"The Impala, Or Nothing."

[ProfessorWes]

The long and curious journey of a well-preserved survivor '67 Chevy Impala, from Canada to Hungary, and finally to the US.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/09/impala-nothing/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

:mrgreen:

 

[cadillo]

Sorry Professor.

The photos are of a 1966 Model.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Sorry Professor.

The photos are of a 1966 Model.

Hi,

Were it a US model, you and all those who suggested the same thing before you would be correct. It isn't... ;)

Rick C

 

[wizofwas]

This is a very curious car. It's a 66 car with a 67 build date that was assembled in 68 model year. A car with a Dec. 67 assembly should have a 68 body. Since this is a Canadian built complete knockdown car that all of the parts were assembled in Antwerp, it is a 66 Chevy. Canadian model changes happen at the same time that the US model changes do. Here is the assumption. Antwerp ordered x amount of Impalas in the 66 model year and assembled them as needed. When they run low, they order some more. And in Antwerp, they call it a (year of assembly) Chevy regardless of the body year.

 

[7p's]

Okay, for those that aren't in the "know". The Impala is actually known as the Finnish Cadillac pronounced Im Pa' La just like the Jewish Ford is pronounced Cadillac. Just kidding for the PC crowd.

 

[GunnyGene]

One piece at a time: Johnny Cash. :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2riRAGzNzvQ

 

[mohavesam]

Metric fasteners and tires? Who wants a car that only gets German radio stations?

 

[cadillo]

Sorry Professor.

The photos are of a 1966 Model.

Hi,

Were it a US model, you and all those who suggested the same thing before you would be correct. It isn't... ;)

Rick C

By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94.

Interesting take on the English language.

Yep! Takes all kinds to make a world.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Metric fasteners and tires? Who wants a car that only gets German radio stations?

Why not; The Dodge Charger Speaks Spanish with a Canadian accent doesn't it?? :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[caryc]

It's just sad that if I saw a 2014 Chevrolet Impala on the road today the only thing I would recognize would be the Chevy bow tie. Otherwise I wouldn't even know it was a Chevy. :(

 

[Rick Courtright]

By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94.

Hi,

And you would be wrong.

wizofwas 'splained it nicely enough everybody should be able to understand the "subtleties" of a car's model year relative to where, when and by whom it was assembled and sold. Model years of cars are not simply a matter of body style, semantics or aficionado preference, those pesky legal descriptions can come into play as well. For example, what model year shows on the title of a "64 1/2" Mustang?

It's apparent Belgium sees things differently than we do. And since it's their country, they get to make their laws as they see fit. Argue with them if you must... nobody from Antwerp ever called me to ask what to call that Impala!

Rick C

 

[cadillo]

By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94.

Hi,

And you would be wrong.

wizofwas 'splained it nicely enough everybody should be able to understand the "subtleties" of a car's model year relative to where, when and by whom it was assembled and sold. Model years of cars are not simply a matter of body style, semantics or aficionado preference, those pesky legal descriptions can come into play as well. For example, what model year shows on the title of a "64 1/2" Mustang?

It's apparent Belgium sees things differently than we do. And since it's their country, they get to make their laws as they see fit. Argue with them if you must... nobody from Antwerp ever called me to ask what to call that Impala!

Rick C

I'll say it again, "By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94".

A 1966 Chevrolet that was not assembled until 1967 or later is still a 1966 Chevy. Just like a Model 94 Winchester assembled in 1963 was still a Model 94. Just too simple for you to comprehend I guess.

Here's a clue. If the guy were to have a mishap, and needed a new front fender, he better not order one for a '67. It wouldn't fit. A fender for a '66 would work just fine if up to OEM spec's.

Comprende?

 

[wolfsong]

By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94.

Hi,

And you would be wrong.

wizofwas 'splained it nicely enough everybody should be able to understand the "subtleties" of a car's model year relative to where, when and by whom it was assembled and sold. Model years of cars are not simply a matter of body style, semantics or aficionado preference, those pesky legal descriptions can come into play as well. For example, what model year shows on the title of a "64 1/2" Mustang?

It's apparent Belgium sees things differently than we do. And since it's their country, they get to make their laws as they see fit. Argue with them if you must... nobody from Antwerp ever called me to ask what to call that Impala!

Rick C

I'll say it again, "By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94".

A 1966 Chevrolet that was not assembled until 1967 or later is still a 1966 Chevy. Just like a Model 94 Winchester assembled in 1963 was still a Model 94. Just too simple for you to comprehend I guess.

Here's a clue. If the guy were to have a mishap, and needed a new front fender, he better not order one for a '67. It wouldn't fit. A fender for a '66 would work just fine if up to OEM spec's.

Comprende?

