to comment. I think it's great everyone feels welcome to come to CT and participate. We do have at least one common trait - love of old Chevys. But it does grate on me reading a post with poor or no grammer. I do my best to get through it and try my best to appreciate the point the person is trying to make. I myself struggle with spelling, always have but I do make the effort to catch my mistakes before posting. A combination of self pride and respect for the people who hopefully take the time to read what I write is my motivation. Guess I'm old school but feel everyone should make an effort to improve themselves. Oh, and I found my 62 SS on ebay. Was actually looking for a 61 Bubbletop at the time. Had a 62 SS back in the day and found this one for a steal. Drove down to St Louis with my son, daughter, and son-in-law to get it and drove it back to MN. Maybe wasn't as good a deal after seeing the rusted out floors... who knew they used salt in St Louis? Anyway, no regrets. Eric
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62chevy427 "7th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 1499 
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07-17-12 07:50 PM - Post#2249275
04 nov 1965-did not get sunday newspaper. while looking to buy paper saw my 62 at the local chevy dealer. 05 nov 1965-borrowed money for downpayment. test drove car with my mother.(she had to sign for me because i was not old enough to have the car put in my name).returned to dealership and bought cat at 13:30. still my favorite car.
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-17-12 09:10 PM - Post#2249302
what's popn deuce rider ,I had a 62 ss ,is yours a super sport bro.?mines was a thing a beauty I didn't need much it only needed 100 long spokes top name wheels to set it off ,burgundy paint ,white pearl top with flake..super straight body ,I even had the super sport spinners clean x4 ,optioned to the max for a factory super sport ,power steering ,power brakes ,tilt wheel,power Windows and vents cruise control unit on side of motor original ! With bezel on side of dash sweet I remember like it was yesterday.. ,bumper guards front and rear ..gold long spokes 100,clean new white walls 175/75/14's Rockford fosgates knocking the beats I had a original motor in there with original vin,original cowl tag ,original air cleaner ,with 327 running super strong without Boggs,great idel,and gas pedal to the floor was great showed power like it was intended to Do so ,black ss buckets no rips super clean star liner headliner ,visors done well also..clean..white. super sport grab passenger bar ,yup I know what's up I had a beauty ..have photos also..all original glass,original radio,automatic..transmission running without slips..kicking in nice ...sold car for $7,500 cash. ,so understand your grammar correction ,its ok deuce owner..I don't think there's another street deuce that could COMPAIR to mines .. I took car on Salinas back roads flyin Top speeds boss..seeing what a factory deuce in a open road could do ,u know what happened? My rear super sport hubcap flew off I heard a thunk I stoped slamming brakes on purpose..stopped sweet skidding along like my own movie...I pull of to the side then open my impala driver door and booked it to my hubcap swooping it up from the pavement..slammed the sucker back on top to bottom sides...hopd back in..slammed gas and off just a tad slower ... I miss the deuce I had just a little but no I have a cat eyes 1959 impala 2 door sport coupe just waiting for me to fix ...till next time duecer... Da impala dude 831 bring another round for my deuce owner ,and after that cold shots on ice with limes...
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-17-12 09:14 PM - Post#2249304
Cool ride boss ,not bad..sweet pictures also. Bottoms up..
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-17-12 09:26 PM - Post#2249308
O ya ,and anybody could write however ,whenever we want ,u should be thankfull for what u got.understand I don't need to place topics ,I don't need to write back ..I just do it cuz I don't mind . So getting another person's insight or views should be respected ..u must drive a hatchback ford..enuff with this guy bro.. ..grammer high school correctional officer..u actually took the time too pick at a impala mobber .no proble mo... Do u even race other impala owners when u TAKE yours out and people rev on u?? How about when someone slams the glass packs or header sounds ..well I rev back and slam gas pedals showing what my block and willing too stop could go..I keep gasing even when other guy slows down...I slow down when I wanna ...downshifting .....when I wanna..... Giving my glass packs Sounds backk...yup...impalas...forever.. Giving a glace to the guy back like u know what's up I won that one...lol .. hoggy fuu like that..Patiently waiting..
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62sedan Very Senior Member Posts 3328 
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07-18-12 04:11 AM - Post#2249348
......optioned to the max for a factory super sport ,power steering ,power brakes ,tilt wheel,power Windows and vents cruise control unit on side of motor original ! No such thing as a tilt wheel on a factory produced 62 Impala. They were not available until 1963.
