<TABLE class=tborder id=post5679322 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=alt1 id=td_post_5679322 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid">By the way the 63 Z11 cars had aluminum inner fenders core support and fan shroud it also had a air cleaner ducted to the firewall. They also had a extra trailing arm on the rear end where the normal cars had 3 the Z11 have 4 .. I have been around a couple of Z11 cars there were also some aluminum 62 Impalas<TABLE class=tborder id=post5681489 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=alt1 id=td_post_5681489 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid"><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> I think you need to do some more research like I just did!^^^ some of the info was wrong but admitted that it was wrong and corrected it! Rust is very common in the floorpans,trunkfloor,and doglegs where sand and salt accumulate TRUE statement since you live in OK you wouldn't see the rust I do!! The 283 was a VERY common engine like I stated you must of "skipped"over that part of the conversation TRUE statement the 409hp 409 was an option in '62 look it up!! The Z11option was not available to the BUYING PUBLIC until 1963 that does not mean that chevy wasn't experimenting with the concept with thier factory backed racers(I.e.Dave Strickler)on an aluminum front end '62 impala's . The 425 hp 409 was NOT a Z11 option the only engine that could be with it is 427 engine based on the 409 but completely on it's own dude!! Yes the 348 and the 409 ARE and WERE big blocks they were the first generation before the 1965 and up MarkIV versions which are completely a different design,don't believe me?call up Lamar Walden he'll be glad to tell you!!you can also Wikipedia it too if your dialing finger is broken! <!-- / message --></TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #e5e5e5 1px solid"> </TD><TD class=alt1 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #e5e5e5 1px solid" align=right><!-- controls --></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> don't remember if it was just the front clip or more <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________ Sod City Kustoms Sodcitykustoms@aol.com Imports are like tampons every pussy needs one Thank eef'ing god someone know's what their talking about!!!!!! <!-- / sig --></TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #e5e5e5 1px solid"> </TD><TD class=alt1 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e5e5e5 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #e5e5e5 0px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #e5e5e5 1px solid" align=right><!-- controls --> <!-- / controls --></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Yes the 348 409 was the Mark I But this is like calling the NEW LS chevrolet v8 a sbc I don't.... you can call it what you want Dude Just admit you don't have a clue.. You were the one with all the misinformation I would guess it should have 50 degrees of timing also
I see through your thread posts you like to start shit like wVaphead (Eric at Riley automotive a good friend)that's a shame I guess if you treat your "customers" the way you treat people on the that explains why you have all this free time to respond to the HAMB posts.
The last I knew Custom Rodder is no longer in print. Unless they started it back up with in the last year.
Let's put an end to the clones and authentic Impalas SS's. I'm kind of a pro when it comes to them. Real vs. A Clone Real: Clone:
See! I learned something today. The year was 2000 and the month February, and that old red Chevy was chozen as Custon Rodder Magazine Choice award at the Tusla Daryl Starbird show. 1998 was the year, July the month at Des Moines, Iowa Goodguys Heartland Nationals and the award, Custom of the Year Top Ten. When did Custom Rodder cease publication?
The last issue was March 2007 Vol 17 No 2-- Dammon Lee was Editor-Son of John Lee of Lincoln. Dammon then moved back to Lincoln Nebraska to work for Speedy Bill Smith.Wes Rydels 54 Bel Air (Foose built)was on the cover along with J F Launiers 51 Kaiser
There were some strange combo's out there from the factory. I had a 66 Nova SS with a L-79 350 hp 327 with a three speed on the column. And a BENCH seat. The chevy dealer checked the wrong box.
A couple things to consider in regard to your question...what rear gear, engine condition (stock unmolested or rebuilt w/different cam), stock carb or a later Edelbrock type. Assuming a gear ratio of say, 3.36 and a good OEM engine with a recent carb or the OEM in excellent condition, I'd guess long rides to be 18-22MPG and an overall avg of about 16. Not too hateful for something that big and kool.
is there any reason that they wouldnt handle traveling comfortably on a the highway. would it be pushing it to go 75? it has a freshly rebuilt 327 and a fresh rebuild on the 4 speed
396 was the first production big-block. Want proof? All aftermarket manufacturers refer to the 396-454 engines as "BBC" or Big Block Chevy" The 348-409 engines are known, well as "348-409" engines. See below: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/manifolds/chevy/chevy.shtml Check out the "Performer RPM" section. Also, I looked on Lamar Walden's website. He DOES NOT refer to 348-409 engines as "big-blocks". See below: http://www.lamarwaldenautomotive.com/id6.html Here's also a good website: http://www.348-409.com/ Read about when the 409 gets replaced in mid-1965: http://www.348-409.com/1965factpage.html Wikipedia --> there is a lot of misinformation on Wikipedia and the internet. It was only recently that 348-409 started getting labeled as "big-blocks".
WOW. I'm amazed at the... umm... information/intelligence... displayed in this post. Bosco1956 and BigDogSS have it right. I've only touched one W 427 engine in my life and I've been around the block. Next people are going to be telling me 'Yes!! YES!! 1959 and 1960 2-door hardtop Impalas (or any other GM of that vintage) are BUBBLETOPS!!!!' Wrong. Without cheating, googling, looking at www.348-409.com, or Wikipedia-ing... Who can tell me WHY the 348-409 is called the 'W' engine? And to save a lot of time and reduce the number of posts... it is NOT because the valve covers sort of resemble a 'W'. So spit it out! Travis
I'd say there are special cool motors and all that, but unless you're going racing, put the money toward a car with little rust. And, if you're going sell it sometime, it's a better investment to get an Impala rather than a Belair or Biscayne. Same goes for 2 doors versus 4. That said, I've loved the heck out of my 59 Belair four door!
The 62 Impala be it SS or not with a 327-300hp and a 4-speed with a 3 series rear would be a great combo for a nice street cruiser. As was said check for rust in frame, under doors, trunk and trunk lid as well as hood lip. The debate made me laugh but Bosco and Highlander got it right with correct info. The guys who own, build, and know these cars from new have it down right. I own a 62 SS 409 dual quad 4-speed but I am not getting into the rights and wrongs of what is correct. If you want to see a great gathering of 409 Impalas, attend the Thompson Gasser Reunion early June. There is a great turnout of a wide variety, including a Z-11 or so and a 61 SS the last two years. Oh, the 62 BelAir Bubbletop is more valuable/desirable than most 62 SS cars.
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