Thanks for your comment! I hope that I didn't make my video sound cruel about opinions. But some people just seem to be judgemental on things that I do or say at times. But it's all good! I am very happy! Thank you for watching the video! I really enjoy having you for a subscriber! Thanks buddy!
Thanks for the info! After I started the video, I kinda went blank! Lol. That seems to happen to me more often than not! Lol. I really appreciate your comment! Thanks buddy!
My dad and I had a 62 SS, stick shift, black with a red interior, I absolutely loved that car. We fell on hard times and had to sell it. That car will always hold a special place in my heart, what a great machine.
I am so sorry that you had to sell that beautiful car! I know that a lot of good memories were made with the car! I have had to sell some cars and things as well during my life. I think about what I have had to sell and it makes me really sad. But sometimes you have to do what you gotta do to make ends meet. I like to think of it as being a man. Thank you very much my friend for sharing your story! It touched me and makes me remember my life as well! Thanks!
I bet that did look nice with those SS Cragars on it! Those cars sure do ride smooth. Mine is not fast just a cruiser car. I really love the old car! So many memories of the car and the people who owned it. It's a one family owned car. Thank you for sharing your story! I truly enjoyed it! Thank you very much!
2 door hardtop like yours are called "Sport Coupes" Some came with the antena on the right front fender and some on the right rear fender. Mine had it on the rear and I added the optional left rear fender antena to give it a more balanced look. Mine was Silver Poly Blue with blue interior and white molding inscripts. 283 powerglide. I now have a red 1964 SS 327/300 hp. 4 speed numbers matching car with white and red interior
Thanks for showing some of the details that differentiated the various 62 Chevys. My dad ordered a new 62 SS the minute they were released. The earliest deliveries did not have the swirl in the rear facia. They were just like the one you showed here. A friend of the family bought one a month or so later and, yes it had the swirl design. I drove that car for years.
Just got a 62 impala SS. This was very helpful as I want to make the exterior and interior as original as possible. Motor has already been changed out. I need a lot of interior parts and also some exterior molding
my dad bought a 1962 Impala 2 door hardtop new in 62, it was only one I have seen with the yellow interior, it was white on outside, 327 250 HP 3 speed on column he sold it in 1963 wish I had that car today.
I wish that you still had it too! That wS was a great color combo! My I cleaned had a 62 Impala Convertible with what I call butternut yellow with the same color on the insides! It was Beautiful! I am glad that you made a comment on my video! It brought back a lot of memories for me! Thank you so much for your comment my friend! Hope you will subscribe if you have not already! God bless you!
Hey Loved the Explanations on the "62" have always checked out 62 Videos as.... wait for it .. A 62 Chevy Impala Convertible was my First Car... and drove it in High School way back in 71 & 72 then went into the Navy.... traded it in on a 65 Corvair as I "THOUGHT" I needed a newer Car to drive ..... regretted very soon after that... & Still Miss it... it was White over Red... so another Sad Story...
Well that 62 Chevy Impala Convertible with that color combo must have been beautiful! But I love Corvairs too! Rode in many of them. I also thought that they didn't get a fair shake in the press. Thanks to Ralph Nader. It's not a sad story for you sir! It's a happy story! You were blessed to have had a 62 Convertible and a 65 Corvair! Now how many people can say that! I want to thank you for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed it very much! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
My dad bought a 62 Corvair brand new. The family (mom, dad, me (13 years old), and my sister (16 years old)) went on a trip from Virginia to Texas and back with our luggage. (It was too small and not enough power!) When we got home, dad traded it in on a brand new Impala SS (327, white outside, red interior with bucket seats). Learned to drive in that car. First date in it. LOVED that car!! Next to the 1967 Buick Riviera, most beautiful car in the world!! To me at least!
my dad bought us a 1962 impala the day before i was born and we’ve been working on it ever since. We’ve worked really hard on it but it’s not yet there yet. I’m trying to learn more for what i need to know about the car so i can get it in tip top shape
Congratulations on your Dad buying a 62 Chevy! They are really cool cars! I just recently sold mine after owning it 38 years! Send me a video of your car to Primeredisbest@comcast.net. Or my Instagram Messenger: Primered is best. Or Facebook Messenger Primered is Best. I look forward to seeing it! Just make the video no more than 3 minutes long. I can post it on my RU-vid channel: Primered is best. Thank you very much!