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Richard Martin Valued Contributor Posts 4314 |
07-18-12 04:46 AM - Post#2249358
......optioned to the max for a factory super sport ,power steering ,power brakes ,tilt wheel,power Windows and vents cruise control unit on side of motor original ! No such thing as a tilt wheel on a factory produced 62 Impala. They were not available until 1963. "optioned to the max...power Windows and vents" Also no factory optional power vent windows. Richard |
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hosscartright Senior Member Posts 635
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07-18-12 05:08 AM - Post#2249361
AND DON'T WASTE MY SPACE AND TIME POSTING WAGONS OR UGLY DUCKLINGS CARS ,I NEVER LIKED WAGONS EVER,NEVER JOCKED FOUR DOORS,EVER,DONT LIKE BEL AIRS ,DON'T LIKE BISCANE,MISS SPELLED FOR U BOSS,THIS THRED IS ONLY IMPALAS ONLY CONVERTIBLE ONLY OK BOSS THATS WHY U READ WITH NO STORY U PLACE,BECAUSE NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR WAGON STORY PLEASE BELIVE ME BOSS NO WAGONS NO BEL AIR NO FOUR DOORS NO DONOR STORIES NO PARTS CAR STORES NO BISCAYNES NO POST CARS IMPALAS ONLY SPORT COUPES/HARDTOPS /CONVERTIBLES 2 DOORS ONLY BOSS. JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831 newbie be walkin' the fine line... newbie be flyin' solo he keep up this all caps diatribe.... Yes, it needed to be said. |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 06:54 AM - Post#2249387
real talk chump,I guess my deuce has more options no matter what u say..I got photos to prove it all..maybe a previous owner installed a tilt steering wheel boss u ain't proving crap dam ford mobber..enuff with these guys bro..too much replys that don't mean crap..and my power windows rolled down faster then a Honda could !! I remember everything about my old impalas ..did I mention I still got a .real impala 2 door sport coupe..yup ... so I guess your walking a fine line..lol...smells like a CHEVY fan... Jp aka da impala dude 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:08 AM - Post#2249394
Where do I start Mr four door impala guy us saying newbee walking a thin line what u mean boss u have a four door!! U KIDDING me a four door. It had to bee mentiond. I just like impalas sport coupes and ragtops only...sorry pal..it had to be mentioned lol... I post long storys on four banger impalas I understand that's what u jock an love to fix..but another correction on grammer is really killing u and other people ..bashing a real impala mobber ..that's a no no around here ..that's why u only sitting doing nothing productive..fix and flip a classic sport coupe put money in your pocket ..make a name for yourself ...your like a guy named martin that hunts down people online and posts bull remarks..bashing other impala dudes..I NOTICE u got a four door maybe that's why u under a hot seat.u bought car not me.I had plenty of chances in life to buy wagons, bel airs, posts,biscaynes but never paid cash for any ..here's my view since u asked for it..those type of cars don't carry any pop,value,looks,rarity,or appeal..nothing special about them ..even back then nobody wanted them ,the ugly duckling cars...no nomad..no other but impala only..things like this got to be mentioned..u took time to place a four door story am sorry boss but u are walking a very thin fading line...u passed over my line..trying to bash and prove points...well u didn't prove nothing belive me..that has to be mentioned..more stories are on the horizon..ok.. All this fine line with u old man don't rattle a rattling rattler..lol.. Patiently waitning ..  It has to be mentioned.. Jp da impala dude 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:19 AM - Post#2249400
