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Impala1962James

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Howdy, my name is James Alexander and I'm a Chevy guy just like my dad. Dad grew up in the 50s and 60s dad had 55 56 57 Chevys and enjoyed many of the hot rods of the 60s. A lot of that rubbed off on me. When I was 14 and inspired by a magazine subscription to Super Chevy from my dad's friend Larry, I saved up all summer and bought a 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan with a 283 powerglide. I loved that car and by the time I got my driver's license I'd already put over 4000 miles on it. In fact I drove the car until it had over 300,000 miles on it shortly after that my wife bought me a 62 Bel Air for $300 from a neighbor on my birthday. I still have it. In 1998 when my first son was born I bought my current project a 1962 Impala 2 door hardtop. My first mechanic friend was an old hot rodder named Wally Fuchs he told me about a magical car called The 1962 Impala SS with the dual quad 409 and four in the floor. He said it was unbeatable being 16 years old I believed him. From then on I was hooked and wanted a 62 Impala SS, a real cool car. From James Alexander in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.
 
NCPOP

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Impala1962James said:
Howdy, my name is James Alexander and I'm a Chevy guy just like my dad. Dad grew up in the 50s and 60s dad had 55 56 57 Chevys and enjoyed many of the hot rods of the 60s. A lot of that rubbed off on me. When I was 14 and inspired by a magazine subscription to Super Chevy from my dad's friend Larry, I saved up all summer and bought a 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan with a 283 powerglide. I loved that car and by the time I got my driver's license I'd already put over 4000 miles on it. In fact I drove the car until it had over 300,000 miles on it shortly after that my wife bought me a 62 Bel Air for $300 from a neighbor on my birthday. I still have it. In 1998 when my first son was born I bought my current project a 1962 Impala 2 door hardtop. My first mechanic friend was an old hot rodder named Wally Fuchs he told me about a magical car called The 1962 Impala SS with the dual quad 409 and four in the floor. He said it was unbeatable being 16 years old I believed him. From then on I was hooked and wanted a 62 Impala SS, a real cool car. From James Alexander in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.
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Welcome James you will feel right at home here. There seems to be several Missouri guys on here. Be careful because you will catch the 348/409 virus and cause you to do some weird things. Ex: I use more 409 spray cleaner than I used to and my mind and eye are always on the lookout for stuff even stuff I don’t need! I needed some salt the other day at the supper table and I asked my wife to pass the 409. I could go on but you get the idea.
Post some pictures of your cars and have a good time
 
409gang

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Welcome to the forum James, like Randy (NCPOP) said there is no cure for the 348-409 virus, the only thing you can do is to GET ONE!!!! You will find this forum very informative for any thing you can do with a W motor or X frame car and 65's, oh ya pictures please.
 
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RussC

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I asked about your father as I had a friend I graduated with named John Alexander....but that was in the dark ages. In any event welcome. We live near the Springfield Airport. I've got a 62 or so. I'm sure we will get together sooner or later. You are always welcome
 
Tom Kochtanek

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Welcome aboard from another Missourian. There's quite a few of us peppered around the State. I'm in Columbia, and we've go several others from mod-Missouri as well the Big Cities :). You might note from my avatar that I favor those '62s a bit as well.

Can't wait to see pics once you figure that out!

Cheers! TomK
 
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