I'm a Ford man but I have always loved the old GM as well as the old everything else. I remember the 62 Impala because my aunt had 1 when I was a kid. I always loved that model year and yours is a sweet-looking vehicle. I never knew the differences between standard Impala and the SS. I got to say the 58 is one of my favorites too. Maybe the 61 also. But I'll take any one of them from 58 to 66. Again nice ride and thanks for the video.
Hello Mr. Myers! Thank you for sharing your story with me! I love all old cars and trucks! They all have a story to tell. I hope that your Aunt enjoyed her 62 Chevy! I am like you just enjoying all old cars and trucks. Thank you very much for your comment! I really enjoyed reading it! Thanks!
You have a Beautiful Impala . I always loved the ‘62 . I own a ‘66 Corsa that I love with the 4 carbs ! Of all the chevy’s that I’ve seen in my 67 years the 1962’s come in at #1 . Thank you for a great video !
Thank you so much Mr. Puff! I really appreciate it! My friend that I worked with for many years had a Corvair Spyder. He said that he would run Corvette's red light to red light and would beat them! So that was pretty impressive to me! But I have rode in a lot of Corsa's back in the day. My friend loved them and had bought several of them. Thank you for your kind words and for the fond memories of my youth! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
My grandpa just sent me his 62 impala. I'm excited. It needs to work but when I'm done and get it all waxed and what not I can't wait to drive it around on a nice summer day.
I remember being sick for a 62 that was for sale until the owner sold the 327 engine and swapped in a 283 and crumpled the right rear quarter and still was asking a big price .
That's crazy! Lol. I would have kept the 327 for sure! Some folks are kinda high on their prices on these old cars and trucks! Thanks buddy for your comment and for watching the video! Have a blessed day today my friend!
I love your channel with all the stories and 62's that you've had. I'm finally going to restore my 62 SS. Could you share your tire and wheel sizes? Take care!
That's no problem my friend! Fronts are: 245x40x17. Rears are: 235x35x18. I hope that this is helpful to you! Please comment anytime on my videos! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for the kind words! I don't think I have ever seen an Impala that I didn't think was beautiful! My Aunt had a 1969 Chevy Impala that I wanted do bad. Had a 350/350 in it and it ran very good! It was a 2 door dark green with black vinyl top. I know that they are very similar to the 1970 Impala's. I love body style of them. I finally got a 1969 Chevy Impala and had it for a week and someone wanted it worse than me, so I sold it. Now I wish I had it back. But I have made a lot of dumb moves in my life! Lol. Thank you for watching the video! I really appreciate it! Comment on my videos anytime! Thanks!
I bought a 4 door 1962 Chevy Impala when I graduated from high school in 1967. It was white with red interior and in beautiful condition. It was my very 1st car and car loan. My Dad co-signed the loan.
I am hoping that you still have it! That is a great color combo! It is funny how you remember your first car or truck and girlfriend. It was nice that your Dad helped you get your credit started by co-signing for you! My Dad done the same thing for me as well! Thank you for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it and remembering things that you said that also happened to me! Thanks very much!
Great Video!! My Dad Used To Own A 63 Impala SS it Was Royal Blue with Cragar SS Wheels He Had The Originals But Switched Them!!Loved That Car I Wish He Kept it, But When Times Got Tough He Had To Make The Tough decision And Had To Sell it!!
I bet that your Dad's car was beautiful! I would say that you had a lot of good memories with that car! That's the same with me on this car. I have had to do the same thing as your Dad and had to sell some things. But somehow I always kept this car. I will do a video on it this week. I will try to explain and talk about car on detail. Thank you very much for sharing your story! I greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
I forgot to mention that the "bubble top" variation doesn't look near as good as your Impala with the simulated convertible 'crease' just above the back window. There were 4 roof-lines as I remember: The bubble top - the 2 and 4 door sedan - the convertible - and your style. Yours is best.
