62 Belair bubble top 409

[Verne_Frantz]

Turblou,
Some comments. First, power steering would not be incorrect on a '62 409, regardless of body style.
How many were originally made? A hell of a lot less than exist today.
Just because you've found a red/red one, don't think it must be a match to another known one. Most of them today are red/red.
And if it has a Z-11 top half on it, you should immediately add $25K to it's value, even though Chevrolet factory produced ZERO of them in '62.
If you care whether it's real or not before you empty your pockets, ask for paper work or photos BEFORE restoration. Unfortunately, where '62 409s are concerned, if it doesn't have it's original block with original VIN and broach marks, there is absolutely NOTHING on a fully restored one to verify it's legit. You'd need a build sheet, original paperwork, or pre-restoration photos. So, if it's already something it never was, saving it from a 5-speed isn't necessarily such a noble cause.
Just trying to calm you down a little and give you a few things to think about before you make a move you might regret later. Make sure you know what you really want, and what you're willing to pay for what you think you're really getting.

Verne.

[BUIZILLA]

Lou, look up the Kruse auction results last Jan timeframe, Ft. Lauderdale... there was a drop dead gorgeous red/red car that went for, *I think*, right at 40k, plus or minus some pennies. I was chasing something else, or I would have snagged it. VERY healthy motor. Car was done right, VERY straight body. Should give you a shopping idea..

Jim Haas, (you'll probably remember me from Buick stuff..)

[Belair62]

There was a nice Turqoise Belauir at Select auto in Louisiana ...same price range...

[JChlupsa]

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Turqoise Belauir

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Bob what kind of car???

[Belair62]

Ah you know what I meant...

[Seattle Sam]

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Ah you know what I meant...

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Bob is that why they keep calling you "BubbleTop"??
-Sam

[Belair62]

I've been called worse...maybe it's time to dye my hair blonde

[Turblou]

Hi Jim! great to hear from you !Thanks all for your response. I decided to buy it. Can't decide if I should return it to orginal since the parts were encluded in the deal. It has headers, Disc brake convertion & early style American mags.I wonder which way it to be most desireable. I checked all the numbers & they all seem to have the right date code.I'm presently trying to track down what ever info I can. The car was totally restored frame off. Somewhere in calif, I have some digital pics but don't know how to post them. Something I'll have to work on. Since I'm not a car collector & can't afford to have my money tied up. I will be putting it up for sale soon. I estimate its value to be about $42,000 or maybe more.

[olredalert]

-------Sounds like a plan! Also sounds like you bought it right counting a bit of "sweatequity"....Your description takes it away from being Jim Ms as none of those modifications were done to it last time I talked to him. Sounds like a nice ride, however............Bill S

[CamarosRus]

VERNE, I would have sent you the below private Email, but I see you dont list any. I have a friend Jim B. in Conyers,GA that is quite knowledgeable on the 62 B.T. subject. After reading this thread he sent the following.....FYI Lamar Walden built his engine.
"Chuck;
Since I'm not a member I can't respond. This guy Verne came as close as anyone....however he was wrong about the Z-11 top half being offered in 62...I have a 63 split manifold but original 62 experimental heads that start with an "O" seial #. Z-11 package was offered in 62 called a "Sevice Package " and was totally correct to run a 63 block !Also if it has headers then knock off about 800-1000k for the manifolds "IF" and a big if you can find them ! If it has disc brakes then it doesn;t have the correct master cylinder. Mine has a Corvette M/C marked "7/8 ths for a smaller line as opposed to the standard "1" inch. Corvettes are great but a correct big car would be better !
Still looking ! Also I have the "metallic brake option" nos shoes...very rare ! I was offered cash 25K for those heads alone !Then the price depends on actual condition of the car itself ! Paint,interior Date coded posi etc. If he buys it for what he says he did he should be fine. Muscle cars have gone through the roof ! Also I have an original not I repeat not dry rotted spare ! Very rare... I would take 130 K for mine and not a penny less !"