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rsavage · 07-23-2020, 08:24 AM

I sold my ‘69 K5 Blazer recently and decided to call a guy about a car I have been interested in for a few years. When I had my ‘65 GTO, I parked next to this car a few times as we were in the same class. Spoke with the owner and put his number in my phone. Called him and made a deal. 1962 Impala SS with a 409 4 speed. It was a frame off several years ago, and still looks fresh. Spoke to the engine builder prior to purchase. Built as a 425 hp (engine is a 1963 QB block) and he told me it was a no money spared build up. Sounds awesome and drives nice. Waiting for my DMV appointment to put it on the road. I’m truckless for now, but I am sure I’ll do another one in the future.

**youngrodder** · 07-23-2020, 08:50 AM

Great looking Impala..Enjoy your new ride,

Marc

67C10Step · 07-23-2020, 09:36 AM

If you gotta be truckless that is sure one way to do it.

Nice!

jjzepplin · 07-23-2020, 09:38 AM

That is one of the nicest cars you could have. Just missing AC but I bet you could just roll down the windows and punch it!

**regan wilson** · 07-23-2020, 10:36 AM

That is nice

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-23-2020, 01:03 PM

Very nice! Congratulations on having a beautiful car.

**mongocanfly** · 07-23-2020, 01:40 PM

oh that is so nice..!!!

rsavage · 07-23-2020, 08:20 PM

Thanks all for the nice comments. It's funny how we gain an affinity for a particular car or engine. When I was a kid, my Dad had a '59 impala with a 348. Black with a red interior. I thought that car and engine were the best things out there. In High School, a local younger guy ( a few years older than me - out of HS and working) had a red '62 SS with a 409 4 speed. I just loved the sound and sight of that car as he pulled out and ran through the gears past my house on a daily basis. I'd stop what I was doing and watch him until the car disappeared. So, I have had it in the back of my mind for a long time that I needed a W block car. It has taken a long time and a circuitous route to end up with one. Can't wait to drive it.

4u2nv · 07-31-2020, 07:06 AM

409
Always reminds me of the Beach Boys
Giddy up Giddy up 409 , nothing can't touch her , nothing can't catch my 409.

jaros44sr · 07-31-2020, 09:59 AM

That is just two cool, had the family car given to me in HS, some what like yours, but a fawn color, washed that car every day. great example, hope you enjoy many miles of cruisin'

07-23-2020, 08:24 AM	#1
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	New member of the family I sold my ‘69 K5 Blazer recently and decided to call a guy about a car I have been interested in for a few years. When I had my ‘65 GTO, I parked next to this car a few times as we were in the same class. Spoke with the owner and put his number in my phone. Called him and made a deal. 1962 Impala SS with a 409 4 speed. It was a frame off several years ago, and still looks fresh. Spoke to the engine builder prior to purchase. Built as a 425 hp (engine is a 1963 QB block) and he told me it was a no money spared build up. Sounds awesome and drives nice. Waiting for my DMV appointment to put it on the road. I’m truckless for now, but I am sure I’ll do another one in the future. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-23-2020, 08:50 AM	#2
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: New member of the family Great looking Impala..Enjoy your new ride, Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

07-23-2020, 09:36 AM	#3
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,405	Re: New member of the family If you gotta be truckless that is sure one way to do it. Nice! __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

07-23-2020, 09:38 AM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,544	Re: New member of the family That is one of the nicest cars you could have. Just missing AC but I bet you could just roll down the windows and punch it! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-23-2020, 10:36 AM	#5
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,531	Re: New member of the family That is nice __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

07-23-2020, 01:03 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: New member of the family Very nice! Congratulations on having a beautiful car. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-23-2020, 01:40 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: New member of the family oh that is so nice..!!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-23-2020, 08:20 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New member of the family Thanks all for the nice comments. It's funny how we gain an affinity for a particular car or engine. When I was a kid, my Dad had a '59 impala with a 348. Black with a red interior. I thought that car and engine were the best things out there. In High School, a local younger guy ( a few years older than me - out of HS and working) had a red '62 SS with a 409 4 speed. I just loved the sound and sight of that car as he pulled out and ran through the gears past my house on a daily basis. I'd stop what I was doing and watch him until the car disappeared. So, I have had it in the back of my mind for a long time that I needed a W block car. It has taken a long time and a circuitous route to end up with one. Can't wait to drive it. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-31-2020, 07:06 AM	#9
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 735	Re: New member of the family 409 Always reminds me of the Beach Boys Giddy up Giddy up 409 , nothing can't touch her , nothing can't catch my 409.

07-31-2020, 09:59 AM	#10
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: New member of the family That is just two cool, had the family car given to me in HS, some what like yours, but a fawn color, washed that car every day. great example, hope you enjoy many miles of cruisin' __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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