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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Man, I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Yea, I considered a cowl induction hood...2" probably but cant bring myself to do it because I think the lines are too nice as they are. Also, it is an impala...not a camaro or chevelle, so I am not really trying to make a drag car out of it. I love driving it and want it to be functional as a daily.
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Here are a few pictures of the body work progress. It is coming along nicely. The metal is being pulled straight, and repaired where someone previously used bondo. The driver's side will get a brand new quarter panel replacement in the next week or two. I will show pictures of that process as well. I want all the metal to be perfect, as I plan on keeping this baby for a very long time!
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
i like the big block idea but i would go 396 because internally balanced is better in my opinion
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Internal balance is easier to find parts for, and to interchange.*
I would go internal. I've had both but I think it works better when you put the balance weights closer to the imbalance. Also it makes it easier if you every damage a flywheel. You don't have to worry about balance, just go neutral.
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It should be done soon and I am getting very excited!!! Pictures coming soon!
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New pics are in! I am only a a few weeks away from paint time! Things are getting very exciting, however, looking at my car with the quarter panel off makes me feel like a have a kid in the hospital under the knife!
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Great looking Impala nicke. I have to say the '65 models are my favorite too.
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
I doug these pictures up of when I put my American Racing torque thrust II's on my car. They were 17" all the way around. I really like how they looked, but I think I am ready for a little bigger, with a little less rubber. What do you think?
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I like the 17s just drop the front abit
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Yep, going to do 2" drop spindles, which should do the trick.
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IMHO 17's look great but I'm an old guy I'd put moresidewall on the rear
CarCraft did a 65 years back and test fit a bunch of tires before virtual test fitting. And the car really looks best with fair amount of tire(sidewall). Again IMO (and CC) Your car is awesome, keep the pics coming!
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
My first car was a 65 impala ss i miss mine after seeing yours.Mine was a convertible 396 4 speed being a dumb 17 year old i wrapped it around a tree.
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Man that is a sweet car. I always said that the 65 is the best year for the Impala's. Love it man.
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Great looking car.The new rims look great.
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Thanks guys...should be getting it back soon. I settled on a color of white. It is called starfire pearl white and it is a late model lexus color.
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Can't wait to see it...
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
My dad is building a 65 SS impala now ,we got the motor running a couple weeks ago . he did a frame off resto on it .its going to be white with black interior ,can't wait to see yours painted it looked good before and I liked the torque thrusts best.
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Almost done now!!! Of course, things take twice as long as we think they are going to, but hopefully this means the final product will be worth the wait, which I think will be the case.
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Here's my 65 Wagon...pics a lil old.
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
I agree. Although, I want the torques in a larger size...which I think will be the best of both worlds...
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