1969 Impala Custom SS 427 (real Z-24)

1969 SS 427 (Z-24) Impala Custom 2 door hardtop

For the discriminating enthusiast, If you are looking for something unique and rare and not at every cruise or car show you have attended, this is it. This vehicle is a real 1969 SS 427 numbers matching (Z-24option code) Impala Custom. It was also one of the featured carsseen in the December 2014 issue of Super Chevy Magazine on page 32.This car was ordered new by my fatherand passed on to me in 1971. The G.M. 8" rallye wheels were installed on the car and the car was also undercoatedbefore leaving the dealership, both items were doneat a cost of $227.56, It still has all original GM sheet metal. Only 2,455 of these cars were ever produced. There are no exact numbers from GM on how many of these cars were ordered and built with a front bench seat. I have been told less than 122.The car currently has 57,124 original miles and only 1,421 milessince a complete frame off restoration.Over 1,530hours and$45,000in parts and materials were invested in the rebuild.It isprobably the nicest documented 1969 SS 427 Impala Custom Coupeon the planet.

The vehicle was completely disassembled, and stripped using razor blades, all parts were metal prepped and epoxy primed, then sealed with DP-90 and shot with 4 coats of PPG single stage black urethane then color sanded and buffed to a flawless finish(note: all of the paint finishes i.e. gloss, or satin or flat were put back as they came from the factory) .All of the original chrome trim, bumpers and guardswere re-plated by Advance plating in Nashville Tennessee. All of the stainless was also polished.The carhas power steering, power front disc brakes, Factory original Air conditioning with new A-6 compressor and hoses converted to 134 Freon, cools down to 38 degrees, front bench seat, CB code turbo 400 transmission, GM code 12 bolt with G80 code 273 positraction rear end with F-41 suspension including 4 new Eaton heavy duty F-41 coil spring, am fm radio, and code U73 Stainless steel 1 piece rear antennae,tilt column, sport grip steering wheel, new G.M. under hood and trunk lid lights, New under hood insulator with the original G.M. metal square clips, new Coker red ring radials,It also has the original Goodyear red ring bias ply spare tirein the trunk, (the G.M. tilt column, sport grip steering wheel and am/fm radio were added during the restoration process) The tilt column was completely rebuilt before installation. The original standard steering columnand original keygoes with the sale.

During the rebuild theOriginal Heavy duty Harrison radiator was re-cored, the vehicle has the factory heavy duty alternator which was rebuilt to factory spec's, The car was ordered with front and rear factory bumper guards, the original front and rear factory floor mats are still in the car, it has the D 34 optional visor vanity mirror, a 1 of a kind custom in dash Tach was built and installed.(in the same hole the factory clock would go in) I also have the original clock and a new nos GM electric clock that is included, the car has a new windshield and back glass all of the glass is the original date code tinted glass except the windsheild., the new exhaust system has clamped (not welded) aluminized pipes with walker original mufflers. This car also has Factory seat belts and shoulder harnesses.

The engine work was completed by Greg Walker with Walker Custom Engine Performance. The numbers matching LI code 427 390 horse engine is still standard bore. It was completely rebuiltwith new piston rings,cam and crank bearings. The crank was also polished, a new correctlift and duration stock hydraulic cam and lifters was installed along with anew Melling high volume oil pump,newbrass freeze plugs were installed in the block, the original numbers matching heads were rebuilt using hardened seats (for today’s non leaded gas),and bronze guides for durability.The stock rocker arms were replaced with roller tip long slot rocker's from Comp cams. A three angle valve job was also completed during the head rebuild process, The original typeGM 4 piece oil pan gasket was replaced with a Felpro 1 piece rubber gasket. Currently it has a set of Hooker ceramic coated headers. I put a 1967 L-68 Corvette 400 horsepower high riseoval port tri-power intakeand carb set up on this car in 1971 (The GM 427 tri power intake set up was produced for Corvette only and only for 3 years total. The one on this car was the very first year of production. This particular 1967 intake style (oval port high Rise) was only produced for the first year by GM in 1967 and is very rare, the 68 and 69 versions, whether they were 400 horse oval port or the rectangular port 435 horse were low rise intake units made by GM for hood clearance because of the Corvette body change and hood design in 68 and 69) . Thecarb’s, linkageand all fuel lines, fittingsetc are brand new. I also have the original intake and a big block 390 horse Quadrajet carb, Since the complete rebuild only non-ethanol gas has been put in the car.The correct factoryexhaust manifolds and new hardware to put the engine backcompletely original are included with the sale. The original distributor has a petronix electronic module with matching black coil and date coded original type black Packard ignition wires. The fan clutch and 7 bladefan blade are all date code correct. All of the suspension componets were rebuilt to original specs, All new fuel lines, gas tank, sending unit, brakes and brake lines, the car has a new set of G. M. N.O.S. 2 piece disc rotors on the front. The original G-80 12 bolt rear end was completely disassembled and rebuilt with all new bearings, seals, and posi-traction GM clutch pack. The original GM 273 ratio ring gear and pinion with new crush sleeve was re-installed and set up to factory specs.

The interior was also restored as needed, with a new air conditioning dash pad, new front and back seat covers, (I have the original seat covers also) Dynamat sounddeadener was installed over the entire floor and behind the rear seat back area. Then new original type GM tar paper floorinsulation was installed along with the new jute and new carpet.. Riding in this car is as quite as a factory new Impala. A custom made (indoor only) ultra soft California car cover is included in this sale.

I have the original build sheet, a protect o plate, copy of window sticker. This is an original southern car, ordered at Nalley Chevrolet (order number JCP920) in Atlanta andbuilt in Doraville Georgia. My older brother who was a painter for GMpainted the car at the Doraville plant when it was originally being built. All of the restoration work was documented from start to finish. I have all the receipts for the work performed on the car. Thevehicle isbeing sold as is, with no implied warranties. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping cost. Or they can pickup the vehicle. I am asking $63,000.00 or best offer contact David Gibbs phone # 770-529-5601