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!
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 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!
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.
Why not just check the cowl tag? Trim code "813" bucket seats. Only SS cars had bucket seats in 62. Atlanta cars also had SPORT X1 in the ACC code, not sure about the other assembly plants.
I have had Impala SS car with the bench seats in them. Back in the day, you could get one anyway you wanted it. Even with a 6 cylinder. Some of the plants that made the cars used ID's on the cowl, some did not. I am just showing what to look for in one quickly if you are looking at buying one. Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest Back then SS was a trim package, not a performance package. Could you have gotten a 6 cylinder SS, yes. You also could have gotten a 409 non-SS. I've talked with several Impala people and the vast majority say go to the cowl tag to see if the car is a true SS. Every 813 trim car is a SS as only SS cars had bucket seats in 62.
I guess i had a basic 1962/2-door/hardtop,....very dark blue, almost purple,....283-engine,....My very fist car at age 15, paid $100 for it back in 1979,.....bought it off my old neighbor's son,....ran great,.....great memories,...got in an accident and scrapped it in 1981.....😢..!
That sounds like a great car you had my friend! Such good memories that you and I have of our 62's! Thanks so much for watching the video and for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it my friend! Have a blessed day today my friend and God bless you and your family always!
Like someone below said the EARLY ‘62 SS’s had the satin aluminum rear trunk panels and are correct. I know because I have one and contacted the Late Great Chevy club in the early 1980’s to inquire about it. They said Chevrolet hadn’t quite tooled up yet in making the traditional SS swirl panels and that my 1962 Impala SS was an EARLY car and correct. A commentor below said they noticed the change after the first month. Probably very few cars made -or surviving like this.
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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!
Not all 62 SS had engine turned rear panels. Early 62 SS cars Sept and October did not have SS swirl trunk panels. They came with Impala panels. Also whether they were made in Arlington, TX.
I HAVE A 62 IMPALA ALL ORIGINAL, 327 250 HP. 3 SPEED ON THE COLUMN 17,400 MILES. AS I SAID ALL ORIGINAL, IT IS BLUE WITH BLUE INT.THE ORIGINAL OWNER LIVED IN SAME CITY AS I. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING STICKER $3019.05. WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS WORTH?
Hello Mr. Giarrante, Thank you for your question on your 62 Impala. I would like to see a picture of your car. Maybe on my Instagram: "PrimeredisBest". Is it a 2 door or 4 door? You are a very blessed person to have a 62 Chevy Impala with such low miles on it. Without seeing it, I would estimate the value in the $30's maybe 40's. Of course that is my opinion. Could be more! I hope to hear from you again soon. Thanks for watching the video! I enjoyed reading your comment!
If You should ever find Yourself w/out the key for these cars ( this should work on all trim levels impala , Belair , Biscayne , etc. should also work across g.m. brand lines like corvare etc. ) This only works if car has a locking glove box ( w/orginal lock for car in it ) Remove the lock & take it to dealer ( or locksmith I guess ) they can cut key from that lock . I had a corvare once & thats how I got a key for it ( on that car the key fit all locks on some cars it will only work on glove box & trunk ) .
Now that is some really good Information my friend! I really appreciate you telling me about that! I appreciate you watching the video! Please comment anytime on my videos! I enjoyed reading your comment very much! Thanks buddy!
Thank you! I really like the 61-62 Chevy's! Beautiful cars and they were built very well! I truly appreciate your comment my friend! Have a blessed day today!
I used to have a few of those steering wheels a couple of years ago. But I have since sold them. I will keep a close eye open for you one. Those wheels are very cool looking and are one of my favorites! I want to thank you very much for Subscribing to my channel! Thanks so much! Have a great 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!
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!
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!
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!
I am sorry my friend, but I don't have any of the items you are needing. But I wish you the best of luck on your search my friend! Thank you so much for watching the video and for your comment my friend! Have a blessed day today my friend!
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 RUclips channel: "Primered is Best". Let me know if you need any more info or help my friend! Good luck to you!
No, not really. That's why I made the video so folks who are looking to buy one, won't get fooled into paying more for something than it is worth. Thanks buddy for your question!
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.
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!
Thank you very much for your comment! I am glad that I left it like it is too! I love that car! I really appreciate you watching the video! Thanks so much!
I remember when my neighbor bought a brand new marina blue 1963 impala ss. us kids though it was the most beautiful car ever, actually I was a teen then. wanna hear something funny? I bought a used car at a chevy dealership in 2010 and asked them if they had any biscaynes. they didn't even know what a biscayne was.
I love 63 Chevy's! I always wanted one but never had a chance to get to buy one. I bet that marina blue looks really good! You are like me when you see a car that you like then that's the one you want for the rest of your life! And yes, that is pretty funny that a Chevy dealership doesn't know what a Biscayne is! My goodness that is sad! You and I should be running that dealership! Lol. Thank you very much for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it! Thanks!