Wow lol ..another fine line talker ehh u MUST bee a older man madd at younger guys fixing real impalas what do u own?? Reply back..fine line this ,and mobbing solo this..wow..all u guys reply back on purpose to get ripd up like a piece of a hundred dolla Bill..newbee talking too..this newbee knows more then these old timers on here lol real talk..people on here think 409 impalas are rare lol funny...nobody here knew the z-11 63 or the zintsmaster..do u know what iam talking about ?? U mentioned I mob solo ..yes I do what's wrong with that I don't need someone to hold my hand boss,I do everything solo..fix impalas solo..buy impalas solo...what's your point ?? Nothing worth bashing a real impala mobber rite ? Well u MUST love your ford..like Richard martin..a real ford owner..enuff..with these guys bro your solo  talk and fine lines ended..fast.lol ...funny men on here...hashing real impala guys..had to be mentioned.Jp da impala dude 831 Patiently waiting.. |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:32 AM - Post#2249405
HE KEEPS US IN ALL CAPS..LOL..O MY ANOTHER IMPALA BASH ARTIST. WALKING FINE LINES IS RELAXING..MOBBING SOLO IS THE SH IIT..I BET U NEVER OUT RAN A COP CAR INSIDE A IMPALA BEFORE HUH..? OUT RUN A TROOPER ARE U KIDDING ME? WELL I HAVE !! STOP BASHING A REAL IMPALA GUY.I SLAM PEDALS HITTING CORNERS LIKE A PORSCHE BOXER..LOL...WHAT U GUYS KNO NOTHING BUT FOUR DOOR STORIES AND WRECK YARD TALES..WIVES TALES..LOL..FOUR DOOR FINDS..LOL STRIKE ONE..BASHING A REAL IMPALA DUDE..STRIKE TWO..TEAMING UP ON A REAL IMPALA 59 OWNER NOT GOOD ..STRIKE 3 YOUR OUT.. THESE IMPALAS MEAN TO MUCH TO ME..THESE STORIES ARE REAL..BASHERS AND HATERS ARE REAL..THERE OUT THERE..I RESPECT REAL IMPALA DUDES..I DON'T RESPECT DIS RESPECTING PEOPLE ..I GREW UP OFF TREATING OTHERS WELL ..BUT I GUESS OTHERS WE RAISED DIFFERENTLY..TILL NEXT TIME IMPALA DUDES BRING IT IF U WANT .. DA IMPALA DUDE 831 |
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:32 AM - Post#2249406
WAKE UP OLD MAN...LOL...FINE LINE WIND TALKER..
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gotta56forme "8th Year"Silver Supporting Member Posts 3282 
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07-18-12 07:36 AM - Post#2249407
I'm so glad CT has the ignore list... I've just added you to it 831. You ride into town, act rudely to some people who are respected here for their knowledge and contributions, and don't take some constructive criticism like a man. Btw, you've got all kinds of time to pepper your writing with emoticons, but no time at all for spelling, punctuation and grammer. What's up with that? So, you made my ignore list after three weeks of being here. Well done...
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:42 AM - Post#2249413
DAVIS ISLANDS ARE U JOKING HOG WASH FORD OWNER..U JOCK PINTOS AND ESCORTS..FORD MUSTANGS AND FASTBACKS..I DON'T DRIVE A FORD REAL IMPALA GUYS DON'T MENTION A FORD IN LIFE.. FINE LINE EHH..OUT HERE IN CALIFORNIA WE DON'T BASH REAL IMPALA GUYS THERE'S A HUGE LINE OF RESPECT U HAVE TO NOT STEP ON..BUT I GUESS U MUST LIKE GETTING PICKED AT AS A YOUTH..BECAUSE IT'S GETTING UNDER YOUR SKIN TRYING TO PROVE YOUR POINT THAT MY 62 ORIGINAL FACTORY SS HAD NO TILT OR POWER WINDOW'S. WELL I DID HAVE TILT I DID ALL POWER WINDOWS U DIDN'T PROVE NOTHING ABOUT YOUR POST OR TOPIC..NOTHING FORD KEY HOLDER..ALL CAPS ALSO..OUT