Finally got one: Help wanted

[sp6t1348]

I have been a member for awhile. I have finally purchased a 1962 SS 409. I have restored a couple of small block 62's and a 61 348. This time I went with a complete car that was an older restoration. I look forward to some great advice. Car was originally from the southwest. Very clean and unmolested sheet metal. Not a trailer queen and has a 409/425...later engine. Trying to put her back to original. Looking forward to great advice. I have had the car for a few months. I immediately replaced the radiator with a 4 core. I installed a 160 degree thermostat and the correct fan and clutch. she runs around 180 and in extreme heat won't go past 195. Hooker headers were already there, 4:11 rear and 4 speed. It is a factory air car, I doubt it was a real 409, it is a real SS. Great engine; 162 ro 165 lbs of compression on all eight cylinders. Tight engine. 11:1 venolias camshaft unknown. Been out of it for awhile. My 45th birthday present from my wife. Working guy with Snap On's and a budget! Former Marine, can only count to twenty if I use my toes!

Thanks

Sean Byrne
Baltimore, MD

 

[jim_ss409]

Way to go!
Sounds like a great car!

 

[sp6t1348]

Way to go!
Sounds like a great car!

Thanks Jim...Look forward to making some new friends. I will get some pictures of it on the site. All comments will be appreciated.

 

[18htan]

PICS!



It sure does sound like a good project, but we want to see it.

 

[BSL409]

Welcome Aboard, Nice looking 62

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Welcome Sean!! Great birthday present! Don't let that lady get away!! Looking forward to seeing you at Lowe's in Abingdon on Friday nights. What color?

 

[PAINTJOHN1]

WOW SEAN,way to go!!! Sounds like a real nice car you all got there. Like Dick has said will look for you at Lowe's in Abingdon on Friday Nights.What part of Baltimore are you in?? Post some pictures,of your ride,we all like pictures.. Welcome aboard !!! John

 

[petepedlar]

Welcome to the zoo.............. car sounds like a very nice one. It's great when you find one that someone hasn't messed up.

Dave

 

[k9hotrodder409]

Welcome Sean, Good luck on your project. Great group of guys and lots of "W" info.

 

[sp6t1348]

Here it is, sorry about the long delay on the pictures. Was up in Parkville, MD tonight at the Home Depot. Nice bunch of guys and nice cars as well. Looking forward to going to Abingdon, MD Lowes this coming Friday night.

 

[1960impala283]

Nice car! ............This is the first time I have ever though about "Wife Swapping".... Don't worry, I just want her for my Birthday... My wife doesn't get me $hxT! Happy 45Th!

 

[MRHP]

Nice car, welcome.

 

[Don Jacks]

Welcome,It's great to have another quailty X framed car in the area!

 

[RCampbell]

Nice project...Nice wife. My wife bought me a 62 SS convertible nearly 40 years ago for my birthday. Still have the car. Took it apart and painted it nearly 20 years ago...yes...it's still apart. It's still next in line. Did your wife by you the Snapon tools. I can't get mine to spring for a set. Good luck. Russ

 

[BubbleTrouble]

is there any chance your wife will hang around mine, maybe it will rub off on my wife and i can get a gift like that. nice car, good luck.