67 Impala 427

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

I have a friend that has the opportunity too purchase a 67 Impala with the original 427 in it,anyone know how I can find out how many 67 Impalas were built with factory 427,muncie 4 speed and 12 bolt rear.I went to look at the car today,has some rust around the front and rear windows but all floors and trunk in real good shape,checked the stamp on the block after cleaning it and checked the numbers and the engine is original for the car,has the Rare SS hood with a very small amount of rust.My friend would like too know how many of these were produced.

Thanks

Bobby

[JChlupsa]

Sounds like that car needs to come to Hawaii for some R&R /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

Pretty sure SS427 will be glad to help out with this one

[Rat_Pack]

BBIGG BLOCK396, there were 2124 total SS427 Impalas produced in 1967 this included hardtops and convertibles...........RatPack................

[T Billigen]

There were a little over 2100 SS 427s made. Neat car but very expensive to restore. rocker moldings, hood insert and body parts are very hard to find, even the air cleaner is a very difficult item. There is a fellow here in Wisconsin named Jon Krogh that deals in rare parts for 67 Impalas, anyone interested in restoring one of these cars should contact him.

[Belair62]

Been to John house years ago...He had a red 67 Biscayne in back with reverse light delete on it that I had bad dreams about !

[SS427]

BBIG,
SS427 (Z24's) are rare but 4-speed 12 bolts are actually quite common. I have 2 of the '67's as well as 68 and 69. I would be interested in the cowl tag info as there is a special code on there for the Z24 option. I do not need the Fischer body number if you are concerned about disclosing that but all other info is needed off the tag. What plant and build date are on the car as well. They are both on the tag.

Tom is right, these are horribly expensive to restore and NOS rocker moldings can cost as much as $2500, hoods with the insert as much as $3000 and SS427 trunk trim as high as $600 and that is just the beginning. Mine is on the back burner as I have more important things to do right now.

I would like to know more about your friends car as just like the LS-6 Chevelles, I have a pretty extensive file on the SS427 Impalas. Not to wear it out but these can can also be seen on www.impalass427.com (http://www.impalass427.com) . My Black '68 SS427 is on that site as well in case you need to see what the barges looked like back then.
Captain Rick /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

[T Billigen]

I had two NOS hood inserts a few years ago, wished I would have held on to them!!!!!!!!!!!

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

The only rust I found is slight rust on the hood on the underside,hood does have the insert and it looks good,rust around the front windshield,around the rear windshield also,rockers looked and felt pretty good,trunk looked real good,floors looked ok,no rust holes that I detected,but could not crawl under car to see the bottom but what I could see it looked pretty good,a lot better than my 67 chevelle when I started on it.some dings on body,main one is the passenger door but could be fixed,again it does have all the 427 markings and logos and it all looks original too me but I am not an expert,marina blue exterior, and blue bucket interior,engine is original too the car because the vin is stamped on the front pad and it is very readable, and original not restamped,I will be glad to get the trim tag info and post it for you guys and the vin # also and any other info I can.My friend is going to trade his running driving 40 model chevy coupe for the car and get 3500.00 cash too boot,he has no money to restore the car but will only be able to make it a decent driver.Will be thursday before I can post any more info on the car.Car has a ton of parts with it,lots of original trim parts,new head liner,console did have a little crack on passenger side,has original multiplex and 8 track tape player,gauges and tach with a 120 mph spedo,not sure if trans is original or not .Also the car came out of a barn in Arkansas,and the owner that sold it to the guy my friend is getting it from is suppose to have the build sheet for the car.

Bobby

[JChlupsa]

Yep that car needs to come to Hawaii. /ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif ok I can wake up now

[SS427]

Bobby,
Outside of the 8-track and the Arkansas barn, I would swear you were decribing my car. Good luck on the hood insert, they can be found but are a minimum of around $500 unless you can find someone who doesn't know what they have. I look forward to seeing the rest of the cars info especially for the Z24 code.

By the way, you are amoungst friends here and you can admit this car is for you and not your 'friends', these guys are pretty understanding with us barge guys. Just kidding. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif Rick

[Mr70]

Bobby
What is the rear Gear ratio on this Impala?
Do you know the code on the rear tube?
Did it come with anymore unusual options?
Rick

[Belair62]

Between SS427 and I we can probably come up with an NOS Foghorn too ! This is a neat car...get it

[SS427]

No foghorn but I do have the brass tie downs. /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[JoeC]

I can send some rubber bumpers to protect the sides when you dock it. /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[SS427]

Thanks but I keep mine dry docked. Belair, how about you? /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

"Good luck on the hood insert"

Hey Rick, must have been too early in the morning for you /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif , he said the insert was there and in good shape. That's a good thing!

Sounds like a neat car.