Man oh man y'all have some really nice rides! I personally like all of them! But I have never had anything other than 62's. I wish I could have owned a 61, 63, and 64. But it hasn't happened yet! Thank you very much for sharing your story with me! I appreciate it! Thanks buddy!
Great video, I learned there's only 1 way to "almost" know for sure if the car is a real SS, but you have to lift the carpet. Other than that, the single hardest piece to locate for 62 SS is the center console!
@@Olds_Gold ,my family had one 1962 Belair. I remember it had a 2 speed trany. Dad ran that car pretty hard way back in the day I was about 10 years old.i love 62 's
You are very welcome my friend! Thank you for watching my video! It means a lot to me! I hope that it will help you! God bless you and your family always!
That is some nice to know information. I appreciate it. I had a 62 Impala convertible In 1971 when I lived in Miami. I really wish I still had that car.
Hello Mr. Lowe! Thank you for your comment! I had a chance to buy a 62 Chevy convertible years ago. I didn't buy it because of lack of funds. It was a basket case. But I have regretted that ever since. I should have but with bills and kids I just had to pass. I guess you know what I mean. It's funny that you run across the best deals when you have no money! Lol. I wish you still had your convertible too! I guess hindsight is 20/20. Thank you very much for sharing your story with me! And thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest You're welcome. I had to move out of Florida so that is why I sold it. I only took A u haul truck and all my furniture. I sure did like that car though it was white with a white convertible top and red interior.
@@donnlowe9129 Boy, I bet that was nice! But at least you can say that you have owned one before! That something that not too many people can say today! Thank you sir for your comment!
When I was a kid, my mom had a 62' wagon. It was black with red accents in the chrome side pieces and a red, I want to say leather, interior. I have search my mind and I cannot find a memory of it being otherwise. Anyway, my dad had put a 283 Vette' motor in it and it had dual exhaust with Thrush glass-pack mufflers. Not a very discreet sounding car. This was my mother's grocery getter and her daily driver. She also substituted as a teacher and would drive it to school. The guys in high always were wanting to buy the car. She had a 57' Belair wagon that was set up pretty much the same way prior to the 62'.
Now that's a good story! Thank you very much for sharing this with me! Sounds like that you had the coolest Dad and Mom in town! I had a 62 Belair wagon. Sounds like your Mom had a Impala with the red accents that you mentioned. That's awesome! And a 57 Chevy wagon too! You are so blessed to have such cool parents instead of the boring cars that most parents were driving! Thanks for your story and please comment anytime! Thanks!
On boy. Brought back memories. I had a '62 Wagon, white, red interior. Four barrel 327 and Power Slide. Great car, went like hell. Moved me and all my stuff from San Diego to Washington State.
Hello Mr. Pearson! I am so glad that the old 62 brought back some memories for you! My old cars and trucks that I have always bring back memories for me as well! I think that I enjoy the memories better than reality of the times today! I imagine that your 62 Chevy wagon was a beauty! Great color combo too! Thank you for sharing your story with me! I always enjoy hearing others talk about their old cars and trucks! Good memories in all of them! Thank you very much for watching the video! I greatly appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest One thing I could never figure out is why oh why Chevy completely redesigned Powerglide with an aluminum case in 1962, but still didn't add second gear.
@@mrspotato4870 I have often wondered that myself! Still to this day! Lol. Thank you for your comment and thanks for getting me to think about that again! Lol
Always liked the 62,when I moved down to Florida from New York as an 18 year old left my Chevelle in NY needed a car for work and found a 62 Impala, black over red from North Carolina was a 327 but had a 283, coming from NY I was amazed how solid it was but sadly my father nixed that deal and I wound up with a 69 Volkswagen Bug the only foreign car I've ever owned, man I would love to have that Impala now, and in my opinion the regular trim is much cleaner than the engine turned SS trim!