HERE IN THE WARM CALIFORNIA WEATHER WE DRIVE THESE IMPALAS AND ENJOY LIFE WHAT DO U DO IN LIFE BESIDES SEND DUMB BONEHEAD LINKS ..SAYING IN 63 THEY PUT TILT.WOW U MUST BE FROM THE ISLANDS ..LOL..FULLY EQUIPPED 62 SS FROM FACTORY ..PHOTOS TO PROVE IT..U DIDN'T PROVE NOTHING .. I GUESS ANOTHER PAST OWNER PIT EXTRA PERKS IN..DONT BASH ME ,UNLESS U WANNA GET SMASHED..ARE U GOING TO SAY MY 409 64 WAS FAKE ALSO..??DAVIS ISLANDS ....COME TO CALIFORNIA AND MOB SOLO.. JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:49 AM - Post#2249418
IT'S OK MR POST ..WHAT DO U OWN?? ANOTHER TYPE OF RIDE PEOPLE DON'T CARE ABOUT..PEOPLE JUST HATE THEY READ STORYS AND GET SAD..IT'S OK..ANOTHER PERSONS BRAIN U CAN'T CONTROL ..U CAN'T STOP ME FROM REPLYING TOWARDS YOUR COMMENT ,BLOCKING MY TOPICS AN MESSAGES..LOL WEAK OL MAN..WHO CARES ABOUT THIS WEBSITE I COULD DELETE ME FULLY..BUT I ENJOY GETTING HATING COMMENTS AND BASHING COMMENTS..WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT.PUTTING UP REAL STORYS GETS PEOPLE MAD ESPECIALLY FOUR DOOR OWNERS AND POST CAR OWNERS AND OTHER NO BANG OF VALUE CARS U SPEND MORE ON CAR THEN CAR COULD BE WORTH WOW REAL TALK RITE THERE..INVEST YOUR LOOT AND HARD EARNINGS ON A REAL INVESTMENT..IMPALA COUPES IMPALA VERTS .. GO AHEAD A BLOCK A REAL IMPALA FREAK..I DO STUNTS IN THE RAIN..HUBCAPS FLYING OFF HAVING FUN MR BLOCKER.. JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831
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59Lenoir Member Posts 878 
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07-18-12 07:50 AM - Post#2249419
Impala dude - I like your obvious enthusiasm, even if you're murdering the language. HOWEVER - the ball-busting found here is always good-intentioned; either for a mutual laugh, or honest, constructive criticism. Don't take yourself so seriously; this is no place for pissing matches, challenges or put-downs (especially about cars!)
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 07:58 AM - Post#2249423
U 50 AND OVER PEOPLE ARE WAY TOO MUCH ,U OLDER FEWS WANT RESPECT FROM A YOUNGSTER BUT NA..U WENT THERE NOT ME..U TOOK TIME TO MENTION ABOUT GRAMMER AND RESPECTING OTHER CHEVY TALK GUYS THE OLDER MEN THAT BASH ME THE PAST 3 WEEKS ARE HATING EITHR WAYS ,AND WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT COMMAS,POINTS,CAPS,ETC..YOUROVER 50 BOSS AM 30 BEEN DOING THIS SINCE 15 WITH NO LICENSE..I OWN A REAL 59 IMPALA WORKED MY WAYS UP WITHOUT A JOB,WITHOUT A HIGHSCHOOL BACKROUND SO MAYBE THAT EXPLAINS THE GRAMMER AND YOUR POINTS..BUT WHO REALLY CARES I JUS. WRITE AND SUMMIT DONT REALLY WORRY ABOUT OLD TIMERS TRYING TO BLOCK REAL IMPALA GUYS YOUR A CHEVY FAN AMA IMPALA DUDE..HARDTOPS OR NO TOPS ...I CAN'T STAND OTHER TYPE CARS A WASTE OF METAL AND CRAFT..CRUSH ALL FOUR DOORS .. ANC OTHER WORHTLESS NO BANG CARS ...USE THEM FOR PARTS THEN LET THEM GO OFF CLIFFS...TILL NEX TIME RATTLERS ...HISS AT ME NEX TIME...LOL... JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831 IT HAD TO BE MENTIONED..
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62sedan Very Senior Member Posts 3328
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07-18-12 08:02 AM - Post#2249427
IT HAD TO BE MENTIONED.. So does this...... DOUCHE.
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Delray_58 Contributor Posts 668 
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07-18-12 08:03 AM - Post#2249429
Thanks for the tip on the Ignore function. This guy's attitude isn't worth the pixels and the bytes. Toxic, baby. Toxic. No room for that here. See ya . . .
