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   This car has had an extensive frame off restoration. There is no rust on this car. It has it's original 327 V8 motor, Automatic Transmission (cast iron Powerglide) and Power Steering.

  The trim number on the trim tag is 821. This decodes to (Impala SS Convertible), the car is an authentic factory SS. However, restored this car for myself, choosing some minor cosmetic changes, and that is why call it mild custom. Basically, if Chevrolet had made Bel Air SS convertible in 1962, it would have looked lot like this car. For instance, The Bel Air does not have that large aluminum tail panel that goes behind the tail lights, this car is without that panel. Also, the aluminum trim that runs along the sides of the car now has red inserts, rather than the SS silver inserts. also thought the dashboard looked better in the Bel Air, with its gauges sitting in the red metal dash. (I did add the Bel Air thin dash trim that goes under the gauges.) Also, in 1962, the Impala came with Hot/Cold temperature lights on the dash instead of temperature gauge. I replaced the Hot/Cold lights with temperature gauge that came stock in the 1961 Impala. have replaced the clock with volt meter, the original clock is in the glove compartment.
   After purchasing the car, (in 2008) the car was disassembled completely. Metal supports were welded across the door openings to maintain the structural integrity. Then the body was removed from the frame. The frame and suspension parts were blasted and painted black. All new suspension bushings and ball joints were installed, and new rear springs were installed to restore proper ride height. The entire body and all body panels, (fenders, hood, trunk lid, doors, and many small parts) were all media blasted. The body and all body parts were sprayed with self etching primer, and then it went to the welding shop for all the metal repair, including new inner and outer rockers, floor pans, floor braces, trunk pans, trunk drop down extensions, lower quarters, etc. From there it went to the paint shop, where finish body work was completed and then painted. The car has been painted with urethane base coat clear coat, and the color is 2010 Hyundai Cotton White. The best can describe the color would be it's creamy off white with hint of vanilla. It's not bright white, and it goes very well with the red. must have driven to new car dealerships to look at colors before decided on this color. hope you find it as classy as do. You could check out the color at Hyundai Dealership. The dash, and all the red metal parts have been painted 2010 Ford Vermilion Red (code E-4). Finally it came back to me for re-assembly.

   When ordered the complete new interior, told them not to put in that silver piping that normally comes on the SS seat covers and door panels, plain red piping is there instead, looks fantastic. The car has new tuxedo carpet and red seat belts, front and rear. The window cranks are from 1960 Impala, they have nicer vintage look. The original radio works, with both front and rear speakers. The car has all new weather-stripping and new red parade boot as well. have installed nice set of vintage 14 inch Crager SS Mags, like these much better than the 1962 wheel covers. Dual antennas have been installed. Since these photos were taken, have added all new bumpers.

   The motor is it's original re-built (pistons .030 over) 327. The transmission is re-built cast iron powerglide, it shifts perfectly, and an external transmission cooler has been installed to keep it that way. The rear end is rebuilt open carrier, 3:08 ratio, great for cruising. It has stock single exhaust. It's rebuilt Rochester barrel carburetor gives the car great drivability and fuel economy. It goes down the road very smooth and quiet, no hesitation, and when you stop at red light you would not think there is motor in the car. This car has been set up to be smooth, quiet and reliable. installed new self regulating alternator, but nice generator and new voltage regulator come with the car, so you can bring the charging system back to original if you like. installed valve covers from 1960 Impala, (I like the "Chevrolet" script) on them. New gas tank. All new braking components, lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, drums turned and dual line master cylinder has been added for extra safety. The power steering control valve and slave cylinder and pump have been rebuilt, and the power steering works excellent. The front end has just been aligned, as of June this year.

    The top is new, with new hydraulic lift cylinders. It works great, but the top has some wrinkles in it due to me keeping it down most of the time. There are couple of minor dings in the paint and on couple of trim pieces, but the car looks stunning, runs excellent. This car needs nothing to drive and enjoy right now, and that's what this car is for, to drive and enjoy, and it drives like dream. It's currently registered, and have been driving it from time to time since 2014. The top of the exhaust manifolds have turned little brown from being driven, but other than that it looks as good if not better in person than the pictures show. I encourage anyone who is interested to come and see it. 

have added some photos of the car at the paint shop, with all the metal work done.

   There are lot of extra parts that come with the car. Most, if not all, of the original SS trim is included, dash trim, the original wheels, wheel covers with spinners and extra mags. If desired, this car could be brought back to stock somewhat easily. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 413-539-9769,  Dave.  (no texts, this is landline)   (before 8:00 PM EST)

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