62 Impala

[napanutt]

Worth anything?

 

[badluck24/7]

Probably just sentimental value?

 

[DEEZNUTS]

Too many doors to be worth anything.

 

[napanutt]

Figured as much. On a FB page. 7500.00. Seemed pretty cheap to me.

 

[rivermobster]

Anything from the 60's has value any more...

 

[TPC]

If it were a 409,,,,,

 

[707dog]

clean but to many doors most of those become parts/ donor cars for other impala builds. looks clean tho

 

[Tank]

clean but to many doors most of those become parts/ donor cars for other impala builds. looks clean tho

If that was a 2 door you could put a 2 in front of it.

62 or 61 rag is my dream car.

 

[707dog]

If that was a 2 door you could put a 2 in front of it.

62 or 61 rag is my dream car.

yep...im right there with you on the 61 or 62 rag but they took off in price i just needed a few more grand get one then prices went to the "fok it ill never get one now" zone

 

[Tank]

yep...im right there with you on the 61 or 62 rag but they took off in price i just needed a few more grand get one then prices went to the "fok it ill never get one now" zone

I've been wanting one for probably 25+ years or more and have watched the market climb and climb and climb. They NEVER come down in price, not through recession, nothing. 25 years ago I could get a fully restored 61 or 62 for 15-20k all day long, same car now is minimal 40-50k to start. rollers that need full restore start at 15-20, basket cases are 10k. I'll get one someday, just might be a few more years. My wifes not to stoked on the idea but I keep telling her we're getting one. I like em lowrided or hot-rodded. I'd probably have a set of Daytons and a set of 20's.

 

[707dog]

I've been wanting one for probably 25+ years or more and have watched the market climb and climb and climb. They NEVER come down in price, not through recession, nothing. 25 years ago I could get a fully restored 61 or 62 for 15-20k all day long, same car now is minimal 40-50k to start. rollers that need full restore start at 15-20, basket cases are 10k. I'll get one someday, just might be a few more years. My wifes not to stoked on the idea but I keep telling her we're getting one. I like em lowrided or hot-rodded. I'd probably have a set of Daytons and a set of 20's.

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yes exactly what you said ,we are on the same page both for cars and the wheel selection hell hardtop project buckets are 10k and up im putting together a 67 rs camaro for the wife its her dream car once that is done i am going to get very serious about getting me a ride going. i told the wife a impala wagon is not off the radar either...she thinks im crazy

 

[707dog]

hey brian sorry to jack up your more-door posting

 

[Tank]

yes exactly what you said ,we are on the same page both for cars and the wheel selection hell hardtop project buckets are 10k and up im putting together a 67 rs camaro for the wife its her dream car once that is done i am going to get very serious about getting me a ride going. i told the wife a impala wagon is not off the radar either...she thinks im crazy

Buddy got into a 62 wagon before the prices started to climb on those. He's in it very right, he built it up full show, lots of chrome undercarriage, candy purple with patterns, nice 4 pump system on Daytons. Things pretty cool.

Squirtinmyload was supposed to get his hands on a 63 rag lowrider a while back, wonder what ever happened with that.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/imperials-lowrider-car-club.172593/page-4

 

[napanutt]

hey brian sorry to jack up your more-door posting

No prob. I wasn't wanting it for my self just curious about it's desirability.

 

[Dkahnjob]

Would be nice only if it was a 2 door and had a 409.

 

[wsuwrhr]

Would be nice only if it was a 2 door and had a 409.

But then it wouldn't be 7500.

 

[J DUNN]

My Dad's deuce that I now am caretaker of since his passing in April. Mom is keeping it in the family. He bought it with paint and engine done but un-assembled. As he did the assembly he made a lot of changes along the way. Very clean car.

 

[wsuwrhr]

My Dad's deuce that I now am caretaker of since his passing in April. Mom is keeping it in the family. He bought it with paint and engine done but un-assembled. As he did the assembly he made a lot of changes along the way. Very clean car

Just beautiful.

Sorry about your father. GodSpeed to him.

No other words.

 

[707dog]

My Dad's deuce that I now am caretaker of since his passing in April. Mom is keeping it in the family. He bought it with paint and engine done but un-assembled. As he did the assembly he made a lot of changes along the way. Very clean car. View attachment 604562 View attachment 604562 View attachment 604563 View attachment 604564 View attachment 604565 View attachment 604566

just FN beautiful looks like your dad had some kick azz class to him... godspeed to your pops!

 

[Sleek-Jet]

That'd make a cool DD. LS with and OD transmission, nice set of wider wheels and tires, brakes, suspension, ect ect ect...

But way cooler than rolling a new Tahoe.

 

[Mandelon]

I used to have a 63 Impala ragtop. Black with red interior. 327. Big ass car. I miss it. ..aka The Batmobile.

59 to 63 were my favorites. Never really liked 64 or newer for some reason.

 

[Tank]

My Dad's deuce that I now am caretaker of since his passing in April. Mom is keeping it in the family. He bought it with paint and engine done but un-assembled. As he did the assembly he made a lot of changes along the way. Very clean car. View attachment 604562 View attachment 604562 View attachment 604563 View attachment 604564 View attachment 604565 View attachment 604566

Holy shit! That thing is SIIIIIIIICK.

