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!
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 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!
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.
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
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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 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 UA-cam channel: Primered is best. Thank you very much!
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
😎 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!
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 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!
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 UA-cam interesting!
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 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!
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!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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).
That is a sweet old car . SS's are cool and desirable but , not nessessary . Especially if " it's your car " and want to do what you want to it . Thanks for posting .
Thank you very much Mr. Lee for your kind words! I really appreciate you watching the video. Please comment anytime on my videos! You are most welcome! Thank 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
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!
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!
Another difference between the regular Impala and the SS was the springs were 1 inch shorter on the SS. I had a new '62 Impala 300 hp 327 and when I put bigger tires on the back I switched to the SS springs so it would sit lower.
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!
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.
I like you man. “Hey it’s my car” I get so much old guys tryin to tell me to keep it original. Even tho my dream is to own a lowrider. I live in Texas so most of the two doors are taken or sold. I have a 4 door no post 283. Got it from a car port left to rot in Austin. And gave her back to life in reality she is giving me life. Thanks for making this video I appreciate this very much
You are so very welcome. I like the 4 doors too. Enjoy your car and treasure it because they are getting hard to find in any condition nowadays. Check me out on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM Primered is Best
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 watching the video! I love 63 Chevy Impala's too! My uncle had a red 63 SS with a 327 4 speed. It had a set of Cragars on it and it was the "BOSS" in my eyes! I loved that car and I would still love to own one today. Just not much around here in East Tennessee when it comes to Impalas. I really appreciate your comment! I enjoyed reading it! Thanks buddy!
It sounds like you got a great deal on that Impala! Of course, I would like to have the Road Runner too! I have always liked the Road Runner's. Had a next door neighbor who bought one brand new in 68. I used to just go over there and just look at it all the time! I sure happy that you shared your story with me! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
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 UA-cam 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!
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 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.
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. ;-)
"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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
I have heard that too! Very interesting about the early models! Thanks buddy for your comment!
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!
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
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 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!
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🙏🏼✌🏼
GREAT VIDEO MAN..... love this year.....thanks for sharing those details....
You're welcome!
Beautiful ride. Love the history! Big thumbs up
Thank you ManCaveTV for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
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!
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!
Love the 1962 impala or SS .
That body , is Sweet !!😎👍🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much! I really appreciate 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!
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!
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.
Congratulations to you on your 62 Impala! I am sure that it will run and look great in no time! Good luck to you my friend!
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 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 UA-cam channel: Primered is best. Thank you very much!
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 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!
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!
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!
The 62 impala is in my opinion the most beautiful car that GM ever built thank you for sharing
Thank you for your kind words! I think they are beautiful too! Thank you for watching the video! Hope to hear from you again soon!
I own a 62 SS, and they are beautiful... But man there's something about a 61 bubble top.....
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!
@@primeredisbest Thank you for your response and kind words. Yes, my girl is still rolling. Sadly, not with me, but still rolling.
@@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.
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!
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!
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!
I got two 63’ SS Impalas on my block. 62 & 63 are my favorites. My own brother had a 64 SS convertible.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
My Aunt drove a '60 Biscayne. I've always liked the '62s, but have seen really clean '61 Sport Sedans, when I was a supermarket bagger.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Nice car. Love these Impalas.
Thank you so much for your comment my friend! I truly appreciate it! God bless you!
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!
Thank you so much for the that information I’m so glad there’s good video’s out there once again thank you 👍🏼
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!
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!
You got a beautiful 62 impala. I just purchased a 62 convertible impala but needs some rust work done. I wish mine was as clean looking as yours.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the comment. I would love to have a convertible. You are very blessed to have that car.
Bought a green cvt 327. 300hp ss. New in nj. 2500$ 🤗
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!
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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!
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 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!
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.
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!
1962 was a real classic year for Chevy, this car is really nice.
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!
Yep, '61 to '64 were all good!
@@BackSeatHump Yes I agree with you! Those were great years! Thanks!
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!
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.
Now that's interesting! Never heard of that! Thank you for your comment!
Translucent painted interior lights/ bulbs was a fad back in the early 60s.
Mine were amber..
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.
Thank you for that good info! Very much appreciated!