@@primeredisbest Don't feel too bad, I mentioned Roy Rogers and later Bugs Bunny to some teenagers the other day and they looked at me with total blank stares....they'd never heard of either before! Another young fella in Europe mentioned last week that he had never heard of nor seen a car called a "Plymouth" before. Wow.....just wow!!
@@USCG.Brennan Oh my what's this world coming to? When you haven't heard of Roy Rogers or Bugs Bunny or even a Plymouth then we are in bad shape for sure! Hard for me to believe! Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest Hahaha....funny though....my kids knew. We'd sit down and watch reruns of them, The Rifleman and the Three Stooges (and others). They grew up right and then showed those shows to THEIR kids. ;-)
My first car (in 1978) was a red 1958 impala convertible with red interior. 348 four barrel and a power glide trans. I loved it but the floors were gone and after “working” on it some I realized it was too much for my skills and tools. Sure wish I had it now, I’d be able to fix it, ☹️. I replaced it with a 1967 Chevelle though so that was cool. 🙂 nice car, enjoyed the video. I guess if all options were available in any combination the only thing that makes it an SS is the trim? Are there any clues on the trim tag or the VIN that it was built as an SS?
Hello and thank you for sharing your story with me! Yes there is a way to tell on the Chevelle's Vin number. If it had a 136 it is a Malibu. If it has a 138 it's a an SS model. That 1958 sounds like a Dream Car! I would LOVE to have that! Red on red with the first year of the Chevy Big Block the 348! But at least you can say that you have owned one. I have sold some that I wish I could have kept too. You and I are in the same boat! Lol. If you have any pics of the Chevelle or the Impala please send me pics of them to my Instagram: PrimeredisBest or Facebook: Primered is Best. I sure would love to see them! And thank you so very much for watching the video! I means a lot to me! Thanks so much!
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!
On a 1962 Chevy you need to look for the typical rust issues. Hood, floorboards, trunk, etc. As far as a good deal, if you can even find one nowadays you are doing good! Lol. These cars are worth quite a bit of money fixed up but parts are very expensive to purchase! Do you homework and look on EBAYMOTORS to get an idea of what you might be getting into. Good luck my friend!
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 RUclips 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!
Thank you very much, Shawn! I really appreciate your kind words! I really like 1965 Grand Prix's too! Wish I had one here at home! Thank you for liking my 62 Chevy Impala! I appreciate it very much! Please comment anytime! Thanks buddy!
@@93015_skatez Just watch a lot of RUclips videos and see what other people that are in your same situation started off my doing! That way you will be off to a good start when you do get on it! Good luck to you my friend!
No I am sorry my friend. But I don't know of anyone that has a convertible Impala. Those are sure hard to find around here. I wish you the best of luck in finding your dream car!
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!
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!
I had a Red '62 Impala SS 409 4spd car back in High School (1969) . It had factory HiPo heads, dual quads, dual exhaust and close ratio 4spd. It even had factory exhaust "dump tubes". No factory PS or PB and the clutch was SUPER stiff. Sure wish I still had it. It passed everything on the highway EXCEPT a gas station. AWFUL gas mileage. ;-)
Oh man how fortunate you are to have had my dream car! I bet it was beautiful! I wish that you still had the car too! But at least you can say that you have owned one before! Not many people can say that! Thank you so very much for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it! Thank you very much!
@@primeredisbest I still have pictures of it and I've had several 62s since then too. I bought one of them from a "little old lady" in Wenatchee WA. It was a white 2dr htp like yours, but it needed paint, so I painted it Marina blue metallic and put on a set of "American" Grey-Spoke Torque-Thrust mags. The tires were 60 series white letters and the brake drums underneath those Grey Spokes were painted the same Marina blue color showing through the spokes. It was gorgeous. Wish I still had that one too. I've also owned a '63 SS, '64 SS and a '65 SS back in the day, but my rarest SS was a '61....of which I've seen maybe 5 of in my life. They were a "348" with Tri-Power for the first half of '61 and the latter half of '61 they started installing the big "409".
@@USCG.Brennan Thanks again for sharing your story with me! You my friend have had a very interesting life with beautiful cars! You are very blessed to have had the cars that you have owned! I can only dream about owning cars! Thanks buddy for your time! I greatly appreciate it!
😎 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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
I would probably Google it and look at 1961 SS cars. I think that the panel that holds the grab handle on is different than on a 62 SS. But you check to make sure I am right. Thank very much for your question! I would love to have a 1961 Chevy Impala! They are beautiful cars! You are a blessed man my friend! Thanks buddy for your comment! I enjoyed reading it!
@@ernestmagana9238 Hello Mr. Magana! I appreciate you reaching out to me about parts for your 61 Chevy. Unfortunately, I do not know where to go d parts for your car around here. I live in Tennessee and shipping would be very expensive as well. The best thing to do since you live in California is to go to cruise ins and talk to people who attend them. Or find someone who has a 61 Chevy and see if they have any leftovers or where they bought their parts from. Good luck to you my friend!
