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Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-07-2021, 07:37 PM

Replies: 38 327 serious problem Views: 13,646 Posted By Verne_Frantz Just an update for those who are interested. I... Just an update for those who are interested. I just heard from him. He was in the hospital for two weeks. A surgery coming up, then he needs to recoup. The engine was picked up and it's at home. When...

Forum: Lounge 02-05-2021, 09:32 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz Brings back memories of when I was on the... Brings back memories of when I was on the Forrestal (CVA-59). With the air wing on board, there were over 5000 men on that ship. A small city. The hanger bay was 3 football fields long. ...

Forum: Lounge 02-01-2021, 09:04 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz One of the Goodguys shows in Ohio in '98. (Yes, I... One of the Goodguys shows in Ohio in '98. (Yes, I drove it there) 185852

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2021, 03:51 PM

Replies: 5 63 Biscayne 425hp question... F&SO Views: 2,103 Posted By Verne_Frantz I've encountered a number of F&SO cars. Since... I've encountered a number of F&SO cars. Since this car is a Biscayne, it could likely have originally been a police or taxi. One would have to look for telltales of the chassis package, such as HD...

Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-20-2021, 03:21 PM

Replies: 38 327 serious problem Views: 13,646 Posted By Verne_Frantz I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I know... I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I know he said it ran as smooth as glass at idle, so I don't suspect any ignition problems. The vibration started at about 1500rpm. Verne

Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-18-2021, 01:45 PM

Replies: 38 327 serious problem Views: 13,646 Posted By Verne_Frantz The last I heard was that he was in contact with... The last I heard was that he was in contact with another shop that specializes in racing engines. He planned to take the rotating mass parts to them for evaluation and balancing. He sent me the carb...

Forum: Lounge 01-10-2021, 09:53 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz Those engines were assembled at Tonawanda where... Those engines were assembled at Tonawanda where they were painted after the manifolds were installed as opposed to the Flint plant which painted them prior to the manifolds being installed (evidence...

Forum: Lounge 01-10-2021, 05:58 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz I blew up the photo Bill and I'm sure I can see... I blew up the photo Bill and I'm sure I can see the base of the AFB and the front left side of it. It's mostly blocked by the ignition shielding. Verne

Forum: Lounge 01-09-2021, 08:57 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz Yes Lee. That was part of the chassis black-out... Yes Lee. That was part of the chassis black-out process. Basically anything that was bare steel and might rust while the car was on the dealer's lot. The top half of the lower steering shaft got shot...

Forum: Lounge 01-09-2021, 08:47 PM

Replies: 38,806 You Can't Make This Stuff Up! Views: 8,700,321 Posted By Verne_Frantz Bill, I do believe it was a taxi. If you look... Bill, I do believe it was a taxi. If you look closely you can see the 15" wheels that came with the taxi chassis RPO. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-02-2021, 02:03 AM

Replies: 8 '64 Impala 409/425hp Super Sport, Unfinished Project Views: 2,996 Posted By Verne_Frantz He's made some mistakes with the information and... He's made some mistakes with the information and numbers he's listed but from what I see, I believe it is a real 409 4-spd car. My "hunch" is that the cowl tag is the tag that belongs there. ...

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-01-2021, 09:55 PM

Replies: 8 '64 Impala 409/425hp Super Sport, Unfinished Project Views: 2,996 Posted By Verne_Frantz The VIN listed is from a Doraville, GA car but... The VIN listed is from a Doraville, GA car but the cowl tag info he has listed is NOT from a Doraville car. Those two tags don't go together. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-22-2020, 02:41 PM

Replies: 4 '62 Biscayne 409/409/4-sp Clone, Very Nice, Black/Red Views: 2,063 Posted By Verne_Frantz Mark, I haven't recorded anything BUT Sedans... Mark, I haven't recorded anything BUT Sedans built at Kansas City in '62. Biscaynes, Belairs & Impalas, but all Sedans. (and no wagons) Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-15-2020, 03:38 PM

Replies: 17 '61 Biscayne #s 409/4-sp, 14,000 Miles Views: 6,238 Posted By Verne_Frantz Thanks for posting that Pete. Regards, ... Thanks for posting that Pete. Regards, that vern guy.