[Belair62]

Yes we are dry docked too...Marina blue 67 SS 427...wow.

[SS427]

You are absolutely right Bill. All these 4 hour sleep nights will do that to you. /ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif

[MotownMadman]

I prefer to refer to my 66 Biscayne as a Land Yacht, not a Barge! My land Yacht has beaten a good many small light bodied Camaros On Woodward, Telegraph, and Gratiot ave on Saturday nights in the past. I like being able to take the wife and teenage kids out for a cruise and be comfortable and yet capable of dealing with 70% of the street cars out there. Considering I walk with a cane it is much easier to get in and out of than my Camaro's. I wouldnt dream of the extra weight of a fog horn though. /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif Motown /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[Belair62]

Sorry MM...the Yacht designation was reserved for the more upscale Belair or Impala....Biscayne was designated a barge...we have been erroneously calling our upscale cars barges rather than the correct Yacht term.Mr.70 started the incorrect terminology I think.

[JoeC]

So is it a musclebarge or a muscleyacht? /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[SS427]

I'm just glad there is a big interest on this web sites for large cars........at least by some. /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[Mr70]

Barge,Yacht....whats the difference.
They both stink..I mean sink. /ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif

[MotownMadman]

Some say Potaato, some say Potato, call it what you will, to me she is a land Yacht. The first time I ever saw that terminology was back in the seventies on a personalized plate that said LNDYACHT that was on a 73 Eldorado Drop Top in Bloomfield Hills Michigan, which is definatly a upscale neighborhood, that being the case that would make the Impala middle class, and my Biscayne poverty. The way the thing goes through 104 Octane it will have me poor in no time. I spent a lifetime trying to get the car from my neighbor, now that I got it I am not sure I can afford to run the BARGE! /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif Motown /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[Belair62]

I don't think Mr.70 has checked the weights of a Belair/Biscayne lately ...he may want to put that bulky ,run of the mill red car on a diet ! /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

[SS427]

I think Mr. Peters is going to have to bring his L-78 to an event (with a drag strip) and we bring our LY/Barges and settle this like men. /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif When are you going to answer my PM?

[hvychev]

Guys lets not kid ourselfs. Anybody with a 70 Chevelle SS is no lightweight. Why do you think that my license plate reads "hvychev"? /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif I weighed my car at the track and it was just over 4,000 with me in it!!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

What does an SS427 Insane Biscayne weigh?

[SS427]

SS427 Biscayne weight
Marlin, that would be hard to say since they never made one. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

However, an SS427 Impala will run in the 3900-4200 lb range depending on options. Biscaynes are going to be a couple of hundred pounds lighter. There is a spec sheet on this car on the Impala web site with weights for those who can't believe it. /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

[T Billigen]

I would like to see the info on the cowl tag. Should have a 4D on it unless it is a doraville car, they did not put any info except exterior and interior color, they did not even denote convertible or vinyl roof. I had an SS427 convert. from there.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Oh! Learn something new each day /ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif
I was thinking of Rich Bernat's Motion-'cayne, I guess that's a '69.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Believe it or not it really is not mine! It is really my friends car at the moment!! Again he really does not have the resources to restore the car to what it really needs to be.If he decides to sell it or if the deal falls through I will let you guys know.I will get the trim tag data Thursday ,It does have a 12 bolt rear but not sure what the code is or even where to look for the code but I will try to find out all I can.I might try to get a few pics of the car for you guys.Now understand the car is not very nice looking right now,someone painted it black a long time ago but you can see marina blue all over the car.

Bobby

[SS427]

If he decides to sell it or if the deal falls through I will let you guys know.

Now we will find out who the true big car enthusiast are. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

OK here is the info on the car,my friend is going to check out the Super car Site tonight!So you guys will really see it is not my car.

Vin# 1688775112934

TRIM TAG
10D R

ST 67-16887 STL000995
TR 844-B FF
W2LSR
4D5Y119013
D

[Tommy]

I don't have A phone number , but There is A 67 427 SS impala at Sharp Automotive in Lewisburg,TN. I saw it this week , it's in the showroom and is butternut yellow with black interior. He had copies of the brodcast and build sheets in the windows. If I can come up with the number I'll post it if anyone is interested in bugging the guy about it.
Tommy

[impala427]

Bobby is right you guys the car is not his,its mine.I just traded my 40 chevy for a 1967 ss 427 numbers matching impala.I would like to find a few parts for the car.Such as the piece between the tail lights ss427 and maybe two frony fenders.

[T Billigen]

Call Jon Krogh (262) 878-0673 He is a good guy to deal with!

[impala427]

Has anyone found out any info on the trim tag on the ss427 impala that bobby posted

[impala427]

The vin tag on my 1967 ss427 impala does have the 4d on it.Please tell me more about it anyone.

