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hotrodhomi · 04-25-2011, 03:56 PM

whoa, whoa, whoa, Don't think you can only post one pic and get away with it. We want to see a full side shot. Looks good.

nicke · 04-25-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

whoa, whoa, whoa, Don't think you can only post one pic and get away with it. We want to see a full side shot. Looks good.

I will be installing the rear springs tonight. I will post some more pics once that is done

richards72chevy · 04-25-2011, 09:51 PM

Looks realy good.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-26-2011, 08:29 PM

LMAO at Hotrodhomi! Very nice, glad to hear the install went ok!

nicke · 04-26-2011, 10:54 PM

haha, I know. Here you go hotrodhomi... just rolled it out of the garage after finishing the rear spring install no more than 10 minutes ago... I think the rear springs will settle and give a little more drop after driving on it for a while... Enjoy!

hotrodhomi · 04-26-2011, 11:44 PM

I love it. It makes me want to head to the garage and work on mine. Did you buy a kit or?

nicke · 04-27-2011, 12:42 PM

Yep... Kit from POL.

jb1016 · 04-27-2011, 11:25 PM

Looks killer

cam.man67 · 04-28-2011, 09:19 AM

Very nice Impala. The lines of the car really work well with the lowering and wheels.

Average Joe · 05-02-2011, 11:57 AM

Beauuuuuuutiful car!!!!!

nicke · 05-06-2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys! Its nice to see her coming together!

richards72chevy · 05-08-2011, 12:18 AM

Did you keep the stock springs up front?

nicke · 05-09-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Did you keep the stock springs up front?

Yep, I sure did. Once I get some miles under the belt, I may re-address the stance and remove a coil or so, front and rear.... not sure yet.

Heavy Evy · 06-04-2011, 07:56 PM

Such an epic awsome rig!!! 65-67 full size chev cars are the best. Stick with the 327 theres not to many of those on the road still. I read somewhere that the 65 is one of the best selling cars of all time.

nicke · 06-17-2011, 01:15 PM

Thanks you guys! I have done a bunch to the car recently, and will be putting in a quick ratio 12.7-1 steering gearbox this weekend, that gives good road feel. I am looking forward to that upgrade!

nicke · 07-07-2011, 11:17 AM

New steering gearbox is in, and let me tell you, this might be the single best upgrade I have done to this car! It handles the road so much better now and the road feel is awesome! I also decided to take a coil out of the rear springs, and I am really happy with the new stance. This car handles great now (I also replaced all bushings in the front to poly). I am not sure what I will do once I finish these next couple things!
What do you think?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2011, 03:40 PM

It looks great! I thought of you this weekend when i saw a couple of these at Good Guys. But my favorite one by far was this primered black 66 that had a big cam BBC, and a super hot milf driving it, with her super hot daughter riding shot gun.

Heavy Evy · 07-07-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks great! I thought of you this weekend when i saw a couple of these at Good Guys. But my favorite one by far was this primered black 66 that had a big cam BBC, and a super hot milf driving it, with her super hot daughter riding shot gun.

Now thats what im talking about! We need more women like that in the world. New stance looks dope.

richards72chevy · 07-09-2011, 11:06 AM

What kind of coil spring compressor did you use Nicke?Did you have any trouble getting the springs back in?

nicke · 07-12-2011, 02:48 PM

Thanks guys... I'm really happy with how it turned out! It feels good to be driving it around after doing everything (myself ;-) )
Didn't use a coil spring compressor. Once the rear end is up, you can just unbolt the lower shock mounts and slowly lower it down. Once the bottom of the springs are unbolted from the perch, they just pop out.

chevyrestoguy · 07-30-2011, 12:02 PM

What a sweet ride. I have always thought that the 65-66 Impalas are one of the most stylish, attractive cars Chevy ever built. They ride great, the interiors are beautiful, and I love that fastback style. When I was a kid, our neighbors had a '66, and whenever I looked out my bedroom window, I was staring at that car. Great looking cars. I want one BAD!

nicke · 08-30-2011, 05:35 PM

One step forward and two steps back.... bummer. Hit a deer.

cam.man67 · 08-30-2011, 06:45 PM

Awww, no! Sorry to hear the bad news! Gotta say, though, the Impala looks real pissed in that shot.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-30-2011, 07:55 PM

Man that sucks! I'm sorry to see that!

jb1016 · 08-30-2011, 09:06 PM

Stupid Bambi!!! That sucks man.

