Part needed

Jerry L · #1 02-27-2006, 03:26 PM

I have started a 67 Impala 427 Super Sport. Thanks to this forum I found out I have a Super Sport not a SS. Any way I need a new gas tank, I can find them up to 66, then they pass over 67. Dose anybody know where to get one. Thanks

**SS427** · #2 02-27-2006, 04:31 PM

To save confusion from other board members and based solely on the information that was provided, you have a Super Sport with an optional 427/385 hp engine not an RPO coded Z-24 SS427. Still a very desireable car.

Rick

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #3 02-27-2006, 04:34 PM

Huh? you could get a SuperSport with the 385'r - & it wasn't an rpo Z24? That's confusing!

**SS427** · #4 02-27-2006, 05:14 PM

What is confusing Marlin? The 427 was only available as a 385 hp in the 1967 big car. The Impala could be ordered as either a Super Sport with a 427 or as an RPO SS427. Outside of the dash plaque, no where on the Z-24 did it say "Super Sport".
Rick

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #5 02-27-2006, 05:37 PM

The part about 'or' confused me a bit. I figured that the SuperSport with a 427 would be equal to RPO SS427,

I was trying to understand what the difference was, I realize it existed, as I have invoices stating both ways - just confusing.

**SS427** · #6 02-27-2006, 06:04 PM

Very similar but not the same. The RPO Z24 code was much like a Z/28 code in that it came as a package deal to include special emblems, domed hood and special suspension. It is still technically a "Super Sport" though void of most Super Sport verbage. In '69 and '69, nowhere on the car did the words "Super Sport" even appear on the Z24 package. At some plants the cowl tag would even have a "4D" stamped on it to signify the Z24 package.
Rick

Jerry L · #7 02-27-2006, 08:23 PM

Ok, now that we have that cleared up, dose any body know where to get a new gas tank. I'm not a fan of those kits where you coat the inside of the old tank. Any help would be great. Thanks Jerry

Jerry L · #8 02-27-2006, 08:29 PM

Yes Rick, mine is a Super Sport with a 427, all numbers match. It has the Impala SS emblem on the trunk and the back quarter panels and the cross flags with 427 Turbo Jet on the front fenders. It dose have SS427 on the grill and trunk. But has Super Sport on the glove box. As you say still a cool car. Jerry

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #9 02-27-2006, 09:32 PM

I'd go with Quanta, they are the best tank co that I know of. I think they are in MD or DE too.

I thought I saw an SS427 Impala on ebay a week ago or so, a red one

Belair62 · #10 02-27-2006, 11:26 PM

Here you go Jerry http://www.impalaparts.com/Store/Sea...ing=gas%20tank

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