[SS427]

Impala427,
Welcome to the web site but keep a low profile in here, us big bodied car guys have to keep it down. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif Also, please fill out your profile so we know who we are talking to.

The all important code is there as well as tinted glass, 4-speed, remote mirror and rear seat speaker to name a few. Some have said that the "D" with the "4" denotes rear window defogger. Both of my 427's have the D code and neither have a rear window defogger. This car sounds more and more like mine every day.

Tommy, I would like to know more about this car in TN. Do you know if it is a 4-speed or auto. If possible, get copies of the paperwork as well as complete cowl and VIN tag info. Thanks.

By the way Bobby, I was only teasing about you owning the car. Sort of like, "I have this friend who is pregnant and she needs to know............" Sometimes us Yacht guys are embarrased so I was only making fun. /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif
Rick

[impala427]

Impala 427 here my car does not have a rear window defoger.How can i find out where the car was built.Does anyone know where the most reasonable place to buy int. rubbers. trim. etc. any sugestions :

[SS427]

Impala427,
Your car was built in St. Louis.

"168877S112934"

16887=1967 2 door Sport Coupe SS V-8
7=1967
S=St. Louis plant
112934=The 112,934th Chevrolet built at that plant that model year.

Also on your cowl tag next to the Fisher Body number is "STL" which is also for St. Louis.

For parts, call the number that T. Billigen suggested. Also post and add on the Impala web site as well as Chevytalk.com.
Rick

[T Billigen]

The 4D is the designation for the 427 option, like I mentioned all the 427SS have this except the Doraville, Georgia cars.

[SS427]

Tom, there is at least one other confirmed plant that does not use that designation as well.
Rick

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

SS427,I thought I was being teased a little.I wish the car was mine though,because I really like the look of these LARGER cars also.I want to thank all you guys for helping my friend out on some of his questions on the car.We will be getting some pictures pretty soon so you guys can see this YACHT.Its not real pretty at the moment but it will look good pretty soon.Impala427 is really excited about the car and I probably am just as excited as he is,maybe more! I will be helping him all I can to get it whipped back in shape.

Thanks

Bobby

[T Billigen]

I love those 67 Impalas, I had four of them. What was the other plant that did not designate 4D?

[impala427]

Thanks a bunch guys knowing little info like that is pretty cool. BBBIGG BLOCK 396 is avery good friend of mine and recomended me to this site i appreciate all and any more info i can find out about my car thanks.....

[impala427]

I am looking for the trunk trim that has ss427 emblemb on it any suggestions

[T Billigen]

Jon Krogh may be able to help you.

[chevelleshack]

Since we are on the boat bandwagon today , i am needing a NOS passenger side fastback quarter panel for a 68 SS427 . Have already got Jon K . on the lookout , just thought someone else may have some parts ! Thanks in advance !

[MotownMadman]

In the past I have had good luck getting Impala/Biscayne NOS and Repro parts from Harmons Classic Chevrolet, I believe they are out of Indiana, and from Ciadella out of Arizona, 480-968-4179. Both these companies handle a large inventory for the Barge Cars.
Thanks,
Motown /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[impala427]

arizona impalas has a1968 1mpala they are parting out 602 518 3481

[redline]

The older I get, the more I love these big 'Boats'.

I think that I have let too many years go by not appreciating those beautiful interiors and body lines. glad I'm still around to enjoy them.

Now, if I could just decide what year I like the best....

http://www.impalass427.com/websmall/67ss427hood.jpg

[SS427]

Redline, I agree with you.

While we are on the subject, I have been discussing this with another sYc member, anyone see this before. I bought a '69 SS427 convert from the original owner in 1979 and thought nothing of it until I ran into a '69 SS427 Sport Coupe for sale in Mesa in 198? with the very same emblem. Only two I have ever seen. Sorry it is so dark but I am taking a photo of a photo. It is located on the trunk just underneath the Chevrolet script. Both cars also had the SS emblem in the center of the trunk.
Clueless in Minnesota

[Belair62]

I like this subject...Rick you have mail...please post the tail lights that a lot of other cars saw in 62 !

[Nova Research Project]

Try This. I adjusted it but now it is a little grainy.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/29609-29575-Mvc-192s_adjusted.jpg

[SS427]

Bob asked me to post this for him woth the caption, "when it all started!" /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[Belair62]

Ahhh nice rear end...someday I'll learn to post pictures...Thanks Rick....

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Nice Ammon R. Smith plate! I have one of them as well, now if I could find the deuce that was sold from there....

[Belair62]

There is one on front too Marlin....very neat pieces that I got from a good friend...still had talcum powder on them with the original tissue seperating them....