04-25-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS whoa, whoa, whoa, Don't think you can only post one pic and get away with it. We want to see a full side shot. Looks good. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-25-2011, 09:51 PM	#3
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,649	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Looks realy good.

04-26-2011, 08:29 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS LMAO at Hotrodhomi! Very nice, glad to hear the install went ok! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-26-2011, 10:54 PM	#5
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS haha, I know. Here you go hotrodhomi... just rolled it out of the garage after finishing the rear spring install no more than 10 minutes ago... I think the rear springs will settle and give a little more drop after driving on it for a while... Enjoy! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

04-26-2011, 11:44 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I love it. It makes me want to head to the garage and work on mine. Did you buy a kit or? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-27-2011, 12:42 PM	#7
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Yep... Kit from POL. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

04-28-2011, 09:19 AM	#9
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Very nice Impala. The lines of the car really work well with the lowering and wheels. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

05-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Beauuuuuuutiful car!!!!!

05-06-2011, 11:27 AM	#11
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks guys! Its nice to see her coming together! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

05-08-2011, 12:18 AM	#12
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,649	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Did you keep the stock springs up front?

06-04-2011, 07:56 PM	#14
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Such an epic awsome rig!!! 65-67 full size chev cars are the best. Stick with the 327 theres not to many of those on the road still. I read somewhere that the 65 is one of the best selling cars of all time. __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

06-17-2011, 01:15 PM	#15
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks you guys! I have done a bunch to the car recently, and will be putting in a quick ratio 12.7-1 steering gearbox this weekend, that gives good road feel. I am looking forward to that upgrade! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-07-2011, 11:17 AM	#16
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS New steering gearbox is in, and let me tell you, this might be the single best upgrade I have done to this car! It handles the road so much better now and the road feel is awesome! I also decided to take a coil out of the rear springs, and I am really happy with the new stance. This car handles great now (I also replaced all bushings in the front to poly). I am not sure what I will do once I finish these next couple things! What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-07-2011, 03:40 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS It looks great! I thought of you this weekend when i saw a couple of these at Good Guys. But my favorite one by far was this primered black 66 that had a big cam BBC, and a super hot milf driving it, with her super hot daughter riding shot gun. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-09-2011, 11:06 AM	#19
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,649	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS What kind of coil spring compressor did you use Nicke?Did you have any trouble getting the springs back in?



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07-12-2011, 02:48 PM	#20
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks guys... I'm really happy with how it turned out! It feels good to be driving it around after doing everything (myself ;-) ) Didn't use a coil spring compressor. Once the rear end is up, you can just unbolt the lower shock mounts and slowly lower it down. Once the bottom of the springs are unbolted from the perch, they just pop out. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-30-2011, 12:02 PM	#21
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS What a sweet ride. I have always thought that the 65-66 Impalas are one of the most stylish, attractive cars Chevy ever built. They ride great, the interiors are beautiful, and I love that fastback style. When I was a kid, our neighbors had a '66, and whenever I looked out my bedroom window, I was staring at that car. Great looking cars. I want one BAD! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

08-30-2011, 05:35 PM	#22
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS One step forward and two steps back.... bummer. Hit a deer. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

08-30-2011, 06:45 PM	#23
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Awww, no! Sorry to hear the bad news! Gotta say, though, the Impala looks real pissed in that shot. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

08-30-2011, 07:55 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Man that sucks! I'm sorry to see that! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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