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SS427
05-16-2016, 06:54 PM
Normally I hate Facebook but between Ann's Illness and finding old friends and cars I have to admit it has been one of the best sites ever.

A little story. Back in the early 80's my brother lived in Chandler, AZ. Knowing that I was really into SS427 Impalas he would send me photos of ones he came across. His neighbor owned this one and they became good friends. I have kept these pictures all this time and always wondered what became of the car. Today while minding my own business a gentleman posts pictures of his 69 SS427 Sport Coupe. What immediately caught me eye was the "427 Turbo Jet" emblem on the decklid. Could it be? I posted on his FB page and sure enough, his dad bought him the car from the same guy my brother was friends with for $725 in 1985! His Birth date was 4/27/1969 so his dad thought this car was fitting. Neat to run across it again after all these years.

RPOLS3
05-16-2016, 07:49 PM
That's cool.

markinnaples
05-16-2016, 07:57 PM
That's very cool, agreed.

Xplantdad
05-16-2016, 09:38 PM
Facebook rocks for certain things <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Congrats on rediscovering the car!

Tenney
05-17-2016, 04:32 AM
Super-cool, and probably a decent deal even in '85!

427TJ
05-17-2016, 04:42 AM
So is that trunk emblem a '66 Corvette 427 emblem that was modified?

SS427
05-17-2016, 01:48 PM
My brother questioned the original owner back in the early 80's and he stated this emblem was on the car when he received it brand new and never modified the car in any way other than I believe a replacement shifter. We also thought that a 66 Vette emblem was used but there were no marks where the flags would have been cut off, just a smooth finish. The owner would not remove the emblem to check the part number. Maybe the current owner will.

69hurstSC
05-17-2016, 02:00 PM
Great story, Rick! Wonderful car as well.

Woj
05-17-2016, 06:41 PM
Very cool Rick.



Phil W. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

69 Post Sedan
05-17-2016, 11:00 PM
Yes......very cool!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Kurt

47Hammer
05-19-2016, 02:19 PM
Neat story. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Chick_Maggot
05-21-2016, 10:02 PM
<span style="font-size: 14pt">
<span style="font-weight: bold">Love those big block full size cars. Wish I could have finished my '66 396 Bel Air.</span></span>