Thank you very much for your kind words! The tires and wheels sizes are Fronts: 245x40x17 8" Rears: 235x35x18 10" . I hope this is helpful to you! Thanks so much for watching the video!
Well Mr. Carpenter I really appreciate you watching the video! I wish that I could help you with s fender, but I don't have one and don't know anyone else who might have one either. Good luck in your search for a fender. Not much to pick from anymore around here. Thanks buddy and comment on my videos anytime!
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!
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
Hello BackSeatHump! That's a cool name you have! I like it! I am just pointing out differences between the 2 models. Thank you much for your question! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
No sir. The dual antennas were kinda like a custom job that you would do on your car for looks. I have had a lot of Impala SS cars and everything was an option. I have had SS cars with them on the passenger side front fender and on the rear as well. Even had Radio Delete too with just a plate covering the radio. Thank you very much for your question. I really enjoyed hearing from you!
I have a 62 SS and it has double antennas and I looked it up after I asked you and it said that most of the time it was a dealer addition. I love the 62 impala.
@@mitchellbrannon8930 That is true. Back in the day everything was an option and some things were dealer installed. Believe it or not, I have had 4 1957 Chevy Trucks. They only came with the drivers side window visor. If you wanted one for the passenger side you had to make it an option so they would install it. Funny how things were back in the day.Thank you my friend for your comment! Appreciate it!
No, sorry that is not correct. You can order a SS anyway you want it back in the day. I have had 2 them with the bench seats ordered from the factory that way. You could even order a 6 banger if that is what you wanted in your SS. I have had 13 Impala`s and alot of them were SS models.
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.
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!
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.
I just bought one that supposed to be an ss but the front seat is missing. Hopefully I can make the one from the 4 door tilt and I'll be ok. Been looking for one and couldn't find any.
In 1973 I bought a 1962 Impala SS, black with red interior. 327 with automatic trans. I consider the 1962 SS only half an SS. Why? It had bucket seats but the shifter was on the steering column. It had half a consul between the front seats, which was a padded box with a lid. It had stock Impala wheel covers with an added spinner bolted in the center. In my opinion the true SS came out in 1963. Oh, and I bought the 1962 for the motor and junked the rest. I'm still kicking myself after all these years.
Thank you for sharing your story! I had one just like you described. I sold mine as well. Just one more regret that I carry along with all my other regrets! Lol. But at least we can both say that we have owned one! Thank you very much for your comment! Made me remember that 62 SS again! It was a good car!
Your '62 Impala Super Sport was correct, the column shift auto was correct in all full-size Chevys that year. Only 4-speed cars had floor mounted shifters. Also SS wheel covers did have the 3-bar "knock-off spinner in place of the blue center insert.
@@richardwilson8594 No problem my friend! If you have time, send me a picture of your 62 SS to my Instagram: "Primered is Best". I would love to see it! Thanks so much!
Good video, nice car. One other way to verify, and really the only way to truly verify if a 62 is an SS or not, is to decode the trim tag. If the car came with bucket seat interior, then its a true SS. If it did not come with buckets, then it is not an SS. As you said the emblems, grab bar, and swirl panels can all be added pretty easily. A bit harder to change the trim tag. By the way the bucket seat verification only applies for 62 model years, as far as I'm aware.
@@primeredisbest I know people say they have seen super sport cars with bench seats... I thought the same for years.... But apparently all SS cars left the factory with buckets. It wasn't possible to check the 30 dollar SS option box without first checking the hundred and some odd dollar bucket seat option box from what I've learned. Lots can be changed in 60 years I guess!!
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!
I had one of these back in the day, in 1968 it backfired , caught fire in the carburetor and went up in flames, totaled! It broke my heart. I had just returned from Nam the preceding year. I've driven an Impala ever since with a 2008 sitting in the driveway right now. There are 176,000 original miles on it. It's a question now if the car will outlast me or I will outlast it. Cheers.........
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me! And Thank You for your service in Nam! I really appreciate it! I have always loved the Chevy Impala's. They are good cars! My whole family were basically Chevy folks anyway. So it comes natural for me to prefer Chevy's. I will be doing more videos of this 62 Chevy this week. Please stay tuned as I believe that you will enjoy the story about my 62 Chevy! Thank you so much my friend! Please comment anytime! Thanks!
I have a 62 ss my dad bought new. 327, 4 speed. Black with red interior. Two years ago I met the guy who sold it to my Dad. A good source for 62 information is chevytalk.org. I am skeptical of the ss having different springs but that group will let you know.
Congrats on having your Dad's 62 SS! Sounds like a beautiful car with great color combo too! I will check out Chevy Talk! I sure do appreciate your comment! Thank you very much!
I appreciate your comment my friend! I gave some already sold that car a few months ago. Check out some of my older videos from around August-September months. I sold 5 vehicles to Rob Pitts on RUclips. Thanks buddy!
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!
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
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 RUclips interesting!
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!
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 RUclips channel: Primered is best. Thank you very much!
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!
"Because hey, it's my car". That's the best reason in the world, right on.