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I got mine from a good friend here in PA, somebody with a few Z11's /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[Belair62]

Only a few Marlin ??? That is still a dream car of mine.They were out of sight 10 years ago for me. Anyone know what the last one sold for ? I know Malcom Durhams car sold or was for sale a while back....any idea what that one went for ?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Belair;
The Z11 is my favorite Impala, a 409 is a close second /ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif Yes my friend has 3 of them, one in restored race form (Allen Green Chev.), one in original race form (Ammon R. Smith - Old Reliable), and one fully restored to stock condition, (Enoch Chev (before it became Dana Chev)). They are all three in awesome condition to my untrained Impala eye, so I just love looking at them. This guy's collection is simply awesome, Vettes, T-bolts, R-codes, M-codes, Race hemi's, LS5's & 6's, Yenko's, 409's of every year - even a 4door 3on the tree! You would love it /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[T Billigen]

Marlin, I did some racing with your friend in the early 60s! We spent a lot of time at Skyline Drag strip in New Castle Pa.

[Belair62]

Awsum.....thats the type of collection I would love to have...

[Belair62]

Thought you big car guys would like to see this L78 car . A friend of mine owns it.He's about 16ft tall and weighs about 600 lbs and has been known to pick me up and toss me so I won't bust his chops. Its a gorgeous documented L78.

[T Billigen]

Is this car from Wisconsin? I looked at a 65 just like it. Super nice car! Had full docs and POP with it.

[RonNova396L34]

Belair62:
Those large cars are starting to grow on me. Nice!
Ron /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[SS427]

Ron,
If they are starting to grow on you, how about picking this one up from me in the spring? Time to let her go.

[MotownMadman]

SS427, How much for that beauty, PM if you want
Motown /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[RonNova396L34]

Rick,
No offense to anybody that has a black car. They're probably the nicest when clean but keeping them clean is tough. I swore I'd never own another black car. I have a black truck and that is enough. Any other colors that don't show all the scratches? (I know it probably doesn't have any scratches but trying to keep it that way?) Hey, why not drive it here this weekend?
Ron

[SS427]

Real easy to keep clean. I bought it with 10m miles on it in 1981 and it has just a tad over 13m now. Can't get to dirty sitting in storage. That's one of the reasons I want to move it. Time to get something different.

[RonNova396L34]

Rick,
I suppose you want to get a really wild color like my car so you stand out in a crowd. Hey, take my advise and buy a GREEN car. I might even know where you could find one??? You like Novas?
Ron /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[Belair62]

Looks very different with the formal roofline.

[SS427]

It's MUCH rarer than either the Sport Coupe or convertible. Unfortunately, that does not always mean more desireable. /ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif

Makes for a great prom car for anyone with kids old enough. Back seat and trunk are hugh! Whoops.......forget prom! /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[L78Impala]

Am I in heaven????

Oh, it must be the "Full Size Chevrolet" web site. /ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif

I have got to be dreaming...I keep seeing the tail lites of a 62 Bel Air. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

[JoeC]

Musclebarge Lite

[hvychev]

Hey do you "full size" guys like your women like you like your cars?? /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

[L78Impala]

Why do you think we like these big cars. Easy in and out /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

[MotownMadman]

Frank, Actually, I like the "Big" cars for how many "Small" women you can fit into one! /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
Motown /ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

[SS427]

I have been patiently waiting to see how long we can get away with this thread until it gets locked down due to the non-supercar topic. I have been taking advantage while I can and they are all away at B-J. /ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

Actually it has been kind of nice seeing/hearing from a lot of the closet big car people. Nice to know that some give these cars a little appreciation anyway. Until I can locate (and afford) the proverbial supercar, this is as good as it gets. And since the LS-6 is very near to my heart, it may be longer than hoped. Dennis, I and a few others are starting a support group. /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif
Rick

[JoeC]

I think most guys on here like the big cars. Afterall that is where the COPO engine came from in 1969. Motion Performance sold the big car as one of their "fantastic five" and called it the "street racers special". The 68 L72 Biscayne was listed in the Motion ads for $2998.00.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

One of my favorites is right here, the 'insane cayne'!


http://www.yenko.net/features/2000/June2000.htm

[Bigblockhappy]

According to the Motion Biscayne article, an 1969 L-72 Biscayne would be a lot rarer than a copo camaro and almost as rare as a ZL1 camaro , immagine how much they're worth? It's wild though; a 4000lbs tank doing 11's! /ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

[will]

o.k. so I've been reading this one for a while,I past on a 69 427 4speed convert in about 86-87 they wanted 1200.oo I only had 1000.oo.it needed a top and paint,though I did check the the eng. code itwas a 427 I didn't about matching #'s then so I dont know if it was orginal or not.

also last summer there was a 67 maroon 427/4speed at a local elks show does it belong to anyone here!