Man, I am so sorry that that deal fell through! That color combo would have been beautiful too! I wish that you still had the 62. The VW was a nice car and I am sure that your Dad had your best interests in mind. But the 62 would've been the one to keep in my opinion. Thank you very much for sharing your story! I enjoyed reading it and hope to hear from you soon! Thank you, buddy!
This guy knows these old Chevies! My best friend Jimmy had a 63 convertible in 69, we had great times in that car! I bought a 63 in 1979 for $200, put a water pump on it, drove it for two years, sold it for $200. Those old Chevies were great, comfortable, easy to work on, affordable.
Hello Mr. Fannon! It sounds like you have a thing for 63 Chevy's! Lol. They are good cars! You described them exactly comfortable and easy to work on. I always wanted a 63 but never got one. But I sure do love them! Now the prices are very high if you can find one that's in good shape. Thank you very much for your comment! I really enjoyed reading it! Thanks buddy!
Very nice I've had my 62 impala for over 30 years now I've taking it apart and it's on a rotisserie, I'm very excited to finish it ,probably a couple more year to complete,,It's not cheap to restore
Oh no sir they are not cheap to build for sure! Sounds like it will be a great car when you are done with it! Something to be proud of! Good luck with the build!
I really like your car brother. Beautiful ride. We had a 62 Impala Station Wagon. First car we ever had with AC. It became my mom’s car to drive my soon to be born sister and I to school and other things. Grocery store etc.
Thank you! It's kinda funny how cars and trucks bring back memories of friends and family! I love 62 Chevys! I am glad that a good memory came back to you my friend! God bless you and your family always!
Thank you very much for watching the video! Since I made that video a few years ago, I have sold all of my 1962 Chevy parts. But I will be happy to keep a lookout for what you ate needing my friend! Send me a video of your 62 Chevy and I will be happy to put it on my RU-vid channel: Primered is best. It's called PIB'S Subscriber Ride's! You can send me a video of your car to Primeredisbest@comcast.net or Facebook Messenger Primered is Best or Instagram Messenger Primered is Best. I would really love to see it! Thanks and God bless you!
You and your Uncle Larry have good taste! Lol. Seriously, those years of Chevy's are beautiful cars! So grateful that you took the time to watch the video! Have a blessed day today my friend and God bless you and your family!
Man, I had a chance years ago to buy an SS convertible and passed on it. Kicking myself now really hard. LOL Good Luck to you and please send pics on my Instragram or on my FACEBOOK PAGE Primered is best Thank you very much!
I subscribed after watching your video. I had a blue 62. 2 door post. A white over sea foam green 2 door 62 impala. A black 2 door 62 impala. And a gold anniversary 62 ss impala.
First of all I want to say, "Thank You very much!" for Subscribing to my channel! Especially a person who has several 1962 Chevy's! I have had around 13 Chevy's of the same year of 62. Biggest part of them were parts cars. I did have a friend who had a white with sea form green inserts. It was a beautiful car! He had it for a good while and sold it. I always wanted to buy it. But he had sold it before I had a chance to. You are like me my friend and have been blessed to have had several 1962 Chevy's! I have always loved that body style! I will be bringing my 62 Impala home this week from having a few things done to it. Please stay tuned to see it. I am so glad to have you as a subscriber! Thanks buddy!
I had a nice 62 Impala in the early 1990's. It was a 4 door hardtop without the pillars. It had so many options. The grille guard, electric windows, air conditioner, dual am antennas on the rear quarter panels, 409 turbo fire engine, all original. It was so beautiful and I miss it so much. I had to get rid of it in a hurry and not to go into a very long hurtful story, the cop who towed it to the impound contacted me and asked what I wanted to do with it. I told him I had no money to get it out or repair the damage, so I gave it to him. He said it was for his 7 year old daughter, who now cruises it in Deer Park Long Island all these years later.
That story makes me so very sad for you! I could just about cry! But I guess it is good to know that the car is still around and driving. Thank you for sharing your story with me. I will never forget it. Good luck to you my friend!
@@brooklyncarmelena5755 If it is still rolling, then you have saved it from the crusher. Or that is the way that I look at things like this. And you still have a chance to get it back someday too. I would let the owners know how you feel about it. Things change. Sometimes it's in your favor. Thank you very much for your comment.