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!
That’s the best reason for sure. Dang skippy.
Love the 1962 impala or SS .
That body , is Sweet !!😎👍🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your comment!
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
I appreciate your comment my friend and for watching the video! Good luck on your search for the 64! Have a blessed day today my friend!
The swirls are called "machine turned metal" love the looks of it.
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!
Actually, it’s not referred to as machine turned but engine turned metal.
I have a 63SS and a 65 Convertable. I love these old cars.
Hello Mr. Sigmon! You are a very blessed man to have those years of old Chevy's! I love those old cars too! Thank you for sharing your story!
Beautiful ride. Love the history! Big thumbs up
Thank you ManCaveTV for your kind words! I really 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.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Why not just check the cowl tag? Trim code "813" bucket seats. Only SS cars had bucket seats in 62. Atlanta cars also had SPORT X1 in the ACC code, not sure about the other assembly plants.
I have had Impala SS car with the bench seats in them. Back in the day, you could get one anyway you wanted it. Even with a 6 cylinder. Some of the plants that made the cars used ID's on the cowl, some did not. I am just showing what to look for in one quickly if you are looking at buying one. Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest Back then SS was a trim package, not a performance package. Could you have gotten a 6 cylinder SS, yes. You also could have gotten a 409 non-SS. I've talked with several Impala people and the vast majority say go to the cowl tag to see if the car is a true SS. Every 813 trim car is a SS as only SS cars had bucket seats in 62.
This is correct. If it had buckets its an SS.
I guess i had a basic 1962/2-door/hardtop,....very dark blue, almost purple,....283-engine,....My very fist car at age 15, paid $100 for it back in 1979,.....bought it off my old neighbor's son,....ran great,.....great memories,...got in an accident and scrapped it in 1981.....😢..!
That sounds like a great car you had my friend! Such good memories that you and I have of our 62's! Thanks so much for watching the video and for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it my friend! Have a blessed day today my friend and God bless you and your family always!
GREAT VIDEO MAN..... love this year.....thanks for sharing those details....
You're welcome!
Like someone below said the EARLY ‘62 SS’s had the satin aluminum rear trunk panels and are correct. I know because I have one and contacted the Late Great Chevy club in the early 1980’s to inquire about it. They said Chevrolet hadn’t quite tooled up yet in making the traditional SS swirl panels and that my 1962 Impala SS was an EARLY car and correct. A commentor below said they noticed the change after the first month. Probably very few cars made -or surviving like this.
I've heard that too buddy! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! Have a blessed day today my friend!
Very nice 62 Impala! I'm absolutely crazy about these! Thanks for this video! Check out my step side bed build on my channel!
Thank you! Yes I will check out your Step Side build! Thanks buddy for your comment!
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Fenders Will Scrape"
Hey I Love it -
"Because hey, it's my car'
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But - They'll be coming for you one day soon - # Me Too -
mark my word - Ha, hahaha
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I like to have fun! 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!
Nice, my dream car is a 64, but i luv them all from the years 58-70. I wouldn't mind having one of each all original. Anyways nice 62' 🏆💯✨
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it my friend!
Not all 62 SS had engine turned rear panels. Early 62 SS cars Sept and October did not have SS swirl trunk panels. They came with Impala panels. Also whether they were made in Arlington, TX.
I've never heard that before. Thanks
I HAVE A 62 IMPALA ALL ORIGINAL, 327 250 HP. 3 SPEED ON THE COLUMN 17,400 MILES. AS I SAID ALL ORIGINAL, IT IS BLUE WITH BLUE INT.THE ORIGINAL OWNER LIVED IN SAME CITY AS I. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING STICKER $3019.05. WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS WORTH?
Hello Mr. Giarrante, Thank you for your question on your 62 Impala. I would like to see a picture of your car. Maybe on my Instagram: "PrimeredisBest". Is it a 2 door or 4 door? You are a very blessed person to have a 62 Chevy Impala with such low miles on it. Without seeing it, I would estimate the value in the $30's maybe 40's. Of course that is my opinion. Could be more! I hope to hear from you again soon. Thanks for watching the video! I enjoyed reading your comment!
My man.... I love the info your giving..... can you do a video for the 65' and even the 63' ????? thanks !!!!!!!
Don't know anyone who has those cars buddy! Thanks!
If You should ever find Yourself w/out the key for these cars ( this should work on all trim levels
impala , Belair , Biscayne , etc.
should also work across g.m.
brand lines like corvare etc. )
This only works if car has a locking
glove box ( w/orginal lock for car in it ) Remove the lock & take it to dealer ( or locksmith I guess ) they can cut key from that lock . I had a corvare once & thats how I got a key for it ( on that car the key fit all locks
on some cars it will only work on glove box & trunk ) .
Now that is some really good Information my friend! I really appreciate you telling me about that! I appreciate you watching the video! Please comment anytime on my videos! I enjoyed reading your comment very much! Thanks buddy!
great video, i owned a 62 bel air with a 283 back in the day, also had a 61 bel air straight 6
Thank you! I really like the 61-62 Chevy's! Beautiful cars and they were built very well! I truly appreciate your comment my friend! Have a blessed day today!
