Hi board members, It's been a long time since I last posted here and have just now reregistered. I hunted down and recently purchased a bare bones 1969 427SS convertible that is a true barn find. This car spent over two decades in a shed after the original purchaser passed away. A family friend bought it and restored the interior which was in great need, had the engine rebuilt and then sold the car to owner #3, the man I purchased it from who installed a new top prior to selling. It is still in mostly original paint and does need some lower quarter work but the floors, frame and trunk are solid. The car was purchased new as a 390HP bench seat three speed on the column and remains in that configuration today. The correct 15" steel wheels and hub caps were on the car when I received it but I now have chrome ralleys in their place. I know some of you are already set to tear into this statement but I am positive this car is correct. I am the former owner of the black identical twin 1969 427 Biscaynes that were featured some time ago and though I DO NOT consider myself an expert on these cars, I have gained a good bit of knowledge over the years. My current 427SS nicknamed Sally by its former owner is currently on the road and will be going through a full body and paint restoration in the coming months. I have the original plates that were assigned to the car when new, a copy of the original title, the protecto plate and other important documents. The block matches the vin and the car has the correct column locking assembly and the floor has never been cut. I would like to hear from those of you that are skeptical about this Impala since I know this is a rare and unusual car. Thanks and I hope to hear from members soon. Mike
Re: discussing my SS
Posted by Nick on 8/10/2021, 10:04 pm, in reply to "discussing my SS"
Hey Mike. I know that Chevrolet made a lot of optioned cars. The heavy duty Muncie 3 speed on the column was an option, with the bench seat standard, with buckets and console an option. Some cars even were made with buckets , console, and column shift. Your car is one of those. Warren Lunig has a lot of information on these cars, and May have Yours registered. He just checked in on this sight. I would post Your questions on His post. NICK L72427impalasportcoupe
Re: discussing my SS
Posted by sluggo on 7/5/2021, 10:32 am, in reply to "discussing my SS"
Mike - Not sure what you are looking for here. The POP tells almost everything in terms of original equipment. If the codes match the car then you're good. This site seems to have lost the majority of it's members. They are mostly on the facebook ss427 site and the full size research site. I refuse to become a facebook statistic (zombie). Here is something you can use to decode the POP. https://impalas.org/protectoplate/
Thanks Sluggo, I'd like to piece together any information I can find on how many are out there in this configuration. Like you,I'm not a fan of face book or social media but the hunt for information might force my hand. Mike
I ordered My 1969 SS427 Impala before the order sheets were available at My dealership that I worked at. The owner filled out a 1968 order sheet. My order included the L72 425 H.P. engine. It was a special order even in 1968. G.M. made it available. Now to today. The Comp .652 solid cam with roller rockers and headers make about 500 H.P. with dual pump, 780 carb. With 245 tires in front and 275 60 tires on rear and 373 gears, with rear sway bar : It is more than I expected. It is fast and handles good. I live on winding roads. Trying to get a video on here. NICK L72 427impalasportcoupe
on 7/5/2021, 9:36 am