Stabilizer Bar 1962

[Chuck D.]

Did all 1962 340hp cars come with a rear stabilizer? I recently (20 months or so ago) purchased a matching number 1962 340hp car. As time and money allows its my intent, while trying to maintain major component originality, but certainly not to NCRS judging standards, to restore this car. My current project is to go through the rear suspension (all bushings, spring liners, shocks, etc.). In the process of putting my parts list (Paragon) together I see the drawings shows a rear stabilizer. With the exception of the brackets welded to each side of the frame that holds the bar, there is no sign of a stabilizer?? My mount plates for the springs/shocks has no holes nor studs for mounting the outer stabilizer bar spacer. My plates appear as those in the catalog/service guide except for these holes. I think I know the answer to my question but wanted to ask. Does anyone know of a reason to remove this?? Sorry for all the words.

Lastly, in checking numbers (Nolan Adams, GM parts guide, Service Guide) the car does fairly well in terms of being original. One other item, the number on the carburetor is 3720S and I believe it should be a 3269S. Can someone tell me what the 3720S belongs on??

I appreciate your time.

Thanks again, Chuck in Brandon Florida.

[Leif A.]

Re: Stabilizer Bar 1962

Can't answer your stabilizer question but The Carter 3720s was a factory Chevrolet replacement carb for 327 300/340 HP with automatic transmission.

[Joe L.]

Re: Stabilizer Bar 1962

Did all 1962 340hp cars come with a rear stabilizer? I recently (20 months or so ago) purchased a matching number 1962 340hp car. As time and money allows its my intent, while trying to maintain major component originality, but certainly not to NCRS judging standards, to restore this car. My current project is to go through the rear suspension (all bushings, spring liners, shocks, etc.). In the process of putting my parts list (Paragon) together I see the drawings shows a rear stabilizer. With the exception of the brackets welded to each side of the frame that holds the bar, there is no sign of a stabilizer?? My mount plates for the springs/shocks has no holes nor studs for mounting the outer stabilizer bar spacer. My plates appear as those in the catalog/service guide except for these holes. I think I know the answer to my question but wanted to ask. Does anyone know of a reason to remove this?? Sorry for all the words.

Lastly, in checking numbers (Nolan Adams, GM parts guide, Service Guide) the car does fairly well in terms of being original. One other item, the number on the carburetor is 3720S and I believe it should be a 3269S. Can someone tell me what the 3720S belongs on??

I appreciate your time.

Thanks again, Chuck in Brandon Florida.

Chuck------


As far as I know, all 1962's had the rear stabilizer bar.

[Mike E.]

Re: Stabilizer Bar 1962

Rear stabilizer bar was standard on all 62's. When one was removed by a previous owner , the studs on the shock plates generally break off flush with the plate, making it look like there were no studs. Whatever the case on yours, it should have the bar.

[Chuck D.]

Re: Stabilizer Bar 1962

Rear stabilizer bar was standard on all 62's. When one was removed by a previous owner , the studs on the shock plates generally break off flush with the plate, making it look like there were no studs. Whatever the case on yours, it should have the bar.

Thanks Mike. I'll take a closer look when I pull the springs and plate.

[Chuck D.]

Re: Stabilizer Bar 1962

Thanks Lief. I'll put this with my numbers information.