Man the 1962 Impala is my dream car, I’m looking for a 62 Impala project Car I’d love to have an opportunity to talk with you about finding a 62
I love 62 Impala's too! I really don't know of any right now but I will keep my eyes open for you one! Thanks buddy for your comment!
I'm looking for a steering wheel for a 1961 Impala... subscribed👍
I used to have a few of those steering wheels a couple of years ago. But I have since sold them. I will keep a close eye open for you one. Those wheels are very cool looking and are one of my favorites! I want to thank you very much for Subscribing to my channel! Thanks so much! Have a great day!
Hello. I'm looking for 62 impala parts. The vent under the rear window exterior. Between the trunk and window
Hello buddy! I wish that I could help you out, but I have sold all my Impala's and the parts that I had as well. Good luck to you my friend!
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!
Thank you there are so many fakes out there, thanks again.
Hello Rick Crusher! You are so very welcome! Thank you for watching the video! It means a lot to me! Thanks buddy!
My uncle Larry had a black duece with red interior red trim 283 powerglide .
I had a bicayne bone red interior 235 3 sp overdrive .
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!
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!
Primered is best
you have an awesome Gem of American automobile history!
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!
I’m looking for front and back bumper guards for a 62 impala ss sis
Sir
I am sorry my friend, but I don't have any of the items you are needing. But I wish you the best of luck on your search my friend! Thank you so much for watching the video and for your comment my friend! Have a blessed day today my friend!
Thank you my friend! Please comment on on RUclips Channel anytime!
Hello question im working on a 62 impala what other year impalas i can used parts from
I need doors,hood,fenders
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 RUclips channel: "Primered is Best". Let me know if you need any more info or help my friend! Good luck to you!
I like your car, the early '60's Chevy's are sweet. Can you tell by the vin if the car is an orignal SS?
No, not really. That's why I made the video so folks who are looking to buy one, won't get fooled into paying more for something than it is worth. Thanks buddy for your question!
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.
That's a good question! That would be a "BelAir"! Thank you very much for your comment my friend!
Just watched your video !! Loved it and I am looking for a few parts if you still have extra?
Thank you! No I have sold all of my parts and sold the car as well. Thanks buddy for your comment!
Good video thank you
Thank you my friend! I truly appreciate your comment! Have a blessed day today my friend!
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!
Glad you left it original SS are cool but their over rated everyone claim to have one I like the originality of your.
Thank you very much for your comment! I am glad that I left it like it is too! I love that car! I really appreciate you watching the video! Thanks so much!
I had a lot of classic Chevys, but my 61 impala sport coupe was one I wish I still had.
I understand completely what you are saying! Sometimes life happens! Thanks for your comment my friend and God bless you!
I remember when my neighbor bought a brand new marina blue 1963 impala ss. us kids though it was the most beautiful car ever, actually I was a teen then. wanna hear something funny? I bought a used car at a chevy dealership in 2010 and asked them if they had any biscaynes. they didn't even know what a biscayne was.
I love 63 Chevy's! I always wanted one but never had a chance to get to buy one. I bet that marina blue looks really good! You are like me when you see a car that you like then that's the one you want for the rest of your life! And yes, that is pretty funny that a Chevy dealership doesn't know what a Biscayne is! My goodness that is sad! You and I should be running that dealership! Lol. Thank you very much for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it! Thanks!
@@primeredisbest Don't feel too bad, I mentioned Roy Rogers and later Bugs Bunny to some teenagers the other day and they looked at me with
total blank stares....they'd never heard of either before! Another young fella in Europe mentioned last week that he had never heard of nor seen a car called a "Plymouth" before. Wow.....just wow!!
@@USCG.Brennan Oh my what's this world coming to? When you haven't heard of Roy Rogers or Bugs Bunny or even a Plymouth then we are in bad shape for sure! Hard for me to believe! Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest Hahaha....funny though....my kids knew. We'd sit down and watch reruns of them, The Rifleman and the Three Stooges (and others). They grew up right and then showed those shows to THEIR kids. ;-)
Ur battery is always dead cause ur key is turned over....😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
My first car (in 1978) was a red 1958 impala convertible with red interior. 348 four barrel and a power glide trans. I loved it but the floors were gone and after “working” on it some I realized it was too much for my skills and tools. Sure wish I had it now, I’d be able to fix it, ☹️. I replaced it with a 1967 Chevelle though so that was cool. 🙂 nice car, enjoyed the video. I guess if all options were available in any combination the only thing that makes it an SS is the trim? Are there any clues on the trim tag or the VIN that it was built as an SS?