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 08:11 AM - Post#2249433
PEEP THIS BRO,PEEPS BEEN BASHING ME CUZ I HAVE IMPALA HISTORY UNDER MY BELT BOSS...I BEEN TOLD SHHIIT..EVEN IN PERSON FROM SO CALLED BUDDYS SAYING EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN..HATING COMMENTS AND BASHING ATTEMPS..IT'S OK BUT I WON'T FOLD MY HAND ..I GO ALL IN AND WIN MOST THE TIME..DON'T HATE ON A YOUNGSTER LIKE ME WITH A REAL IMPALA 59 2 DOOR COUPE..I UNDERSTAND YOUR VIEW BUT U OWN A POST 59 MAYBE U TOOK TIME TO REPLY BACK WITH THE SAME INTENTION LIKE THESE OTHER OLDER MEN..BASHING A REAL IMPALA DUDE IS A NO NO BUT DO U MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT THAT NO HUH..IT'S OK THO..I FLIP SOLO,BUY SOLO,MOB SOLO..WEEP AND WEEP BOSS..U SEE MY POST SAYING NO POSTS,NO DONOR,NO FOUR DOORS AND NO OTHER BESIDES A REAL DEAL..WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? NOTHING AT ALL.EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THERE OWN LIKING!! PERIOD .. I DONT KNOW ANYONE THAT HAS A HISTORY LIKE MINES ...I GOT A HANDFULL OF UPCOMING PLANS...THE FUTURE HOLDS MORE IMPALAS MORE VERTS MORE CASH AND A SHOP DON'T TAKE TIME OFF TO BASH A REAL CALI MOBBER G..PATIENTLY WAITING FOR MORE... ENUFF OF THESE GUYS BRO...JP DA IMPALA DUDE 831 I NOTICE A LOT OF BASHING COMMENTS FROM OWNERS BESIDES REAL IMPALAS ...LOL..GET A REAL IMPALA GUYS SPENDING LOOT ON ZERO VALUE CARS...U KNO THERE COOL AND I KNO THERE CHEVROLETS BUT ENJOY AND FIX THE REAL DEALS ...U WILL REAP MORE..AND ENJOY MORE..HIGHER VALUE AND MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK RESALE UP THE ROOF FOUR DOORS NO MENTIONED OR WANTED... |
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hosscartright Senior Member Posts 635
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07-18-12 09:22 AM - Post#2249471
real talk chump,I guess my deuce has more options no matter what u say..I got photos to prove it all..maybe a previous owner installed a tilt steering wheel boss u ain't proving crap dam ford mobber..enuff with these guys bro..too much replys that don't mean crap..and my power windows rolled down faster then a Honda could !! I remember everything about my old impalas ..did I mention I still got a .real impala 2 door sport coupe..yup ... so I guess your walking a fine line..lol...smells like a CHEVY fan...Jp aka da impala dude 831 It's your hostility "dude" nothing more, it's not about my car or your car or Chevy or Ford, it's about respect for other people, a shared interest and this is a forum for information and helping each other. And this has been and always will be a clean forum. There are places on the net for your diatribe, and I think most users will agree that his is not that place. chill man... we cool... |
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ForumBoss Site Administrator Posts 330 
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07-18-12 10:42 AM - Post#2249510
impala dude 831 I sent you a PT, I'd ask that you take a look at it and respond to me there. We need to tighten up the respect here. We welcome new members of all ages but it takes a little work to fit in with the different types on CT. We pride ourselves on respect and maturity and we run a pretty tight shop thanks to the members here. You're welcome here but need to understand the diversity that we have here. Slamming folks isn't tolerated.
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 01:50 PM - Post#2249576
Were u trying to say stunts in a PORSCHE?
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 01:53 PM - Post#2249577
Ok boss .tell these guys easy on the impala dude..he just likes impalas only tellem ,2 doors coupes and ragtops..thx..
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-18-12 02:08 PM - Post#2249580
I RACED A BEL AIR ,DEL RAYS BEFORE.. I have melted tires burning rubber waiting for a green light..lol..lite hit green am off flying top speeds rear end pulling slightly to the right fish tailing getting grip...nice...headers plus mini glass packs with a four speed sag. ,ramjet fuel injected block with disc brakes roaring by the bel air..I understand u don't like impalas..bel airs are Koo there Alrite.nothing worth crying about.there like corvairs,not mentioned.
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ForumBoss Site Administrator Posts 330
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07-18-12 03:43 PM - Post#2249612
OK ID , just a bumpy start. We're all good. "Everyone" needs to respect our differences, both old and young. The hobby gets handed to the youth at some point.
