Jake Dykstra's 1962 409/409 Impala!

[RPOLS3]

You will see them somewhere I'm sure as they will be out this summer at Downer's Grove, Plainfield, Lemont, etc. He and my mom try and take a drive somewhere at least once or twice a week in either the 62 or their 96 LT4 Corvette. He took out the 4:56 and put in a 3:36 so the miles will be racking up. I think he has already driven it several hundred miles this spring sorting it out.

Jake

[ORIGLS6]

I love those cars. The first 4 speed I ever drove belonged to one of my Dad's coworkers. It was a brand new triple Black '62 SS convert with the '09/'09 combo. We were at the lake water skiing and decided to run into town and grab some burgers at the local 'Burger Chef'. Dave threw me the keys to the '09 and told us to 'have fun'. My cousin and I were scared to death so we babied it all the way in town and back.
Now what are the chances a 16 year old kid would have kept his foot out of a dual quad 409????? I figured with my luck I'd break something and my Dad would hang me by my thumbs 'til I was 21. (Plus, .... if I didn't tear it up the first time, maybe he'd let me drive it again!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]) Definitely one of the highlights of my early years.
I still see Dave every year at out Dragstrip Reunion. The '62 is long gone but he still has the '55 BelAir Convert he bought new.

[markjohnson]

Hey Dennis, are you talking about the fellow that had the Dusk colored/white '55 BelAir convertible that was at last years' White Hall Reunion. That's a neat car and an even neater owner. I spent a long time talking to him as I just couldn't believe he was the original owner of that '55!

[ORIGLS6]

That's him. David Graham. Cool guy.

[RPOLS3]

Well I finaly got the chance to drive the 409 yesterday. What a ride. Never drove one of these old Chevy's before - it was much nicer than I anticipated. Smooth &amp; quiet. That steering wheel is a monster though. I suspect it was so nice because Dad really has done a good job of sorting this car out over the winter. Everything works on the car, horns, radio, warning lights, clock, etc. and there isn't a vibration, squeek, or rattle in it. My 10 year old son enjoyed the experience at least as much as I did - but I think Dad enjoyed it more than both of us!

[Xplantdad]

How cool...3 generations of Jakes...enjoying the same car! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]

[Belair62]

And they are all cool people too !

[fasteddiesonjohn]

This is so amazing you guys discovered this car's whereabouts. I would love to see it some time if you guys show it. I heard all the stories about my father racing this car down North Ave beach. I drive too fast myself, but no fast toys for me yet. I'm 29, maybe soon I will indulge myself.

[bigjake]

John--Please reply to this thread! This is incredible that you found this site! We are anxious to talk to you. We would love to get together and you can see/drive the car.