Hello and thank you for sharing your story with me! Yes there is a way to tell on the Chevelle's Vin number. If it had a 136 it is a Malibu. If it has a 138 it's a an SS model. That 1958 sounds like a Dream Car! I would LOVE to have that! Red on red with the first year of the Chevy Big Block the 348! But at least you can say that you have owned one. I have sold some that I wish I could have kept too. You and I are in the same boat! Lol. If you have any pics of the Chevelle or the Impala please send me pics of them to my Instagram: PrimeredisBest or Facebook: Primered is Best. I sure would love to see them! And thank you so very much for watching the video! I means a lot to me! Thanks so much!
Also, SS only came with Bucket seats. Great video!
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!
Great video. My 1st car was 1961 Chev Biscayne. I'm real partial to these models. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing.
I feel the same way as you do! Always loved those cars! Thank you so much for your comment my friend! I really appreciate it!
Hello hope alls well i was wondering if you had 2 doors for a 1962 impala that you would sale?
I am very sorry my friend but I do not have any doors. I have sold a lot of parts since I have made that video. I appreciate your comment! Thank you!
How do i know if im getting a good deal on a non Ss 62?...what key elements should i look out for?
On a 1962 Chevy you need to look for the typical rust issues. Hood, floorboards, trunk, etc. As far as a good deal, if you can even find one nowadays you are doing good! Lol. These cars are worth quite a bit of money fixed up but parts are very expensive to purchase! Do you homework and look on EBAYMOTORS to get an idea of what you might be getting into. Good luck my friend!
Hi there .I’d like to know if you have any ss parts for a 62?thanks..
Hello! What parts are you needing for your 62? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing great insight. Do you have front and rear seats for 62 SS?
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 RUclips 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!
The battery for your electric car will cost a lot more. Joe will confiscate your 62. 😂
Yes I would say that you are correct! Joe is very good at achieving his goals! Lol. Good to hear from you my friend! Thanks for your comment!
How much did you get the other ss impala for just curious?????
It was many years ago. I don't remember. Thanks!
Had me at "hey because its my car"😂 🙏🏼✌🏼 absolutely love this 62 I wouldn't change a thing I hope to own one half as decent as this one day!
Thank you very much for your comment my friend! God bless you!
@@primeredisbest any time brother you have exceptional taste in cars man🙏🏼✌🏼
Nice car in explaining the difference i like 65 prix also but ur 62 is pretty
Thank you very much, Shawn! I really appreciate your kind words! I really like 1965 Grand Prix's too! Wish I had one here at home! Thank you for liking my 62 Chevy Impala! I appreciate it very much! Please comment anytime! Thanks buddy!
I’m only 9 and I have a 1962 impala super sport
Well congratulations to you! You are very blessed! Comment anytime and tell me more about your 62 SS! Thanks my friend!
@@primeredisbest Although my Impala was given to me when I was born in 2011 so I’m gonna need a lot of work on it but I’m not sure where to start off
@@93015_skatez Just watch a lot of RUclips videos and see what other people that are in your same situation started off my doing! That way you will be off to a good start when you do get on it! Good luck to you my friend!
sir do you know of anyone with a 62 convertible that they are looking to sell?
No I am sorry my friend. But I don't know of anyone that has a convertible Impala. Those are sure hard to find around here. I wish you the best of luck in finding your dream car!
This is awesome....how can I get connected with you on some parts?
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!
I had one exactly like yours in the early 70's. Loved the smooth ride. The baby blue color looked real nice with the SS cragers. Wish I still have it.
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!
I had a Red '62 Impala SS 409 4spd car back in High School (1969) . It had factory HiPo heads, dual quads, dual exhaust and close ratio 4spd. It even had factory exhaust "dump tubes". No factory PS or PB and the clutch was SUPER stiff. Sure wish I still had it. It passed everything on the highway EXCEPT a gas station. AWFUL gas mileage. ;-)
Oh man how fortunate you are to have had my dream car! I bet it was beautiful! I wish that you still had the car too! But at least you can say that you have owned one before! Not many people can say that! Thank you so very much for sharing your story with me! I really enjoyed reading it! Thank you very much!
@@primeredisbest I still have pictures of it and I've had several 62s since then too. I bought one of them from a "little old lady" in Wenatchee WA. It was a white 2dr htp like yours, but it needed paint, so I painted it Marina blue metallic and put on a set of "American" Grey-Spoke Torque-Thrust mags. The tires were 60 series white letters and the brake drums underneath those Grey Spokes were painted the same Marina blue color showing through the spokes. It was gorgeous. Wish I still had that one too. I've also owned a '63 SS, '64 SS and a '65 SS back in the day, but my rarest SS was a '61....of which I've seen maybe 5 of in my life. They were a "348" with Tri-Power for the first half of '61 and the latter half of '61 they started installing the big "409".
@@USCG.Brennan Thanks again for sharing your story with me! You my friend have had a very interesting life with beautiful cars! You are very blessed to have had the cars that you have owned! I can only dream about owning cars! Thanks buddy for your time! I greatly appreciate it!
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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!
@@primeredisbest no he traded every year. Dont know about 65+
@@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!
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!
