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**LEEVON** · 09-29-2011, 04:44 PM

Don't shave 'em. It's kind of a theme, all or nothing. I know of a 66 nova, beautiful car but he shaved the handles, all the other chrome remains and it just doesn't look right to me.

nicke · 09-29-2011, 04:52 PM

agreed... I will be keeping the SS script and emblems on the front fenders, though I will be smoothing the header panel and trunk emblem. If it wasn't an SS, I would have no qualms about deleting all emblems, but after sourcing and paying for nice ones, I feel like I need to keep them ;-)

nicke · 10-06-2011, 10:36 AM

Slowly but surely she's coming back together...

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-06-2011, 11:16 AM

That looks great! What primer did you use?

nicke · 10-06-2011, 11:25 AM

Not sure of the brand... it is a sealer, as I will use this opportunity to get the entire car straight. I will be sanding everything, and painting the entire car...

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-06-2011, 11:31 AM

Cool deal and good luck! Keep progress pics coming!

chevyndn · 10-06-2011, 10:18 PM

more pics!!!!

nicke · 10-07-2011, 04:35 PM

OK... So right now I am getting the front clip aligned with the doors and living happy on the car. I am picking up a pack of shims on the way home from work today, then I am gonna have at it. Also, I decided on shaving the emblem from the front header panel and the rear emblem on the trunk (but keeping the lock cylinder). Attached pics showing what I mean. In the last pic you see that I already have the holes welded up on the new clip. I did like the emblems, but think this will be a smooth little custom touch.... Also, put in a new high-torque mini starter did the dn to si style alternator conversion to keep my electronics happy...

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-07-2011, 08:25 PM

I think it'll make it subtle with those emblem removals. And it's easy enough to undo as well.

Zoomin · 10-07-2011, 10:11 PM

Looks really clean without the emblems. The fender looks like it lines up pretty good too.
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nicke · 10-11-2011, 02:49 PM

Threw in the mini starter, new alternator, radiator and electric fans this weekend. Fired her up for the first time since the accident too! Spent a bit of time aligning the front and I am getting pretty close. The wiring you see is sloppy, as I haven't cleaned up the routing yet and made it look nice. Its tough doing all this in a tiny 1 car garage, but sure beats being out in the rain!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-11-2011, 05:57 PM

Looking good!

nicke · 10-24-2011, 11:25 PM

Still getting things lined up. Pulled the rear trim to get the corners square, and will be filling the holes above the lock cylinder. Also, cleaned up the electric fan wiring. Its nice to be able to start her up... fan works like a charm too. Comes on at 180, off at 170. So far so good! Also pulled all the window chrome. Will be pulling the glass to paint.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-25-2011, 01:56 AM

Very nice work and good job on the fans install.

nicke · 11-03-2011, 02:58 PM

Still aligning the body panels. I have spent more time than I care to admit on this, but I am taking my time and trying to get it right. Now that its winter time here, I am in no rush to get her back on the road. The hood and cowl are starting to line up nicely!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2011, 03:15 PM

Very nice! Anymore when I'm building a project, I do the same. Try and get the body panels to fit the best I can and then disassemble to paint. Good work and keep at it.

Zoomin · 11-03-2011, 08:36 PM

Time well spent. It's really tempting to start rushing things to get things done. That's a big reason I like doing things myself. There's countless little things that only you will know were done.
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nicke · 11-04-2011, 12:52 PM

I started working on getting the grill cleaned up. It wont ever be perfect, but then again, this car is a driver. I am removing the black paint in on the sides of the grill as I like the polished look there better. This will be the second grill I have done this too, and my last one turned out pretty well (see wreck photos). This grill is in pretty good shape, but certainly needs a cleaning! I hit it with steel wool and take my time with it. Took me about 10 hours to do the last one, and all by hand. Here are before pics. I'll post the after shots when I am done.

hotrodhomi · 11-04-2011, 02:41 PM

I can't wait to see it polished.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-04-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

i can't wait to see it polished.

x2!

nicke · 11-18-2011, 12:14 AM

Got one side done... hoping to get the other side this weekend. This side took about 6 hours. All done by hand because every attachment seems to take too much off. Have to have that perfect touch and I couldn't get it with the drill. Tough to see the finish in the pics, but I really think it looks nice!

hotrodhomi · 11-18-2011, 02:33 AM

it looks great. Have you tried stripping this with chemicals? It might save some elbow grease.

nicke · 11-18-2011, 11:25 AM

Yea, on my last grill I tried in a small spot. It lifted the enamel and caused it to be a bit discolored later, so I finished without it. I am sure there is a better way, but this way at least I know it will turn out correctly.

Heavy Evy · 11-18-2011, 01:41 PM

what did you use to polish?

nicke · 11-18-2011, 01:48 PM

So far, just really fine steel wool and a bunch of elbow grease;-)
Once I get it cleaned up how I like it, I will give it a nice once over with some aluminum/mag polish.

