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But you are never done looking! Shop looks great!

I never heard of them and I live 20 miles away, how long have they been around?

I had read somewhere that the set home that was used for Beaver's second home was also used later for Marcus Welby MD, who knew?

You can notice some of the same store fronts used on both shows on the outdoor location shoots.

Back then the average life expectancy in NYC was around 15 years old. In the late 60's my father was buying those 49-54 Chevy's in the Bronx for $15 and driving them till their last breath. They sure were gasping for air when he bought them. So, Wally's used car was a back of the lot car in 1962, in a 1960 'Red Book" they list Wally's Chevy for retail at $180.

In the one photo of the jacuzzi I think I see the profile of a nomad or a safari in the distance. Also, the owner really would be better off just scrapping out then selling the land if he were that serious or just bringing in an auction company, then deal with real estate. While I would hate to see the cars and parts go, but from a business perspective that will be the best option for the seller

I found some that were considered "safe"

I remember that one, but later on in season 5 Wally had the 53 Convertible, I am not able to download the photos. Search the cars used on leave it beaver you will see photos of it and might spark a memory.

Beaver was filmed in Revue studios, that looks more like Westchester County NY (where Dick Van Dyke takes place) then Hollywood?

I made it point this morning to watch the credits on "Leave it Beaver" and no credit is given to any manufacturer, the actors who are not main character actors are given credit, but their role is not shown next to their name. TV production was evolving and producers were still figuring out how to make money from production. I did read at one point that Leave it to Beaver after the second or third year, left networks and a new production company picked it up. Wally's first car that was road worthy was a pretty rare one at that, a 1953 Chevrolet 210 Convertible, seldom ever seen.

What about the Dart GTS Convertible Mike Mannix Drove?

What is with the outboard head lights on Freds Chrysler? they appear to be a different tint?

Never saw Tragg driving one of those but did have a 60 Buick four door hard top in season 3 and 4. In seasons 1 and 2 it was a 57 Chevy police car, then a 58 Chevy then came the 60 Buick. The only 58 Buick with a continental kit I remember was a convertible in an episode with Claude Aikens in season 1. If you look close Perry at the Fords Perry drives in Season one and the beginning of Season 2 they are retractables

I saw that episode as well, ironically the family's name in the story was Baker, who was another early electric car manufacturer.

They were out outsourced, Stageway was one of the companies, I am sure it has an influence on the three door's. Much more practical in space alone then the station wagon conversions

Hey Glenn, thanks for sharing, sort of like walking through a swap meet while sitting on my butt on a cold rainy morning.

The brake lines might be good but I would at least replace the rubber hoses. The system will be open and you will be bleeding it anyway, I personally would flush it and replace the fluid with DOT 5 as well.

At least you have a game plan, good luck with it

I am going to guess 5th Ave and 42nd Street

I had used Andy's Garage in Delaware several years ago to rivet a set of shoes for my 50 Chevy when I owned it. I was happy https://wiseandysgarage.com/

I agree totally!

If you have to pay taxes that can be viewed as a good thing, that means you made money

I did mention that after 1964 is out of my wheelhouse, so I would tend to think the car your daughter purchased reinforces that they came with small wheel covers after 1964, so I guess we all can say we learned something from this. Whie it is possible that 65 and 66 are one off production years and could be similar to 1961 where full size wheel covers were standard on Impala's, I would think that highly unlikely since the Caprice became the top line vehicle. Looking at this logically, and we have official proof that Impala line did not receive full size as standard equipment prior to 1965, and you presented visual proof of a 1969 in your family's possession at one time. So, it is safe to say that my apples to oranges and your apples to oranges have found a common thread. The option's list could verify it, but it would be easiest found in a fingertip facts book. Good question

Thanks, This is from the 1962 Engineering Features Book, the foot note explains how the rims were painted. I am sure the AACA Library has a copy of the 1968 book and the information will be in there. We need to remember that the rims and tires were mounted and balanced at an outside facility and delivered to each of the assembly plants.

Yes true, I too have seen almost every Impala with full size wheel covers, but as a Tech Advisor for the Vintage Chevrolet Club I was asked this question a few times over the past 30 years. I also own a small hub cap Impala that I show at a high level and I have been asked this question many times and had to provide documentation to skeptic judges all of the time. As I pointed out after 1964 I am not sure of Chevrolet's policy and can only speculate. However, I do have some additional proof from a 1962 Engineering Features Book printed by Chevrolet that you should find convincing. There is some text about the "accessory wheel discs" as well. This is from 1962, but you are going to have to trust me that this the same info from 1959 through 1964 with the exception of 1961. There is also a factory photo of a 62 Impala four door hard top with small wheel covers.