Sorry about your pops

 

[underpressure]

My first car was a '62 Impala that my parents bought me for my 16th birthday. I was pissed off and refused to even drive it for about 3 months...wanted a Honda 350...lol, such a dumbass! Found out in the 11th grade that those big ass bench seats were just right for some drive in action...loved that car! Unfortunately, didn't hang onto it, wish I had! It looked exactly like this...

 

[FreeBird236]

View attachment 604483 Worth anything?

They'll never be worth what a 2 door is, but starting to see more and more 55 and 56 - 4 doors at car shows, and at first glance you hardly notice. That 62 looks pretty clean and will probably at least maintain value only so many around. It's a cheap way to get your foot in the door. I wouldn't go crazy with it but a nice daily driver. Also you can always try for an even better price.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

I have the Pontiac version of an Impala. '64 Catalina 2+2, 389, 4 speed, 8 lug drums. Pretty rare (around 7K built). All original 73K miles car with window sticker, bill of sale, owner's manual, Protecto Plate. Car has some rust underneath but I have a complete parts car too.

I'd like to hot rod this car but it is too nice and original to do so. Going to get a frame off and repaint then reassemble. Might do a mild rebuild upgrade to the engine.

 

[707dog]

I have the Pontiac version of an Impala. '64 Catalina 2+2, 389, 4 speed, 8 lug drums. Pretty rare (around 7K built). All original 73K miles car with window sticker, bill of sale, owner's manual, Protecto Plate. Car has some rust underneath but I have a complete parts car too.

I'd like to hot rod this car but it is too nice and original to do so. Going to get a frame off and repaint then reassemble. Might do a mild rebuild upgrade to the engine.

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nice ol pontiac love that gauge set up on the dash... please dont put any torque thrust wheels on it sleeper hot rod with white walls and caps

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

Although I am a fan of original straight spoke Torque Thrusts, this car will retain the rare 8 lugs. I have another complete set of them as well as the ones on the car. The only down side to them is that they are 14" rims which limits tire availability. I'm told someone makes 15" rims for them so I'll probably source them out so I can run bigger tires.

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[Tank]

I have the Pontiac version of an Impala. '64 Catalina 2+2, 389, 4 speed, 8 lug drums. Pretty rare (around 7K built). All original 73K miles car with window sticker, bill of sale, owner's manual, Protecto Plate. Car has some rust underneath but I have a complete parts car too.

I'd like to hot rod this car but it is too nice and original to do so. Going to get a frame off and repaint then reassemble. Might do a mild rebuild upgrade to the engine.

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You can totally see the GTO heritage in that thing. Cool car.

 

[rvrrun]

Although I am a fan of original straight spoke Torque Thrusts, this car will retain the rare 8 lugs. I have another complete set of them as well as the ones on the car. The only down side to them is that they are 14" rims which limits tire availability. I'm told someone makes 15" rims for them so I'll probably source them out so I can run bigger tires. View attachment 604776 View attachment 604777

There was a company, Retromotive I believe, that was making 15 and 16" hoops for those drums. It's been a while so I'm not sure if they are still around. We've made a couple sets for customers, but I'm sure it would be cheaper to get them from Retromotive. Check your spare set of drums, not all years are the same, and don't change a thing on that car.

 

[707dog]

Hey tank I think I found us a start at putting some money together for a impala

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

You can totally see the GTO heritage in that thing. Cool car.

It's like a full size GTO. I call it a GTO-XL for extra large.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

There was a company, Retromotive I believe, that was making 15 and 16" hoops for those drums. It's been a while so I'm not sure if they are still around. We've made a couple sets for customers, but I'm sure it would be cheaper to get them from Retromotive. Check your spare set of drums, not all years are the same, and don't change a thing on that car.

Thanks. I checked their site but didn't see any. May just keep the 14's and go with red stripes from Coker. Car may go up for sale when done. I'm in the middle of doing my 63&1/2 Galaxie right now which is basically the same car in a Ford version (BB, 4 speed, full size two door hard top). Once both cars are done I'll decide which one to keep.

 

[73hondo]

Dont discount the 4 doors I love my 67' malibu.... it now has a full global west suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes and awaiting the sbc 406 that is going in shortly need to get some new pics.... the best part is I picked it up for 3k cause no one wanted a 4 door!

 

[mobldj]

my 63 wagon.sold it a few years ago to a guy in new Zealand,shoulda kept it

 

[stoker22405]

Just beautiful.

Sorry about your father. GodSpeed to him.

No other words.

X2

 

[Mark79]

My Dad's deuce that I now am caretaker of since his passing in April. Mom is keeping it in the family. He bought it with paint and engine done but un-assembled. As he did the assembly he made a lot of changes along the way. Very clean car. View attachment 604562 View attachment 604562 View attachment 604563 View attachment 604564 View attachment 604565 View attachment 604566

Beautiful ride, just wondering what kind of wheels you have on your 62. Is the offset 20 rear and 18 front?

 

[J DUNN]

Not sure on the wheel model. they are 20's and 18's