Thank you for the video. I need to ask you about your wheel/tire sizes,,,they look great. I'm trying to figure out where to go with my '62 droptop. I could use some things for sure if you're selling trim and stuff.
I wish that I could tell you more about the wheels and tires but I bought them used. They came off of a 1960 Chevy wagon. I didn't know the guy that I bought them from. I just bought them because I knew that they wouldn't rub and they were well taken care of. Sorry I am not much help. But if I was you, I would call Ronnie Tyler in Madisonville, Tennessee. He sells all kinds of wheels and tires and all kinds if brands of wheels. His phone number is: 423 253 4034. That is where I buy all of my wheels and tires from. He will point you in the right direction. Please tell him that you heard about him from "Primered is Best" on RU-vid. Make a list of what you might be needing for your 62 Impala. I might have something that you need. Seen me a pic of your carbto my Instagram: Primered is Best. I would love to see it and see if I migh t have any for you! Have a great day and God bless you always my friend!
@@primeredisbest thanks for the reply my man. I wish I could wrap my head around offsets, back spaces, sizes and everything. I just want it to look like that! I don't want to pull the trigger w/o knowing exactly what to get. You lucked out bc they look great! Cheers man. Hoping to get mine on the road soon. Got plenty to do after mechanical stuff.
Chevy Super Sports were trim options up until about 65, there are several examples out there a straight 6 with factory SS emblems. That all changed after the GTO.
@@mrBILL-sr2cu that's good to know. The SS chevelle first year with a standard big block was 66, though a few Z16 65s are out there but very rare. Too many people associate SS as a performance package when it was initially a trim package.
Nice 62!! I also own a 62 hard top, was wondering if you know if theirs is clip or catch for glove compartment door because mine won’t stay up and is been like that since I bought it. Thank you
Hey buddy! The best I can remember about that is there is a little piece of metal that you can adjust so the glovebox door will open and shut. It is in the upper part of the compartment if the glove box. Maybe yours needs adjusted or missing. Give it a shot and see if that helps your problem. If not, let me know and I will try to help you if I can. Good luck to you my friend!
Thank you, Mr. Conley for your kind words. I really appreciate it and I am so glad that you have watched the video. Means a lot to me. Comment anytime on my videos. Thanks!
I’ve never had a 62 impala But I did have two 61 bubble tops A 63 SS 64 SS 65 SS 63,64 4 doors. I had a Canadian made Chevelle. With Pontiac split Grill & Maple leaf Emblems and badgers. Why , I even had a 1969 Dodge curry cruiser. I grew up in Norwood Massachusetts, hometown of the Norwood Arena Stock Car Track , demolition derby, So as kids that was our Saturday night entertainment.
I have been really blessed myself to have owned several of them. It is one of my favorite cars of all time! You my friend have been blessed to have had all of those cool cars! Thank you for sharing your story! I enjoyed it!
That's what I thought too! But actually you could get it anyway you wanted it back in the day! I have had and seen others with the bench seat and be a Super Sport! I almost bought a SS with the bench seat and a 3-speed on the column. Kinda wish I had bought it now! Lol. It was very pretty and ran great! Thanks buddy for your comment!
Hello Mr. Frazier. Yes I have seen some too that I would love to have! But of course you have to keep in mind that I want and love every car and truck out there! Lol. Someone told me today that I am "Addicted to cars and trucks!" I guess that's a true statement. I think that you have good taste with the 61's too! Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it!
I was a supermarket boxboy in a neighborhood full of retirees in 1989, Los Osos Cal. Lots of one owner cars perfectly maintained. Almost given a '69 Bonneville hardtop sedan in harvest gold. Was invited to look at a '35 Lafayette sedan (small Nash). Already had one project, '50 DeSoto Custom sedan. Parents woulda $#÷% a brick if I brought another home. DeSoto was wrecked once, had the '49 front clip bolted on. '62 is the best of the impala series, though they are all good. The '68 has started to grow on me a bit, now that you don't see any Impalas around here.