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65iceblue Member Posts 42 |
07-18-12 07:32 PM - Post#2249696
(Thanks to ForumBoss for stepping up. We all needed something to “cleanse the palate”) It was 1971, I was about 16 years old, living in a very small town in Kansas. Met a college guy who had a maroon ’65 Impala SS (327, 300 HP, 4-speed). Since our normal pastime was cruising the streets and drag racing, he asked me if I wanted to drive his car around. Oh yea … and barely a few minutes into that ride I threw my first full-throttle power shifts. I was hooked. I knew I needed one for myself. A few months later (now age 17), I'm driving by Skinner Chevrolet in Clay Center, KS and spot a blue ’65 Impala SS sitting in a long row of cars on the Used Cars section of the dealership. Man I sat in that car, shifted the 4-speed, drooled and dreamed about owning that SS ... couldn’t get it out of my mind. A couple days later I dragged my dad back over to look at it. I drove it down the highway several miles (of course at a very modest, gentle pace), pulled over and asked dad if he wanted to drive it back to the car lot – which of course he did. All the while he’s telling me my hard-earned money could buy “a lot more car” (defined as AC, power steering/brakes, cruise control, blah, blah, blah) if I would just opt for the nice white, 4-door Buick he had spotted earlier in the day. Seemed almost hurt that I wasn’t jumping all over his practical suggestion of luxury, but of course I had “Impala SS blinders” on. We drove 18 miles back home without me persuading him differently (or so I thought). The next day, while I was at school, he went back over and bought the SS for the tidy sum of $775, drove it home and hid it in a neighbor’s garage across the street. Early in the evening, after re-parking it in our garage, he called me away from what I was doing telling me “someone was at the back door” (into the garage) and to “see what they want”. Of course when I opened the door my new 327, 4-speed ride was waiting for me to start our first night of cruising together. I don’t know who’s smile was the biggest – mine or my dad’s (turns out he was cooler than I thought). I was happy forking over that $775 to pay for that car. That was over 40 years ago. That same Impala SS is still parked out in my garage today … waiting for our next cruise. And yea, I still have the smile on my face. (see pics link below)
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impala dude 831 Forum Newbie Posts 81 |
07-19-12 07:53 PM - Post#2250096
Excellent boss ,nice job it looks sharp..keep up the good work ..cheers Jp da impala dude 831 |
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roccaas Contributor Posts 628 
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07-20-12 02:36 PM - Post#2250329
Had an offshore fishing boat I wasn't using, but still dropping $120/month on storage. Found a guy on Craiglist who had a nice 63 Sport Sedan and wanted an offshore fishing boat. Even trade, I think I got a little better deal as boats are a fiberglass hole in the water into which one pours money. Now I have a weekend car that can sit without costing me money!
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I_drive_chevy Contributor Posts 245 |
07-20-12 06:23 PM - Post#2250415
I agree a Boat for a Impala is a great deal, boats cost so much maintain. I like 4 doors and all story's but that's me I have 2 dr but Impala's looks good with 4 doors. If the car is 61-64 impala I'm like it but we all dont agree that's good thing it be boring like that. |
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Russ Senior Member Posts 2033 
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07-24-12 04:18 PM - Post#2251764
My older brother begged his employer to sell his 59 convertible and hardtop to him. So the day before he left of college, the boss sold both for $100 each - in 1983ish. They were a little rough but complete. Started the convertible around 1986 and finished in 2000, with many extended breaks in between. Sold the HT in 1994 or so because just didn't have the interest. Our convertible is an amature restoration, but it functions just fine and is a lot of fun. |
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Jerry Acheson "10th Year" Platinum Supporting Member Posts 4933 
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07-24-12 05:17 PM - Post#2251805
I may as well add my story. I joined Late Great Chevys around 1990 and I decided to go to their Demoine IA convention. A gentleman and his wife met my wife and I and announced that they were from Indiana (where we lived at the time.) He was showing a 59 Impala Sport Coupe and I was proud that I had a 60 ElCamino that I was disassembling for restoration. Fast forward many years and conventions where we'd meet. During those years, I started a Late Great Chevys chapter in Indiana and even started the plans for a convention in Indy. Herb anbd Francis Sitzler were there along with us all the way. We became good friends. Herb got sick and passed on. I had been looking for a 60 ragtop when his widow called and asked if I wanted the car. We worked out a deal and I owned the car. I never did get that 60 ragtop but I'm sure proud that I have our friends' car. Unfortunately, Francis passed on a few years later and never got to ride in the car after I finished it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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