Thank you very much! Good information to know. I appreciate it!
I know. I have 3. 😁
@@Olds_Gold That's great! Thanks!
@@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
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!
Sweet video man I love 62’s I have a 1970 impala and I wouldn’t mind adding this to my garage
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!
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!
Yep, my Corvair was Black and did not leak Oil, it was a Cherry, should have keep that too!
That handle kinda reminds me of a sticker back in the day.
"Sit down
hold on
shut up"
Lol. You're right! It sure does! Thanks for the good laugh!
Back then, SS was only a cosmetic trim package.
You're right! Thanks buddy for your comment and for watching the video! I truly appreciate it! Have a blessed day today!
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!
Ihello I have a 61two door hard top and I have that aluminum piece and spear were the grab handle is wonder if that's correct for a sixty one?
I would probably Google it and look at 1961 SS cars. I think that the panel that holds the grab handle on is different than on a 62 SS. But you check to make sure I am right. Thank very much for your question! I would love to have a 1961 Chevy Impala! They are beautiful cars! You are a blessed man my friend! Thanks buddy for your comment! I enjoyed reading it!
@@ernestmagana9238 Hello Mr. Magana! I appreciate you reaching out to me about parts for your 61 Chevy. Unfortunately, I do not know where to go d parts for your car around here. I live in Tennessee and shipping would be very expensive as well. The best thing to do since you live in California is to go to cruise ins and talk to people who attend them. Or find someone who has a 61 Chevy and see if they have any leftovers or where they bought their parts from. Good luck to you my friend!
What size r your tires and rims?...gorgeous stance
Thank you very much for your kind words! The tires and wheels sizes are Fronts: 245x40x17 8" Rears: 235x35x18 10" . I hope this is helpful to you! Thanks so much for watching the video!
Thanks for video I have a 1962 impala I need a driver side fender
Well Mr. Carpenter I really appreciate you watching the video! I wish that I could help you with s fender, but I don't have one and don't know anyone else who might have one either. Good luck in your search for a fender. Not much to pick from anymore around here. Thanks buddy and comment on my videos anytime!
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!
Okay thanks and good luck on the build 👍🏽
@@jessevalle5208 You are welcome friend!
Beautiful ...they don't make 'em like they used to ...
Thank you so very much for your comment! I really appreciate it! I hope to hear from you again soon!
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
I might be able to help you. What is your phone number so I can contact you? Thanks!
@@primeredisbest thank you. Could you email me i don't want to put my # on RUclips lol. Bynxthe1st@gmail.com is my email
@@primeredisbest ill send my number through email so it's not on RUclips
This here is a fine video you done and made. But don't it say right there on the title anyway if it's an Impala or a SuperSport or a whatever?
Hello BackSeatHump! That's a cool name you have! I like it! I am just pointing out differences between the 2 models. Thank you much for your question! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
@@primeredisbest
Thank ya'! My "name" can mean two different things and I betcha' you know what both of them are ...... dontcha' 😊
Don't the SS impala have duel antennas?
No sir. The dual antennas were kinda like a custom job that you would do on your car for looks. I have had a lot of Impala SS cars and everything was an option. I have had SS cars with them on the passenger side front fender and on the rear as well. Even had Radio Delete too with just a plate covering the radio. Thank you very much for your question. I really enjoyed hearing from you!
I have a 62 SS and it has double antennas and I looked it up after I asked you and it said that most of the time it was a dealer addition. I love the 62 impala.
@@mitchellbrannon8930 That is true. Back in the day everything was an option and some things were dealer installed. Believe it or not, I have had 4 1957 Chevy Trucks. They only came with the drivers side window visor. If you wanted one for the passenger side you had to make it an option so they would install it. Funny how things were back in the day.Thank you my friend for your comment! Appreciate it!
Easier way is a 62SS it has bucket seat...
No, sorry that is not correct. You can order a SS anyway you want it back in the day. I have had 2 them with the bench seats ordered from the factory that way. You could even order a 6 banger if that is what you wanted in your SS. I have had 13 Impala`s and alot of them were SS models.
Engine turn is what the design on the trim pieces
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.
It's like gold leaf, its finger turned
Thank you for the knowledge sir.
You are very welcome my friend! Thank you so much for watching the video! I really appreciate it! God bless you!
Do you still have any 62 impala SS parts??
I might have a few pieces. But I have sold a lot of parts. What are you looking for on your car? Thanks buddy!
My sister Mary was born 12-8-1962.
Well sir that is a pretty good year for both of us! Thanks fir sharing this with me and tell your sister that Mrs PIB and I said, "Hello"!
Very nice i have a black 6 cylinder 62 convertible almost finished
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!
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.
@Roger Loesch Thank you for the info. I went blank for a minute when I was doing the video. I do that alot lately. LOL Thanks again. I appreciate it.
Thank you for the info. I appreciate it.
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.
Pontiac also used engine turned parts on gto & later trans am.
Want a BelAir 2dr sp cp
Bubble Top
Yes I would like to have one of those too! That would be great! Thanks buddy for your comment!