@@tomfrazier1103 Sounds like you were at the right place at the right time! I am the same way about cars. Like the DeSoto and the 68 Impala. If I don't see them much then when I do see one again then I think that they look pretty good! Lol. I got to ride in a 69 Pontiac Bonneville in 69. My friend's Dad was driving us to a track meet in the car. I was thinking how smooth the ride was and a very nice looking car! Thank you for sharing your story with me and making me remember memories that I had almost forgot. Thank you very much!
I have a 62 impala 4dr 283 power glide. Similar history as yours was bought brand new and handed down. Still original with 109k miles. Sometimes i think of selling, other time i think of restoration with safety add ons. Just don’t know what to do.... your video is encouraging me to get someone to restore. Thanks. Would like to hear your thoughts.
Well Mr. Ross it sounds like you and I are a lot alike! If your 62 runs and drives good then I would just drive it like it is and enjoy it. As you know 62 Chevy's are very popular and yours would be easy to sell. I am into "Patina Style". Mine will never be a "fully restored" car as long as I have it. I get more people look at "Patina Style" cars and trucks before they look at "fully restored" cars and trucks. I think it is because that someone can still picture in their heads what it can look like fully restored. I don't know if what I have said makes any sense. But I would keep it and guard it from being stolen. Thank you very much for your comment! I enjoyed reading it and I hope to hear from you again soon! Us 62 Chevy guys have to stick together!
Enjoyed your video. And yes, non-car people that impulse buy get taken every day on that sort of thing. Thanks for your time (though I'm a little late to the party on this one).
Thank you for your kind words! I hope that this might help somebody along the way. And "it's better late than never". At least you bought something that you wanted to have! All is good my friend! If I can help you, let me know! Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it!
Some very early 62 Super Ports came with the regular Impala rear trim instead of the swirled SS trim. The supplier had issues. The dealer would swap over to the swirled trim if you brought the car back after it was in stock. I'm sure there are a few Super Sports out there with the standard rear trim.
Yes, my Deuce drop is original and did not have bezzled rear trim, nor the rear antennae. *but, I may have to grab that glove box cover from a ‘61.. oh, also I believe it should have two tone steering wheel.
Wow, bought in Albertville Alabama, that’s where I live now ! Was the dealership Paul Smith Chevrolet ?? Sweet ride my friend, take care and have fun with it !!
Well it's a small world! All of my folks are from that area around Albertville! Yes it is from Paul Smith Chevrolet! Somehow we are related to the Smith's that own the dealership. My grandparents last name is Smith. I love going to Albertville, Guntersville, and Boaz area. Haven't been in awhile though. It had really changed since we were there last time. I guess it has changed even more now. Thank you so very much for your comment! It is a small world!
Hey 👋 Jesse from Texas how are you doing love the original 62 impala you have. Mine was same color scheme but since got it repainted Daytona Blue, I wanted to ask by chance do you have 62 convertible trim that the convertible boot snaps into?
Hello Jesse! Welcome to my channel! Unfortunately I don't have anything for a convertible. That might be a challenge to come up with. I can't even think of anyone who might have anything for a convertible around here. Good luck to you buddy!
Hello Mr. Gratkowski! Thank you very much for your comment! The 62 Chevy's are one of my favorite years too! I believe that you will own one sometime. Just keep you eyes and ears open and tell your family and friends that you are looking for one. You might be surprised that someone you know might find you one. That is how it works with me anyways. Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
Hello Miss Apodaca! Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it! It means so much to me that people like you watch my videos! Thank you very much! Appreciate it!
Biggest difference for me was the bucket seats! I customized my first car ('62 SS) by painting Testors PLA model paint (bright RED!) on the inside of the two rear upper interior lights. They would glow red at night when you opened the door.
Well I am glad that you had a chance to remember a good memory of your 63 Chevy! I had an Uncle who had a red 63 Chevy Impala SS. It was a 4 speed car and sounded good! I loved that car! But I also like the kinda quiet sound of my Impala too! Just a good cruiser car. You can still talk to someone when you are driving and you can drive down the street and not wake everybody up in the neighborhood! Lol. Thank you very much for sharing your story! I sincerely enjoyed it very much! It's people like you that make great comments like that makes RU-vid interesting!