Impala trim option ran from 1961-1969 / then to the ones in the 90’s !
1967 was the last year you could specify an Impala Super Sport with the six cylinder engine...
@@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.
@@mrBILL-sr2cu Hello! Thank you for that good info! I really appreciate it! Thanks buddy!
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!
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!
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 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 UA-cam interesting!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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!
My favorite year for the impala. Would love to own one😏
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!
Beautiful car
Thank you very much my friend!
That's a beautiful 62 Impala you got there👍
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.
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.
My first car (Dad got me) was an authentic red 1962 Impala SS (283, auto), with bucket seats and storage unit between them (all I can remember). ;-)
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).
@@TairnKA Me too my friend! If I could go back in time! Lol. Thanks!
Cool impala one of my favorite luxury cars ever built wish I had one they are so cool one of these days I am going to get me one .
Thank you!
That is a sweet old car . SS's are cool and desirable but , not nessessary . Especially if " it's your car " and want to do what you want to it . Thanks for posting .
Thank you very much Mr. Lee for your kind words! I really appreciate you watching the video. Please comment anytime on my videos! You are most welcome! Thank you!
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"!
I had 62 impala SS i paid 150.00 for in 1976 i wish i still had it i loved that car
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
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!
"Because it's my car". Exactlly.
Yes! Lol. Thanks buddy for your comment and for watching the video! Much appreciated!
@@primeredisbest I have a 62 now 409 4spd. Was a SBC but hey, it's my car.
Beautiful car, I love the subtle changes u made
Thank you very much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Thanks buddy!
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!
Another difference between the regular Impala and the SS was the springs were 1 inch shorter on the SS. I had a new '62 Impala 300 hp 327 and when I put bigger tires on the back I switched to the SS springs so it would sit lower.
Thank you! That is some good info! I did not know that! Thank you for sharing!
Our first family car was a 63 Biscayne. No options, none but it beat walkin LOL.
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!
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.
Thank you for your info! I appreciate it!
In 62 the vin doesn't verify an SS. The trim tag will. If it came with bucket seats, it's an SS. The only way to truly verify for a 62 model year.
Awesome 👏🏻👍🏻 62” impala are bad ass
Thank you very much! I love that old 62 Impala! It's special to me! Thanks for watching the video and for your comment! Very grateful! Thanks!
Love a 62, leave it as much stock as possible.
Thank you very much my friend!
I like you man. “Hey it’s my car” I get so much old guys tryin to tell me to keep it original. Even tho my dream is to own a lowrider. I live in Texas so most of the two doors are taken or sold. I have a 4 door no post 283. Got it from a car port left to rot in Austin. And gave her back to life in reality she is giving me life. Thanks for making this video I appreciate this very much
You are so very welcome. I like the 4 doors too. Enjoy your car and treasure it because they are getting hard to find in any condition nowadays. Check me out on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM Primered is Best
Any 62 impala parts available?? Hmu
Good video thank you
Thank you my friend! I truly appreciate your comment! Have a blessed day today my friend!
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!
Enjoyed the video. Very informative. Too bad you weren’t a 63 die hard. I like the little things that other people might know that I don’t.
Thank you very much for watching the video! I love 63 Chevy Impala's too! My uncle had a red 63 SS with a 327 4 speed. It had a set of Cragars on it and it was the "BOSS" in my eyes! I loved that car and I would still love to own one today. Just not much around here in East Tennessee when it comes to Impalas. I really appreciate your comment! I enjoyed reading it! Thanks buddy!
I got a 62 impala for 700 in 1968 from original guy am at 70 k. , 327 auto and a sweet car. Tradd it on a 68 roadrunner. Wish i had the impala.
It sounds like you got a great deal on that Impala! Of course, I would like to have the Road Runner too! I have always liked the Road Runner's. Had a next door neighbor who bought one brand new in 68. I used to just go over there and just look at it all the time! I sure happy that you shared your story with me! I really appreciate it! Thanks!
Love your beautiful 62 impala
Thank you very much, Mr. Winer! Your kind words mean a lot to me! I love e that old car! Thanks buddy!
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 UA-cam 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!
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!
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
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. ;-)