62 Belair bubble top 409

[BUIZILLA]

Lou, look up the Kruse auction results last Jan timeframe, Ft. Lauderdale... there was a drop dead gorgeous red/red car that went for, *I think*, right at 40k, plus or minus some pennies. I was chasing something else, or I would have snagged it. VERY healthy motor. Car was done right, VERY straight body. Should give you a shopping idea..

Jim Haas, (you'll probably remember me from Buick stuff..)

[Belair62]

There was a nice Turqoise Belauir at Select auto in Louisiana ...same price range...

[JChlupsa]

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Turqoise Belauir

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Bob what kind of car???

[Belair62]

Ah you know what I meant...

[Seattle Sam]

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Ah you know what I meant...

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Bob is that why they keep calling you "BubbleTop"??
-Sam

[Belair62]

I've been called worse...maybe it's time to dye my hair blonde

[Turblou]

Hi Jim! great to hear from you !Thanks all for your response. I decided to buy it. Can't decide if I should return it to orginal since the parts were encluded in the deal. It has headers, Disc brake convertion & early style American mags.I wonder which way it to be most desireable. I checked all the numbers & they all seem to have the right date code.I'm presently trying to track down what ever info I can. The car was totally restored frame off. Somewhere in calif, I have some digital pics but don't know how to post them. Something I'll have to work on. Since I'm not a car collector & can't afford to have my money tied up. I will be putting it up for sale soon. I estimate its value to be about $42,000 or maybe more.

[olredalert]

-------Sounds like a plan! Also sounds like you bought it right counting a bit of "sweatequity"....Your description takes it away from being Jim Ms as none of those modifications were done to it last time I talked to him. Sounds like a nice ride, however............Bill S

[CamarosRus]

VERNE, I would have sent you the below private Email, but I see you dont list any. I have a friend Jim B. in Conyers,GA that is quite knowledgeable on the 62 B.T. subject. After reading this thread he sent the following.....FYI Lamar Walden built his engine.
"Chuck;
Since I'm not a member I can't respond. This guy Verne came as close as anyone....however he was wrong about the Z-11 top half being offered in 62...I have a 63 split manifold but original 62 experimental heads that start with an "O" seial #. Z-11 package was offered in 62 called a "Sevice Package " and was totally correct to run a 63 block !Also if it has headers then knock off about 800-1000k for the manifolds "IF" and a big if you can find them ! If it has disc brakes then it doesn;t have the correct master cylinder. Mine has a Corvette M/C marked "7/8 ths for a smaller line as opposed to the standard "1" inch. Corvettes are great but a correct big car would be better !
Still looking ! Also I have the "metallic brake option" nos shoes...very rare ! I was offered cash 25K for those heads alone !Then the price depends on actual condition of the car itself ! Paint,interior Date coded posi etc. If he buys it for what he says he did he should be fine. Muscle cars have gone through the roof ! Also I have an original not I repeat not dry rotted spare ! Very rare... I would take 130 K for mine and not a penny less !"

[Belair62]

Did Jim ever get that car finished ??? Have him send me some pics...we talked years ago....