I had a new 1962 Chevy 409 which had two crossed checkered flags on front and I think on the trunk lid. it was black with red trim and had a wide range 4 speed. The only thing I added was a set of Belanger Bro’s. Set of headers. I raced it on Long Island NY at two drag strips and loved it. Then in 1963 the US Army drafted me so I had to sell it. Two months after it was sold, the engine blew.
Thank you for sharing your story with me! And thank you for your service to our country! Thank you, sir! I have always wanted a 62 Chevy with a 409 engine in it! That would be the ultimate engine to have! I have have been blessed to at least have some 62 Chevy's but never with that great engine in it! I bet it ran good at the track! I would loved to have seen it! You are a very blessed man to have had a piece of history! Thanks buddy for your comment and your service to our country! Proud to have you as a Subscriber!
@Primered is best - I have to be honest. I was drafted and was in basic training in New Jersey and most knew I would be going to Berlin, South Korea or some place that was getting nasty, Viet Nam. My fiancé broke off from me because I would not be around, “Let’s see other people until you are discharged.” Well i did not go overseas but to Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn 9 miles from my house. I mostly drove Colonels and Generals around. 🙂 But thanks anyway.
@@lescobrandon3047 Mr. Konard, You still served our country! And I am very proud of you for that! Remember that it takes a team effort to make everything go smoothly! Whether you fought on Nam or cooked meals, or drove someone around you still served! I thought I would be going to Nam too! Had my draft card and was very soon gonna be out of high school. Went up to the Air Force to sign up with my buddy. Got all the way to the door and both of us chickened out! Lol. But Nam was winding down and troops were starting to coming home. I was glad too! I had pictured myself being on a rice field doing like Gomer Pyle going, Hooty hoo! Hooty hoo! Lol. But be proud of yourself! I am proud of you! Thank you for your service and for your comment! You're great!
😎 Back in 62 a local guy bought a new bubbletop BA red on red 409. He immediately changed everything to IMPALA SS, inside and out. 👍👍👍👍👍 Sigh 👍👍👍👍👍Then he got a 63 SS 409 single carb. In 64 he got an SS 409 dual quad. $$$$$ yeeeehaaaaw 😎😎
Well he is a guy that is really blessed! I always wanted a bubbletop and to have a 409 in it to boot is unreal! Sounds like he had a plan of buying up cool cars! I hope that he still has them! I would have loved to have seen them! Thank you for sharing your story! I really enjoyed it!
@@hotrodray6802 Man oh man I sure would have loved to have just what he traded in! What a selection of great cars! Thank you for sharing your story! It's a great story! I really appreciate it!
Hello, Just make me a list of what you might be needing and I will see if I still have it. I have sold a lot of parts since I made that video. Most it the parts were sold locally. Thank you very much my friend!
Great video 👍 Do you happen to have a trunk panel moulding? The part that goes along the entire back of trunk with the trunk key hole, idk exactly what that panels called but I have a 62 sedan, someone broke into the trunk and crowbar'd the trunk key hole out so I just need the entire aluminum molding that goes across the back of the trunk, my trunk is fine just need that piece
Thank you very much Mr. Pestacchi for your comment! I have always loved 62 Chevy's! It was a good year for Chevrolet! Thank you very much for watching my video! It means so much to me! Thanks!
I am so sorry but I do not have those parts and I don't know where to find them either. Might try joining a Facebook site that caters to 1962 Impala's. I know that there are some out there and I am sure that someone can help you out with what you need. I wish that I could have helped you my friend! Thanks for your comment and good luck!
I'm curious...which model had no tail light panel? I've seen a molding set for sale that is simply a bar that connects all the tail lights in a straight line.
It is a small world. I had a 62 as with a 327 and 4 speed too a couple of years ago. It was black with fawn interior. Enjoy your car and thank you for watching my video.
