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nicke · 08-31-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016

I was too mad to even consider looking at the deer.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-31-2011, 04:53 PM

I can't blaim you, but I'd want to beat it to death if it wasn't dead already!

68GMCCustom · 08-31-2011, 09:12 PM

ouch.......sorry to see that!

nicke · 08-31-2011, 09:52 PM

Wow, what a wild ride this has been. I feel like I just found a needle in the haystack... Just bought this setup... and I will even have a nice driver side fender to sell.

cam.man67 · 09-01-2011, 07:09 AM

Wow! Talk about lucky! Nice front clip.

nicke · 09-01-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cam.man67

Wow! Talk about lucky! Nice front clip.

I know right... even has a good radiator, and the original glass bottle on the driver side inner fender!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-01-2011, 03:45 PM

If I was you, I'd save all left over parts from that for future use. You never know man.

Average Joe · 09-01-2011, 07:25 PM

Freakin' deer! Great score on the parts though. Looks like she'll make a full recovery.

chevyndn · 09-01-2011, 08:58 PM

man your lucky! how is it you find a complete front clip for your 65, but i cant find a fender for my 70 impala to save my life! but at least you can get your ride back together...

nicke · 09-01-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyndn

man your lucky! how is it you find a complete front clip for your 65, but i cant find a fender for my 70 impala to save my life! but at least you can get your ride back together...

I know...crazy. I would have been screwed because they dont repop fenders for a 65 either.

nicke · 09-02-2011, 12:20 PM

I have learned so much about my car through this entire thing! I tore down my entire front end yesterday (by myself) and it is much more simple than I thought. The hard part was pulling the hood off without messing things up (again by myself). Gonna clean things up a bit and get it ready for the new clip!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-02-2011, 02:36 PM

You're half way there!

hotrodhomi · 09-02-2011, 09:28 PM

when pulling off panels and hoods (especially by myself) I like to put painters tape on the edges to prevent scratches.

Torrey72 · 09-04-2011, 12:54 AM

Nice car. Hope to see it back in shape

nicke · 09-15-2011, 07:26 PM

Little by little. A good time to replace the heater blower motor I guess :-)

nicke · 09-21-2011, 02:35 PM

I got all the trim pulled and will get it welded up this weekend. Have to drill new holes for the Super Sport emblems, as these fenders didnt have them. Probably gonna use por 15 or some other type of rust preventative in the underside of the fenders and core support area up front... Anyone done this before?

nicke · 09-26-2011, 02:31 PM

Started the sanding and metal work. I am going to eliminate the emblem on the front header panel, but keep the rest. A few more hours and it should be ready to put back on!

chevyndn · 09-26-2011, 05:25 PM

its getting there!!

nicke · 09-27-2011, 02:39 PM

To shave door handles, or not to shave door handles. That is my question. Did a few quick renderings of what it would look like. What do you think? Love it, hate it, or not too much difference?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-27-2011, 03:11 PM

If it's what you want, go for it. I know it's a lot of work and makes more hassles if the battery dies and s on on, so really it's up to what you want. I like it either way personally.

NONHOG · 09-27-2011, 05:14 PM

Shaved pic looks great! I love the handles more. I'd leave em.

Zoomin · 09-29-2011, 12:23 PM

Hey Nicke, what a great thread!

I like the shaved handle look, but it makes your emblems stick out more. I'd get rid of those too, or keep the handles and all.

Looks great either way.
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big mike71 · 09-29-2011, 01:53 PM

First off nice car, I hated to see it get wrecked. The shaved handles look cool, but the painted bumper that you had photoshop not so much. I like all the chrome I can get.

nicke · 09-29-2011, 02:21 PM

Thanks guys... And I agree big mike. I'm keeping the chrome bumpers, and only painting the lower valance. I should have her bolted back together in the next week or so. Stay tuned... I guess they are right, a car/truck project is never 'finished"...

hotrodhomi · 09-29-2011, 04:15 PM

I like the shine on my cars.

08-31-2011, 04:53 PM	#152
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I can't blaim you, but I'd want to beat it to death if it wasn't dead already! __________________ 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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08-31-2011, 09:52 PM	#154
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Wow, what a wild ride this has been. I feel like I just found a needle in the haystack... Just bought this setup... and I will even have a nice driver side fender to sell. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-01-2011, 07:09 AM	#155
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Wow! Talk about lucky! Nice front clip. __________________ '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

09-01-2011, 03:45 PM	#157
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS If I was you, I'd save all left over parts from that for future use. You never know man. __________________ 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.*

09-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#158
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Freakin' deer! Great score on the parts though. Looks like she'll make a full recovery.

09-01-2011, 08:58 PM	#159
chevyndn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: independence mo. Posts: 176	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS man your lucky! how is it you find a complete front clip for your 65, but i cant find a fender for my 70 impala to save my life! but at least you can get your ride back together...

09-02-2011, 12:20 PM	#161
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I have learned so much about my car through this entire thing! I tore down my entire front end yesterday (by myself) and it is much more simple than I thought. The hard part was pulling the hood off without messing things up (again by myself). Gonna clean things up a bit and get it ready for the new clip! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-02-2011, 02:36 PM	#162
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS You're half way there! __________________ 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.*

09-02-2011, 09:28 PM	#163
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS when pulling off panels and hoods (especially by myself) I like to put painters tape on the edges to prevent scratches. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-04-2011, 12:54 AM	#164
Torrey72 Rollin in my K5 toaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 254	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Nice car. Hope to see it back in shape

09-15-2011, 07:26 PM	#165
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Little by little. A good time to replace the heater blower motor I guess :-) __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-21-2011, 02:35 PM	#166
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I got all the trim pulled and will get it welded up this weekend. Have to drill new holes for the Super Sport emblems, as these fenders didnt have them. Probably gonna use por 15 or some other type of rust preventative in the underside of the fenders and core support area up front... Anyone done this before? __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-26-2011, 02:31 PM	#167
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Started the sanding and metal work. I am going to eliminate the emblem on the front header panel, but keep the rest. A few more hours and it should be ready to put back on! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-26-2011, 05:25 PM	#168
chevyndn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: independence mo. Posts: 176	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS its getting there!!



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09-27-2011, 02:39 PM	#169
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS To shave door handles, or not to shave door handles. That is my question. Did a few quick renderings of what it would look like. What do you think? Love it, hate it, or not too much difference? Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-27-2011, 03:11 PM	#170
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS If it's what you want, go for it. I know it's a lot of work and makes more hassles if the battery dies and s on on, so really it's up to what you want. I like it either way personally. __________________ 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.*

09-27-2011, 05:14 PM	#171
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Shaved pic looks great! I love the handles more. I'd leave em. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-29-2011, 12:23 PM	#172
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Hey Nicke, what a great thread! I like the shaved handle look, but it makes your emblems stick out more. I'd get rid of those too, or keep the handles and all. Looks great either way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-29-2011, 01:53 PM	#173
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS First off nice car, I hated to see it get wrecked. The shaved handles look cool, but the painted bumper that you had photoshop not so much. I like all the chrome I can get. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-29-2011, 02:21 PM	#174
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks guys... And I agree big mike. I'm keeping the chrome bumpers, and only painting the lower valance. I should have her bolted back together in the next week or so. Stay tuned... I guess they are right, a car/truck project is never 'finished"... __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

09-29-2011, 04:15 PM	#175
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I like the shine on my cars. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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