Forum: Lounge 12-13-2020, 07:55 PM

Replies: 80 Get well Holly. Lynn and Bruce Views: 30,695 Posted By Verne_Frantz Hi Bruce. I just saw this because I was in the... Hi Bruce. I just saw this because I was in the hospital for the last 3 days (something else). I hope everything turns out for the best. Now I wait to see if I was exposed. In spite of what the news...

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-13-2020, 07:48 PM

Replies: 17 '61 Biscayne #s 409/4-sp, 14,000 Miles Views: 6,238 Posted By Verne_Frantz Unfortunately, these things happen too often and... Unfortunately, these things happen too often and there just isn't really a good way to alert potential buyers of the fraud. Threads like these on this site may be the only way to get the word out,...

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-11-2020, 02:49 AM

Replies: 17 '61 Biscayne #s 409/4-sp, 14,000 Miles Views: 6,238 Posted By Verne_Frantz The car brings up more questions than answers.... The car brings up more questions than answers. The motor was replaced and it's not a '61 409. And I can't read the other numbers on the deck. Wrong tach and wrong washer reservoir for a 1-spd wiper....

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 11-08-2020, 08:39 PM

Replies: 2 '61 Black-on-Red Impala, 402/4-sp, just beautiful Views: 1,817 Posted By Verne_Frantz Yep. Those engines fit in those cars just fine,... Yep. Those engines fit in those cars just fine, but you have to use headers. Verne 178001

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 10-02-2020, 03:34 PM

Replies: 4 '58 Chevy Project, 348/4-speed, Black on Red Views: 1,811 Posted By Verne_Frantz Actually, the 4-spd RPO was released for '58 and... Actually, the 4-spd RPO was released for '58 and the AIM has a section for it. There were a very, very limited number of them built at assembly plants. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-09-2020, 02:01 PM

Replies: 2 Unreal #s 409/425hp '64 Impala SS Convertible, 72k Miles, 55-yr Owner Views: 2,287 Posted By Verne_Frantz He sent me a photo of the deck pad on the... He sent me a photo of the deck pad on the original motor. It is legit. We don't know why it was removed though, so it could be hurt. Nice to see some real ones showing up for a change. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-04-2020, 10:20 PM

Replies: 20 Original Family Owned, Original Black Paint 409 Impala Views: 7,690 Posted By Verne_Frantz Photos received Tom. Thanks! I have deck stamp... Photos received Tom. Thanks! I have deck stamp photos from cars a few hundred before and after that one. That's just a couple days of production at Van Nuys. BTW, Van Nuys used two completely...

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-04-2020, 06:46 PM

Replies: 20 Original Family Owned, Original Black Paint 409 Impala Views: 7,690 Posted By Verne_Frantz Original '62 stick. 172864 Original '62 stick. 172864

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-04-2020, 03:21 PM

Replies: 20 Original Family Owned, Original Black Paint 409 Impala Views: 7,690 Posted By Verne_Frantz Thanks Bruce. But some may debate that. ... Thanks Bruce. But some may debate that. Verne Tom, If you took a photo of the cowl tag on that convertible, I'd love to have a copy. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-03-2020, 07:20 PM

Replies: 20 Original Family Owned, Original Black Paint 409 Impala Views: 7,690 Posted By Verne_Frantz The oil dipstick handles were also chrome in '63... The oil dipstick handles were also chrome in '63 & '64 & '65. The sticks themselves were stamped "409 SS" down by the full mark. Verne

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 09-03-2020, 04:23 PM

Replies: 20 Original Family Owned, Original Black Paint 409 Impala Views: 7,690 Posted By Verne_Frantz The '09 P/G was unique. It was a little more... The '09 P/G was unique. It was a little more heavy duty than the 327 and had a unique flex plate. It came with a chrome stick tube too. Verne

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