I didn't know they made a seat like that for a 2 door. It's just like the one for the 4 door sedan but it tilts forward?
Yes that is correct! All 2 doors had those type of seats. Thanks for your comment my friend!
I just bought one that supposed to be an ss but the front seat is missing. Hopefully I can make the one from the 4 door tilt and I'll be ok. Been looking for one and couldn't find any.
Love a 62, leave it as much stock as possible.
Thank you very much my friend!
MY 62 IS A 2DR. HARDTOP. I WILL GET YOU A PHOTO.
Ok that sounds great! Thank you!
My favorite impala 1962
Mine too! I love them all but the 62 is really special in my heart! Thanks so much for your comment my friend!
In 1973 I bought a 1962 Impala SS, black with red interior. 327 with automatic trans. I consider the 1962 SS only half an SS. Why? It had bucket seats but the shifter was on the steering column. It had half a consul between the front seats, which was a padded box with a lid. It had stock Impala wheel covers with an added spinner bolted in the center. In my opinion the true SS came out in 1963. Oh, and I bought the 1962 for the motor and junked the rest. I'm still kicking myself after all these years.
Thank you for sharing your story! I had one just like you described. I sold mine as well. Just one more regret that I carry along with all my other regrets! Lol. But at least we can both say that we have owned one! Thank you very much for your comment! Made me remember that 62 SS again! It was a good car!
Your '62 Impala Super Sport was correct, the column shift auto was correct in all full-size Chevys that year. Only 4-speed cars had floor mounted shifters. Also SS wheel covers did have the 3-bar "knock-off spinner in place of the blue center insert.
Glad to know. I'm looking at one now to buy. You have a beautiful car 👍
Thank you very much! I hope that this video will help you! Let me know how your purchase turns out! Thanks buddy!
@@primeredisbest will do. I'm building a 496 for it now.
Hey love the video. I have a 62 SS And in looking for the center console. Can you let me know if you have one please and thanks.
Thst video is a little old and I did have one but I sold it. I am sorry my friend! I love 62 Chevy's! Good luck to you on search my friend!
@@primeredisbest No problem and thanks again.
@@richardwilson8594 No problem my friend! If you have time, send me a picture of your 62 SS to my Instagram: "Primered is Best". I would love to see it! Thanks so much!
Good video, nice car. One other way to verify, and really the only way to truly verify if a 62 is an SS or not, is to decode the trim tag. If the car came with bucket seat interior, then its a true SS. If it did not come with buckets, then it is not an SS. As you said the emblems, grab bar, and swirl panels can all be added pretty easily. A bit harder to change the trim tag. By the way the bucket seat verification only applies for 62 model years, as far as I'm aware.
Thank you very much! I appreciate it!
@@primeredisbest I know people say they have seen super sport cars with bench seats... I thought the same for years.... But apparently all SS cars left the factory with buckets. It wasn't possible to check the 30 dollar SS option box without first checking the hundred and some odd dollar bucket seat option box from what I've learned. Lots can be changed in 60 years I guess!!
Nice car. Love these Impalas.
Thank you so much for your comment my friend! I truly appreciate it! God bless you!
Do you still have 62 SS parts?
Sorry but I have sold it all! Thanks!
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!
I had one of these back in the day, in 1968 it backfired , caught fire in the carburetor and went up in flames, totaled! It broke my heart. I had just returned from Nam the preceding year. I've driven an Impala ever since with a 2008 sitting in the driveway right now. There are 176,000 original miles on it. It's a question now if the car will outlast me or I will outlast it. Cheers.........
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me! And Thank You for your service in Nam! I really appreciate it! I have always loved the Chevy Impala's. They are good cars! My whole family were basically Chevy folks anyway. So it comes natural for me to prefer Chevy's. I will be doing more videos of this 62 Chevy this week. Please stay tuned as I believe that you will enjoy the story about my 62 Chevy! Thank you so much my friend! Please comment anytime! Thanks!
I have a 62 ss my dad bought new. 327, 4 speed. Black with red interior. Two years ago I met the guy who sold it to my Dad. A good source for 62 information is chevytalk.org. I am skeptical of the ss having different springs but that group will let you know.
Congrats on having your Dad's 62 SS! Sounds like a beautiful car with great color combo too! I will check out Chevy Talk! I sure do appreciate your comment! Thank you very much!
I want er.
I appreciate your comment my friend! I gave some already sold that car a few months ago. Check out some of my older videos from around August-September months. I sold 5 vehicles to Rob Pitts on RUclips. Thanks buddy!
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!
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
I have sold alot of parts since this video was made.. Let me know what you might be needing on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM Primered is Best Thank you!
I had a 63 327 and your car sitting there idling sounds just like the one I had when in high school.
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 RUclips interesting!
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!
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 RUclips channel: Primered is best. Thank you very much!
Hey you still habe 62 ss parts?
I have a few parts. What are you needing for your car? Thanks!
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!