09-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#176
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Don't shave 'em. It's kind of a theme, all or nothing. I know of a 66 nova, beautiful car but he shaved the handles, all the other chrome remains and it just doesn't look right to me. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-29-2011, 04:52 PM	#177
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS agreed... I will be keeping the SS script and emblems on the front fenders, though I will be smoothing the header panel and trunk emblem. If it wasn't an SS, I would have no qualms about deleting all emblems, but after sourcing and paying for nice ones, I feel like I need to keep them ;-) __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-06-2011, 10:36 AM	#178
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Slowly but surely she's coming back together... Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-06-2011, 11:16 AM	#179
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS That looks great! What primer did you use? __________________ 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.*

10-06-2011, 11:25 AM	#180
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Not sure of the brand... it is a sealer, as I will use this opportunity to get the entire car straight. I will be sanding everything, and painting the entire car... __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-06-2011, 11:31 AM	#181
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Cool deal and good luck! Keep progress pics coming! __________________ 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.*

10-06-2011, 10:18 PM	#182
chevyndn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: independence mo. Posts: 176	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS more pics!!!!

10-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#183
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS OK... So right now I am getting the front clip aligned with the doors and living happy on the car. I am picking up a pack of shims on the way home from work today, then I am gonna have at it. Also, I decided on shaving the emblem from the front header panel and the rear emblem on the trunk (but keeping the lock cylinder). Attached pics showing what I mean. In the last pic you see that I already have the holes welded up on the new clip. I did like the emblems, but think this will be a smooth little custom touch.... Also, put in a new high-torque mini starter did the dn to si style alternator conversion to keep my electronics happy... Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-07-2011, 08:25 PM	#184
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I think it'll make it subtle with those emblem removals. And it's easy enough to undo as well. __________________ 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.*

10-07-2011, 10:11 PM	#185
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Looks really clean without the emblems. The fender looks like it lines up pretty good too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#186
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Threw in the mini starter, new alternator, radiator and electric fans this weekend. Fired her up for the first time since the accident too! Spent a bit of time aligning the front and I am getting pretty close. The wiring you see is sloppy, as I haven't cleaned up the routing yet and made it look nice. Its tough doing all this in a tiny 1 car garage, but sure beats being out in the rain! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-11-2011, 05:57 PM	#187
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Looking good! __________________ 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.*

10-24-2011, 11:25 PM	#188
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Still getting things lined up. Pulled the rear trim to get the corners square, and will be filling the holes above the lock cylinder. Also, cleaned up the electric fan wiring. Its nice to be able to start her up... fan works like a charm too. Comes on at 180, off at 170. So far so good! Also pulled all the window chrome. Will be pulling the glass to paint. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-25-2011, 01:56 AM	#189
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Very nice work and good job on the fans install. __________________ 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.*

11-03-2011, 02:58 PM	#190
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Still aligning the body panels. I have spent more time than I care to admit on this, but I am taking my time and trying to get it right. Now that its winter time here, I am in no rush to get her back on the road. The hood and cowl are starting to line up nicely! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos



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11-03-2011, 03:15 PM	#191
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Very nice! Anymore when I'm building a project, I do the same. Try and get the body panels to fit the best I can and then disassemble to paint. Good work and keep at it. __________________ 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.*

11-03-2011, 08:36 PM	#192
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Time well spent. It's really tempting to start rushing things to get things done. That's a big reason I like doing things myself. There's countless little things that only you will know were done. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#193
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I started working on getting the grill cleaned up. It wont ever be perfect, but then again, this car is a driver. I am removing the black paint in on the sides of the grill as I like the polished look there better. This will be the second grill I have done this too, and my last one turned out pretty well (see wreck photos). This grill is in pretty good shape, but certainly needs a cleaning! I hit it with steel wool and take my time with it. Took me about 10 hours to do the last one, and all by hand. Here are before pics. I'll post the after shots when I am done. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

11-04-2011, 02:41 PM	#194
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I can't wait to see it polished. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-18-2011, 12:14 AM	#196
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Got one side done... hoping to get the other side this weekend. This side took about 6 hours. All done by hand because every attachment seems to take too much off. Have to have that perfect touch and I couldn't get it with the drill. Tough to see the finish in the pics, but I really think it looks nice! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

11-18-2011, 02:33 AM	#197
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS it looks great. Have you tried stripping this with chemicals? It might save some elbow grease. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-18-2011, 11:25 AM	#198
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Yea, on my last grill I tried in a small spot. It lifted the enamel and caused it to be a bit discolored later, so I finished without it. I am sure there is a better way, but this way at least I know it will turn out correctly. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

11-18-2011, 01:41 PM	#199
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11-18-2011, 01:48 PM	#200
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS So far, just really fine steel wool and a bunch of elbow grease;-) Once I get it cleaned up how I like it, I will give it a nice once over with some aluminum/mag polish. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

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