Like you said yourself, the world is made up of all types of people. Some of them knowb uow to win friends and influence people. Others, not so much... :roll:

 

[radicalrod]

Like you said yourself, the world is made up of all types of people. Some of them knowb uow to win friends and influence people. Others, not so much... :roll:[/quote]



NOW THAT IS FUNNY in a twisted way isn't it :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[wolfsong]

Like you said yourself, the world is made up of all types of people. Some of them knowb uow to win friends and influence people. Others, not so much... :roll:

NOW THAT IS FUNNY in a twisted way isn't it :roll: :roll: :roll:[/quote]
If that's what you think. :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[cruzerlou]

I know a guy who has a 66 SS fast back with a 327 and 3 on the floor. That big 'ol heavy thing was fast for a 3 speed car .
Lou

 

[cadillo]

Like you said yourself, the world is made up of all types of people. Some of them knowb uow to win friends and influence people. Others, not so much... :roll:

NOW THAT IS FUNNY in a twisted way isn't it :roll: :roll: :roll:

If that's what you think.

Ford has just announced that their dealerships are starting to receive the first wave of 2015 Mustangs. Clearly they were built in 2014, as 2015 is not yet upon us, but they are 2015 models, and most parts for them will not interchange with those of the 2014 models whether they were built in 2014 or 2013, when the model was first delivered. If you post a picture of a 2015, and call it a 2014 because it was assembled during that/this year, expect someone to call you on it, even if you attempt to brush out by saying it was assembled in Canada, Sierra Leon, or the Ukraine. I still want to see the owner of that Chevy find a body part by ordering for a 1967 Model. It just won't work, no matter what half of the wishbone he winds up with.

Regarding the 1964 1/2 Mustang question; The cars that are known as such are documented by Ford as 1965 Models, and registered as such. Car collector's and owners coined the term, as there were a lot of changes made to the car after the first production run during early 1964, and which carried over to the other 1965 models made in 1964 and 1965, which makes correct parts acquisition an issue at times, but they were and are all 1965 models.

So you guys just call that 1966 Chevrolet anything you desire just because it was finally assembled in Canada, Sierra Leon, or the Ukraine. :roll:

 

[Richbaker]

WRONG, Cad......

A Model 94 went into production in 1894, hence the name MODEL 94. Only major change was to AE.

By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94.

Hi,

And you would be wrong.

wizofwas 'splained it nicely enough everybody should be able to understand the "subtleties" of a car's model year relative to where, when and by whom it was assembled and sold. Model years of cars are not simply a matter of body style, semantics or aficionado preference, those pesky legal descriptions can come into play as well. For example, what model year shows on the title of a "64 1/2" Mustang?

It's apparent Belgium sees things differently than we do. And since it's their country, they get to make their laws as they see fit. Argue with them if you must... nobody from Antwerp ever called me to ask what to call that Impala!

Rick C

I'll say it again, "By your standard a Model 94 Winchester assembled after 1894 would not be a Model 94".

A 1966 Chevrolet that was not assembled until 1967 or later is still a 1966 Chevy. Just like a Model 94 Winchester assembled in 1963 was still a Model 94. Just too simple for you to comprehend I guess.

Here's a clue. If the guy were to have a mishap, and needed a new front fender, he better not order one for a '67. It wouldn't fit. A fender for a '66 would work just fine if up to OEM spec's.

Comprende?

 

[wizofwas]

I know a guy who has a 66 SS fast back with a 327 and 3 on the floor. That big 'ol heavy thing was fast for a 3 speed car .
Lou

If it's factory 3 on the floor, that would be a very rare car. They put very few 3 on the floor shifters in back then and even fewer in any of the SS models. And when you say fast back, I'm assuming that you mean a 2 door coupe.

 

[wizofwas]

I do hope that the guy that has this Impala orders parts for a 66 Chevy instead of a 67. And did anyone notice that it still had T3 headlights on it? I wonder if they are the original ones?

 

[cadillo]

Richbaker,

Your statement makes no sense at all unless you misunderstood the meaning of my statement by 180 degrees. Unless you can explain yourself, I'll just chalk it up to lack of reading comprehension on your part.

So how is it that I'm wrong? Time to step up, and explain yourself.

Just a tip, go back and read the entire thread so that you have a chance to understand the context of everything written, because you seem to have it badly distorted to this point. Take your time, and try to get it right this time rather than embarrass yourself.

I'll help you a little more. Count the posts in the thread, then go back and read the twelfth post, which was made by me.

Here's an excerpt from my post: "A 1966 Chevrolet that was not assembled until 1967 or later is still a 1966 Chevy. Just like a Model 94 Winchester assembled in 1963 was still a Model 94".

How could anyone get that so wrong?

 

[cruzerlou]

I know a guy who has a 66 SS fast back with a 327 and 3 on the floor. That big 'ol heavy thing was fast for a 3 speed car .
Lou

If it's factory 3 on the floor, that would be a very rare car. They put very few 3 on the floor shifters in back then and even fewer in any of the SS models. And when you say fast back, I'm assuming that you mean a 2 door coupe.

Yea I do mean a 2 door coupe with a very steeply raked ear window. As to the 3 speed I don't know if it was once a 4 speed car , but when he had it it was a 3 on the floor. I am sure of this in that a floor shifter steering column in it .Someone may have swapped out a 3 speed for a 4 speed that was in the car sometime in it's life. He said it was a factory original ,but I wouldn't know . what I do know was she wasn't
't real quick off the line ,but top end she was scary fast .
It was all white paint w/ S.S. and 327 badges on it with a sort of medium blue vinyl interior and it had Corvette rally wheels on .A sweet looking car.
Lou