That is great! I love 1964 Impala's too! My Grandparents had a 1964 Impala that was Black with red interior in it. It was beautiful! And it was a great car for them. They just had the one car and they drove that car everywhere! Thank you for sharing your story with me! Reminds me of times in my life long ago that I thought I had forgotten! Thanks buddy!
I have a true 62 SS Impala. It has the factory holes for the grab bar. The only problem is that I don't have a grab bar or the SS panel that goes on the dash. Wondering if you would sell yours. Can you send me info on what you have for SS parts? I'm trying to put mine back together. Thanks, Joe
Hello Joe! I wish I could help you with the parts that you need. But unfortunately I have already sold those parts that you seen. I am so sorry buddy! Thank you very much for your comment! Good luck!
Thank you for your comment my friend! I really appreciate you watching the video! I hope that you will watch more of my videos! Have a great evening buddy!
Hello! You can contact me at PrimeredisBest @ comcast.net. Please have a list of what you need and I will see if I still have it. I have already sold a lot of my parts. Thanks buddy!
Ah, I forgot the "swirls" on the back and trim plus mine had duel antennas. On either side of the front license-plate I had mounted driving and fog lights, with dash switches and a second dimmer switch to turn them off (driving, fog or both) to opposite traffic.
Boy oh boy did you hit the jackpot! That sounds like a great first car! Your Dad really done great buying you that SS Impala! I hope that you made a lot of good memories with the car! Thank you for sharing your story! I really enjoyed it! Thanks!
Btw - This was in the early 70s. ;-) Yes it was a fun car (8 track in the glove compartment). It's one of a half dozen cars I wish I'd kept (about 16 cars and trucks).
I am sorry my friend but I do not have those parts anymore. I hope that you can find the parts that you need. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks buddy for your comment!
To know if your is a true SS and not a clone, you can check the vin number. My favorite is a 1963 Impala SS with a 409, 4 speed. and love the tach in the dash.
That's a good question! I think that the doors of a 1961 and the 1962 Chevys are the same! They do share a lot of interior parts such as the dash components. But the outside other than the doors I believe are the same! Of course a lot of the mechanical parts are the same as well! Send me a video of your car and I will post it on my RU-vid channel: "Primered is Best". Let me know if you need any more info or help my friend! Good luck to you!
You are very blessed my friend! I wish I had alot of mine back as well. I hope you have a great day and check me out of FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM Primered is Best Thank you!
The 62 black non ss convertible 6 cylinder I have was bought in 73 for 75 bucks was on used car lot at Chrysler dealership where my father was a class a mechanic got employee discount original price was 200 .was driven till 77 became mine in 1980 been off road since in dry storage everything pretty much replaced now. coming bk out in spring 2020
Hello Mr. Mcintryre! I love 63 Chevy's! I love the Biscayne's too! I bet that was a cool ride! No options meant is was made to go fast! Thank you very much for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed it! Thanks buddy!
@@primeredisbest Well Dad did get one option, heat LOL, just joking by then it was probably free. It was a 409 with the standard 3 speed, I know why? Well, the 4- speed cost more so I guess that's why. Dad was saving pennies to buy us our first car. I don't know what the engine option cost but he paid it. The car had rubber floor covering, not carpet. No radio. Unfortunately, Dad passed in 1964, and Mom didn't have a driver's license. I remember her thinking the foot-activated high beam switch was the starter LOL. Anyway, that was our car. I was 15 when Dad passed so the next year I was the driver. I went into the USMC in 1967 so Mom got her license and sold the car and bought a 6 cylinder Nova with power glide, yuck!!
@@richmcintyre1178 What an interesting story! I bet that 63 was fast and sounded good! Light weight too! Boy oh boy I would love to have that car. But your Mom was being practical and trying to find a car that she felt comfortable in. I don't blame her at all. She must have had a lot on her shoulders at that time. Thank you very much for sharing your story. I loved it! Thanks buddy!
That engine turned stainless and aluminum can be created by acid etching making it available to prople who aren't billionaires. It also helps with mass production.
The swirls you are talking about are "engine turned" or "machine turned" and the design was pretty popular on a lot of cars in the 30's on dashboards. They mostly were on center panels around the gages.
