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69 SS427 to body shop

Posted by Nick <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=427impalasportcoupe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/31/2018, 6:53 pm

After owning My Impala for 50 Years,it is going to be reborn. I stripped all the interior and trim. Nos fenders and quarters and a New Le-Mans paint job. I finally found an excellent shop JD's Auto Restoration in Huntingdon Valley,PA. to do the Work. Call 1-215-515-4343. They have a shop full of classics including a 67 SS427 that needed a frame. I will miss it in My Yard Tomorrow. Working on the L72 engine in My garage now. NICK L72

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Posted by Nick <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=427impalasportcoupe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/3/2018, 1:03 pm, in reply to "69 SS427 to body shop"

Brand new in 1969, just back from Daytona 500 race. It will not be Laquer paint though. NICK L72

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Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/3/2018, 3:53 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

Wow,,clear to Daytona and back with a low geared solid lifter motor,with a big carb!! Man,I'll bet you used some massive amounts of fuel. I drove a Z-28 of mine one time to Omaha and back,LT-1,4:11 gear,solid lifters,,screamed all the way there and back.

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Posted by sluggo <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=sluggo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/3/2018, 3:24 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

What's with the goofy tailpipes? Not L 72.

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It had a smog pump on it. I couldn't stand the raspy exhaust sound so I bent the pipes and installed long chrome tubes. You had to ride with the windows open because No AC. Super Shell was cheap back then. NICK L72

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Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/2/2018, 11:32 pm, in reply to "69 SS427 to body shop"

Get us some pictures if you can Nick. Lots of us are anxious to see this rare car come back to life.

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Posted by Gene <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=tuffss4u' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 7:35 pm, in reply to "69 SS427 to body shop"

Way to go Nick

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Posted by Bill H <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=speedhink36' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 1:40 pm, in reply to "69 SS427 to body shop"

Nick,

You'll do just fine! Remember not to overdo it, after your major heart repair this past year.

Bill

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Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 7:25 am, in reply to "69 SS427 to body shop"

Cant wait to see it Nick. You may, in fact, be the only original owner of a 4 speed 69 L-72 car known to man. Kinda an interesting thought.

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My Baby is on the rollback,now at the body shop. I miss it. NICK L72

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Posted by steveimpala <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=steveimpala' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/3/2018, 4:20 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

Looks good from that side Nick....actually the quarters don't look that bad, just typical rust around the wheel well lip. Can't wait to see the progress of the restoration.

Steve

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Posted by John U <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=John+U' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 7:34 am, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

Congratulations Nick . Now the fun begins . Take plenty of pictures .

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Posted by Nick <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=427impalasportcoupe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 6:45 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

I have taken a lot of the original. The roll back could not make it today. He hauls classics and antiques for no charge, says that is His small way of helping Us keep Our cars. It is going first thing in the morning. Thanks Guys. NICK L72

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Posted by Pat Dilling <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Pat+Dilling' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/2/2018, 7:50 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

That's awesome! You have waited a long time, one more day won't hurt. Looking forward to seeing continued progress.

Pat

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Posted by Morley <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Morley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/1/2018, 9:21 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

Nick , well done. I hope it all goes smoothly, and not like all the car shows that are nothing but crisis . Proud of you man, also a bit jealous. Morley

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Posted by Nick <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=427impalasportcoupe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/2/2018, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

Yes Sir Morley. It is going to take a lot of work. I never babied it, but not a lot of dents, Just Penna. salt. These Guys are professionals though. My hauler has one of His relatives working at His Body Shop. Small world. NICK L72

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Posted by Cameron Milne <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Cam+Milne' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/4/2018, 10:01 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 SS427 to body shop"

This is an especially interesting endeavor due to both the subject car and the relationship to the owner.

I was playing around with the brochure picture & created this Le Mans Blue SS427 Sport Coupe, adding & highlighting some features.

SS 427 Sport Coupe

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