1969 Impala SS427 L72

**Stefano** · #1 10-21-2005, 05:32 AM

Looks like a very cool car. L72 Impalas are very rare. I would have to speculate that the exhaust manifolds are also not stock for an L72 nor the master cylinder. 3/8 fuel lines also applied to V8s other than the L72 option.

Good luck with the sale.

JHS · #2 10-21-2005, 06:25 AM

I do not profess to be an expert on the Impala but according to the research I have done the exhaust manifolds are stock w/correct casting numbers per Colvin's book and have been powder coated. Although the 3/8" fuel line may have been used on the 390 hp SS427 it also had a return fuel line; the L72 did not and my car does not. I did not look closely at he master cylinder though so you may be right.

GTO_DON · #3 10-21-2005, 08:41 AM

They cant be the CORRECT numbers because they do not have the holes in them for the smog setup. All 4 speed cars in 69 and all solid lifter cars had smog! Wrong air cleaner also. It looks like a nice car you have but with no paperwork or original engine its really hard to be sure its a 425 hp car. At 52k I would think you would need something. 69's are hard cars to get the money out of. There is a true 42k mile 425 car around here with paperwork thet was just sold for 25k.

69HURST · #4 10-21-2005, 07:10 PM

Hey Don what color and trans was the one that sold for 25k?

**olredalert** · #5 10-21-2005, 09:51 PM

--------Wouldnt the exhaust manifolds have the same casting numbers weather or not they had the smog holes drilled in them??? I know this is the case with Corvette manifolds..........Bill S

**Mr70** · #6 10-21-2005, 09:59 PM

Yes,and the 1968-70 Impala BB used LH #3914613(Impala specific),& RH #3916178.
His application would denote A.I.R.tapped manifolds.

JHS · #7 10-22-2005, 03:20 AM

Thanks for your comments GTO Don, I am glad to have finally found an expert on the 1969 Impala SS. As far as my asking price goes, if I need any marketing advice I will let you know...

GTO_DON · #8 10-22-2005, 08:50 PM

No problem.

70-SS/RS-L78 · #9 10-23-2005, 02:52 AM

Don,
What’s the story on the Blue Z in your driveway? A friend of mine is in the market for one.
He is shopping for a 70-71 and has looked at a bunch of rust and fakes, We looked at a 70
Z/28 in Delaware this week that was a waste of time and gas. If he does not fine one soon I
was thinking of selling him my 71.

GTO_DON · #10 10-24-2005, 05:41 AM

That was a friends car that wanted me to detail. SS 350 car. Not a ZEE. I know of a couple of guys with z's if your looking. PM me your number.

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