Jake Dykstra's 1962 409/409 Impala!

[RPOLS3]

Lastly I touched up the engine paint on the water pump bolts and gaskets from the water pump install a few weeks ago and installed a new rubber fuel line and more correct clamps from when we removed the electric pump. No pics of those things.

Once that was all done I scrubbed the whitewalls and took it for another test run and to get some fresh gas in it. Enjoyed the 20 mile drive - radio works, clock works, heater/defroster works. Slowly getting it even more sorted out than it was. Next project is to tackle the windshield washer pump. The wipers work but not the pump. Since the car is never driven in the rain it's not really a big deal - but want it right, just like Dad would of.

[napa68]

All of the little tasks and victories are oh so satisfying. Looks great Jake!

[67since67]

Jake, I can only imagine the feelings of working on and driving your Dad's prized automobile. We all should be so lucky to have a younger generation to carry on.
Kudos to you and Dave!!

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by 67since67

Jake, I can only imagine the feelings of working on and driving your Dad's prized automobile. We all should be so lucky to have a younger generation to carry on.
Kudos to you and Dave!!

----Jake and Dave are the best care takers a guy could find. They were trained by the best,,,Jake senior!!!....Bill S

[dykstra]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Jake and Dave are the best care takers a guy could find. They were trained by the best,,,Jake senior!!!....Bill S

Thanks a lot Bill S. That means a lot coming from a guy like you too!

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by 67since67

Jake, I can only imagine the feelings of working on and driving your Dad's prized automobile. We all should be so lucky to have a younger generation to carry on.
Kudos to you and Dave!!

Thanks Bill - we spent a lot of time together on this car over the years so there are a ton of great memories. We are truly fortunate to keep the car(s) in the family and are blessed to be able to keep improving them as caretakers.

[dykstra]

Originally Posted by 67since67

Jake, I can only imagine the feelings of working on and driving your Dad's prized automobile. We all should be so lucky to have a younger generation to carry on.
Kudos to you and Dave!!

Thanks Bill W. That means a lot coming from a guy like you!

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by napa68

All of the little tasks and victories are oh so satisfying. Looks great Jake!

The victories keep you motivated.....