1962 Impala Parts Quest

realmc1951 · 08-02-2008, 07:12 AM

Hello Everybody-I am relatively new to this forum and am in need of some help. (I also posted this in the introduction section) I am doing a mild restoration on a 62 Impala 2-door hardtop that had been sitting for awhile. As a result the trunk area is weak. I was able to locate a trunk pan with no trouble but I cannot find the tailpan or tail light panels either after market or used. They are available after market for a 63 but no such luck for the 62. Any leads would be appreciated. I am located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thanks.

Tom Kochtanek · 08-03-2008, 05:50 PM

I could be wrong, but if these are the components I am thinking of, they may not be available for the 61s and 62s. I am currently restoring a 1961 Belair sport coupe and plan on "harvesting" these from a donor car. Same for the 1962 I bet. If you do find them, do let me know.

regards,
Tom Kochtanek

realmc1951 · 08-10-2008, 10:30 AM

Tom,

I think you are exactly right that these parts not available aftermarket for either the 61 or the 62. I am not having any luck even finding a "donor car" that has a solid tail pan or tail light assembly that I can harvest. Do you happen to know of any solid 62 donor cars in your area? Thanks.

Wayne McCoy

Tom Kochtanek · 08-23-2008, 05:02 PM

Hey, there's a "Wayne McCoy" here in Columbia, MO, that's not you is it? I believe this Wayne is into midyear Corvettes (so am I).

I am in need of these same parts, so I located a 1962 donor four door car. I'm a long way from taking it apart for my project (1962 Belair Sport Coupe) since I'm working on another frame off project (1961 Belair sport coupe) that will take me the next two years. I do know of a fellow who has a '62 BA four door, it's about 30-40 miles away, was planning on taking a look as I can always use better fenders, etc. If I make it that way I will let you know.

Best,
Tom Kochtanek

Daryl Hughes · 10-22-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realmc1951

Hello Everybody-I am relatively new to this forum and am in need of some help. (I also posted this in the introduction section) I am doing a mild restoration on a 62 Impala 2-door hardtop that had been sitting for awhile. As a result the trunk area is weak. I was able to locate a trunk pan with no trouble but I cannot find the tailpan or tail light panels either after market or used. They are available after market for a 63 but no such luck for the 62. Any leads would be appreciated. I am located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thanks.

I am also looking for one - have you found any aftermarket source?

Daryl Hughes · 10-22-2008, 03:08 AM

I am looking for a 62 impala tailpan - any source would help. Located in Elizabethtown, KY. Thanks.

spokeb · 11-20-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daryl Hughes

I am looking for a 62 impala tailpan - any source would help. Located in Elizabethtown, KY. Thanks.

Ya know we have a fabrication shop and if I could see one decent panel to pattern.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I do believe we could make it. Someone got one I can use as a template. I can return it soon as I am done making a cutout of the tail pan for a pattern. Who knows maybe I can make a few of them so everyone can complete their restore.
Ive got nothing else I can do but work with my hands.
All it takes is one I can pattern from to tell whether I can make them.

In the meantime Im looking for a tilt, (non column shift), steering column for a 1965-66 Impala. Anyone got one stashed.

spokeb · 11-20-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daryl Hughes

I am looking for a 62 impala tailpan - any source would help. Located in Elizabethtown, KY. Thanks.

Ya know we have a fabrication shop and if I could see one decent panel to pattern.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I do believe we could make it. Someone got one I can use as a template. I can return it soon as I am done making a cutout of the tail pan for a pattern. Who knows maybe I can make a few of them so everyone can complete their restore.
Ive got nothing else I can do but work with my hands.
All it takes is one I can pattern from to tell whether I can make them.

In the meantime Im looking for a tilt, (non column shift), steering column for a 1965-66 Impala. Anyone got one stashed.

08-02-2008, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
realmc1951 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	1962 Impala Parts Quest Hello Everybody-I am relatively new to this forum and am in need of some help. (I also posted this in the introduction section) I am doing a mild restoration on a 62 Impala 2-door hardtop that had been sitting for awhile. As a result the trunk area is weak. I was able to locate a trunk pan with no trouble but I cannot find the tailpan or tail light panels either after market or used. They are available after market for a 63 but no such luck for the 62. Any leads would be appreciated. I am located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thanks. __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

08-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tom Kochtanek Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 11	Not available? I could be wrong, but if these are the components I am thinking of, they may not be available for the 61s and 62s. I am currently restoring a 1961 Belair sport coupe and plan on "harvesting" these from a donor car. Same for the 1962 I bet. If you do find them, do let me know. regards, Tom Kochtanek __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

08-10-2008, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
realmc1951 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Tom, I think you are exactly right that these parts not available aftermarket for either the 61 or the 62. I am not having any luck even finding a "donor car" that has a solid tail pan or tail light assembly that I can harvest. Do you happen to know of any solid 62 donor cars in your area? Thanks. Wayne McCoy __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

08-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom Kochtanek Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, Missouri Posts: 11	Donor cars Hey, there's a "Wayne McCoy" here in Columbia, MO, that's not you is it? I believe this Wayne is into midyear Corvettes (so am I). I am in need of these same parts, so I located a 1962 donor four door car. I'm a long way from taking it apart for my project (1962 Belair Sport Coupe) since I'm working on another frame off project (1961 Belair sport coupe) that will take me the next two years. I do know of a fellow who has a '62 BA four door, it's about 30-40 miles away, was planning on taking a look as I can always use better fenders, etc. If I make it that way I will let you know. Best, Tom Kochtanek __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

10-22-2008, 03:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Daryl Hughes Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	1962 Impala Tailpan I am looking for a 62 impala tailpan - any source would help. Located in Elizabethtown, KY. Thanks. __________________ Looking for Impala parts? Try The Chevy Impala SS Forums - Impala Store!

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